Established in 1863, Hydes is one of the few British regional breweries that is still owned and managed as a family business. With an estate of over 40 Managed and Tenanted pubs across the North West, and a growing portfolio of own-brewed beers, Hydes remains at the forefront of the industry.
On cask at the Standing Order. Appearance - amber with a decent head. Nose - elusive dry and malty. Taste - toffee and astringent malt. Palate - light to medium bodied with a creamy texture and a finish that is a wee bit astringent. Overall - a bit too gnarly this one.
Cask at the Old Manor (JDW), Bracknell. Pale chestnut with a tight cream head; malty aroma with a hint of spice; sour fruit taste with a spicy herbal bitterness; and a lingering sour finish.
Cask @ The Albert, Hebden Bridge. Copper with a small head. Strong but still retains a very palatable texture. There’s some malts in its nose which are slightly metallic, but has a more crispy malty taste.
Cask @ Abel Heywood, Manchester. Golden with a small creamy head. Has a malty nose, with very light malts in its taste, making for a very easy drinking and relatively crisp texture.
Cask @ Abel Heywood, Manchester. Slighty deeper gold coloured with a creamy head. Has a few malts in its nose and has a balanced and easy drinking texture without being stated in any tastes or flavours.
Cask @ Abel Heywood, Manchester. Clear dark red in colour with a thick frothy head. As a new pub I think I got a new staff member pouring it not too well. However there’s some roasted malt in its nose, and a light sweetness that’s enjoyable however it’s a touch on the thin side.