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Crouch Vale Brewery was established in 1981 by two beer enthusiast. The brewery was cobbled up from whatever was available cheaply. In 2006 a new brewery, purpose-built and capable of much more consistent and better product quality, was opened. However, the original production ethos was (and still is) maintained – ingredients are purchased on quality rather than price and the brewery is still manned by real people, who hand-craft the beers.
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Cunningham (16290) reviewed
Yakima Gold from Crouch Vale Brewery
9 years ago
5.8/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 5 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6
Clear golden color with a white layer on top. Moderate intensity in the aroma. Medium body. Soft carbonation level. Decent balance between sweetness and bitterness. Mild citric, mild fruity, herbal and malty flavor. Ok session ale!
[Handpull at Queen’s Head in Chelmsford, England - Shared with Rune]
Tried on 13 Mar 2017 at 04:21
Rasmus40 (37592) reviewed
Crackling from Crouch Vale Brewery
9 years ago
6.8/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 7
Cask @ The Wharf, Aalborg. Clear dark amber with an off-white head. Aroma is sweet, malty, caramel, dark fruit and light hoppy. Flavor is medium sweet and moderate bitter. Sweet and moderate bitter finish. 110317
Tried from Cask on 11 Mar 2017 at 08:28
Rasmus40 (37592) reviewed
El Dorado from Crouch Vale Brewery
9 years ago
7/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 7
Cask @ The Wharf, Aalborg. Clear golden with a white head. Aroma is sweet, malty and light hoppy - grass and fruity. Flavor is medium sweet and moderate bitter. Dry and moderate bitter finish. 110317
Tried from Cask on 11 Mar 2017 at 08:24
RuneBlix (27009) reviewed
Essex Boys Best Bitter (bottle) from Crouch Vale Brewery
9 years ago
5.6/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 5 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 5.5
Cask ale, half-pint, at Queen’s Head, Chelmsford. Bright copper coloured body. Naked surface, minimal lacing. Vague malt-fruity nose. Taste of caramel, bread and with a mild fruity bitterness towards the finish. Clean in the mouth. Satisfying, ordinary Brit bitter (Shared with Cunningham 19.02.2017).
Tried from Cask on 07 Mar 2017 at 01:20
Nisse666 (18521) reviewed
Brewers Gold from Crouch Vale Brewery
9 years ago
5.9/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 5 Flavor 4 Texture 8 Overall 6.5
Bottle tons of thx to Grumbo, region no 95, cons 2017-02-18 Göteborg AR: crisp bready, tiny aroma AP: clear coppery, frothy cream beige foam F: crisp bready, bread syrup, rich carbonatio, bitter juice
Tried from Bottle on 18 Feb 2017 at 16:07
saxo (30104) reviewed
Blackwater Mild from Crouch Vale Brewery
9 years ago
6.5/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
Cask @ Dove Street, Ipswich. Medium head with medium duration. Color is black. Aroma and taste are roast malt, hops, fruits, caramel and has a nice bitter finish.
Tried from Cask on 15 Feb 2017 at 12:54
Camons (21957) reviewed
Blackwater Mild from Crouch Vale Brewery
9 years ago
6.5/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
Cask @ The Dove Street Inn, Ipswich. Pours very dark brown with a small tan head. Aroma of malt, little caramel, wood, little hops. Flavor is light bitter, light sweet, malty, caramel, little chocolate, little fruit. Medium body, soft carbonation, light sweet finish. 150217
Tried from Cask on 15 Feb 2017 at 12:50
Rasmus40 (37592) reviewed
Blackwater Mild from Crouch Vale Brewery
9 years ago
6.6/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
Cask @ The Dove Street Inn, Ipswich. Hazy very dark brown with a beige head. Aroma is sweet, malty and light roasted malt. Flavor is medium sweet and light bitter. Sweet and light bitter finish. 150217
Tried from Cask on 15 Feb 2017 at 12:42
jjsint (8914) reviewed
Yakima Gold from Crouch Vale Brewery
9 years ago
6.6/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 5 Flavor 7 Texture 10 Overall 6.5
Handpull cask at the Three Horseshoes, Stapleford. Very light gold. Straw really. A bit of white head floats on top. Aroma is surprisingly light with suggestions of soft citrus. Tastes much better though... crisp and bitter with tangerine and tropical fruit lingering for the long finish. More citrus and some mango in the aftertaste. Not a world beater but good sessionable cask ale. You know what you’re getting.
Tried from Cask on 07 Feb 2017 at 12:43
theplanck (7492) reviewed
Brewers Gold from Crouch Vale Brewery
9 years ago
6.1/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
Decent body for a light ale, better than most for the style. Nothing off, no complaints, just nothing special.
Tried on 25 Jan 2017 at 21:28