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
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Cask at Southampton Arms. Orange/amber coloured with small thin white head. Aroma slightly fruity, lemony but not that strong. Taste is quite sharp, bit of citrus and a bit of sour dairy. Increasingly bitter finish. Not so bad, but but bland compared to the Sorachi Ace one.
Tried
from Cask
on 08 Sep 2019
at 15:51
5.2/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 5
Cask @ Head of Steam, Huddersfield. Golden with a creamy-frothy head. Has a higher bitterness factor.
Tried
from Cask
on 01 Sep 2019
at 15:08
5.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 5.5
Cask @ Livery Rooms, Keighley. Clear golden with a small head and mostly hoppy. It has a bitterness that grows quite strong in its aftertaste.
Tried
from Cask
on 16 Aug 2019
at 22:42
5.8/10
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Appearance 10
Aroma 5
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 5
Cask @ Beckett's Bank, Leeds. Golden with a creamy-smooth head. It's hopped with a higher bitterness factor, which is dominant.
Tried
from Cask
on 01 Aug 2019
at 15:52
6.5/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 8
Overall 6
Sample at the Gate House Jdw. Thin white head. Hazy golden pour. Nice bitterness. Another good brew from Acorn.
Tried
on 22 Jul 2019
at 19:13
6.5/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 8
Overall 6
Sample at the Gate House Jdw. Medium creamy white head. Hazy golden pour. Light bitterness. Easy drinking
Tried
on 18 Jul 2019
at 17:15
6.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 6
Pint on cask at the Gate House Jdw. Thin creamy white head. Hazy light amber pour. Lovely bitterness.
Tried
from Cask
on 10 Jul 2019
at 17:41
6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Cask at The Pennsylvanian (Spoons), Rickmansworth, Herts. An amber coloured pour with a medium creamy white head on top. Malty, fruity, caramel aroma and taste.
Tried
from Cask
on 06 Jun 2019
at 19:02
7/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7
Cask halfpint at The Beehive (JDW), Gatwick Airport. ABV 5.0%. Single hopped with Admiral. Deep golden colour, white head. Moderate malty and earthy aroma. Smooth and creamy mouthfeel. The flavour has earthy hops with a decent bitterness.
Tried
from Cask
on 02 Jun 2019
at 20:36
5.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 5
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 5.5
Cask @ Fox & Goose, Hebden Bridge. Golden with a creamy head. It's a steady lightly bittered session beer.
Tried
from Cask
on 23 May 2019
at 23:18