Acorn Brewery
Microbrewery
in
Barnsley,
South Yorkshire,
England 🏴
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 its’ cask and bottled beers
6/10
Roast, chocolate, cocoa, herbal, sourish
Tried
from Cask
on 24 Dec 2019
at 10:58
7.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
Gravity cask stillage at the Pig’s Ear Beer Festival, Hackney on 4th December 2019. Gold with shallow, loose off-white foam and travelling lace. Deep pungent earthy aroma. Richly nutty and malty in-mouth, with a strong, solid bitter finish. Zingy mouthfeel and medium body. Superb.
Tried
from Cask
on 06 Dec 2019
at 21:23
5.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 5
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 6
Third, gravicask at Swindon's 33rd Annual Beer Festival. Shared with Finn. Bubbly head to a clear golden body, faint lacing. Moderate ripe citrus nose. Citrus flavours with lemon up front, balanced with a twist of caramel malts. Rounded bittersweet end. Clean on the swallow. fair enough. (26.10.2019).
Tried
from Cask
on 14 Nov 2019
at 07:42
6.1/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 5
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Third, cask at Crosse Keys (JDW). Shared with Finn. Clear golden-brown body, scattered lacing, almost naked at the top. Lightly roasted malt-fruity aromas. Blended taste of caramel malts and jam-like fruits. Smooth bittersweet end. Satisfying. (City, London 19.10.2019).
Tried
from Cask
on 05 Nov 2019
at 06:56
5.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 5.5
Fra gravicask. Delt med Rune på Swindon´s 33rd annual Beer Festival 2019. Varm gylden. Lett honningaroma. Smaken sitrusfrukt. Søt tørr ettersmak. Litt honning igjen.
Tried
from Cask
on 26 Oct 2019
at 14:55
6.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 8
Overall 6.5
Cask-conditioned, at the Postern Gate, (JDW), York October 2019. Amber in colour, with a slight, off-white, head. Some hedgerow hops, touch of caramel, chewy malts and a moderately bitter finish. Good.
Tried
from Cask
on 23 Oct 2019
at 15:54
6.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Cask-conditioned, at the Postern Gate, (JDW), York October 2019. Golden in colour, with a slight, off-white, head. Some floral hops, caramel, sherberty malts and a gentle finish. Good.
Tried
from Cask
on 23 Oct 2019
at 15:51
5.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Delt med Rune. Gyldenbrun. Skum langs glasset. Klar. Lett plommearoma. Smaken aprikos. Tørr avslutning.
Tried
on 19 Oct 2019
at 17:44
6.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Cask-conditioned at the Seven Stars Bristol, 7/10/2019. Deep gold in colour, with a thin, white, head. Leafy hops, rich tea malts, a hint of stone fruit, before a moderately bitter finish. Fine.
Tried
from Cask
on 13 Oct 2019
at 12:33