Salopian Brewery
Microbrewery
in
Hadnall,
Shropshire,
England 🏴
Associated Venue: Salopian Brewery
Established in 1995
Contact
Old Station Yard, Old Station Road, Shrewsbury, Hadnall, SY4 3DD, England
Description
Salopian Brewery first brewed in Shrewsbury in 1995. Founded by Martin Barry on the site of the old Onions Dairy and like many breweries the kit we first brewed on was small and rudimentary at only two barrels. Brewing ceased in late 1997 due to financial problems. Our chairman Wilf Nelson joined the brewery in 1998 – Wilf coming on board gave the brewery much needed stability and vision to move to forward and brewing recommenced in January 1998.
Slowly, as cash flow permitted, we upgraded our brewing kit and replaced rusty dented vans with slightly less rusty dented vans. It was the onset of brewing a more eclectic range of cask ale, whilst embracing both traditional styles and those of our locality. 2014 saw the brewery make its final move – we hope! – to the village of Hadnall on the outskirts of Shrewsbury.
Slowly, as cash flow permitted, we upgraded our brewing kit and replaced rusty dented vans with slightly less rusty dented vans. It was the onset of brewing a more eclectic range of cask ale, whilst embracing both traditional styles and those of our locality. 2014 saw the brewery make its final move – we hope! – to the village of Hadnall on the outskirts of Shrewsbury.
7.5/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7.5
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Tried
from Cask
at
Boot Micropub
on 05 Mar 2026
at 17:14
7/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 7
Overall 7
Pale gold with a frothy white head and a sweet citrus fruit aroma. Light bodied, light biscuit malt, tangerine sweetness with a touch of citrus bitterness and a dry bittersweet finish.
Tried
from Cask
at
Prince of Wales
on 25 Feb 2026
at 17:15
6.5/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 6.5
Flavor 6.5
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Cask, half pint. @"Liverpool Brewing Company", Liverpool (England) 21/02/2026
[#8.959 Global - #1.238 England - #9 Salopian]
Pours dark brown with a tan head. Aroma: roasted malts, liquorice and mild roasted coffee beans. Taste: roasty and malty. Semi-dry palate.
Next one, please!
[#8.959 Global - #1.238 England - #9 Salopian]
Pours dark brown with a tan head. Aroma: roasted malts, liquorice and mild roasted coffee beans. Taste: roasty and malty. Semi-dry palate.
Next one, please!
Tried
from Cask
at
Liverpool Brewing Co Tap
on 21 Feb 2026
at 22:34
7/10
Some tropical and citrus, Dry finish
Tried
from Cask
at
The Strugglers Inn
on 21 Feb 2026
at 12:16
5.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 5
Texture 5
Overall 5.5
Cask, half pint. @"Liverpool Brewing Company", Liverpool (England) 20/02/2026
[#8.922 Global - #1.206 England - #8 Salopian]
Pours pale yellow with a small white head. Aroma: grapefruit and orange rind. Taste: Fresh grapefruit and faded floral hops. Bit flat.
Next one, please!
[#8.922 Global - #1.206 England - #8 Salopian]
Pours pale yellow with a small white head. Aroma: grapefruit and orange rind. Taste: Fresh grapefruit and faded floral hops. Bit flat.
Next one, please!
Tried
from Cask
at
Liverpool Brewing Co Tap
on 20 Feb 2026
at 19:36
6.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 6.5
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Cask, half pint. @"Liverpool Brewing Company", Liverpool (England) 17/02/2026
[#8.826 Global - #1.137 England - #7 Salopian]
Pours hazy dull golden with a mostly lacing white head. Aroma: spiced malts, melon and grapefruit. Taste: spiced malts and grapefruit leading to a malty finish.
Next one, plese!
[#8.826 Global - #1.137 England - #7 Salopian]
Pours hazy dull golden with a mostly lacing white head. Aroma: spiced malts, melon and grapefruit. Taste: spiced malts and grapefruit leading to a malty finish.
Next one, plese!
Tried
from Cask
at
Liverpool Brewing Co Tap
on 17 Feb 2026
at 21:49
7.5/10
Tried
from Cask
on 17 Feb 2026
at 15:39
7/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 7
Overall 7.5
Hand pulled half pint in the Unicorn, Ludlow on 13th February 2026. Clean and clear light golden body, snow white crown on top. Subtle citrus nose and taste, soft floral centre before a slight more bitter finish.
Tried
from Cask
at
Unicorn
on 13 Feb 2026
at 17:00
6/10
Tried
from Cask
on 08 Feb 2026
at 09:11
7/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 6
Overall 7
Tried
from Cask
on 06 Feb 2026
at 20:47