Acorn Brewery

Microbrewery in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ
Associated Venue: Old No 7 (Acorn)

Established in 2003

Contact
Unit 3, Aldham Industrial Estate,, Mitchell Road, Wombwell, Barnsley, S73 8HA, England
Description
Acorn Brewery is born and bred in Wombwell Barnsley, where we have been growing up since 2003. Moved to current address in October 2007. Since the very first brew of Acorn Barnsley Bitter back in 2003 the brewery has amassed over 50 awards for the quality of itsโ€™ cask and bottled beers

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7.6/10 โ€” Appearance 6 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
Black with thin head. It's got loads of dark malts and hints of cocoa. Bittersweet. Flavoursome.
Tried on 27 Sep 2023 at 22:02

6.6/10 โ€” Appearance 8 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
Cask. Deep brown colour with a small off-white head. Aroma is roast, chocolate and some mild nutty notes to it. Flaour is roasted, nutty, chocolaty and some slight zesty, grassy and mild dried dark fruity tones.
Tried from Cask on 16 Sep 2023 at 17:41

7.1/10 โ€” Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 6.5
Cask at the imp and angel. Pale golden colour with a white head. Aroma and taste are light floral, malty and balanced. Medium body.
Tried from Cask on 16 Sep 2023 at 14:23

6.5/10 โ€” Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 8 Texture 6 Overall 6
24/8/2023. Cask at the 31st East Anglian Beer & Cider Festival. Pours clear golden amber with a small frothy white head. Aroma is buttery, popcorn, citrus, grapefruit, orange, bread, yeast. Quite sweet with moderate bitterness and body. Soft carbonation. Touch of spice and light tartness came through to finish. got better.
Tried from Cask on 28 Aug 2023 at 14:48

6.1/10 โ€” Appearance 8 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 5.5
Cask @ Rose & Crown, Cleckheaton. Slightly hazy golden-blonde with a thick creamy head. Hoppy, smoothish in the palate with some English style mildly stewed fruitiness available.
Tried from Cask on 25 Aug 2023 at 14:18

6.6/10 โ€” Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
CSk at the cardinals hat. Golden colour with a white head. Aroma and taste are grapefruit and lime. Citrus crisp. Slight bitter finish. Crisp body.
Tried on 12 Aug 2023 at 14:54

6.6/10 โ€” Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7.5
Cask in Miller's T'Ale, Peel. Clear gold with a creamy white head. Fruit aroma, flavour is dusty lemon
Tried from Cask on 06 Jul 2023 at 19:44

6.9/10 โ€” Appearance 8 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 6.5
Handpull cask at the Polka Hop, Wakefield. ABV 4.5%. Very dark brown, a bit translucent with a full khaki head. Malty aroma, chocolate and some black bread notes. Sweet taste, malty but with sharp cherry character. Bittering hop in the finish. Oily body, soft carbonation. Not so big on personality but still pretty damn good.
Tried from Cask on 01 Jul 2023 at 14:03

6.5/10 โ€” Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
Short white head on a clear copper coloured body. Malt & fruity aroma. Medium bodied & smooth. Malt, caramel, sweet fruits & a bitter hoppy finish.
Tried on 10 Jun 2023 at 12:47

7.1/10 โ€” Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 6.5
Cask at the cardinals hat Lincoln. Off black colour with a dark tan head. Aroma and taste are malty and coffee rich and dried fruit. Smooth body.
Tried from Cask on 03 Jun 2023 at 14:10