Twisted Barrel Ale

Microbrewery in Coventry, West Midlands, England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Associated Venue: Twisted Barrel Brewery Tap House

Established in 2014

Contact
Unit 11, FarGo Village, Far Gosford St, Coventry, CV1 5ED, England
Description
Twisted Barrel Ale exploded onto the Coventry beer scene on 29th March 2014.

After months of hard work developing a small selection of beers that would appeal to Coventry's patrons thirsting for our unique mix of modern and classical styles and methods we launched our beers at Coventry's number 1 bottle bar, Inspire, and it was a huge success. Originally brewing on a 60 litre kit, we described ourselves as 'the UK's first Pico-brewery'.

20th June 2015 and we held another launch. This time in our brand new Brewery and Tap House at FarGo Village. With a new 1000 litre brewing kit and an entirely new brand design from Stewart Easton, we've finally become the brewery we always set out to be. Almost 2 years later we transferred our bar and brewing kit into a space about 5 times larger than before, we're still serving the best beer at FarGo Village.

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5.6/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 5.5 Flavor 5.5 Texture 6 Overall 5.5
Cask at The Wellington, Birmingham. Poured a mostly clear medium amber colour with a lasting frothy white head. The aroma is herbal, woody hops. The flavour is moderate bitter, with a smooth, somewhat light, yeasty, floral, big hop bitter palate and a long bitter finish. Medium bodied with soft carbonation. I like hoppy beers, but this is far from being a favourite.
Tried from Cask at The Wellington on 06 Aug 2026 at 21:26

7.1/10 Appearance 7 Aroma 7 Flavor 7.5 Texture 7 Overall 7
Tried from Can on 01 Aug 2026 at 14:24

6.8/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 6 Flavor 6.5 Texture 8 Overall 6.5
Can split on the Brush tour Crewe bound, from Keepers Bar, 01/08/2026.
Golden to light amber topped with a good sized white head.
Nose is pale malts, biscuit, grains, herb.
Taste comprises caramel, biscuit, stewed fruits, toasted grains, light breads.
Medium bodied, fine carbonation, semi drying close.
Decent enough lager.
Tried on 01 Aug 2026 at 14:08

6.9/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 6 Texture 8 Overall 6.5
Can on the Portishead tour, from Keepers Bar, 01/08/2026.
Hazed golden orange with a lasting white cap.
Nose is tangerine, grass, melon.
Taste comprises orange peel, soapy notes, grass, citric tinged straw.
Medium bodied, fine carbonation, semi drying close spotted with grassy hop bitterness.
So so ... has an overriding soapy note about it.
Tried on 01 Aug 2026 at 14:05

7.6/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7.5 Flavor 7.5 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
Tried from Can on 01 Aug 2026 at 12:31

7.3/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 7
Can on the Portishead tour, from Keepers Bar, 01/08/2026.
Hazed light golden orange topped with a white cap.
Nose is tropical fruit esters, faint lime, grass, guava.
Taste comprises mandarin, stone fruit, hint of lime leaf, grass.
Medium bodied, fine carbonation, semi drying close spliced with juicy come lightly resinous hop bitterness.
Not bad.
Tried on 01 Aug 2026 at 12:18

7.3/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 7
Can on the Railtour back from Bristol, from Keepers Bar, 01/08/2026.
Hazed golden orange topped with a lasting off white head.
Nose is banana bread, herb, grass, grains.
Taste comprises mellow yeast, caramel notes, banana, clove, breads.
Medium bodied, fine carbonation, semi drying close.
Tidy Hefe.
Tried on 01 Aug 2026 at 12:16

7.5/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7.5 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
Can on the Portishead tour, from Keepers Bar, 01/08/2026.
Hazed orange topped with a white head.
Nose is orange pith, grass, grapefruit, pine needle.
Taste comprises pine resin, Nelson kiss, dank chimes, papaya, mandarin.
Medium bodied, fine carbonation, semi drying close spliced with juicy come resinous hop bitterness.
Tidy.
Tried on 01 Aug 2026 at 11:09

7.3/10 Appearance 7 Aroma 7.5 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 7
Tried from Can on 01 Aug 2026 at 11:06

7.3/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 7
Can on the train to Newquay, from Keepers bar, 02/05/2026.
Hazed orange topped with an off white cap that thins to the edge.
Nose is grass, lychee, coconut shavings, faint lime.
Taste comprises mixed tropicana, grass, coconut, lemon rind, guava.
Medium bodied, fine carbonation, drying close spiked with light juicy come grassy hop bitterness with Talus evident.
Tidy enough sessioner.
Tried on 02 May 2026 at 16:53