Olut (21769) reviewed The Marina from Hydes Brewery 1 month ago
Appearance - 9 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 6
Only the Ford Cortina had more cars on the road than the Marina at one point in the UK. Settles clear golden, feeling a little thin in the palate, it's a hoppy session with a modicum of flavour, just enough to please.
BlackHaddock (17284) reviewed Hopster from Hydes Brewery 1 month ago
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 4 | Flavor - 5 | Texture - 4 | Overall - 5
Hand pulled half pint at the Vine Inn, Nantwich on 17th December 2025. Pale golden colour, clean and clear, white crown on top. Light citrus front, back and sides, not much else going on really, all a bit watered down.
BlackHaddock (17284) reviewed Anvil Brand Imperial from Hydes Brewery 1 month ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6
Hand pulled half pint at the Vine Inn, Nantwich on 17th December 2025. Almost black, tanned roof. Lightly smoked malty brew, coffee and chocolate traces, all a little messy and unbalanced for my palate.
BlackHaddock (17284) reviewed The Marina from Hydes Brewery 1 month ago
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 3.5 | Flavor - 4 | Texture - 4 | Overall - 4
Hand pulled half pint at the Vine Inn, Nantwich on 17th December 2025. Golden body, white head. A beer as bland and uninteresting as the car it's named after.
BlackHaddock (17284) reviewed Lowry from Hydes Brewery 1 month ago
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6.5 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5
Hand pulled half pint at the Vine Inn, Nantwich on 17th December 2025. Golden pour, white crust on top. Citrus lead with an earthy, malty undertone.
BlackHaddock (17284) reviewed Dark Ruby from Hydes Brewery 1 month ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 5.5 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 7
Hand pulled half pint at the Vine Inn, Nantwich on 17th December 2025. Nice looking beer, deep ruby red body, off white crown that stayed around for a while. Nice malty feel to this one.
BlackHaddock (17284) reviewed Original Bitter (Cask) from Hydes Brewery 1 month ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7.5 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 8
Hand pulled half pint at the Vine Inn, Nantwich on 17th December 2025. Lovely amber body, clean and clear, off white head. Nice, easy going blend with a malty edge. Some fruity hop action towards the finish.
Olut (21769) reviewed Anvil Brand Imperial from Hydes Brewery 1 month ago
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 6.5
Not the beer I came in for, but a new tick nevertheless. Very dark, not quite black coloured lower character stout for its regular strength despite the name. Taste and aftertaste have smoothish roasted qualities, but in aroma it's like a swimming baths with a booziness.
gave a cheers!
Olut (21769) reviewed The Cavalier from Hydes Brewery 2 months ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 6.5
The Cavalier is celebrating its 50th birthday this year. Darker clear amber maintaining a decent head. Sweet hoppy, but very distinctive of this brewer if you've sampled enough of them. Malty-bitter finish.
Olut (21769) reviewed The Cortina from Hydes Brewery 3 months ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 5.5 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 6
The Cortina was the UK's best selling car of the 1970's. This beer won't be a best-seller in the 20's. Dark golden, hoppy, blandish, hints of sweetness but a bitterness dominates, especially in aftertaste.