Blackjack Brew Co

Microbrewery in Manchester, Greater Manchester, England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Associated with 4 Venues

Established in 2012

Contact
36 Gould Street, Manchester, M4 4JT, England
Description
BlackJack Brewery was founded in 2012 by Rob Hamilton, who learnt how to brew by working at the Marble Brewery. BlackJack brews mostly cask and keg beers. The brewery is based in Manchesters Green Quarter tucked under a railway arch, boasting events and tastings in the beer garden.

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6.9/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 6 Texture 8 Overall 6.5
Bottle thanks to allmyvinyl. Appearance - amber to red. Off white to cream head. Nose - plum and toffee. Taste - plum, toffee and brown bread at the back. Palate - close to medium bodied. Dey finish. Overall - decent.
Tried from Bottle on 16 Nov 2020 at 14:20

6.6/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
Can from the Lancashire Bottle Shop. Pours light hazy yellow gold with a thin white head. Aromas of light tropical fruit. Taste has a hint of pineapple sherbets. Light sweet finish.
Tried from Can on 08 Nov 2020 at 18:31

7/10
Tried on 25 Aug 2020 at 17:27

6.4/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 6.5

Cask (handpump) @ #MBCF18, [ Manchester Beer & Cider Festival 2018 ], Manchester Central Convention Complex, Windmill St, Petersfield, Manchester, Great Manchester, England M2 3GX.

[ As Blackjack 21 ].
ABV: 5.6%. Clear medium yellow orange colour with a small to average, fizzy, fair lacing, mostly lasting, off-white head. Aroma is moderate malty, sweet malt, caramel, moderate hoppy, orange - citrus, tangerine. Flavor is moderate sweet and bitter with a average duration, tangerine, orange, pale malt, sweet malt. Did not get any cranberry ! Body is medium, texture is oily to watery, carbonation is soft to flat. [20180124]
6-3-7-3-13
Tried from Cask on 07 Jul 2020 at 19:09

6/10
Past its Best :(
Tried from Bottle on 04 May 2020 at 21:57

6.4/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 6.5

Cask (handpump) @ #MBCF20, [ Manchester Beer & Cider Festival 2020 ], Manchester Central Convention Complex, Windmill St, Petersfield, M2 3GX Manchester, Great Manchester, England.

[ As Blackjack Mosaic Light ].
ABV: 3.6%. Clear medium yellow colour with a average to large, frothy, good lacing, mostly lasting, off-white to white head. Aroma is moderate malty, pale malt, sweet malt, moderate hoppy, fruity hops, peach - citrus. Flavor is moderate sweet and bitter with a average to long duration, citrus - fruity, pale malt, peach, fruity malt. Body is medium, texture is oily to watery, carbonation is soft to flat. [20200125]
6-3-7-3-13
Tried from Cask on 03 Apr 2020 at 14:36

7.4/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
Cask @ Nightjar, Hebden Bridge. Near black with a thick creamy off-white head. It's very smooth, maintaining a good and slightly dry roasted malt in both aroma and taste.
Tried from Cask on 31 Mar 2020 at 00:51

6.9/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7.5

From wooden cask (gravity) @ #MBCF20, [ Manchester Beer & Cider Festival 2020 ], Manchester Central Convention Complex, Windmill St, Petersfield, M2 3GX Manchester, Great Manchester, England.

[ As Blackjack Ace of Spades (Barrel aged) ].
ABV: 10.0%. Unclear dark red brown colour with a small to average, fizzy, fair lacing, mostly diminishing, off-white head. Aroma is moderate to heavy malty, roasted, resin, wood, oak, wine - red wine. Flavor is moderate to heavy sweet and light acidic with a long duration, wood, oak, barrel, roasted, chocolate, resin. Body is medium, texture is oily, carbonation is soft to flat, finish feel is warming and light alcoholic. [20200123]
7-3-7-3-15
Tried from Cask on 22 Mar 2020 at 13:12

6.4/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 6.5

Cask (handpump) @ #MBCF20, [ Manchester Beer & Cider Festival 2020 ], Manchester Central Convention Complex, Windmill St, Petersfield, M2 3GX Manchester, Great Manchester, England.

[ As Blackjack Rotating Hop IPA - Amarillo, Citra, Delta, Idaho Gem ].
ABV: 5.4%. Clear medium orange yellow colour with a average, frothy, good lacing, mostly lasting, off-white head. Aroma is moderate malty, pale malt, sweet malt, light caramel, moderate hoppy, fruity hops, fruity. Flavor is moderate sweet and light to moderate bitter with a average duration, fruity hops, fruity, pale malt, sweet malt. Body is medium, texture is oily to watery, carbonation is soft to flat. [20200122]
6-3-7-3-13
Tried from Cask on 18 Mar 2020 at 15:20

6/10
Tried on 15 Mar 2020 at 14:03