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1-2 Highgate Works, Tomtits Lane, Forest Row, Hartfield, RH18 5AT, England
Description
Founded in 2012 by Andy Somerville, we are an independent brewery, forged in the heart of the High Weald, an ancient landscape in Sussex – rich in history and tradition.
Our inspiration comes from the history and stories of this ever-changing part of the country. Honouring traditional brewing methods whilst giving them a modern, progressive twist.
Proudly crafting a small range of artisan beers available in cask and bottles, full of flavour, creative & balanced.
We strive to make great beer for all to enjoy!
First brewed in early 2013 based at East Grinstead; in Summer 2018 they relocated to Butcherfield Lane in Hartfield. In Spring 2020, brewing was suspended but restarted in early 2021 at their current address.
Our inspiration comes from the history and stories of this ever-changing part of the country. Honouring traditional brewing methods whilst giving them a modern, progressive twist.
Proudly crafting a small range of artisan beers available in cask and bottles, full of flavour, creative & balanced.
We strive to make great beer for all to enjoy!
First brewed in early 2013 based at East Grinstead; in Summer 2018 they relocated to Butcherfield Lane in Hartfield. In Spring 2020, brewing was suspended but restarted in early 2021 at their current address.
6.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
Cask @ 27th Egham Beer Festival 2017. Pours a black color with a small off-white head. Has a roasted malty chocolate caramel aroma. Roasted malty chocolate caramel flavor. Has a roasted malty caramel chocolate finish.
Tried
from Cask
on 31 Dec 2017
at 04:53
5.9/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 5.5
Cask @ Ship Inn, Burscough Bridge. Clear golden with a glow. It's light textured, has a mild hoppy sweetness with berries in its nose.
Tried
from Cask
on 01 Oct 2017
at 10:22
6.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 8
Sampled @ 27th Egham Beer Festival 2017. A clear deep amber beer with a small white head. Aroma of dry grassy hops, toasted malt, a bit citrusy. Taste dry bitter, citrus, floral bitter hops.
Tried
on 11 Aug 2017
at 13:54
6.2/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 4
Overall 6
Cask at the Great British Beer Festival 2017. Pours mahogany brown with a maroon tint and a bubbly beige head. Aroma of dark fruit, malt, chocolate and light toasting. Moderate sweetness, medium roasted bitterness. Medium body, slightly watery texture, soft carbonation.
Tried
from Cask
on 09 Aug 2017
at 16:23
6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Cask at GBBF. It pours hazy deep brown with a small beige head. The aroma is earthy, toasty, ashy, cacao nibs, chocolate and wood. The taste is dry, bitter, earthy, wood, ash, leather, tannin, cacao nib, dark fruit and black tea with a drying finish. Medium body and soft carbonation. A bit drying and tannin. Drinks OK anyhow.
Tried
from Cask
on 08 Aug 2017
at 09:00
7.1/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 6.5
Cask 1/3 pint, gravity dispense, at the 16th Twickenham Beer & Cider Festival, Black colour, beige head. Moderate roasty aroma, mild coffee, oatmeal. Slightly lively and pleasant mouthfeel. Moderate roastiness in the flavour, medium dry, coffee notes.
Tried
from Cask
on 28 Oct 2016
at 04:57
6.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 8
Overall 6.5
Cask-conditioned, on gravity, at the Gryphon, Bristol 2/9/2016. Near black in colour, with a slight, off-white, head. Sweetish stout, with a touch of berry fruits, liquorice and roasted malts, leading to a moderately dry finish. Good.
Tried
from Cask
on 12 Oct 2016
at 04:30
6.5/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 8
Overall 6
Lukt: Citrus, honning og krydder.
Utseende: Honning gyllen.
Skum/kullsyre: Tynt skum.
Smak: Citrus, honning og frukter.
Hvor: 27 th Ealing Beer Festival.
Medium: Tapp@175ml, ABV@5,4%, Når@08.07.2016
Utseende: Honning gyllen.
Skum/kullsyre: Tynt skum.
Smak: Citrus, honning og frukter.
Hvor: 27 th Ealing Beer Festival.
Medium: Tapp@175ml, ABV@5,4%, Når@08.07.2016
Tried
from Draft
on 10 Jul 2016
at 06:44
6/10
Tried
on 16 Apr 2016
at 12:48
6.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Cask @ Egham 23. Light hazy brown with a lasting white head. Aroma is sweet, malty, caramel, light toffee and nutty. Flavor is medium sweet and moderate bitter. Sweet and light bitter finish. 260316
Tried
from Cask
on 26 Mar 2016
at 10:31