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At Brains we are proud to be Welsh & proud that we remain family owned.

Brains beers were brewed in the Old Brewery on St Mary Street from 1882 right up to 1999 when operating from such a tight city-centre site became unviable. Fortunately, the Cardiff Brewery behind Cardiff Central station was up for sale and Brains production moved to a new home. However exciting new redevelopments in the centre of the city have led to a further move and the building of the brand new state of the art Dragon Brewery in Cardiff Bay which was opened in March 2019.
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Rasmus40 (37592) reviewed
SA Smooth from Brains
9 years ago
4.6/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 5 Flavor 4 Texture 4 Overall 4.5
Can from Alesbymail. Light hazy amber with a small off-white head. Aroma is sweet, malty, caramel and toffee. Flavor is medium sweet. Sweet finish. Watery. 200417
Tried from Can on 20 Apr 2017 at 12:40
Deanso (16228) reviewed
SA Smooth from Brains
9 years ago
5.5/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 5 Flavor 5 Texture 6 Overall 6
50cl can from home bargains. Medium creamy white head. Clear amber pour. Lacking bitterness.
Tried from Can on 18 Apr 2017 at 15:10
Rasmus40 (37592) reviewed
The Rev James Gold from Brains
9 years ago
5.4/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 5 Flavor 5 Texture 6 Overall 5.5
Bottle from Alesbymail. Clear golden with a white head. Aroma is sweet, malty, fruity and light hoppy - citrus. Flavor is medium sweet and light bitter. Sweet and light bitter finish. Short finish. 160417
Tried from Bottle on 16 Apr 2017 at 12:18
GRM (7543) reviewed
The Rev James Original (Cask) from Brains
9 years ago
5.9/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 5 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
Glass, 1pint, cask, purchased at Cardiff Castle, tour at the Penderyn distillery, trip to Swansea, Amsterdam and Paris with Louise, savoured on August 25 2016 ; eye: amber, semi-hazy, nice beige head, lots of lacing; nose: malt, caramel, light spices; mouth: malt, caramel, light spices, finale in malt with light presence of spices, medium body, average carbonation, slightly bitter, slick texture; overall: correct FRANÇAIS Verre, 1 pinte, cask, bue chez Cardiff Castle, visite à la distillerie Penderyn, voyage à Swansea, Amsterdam et Paris avec Louise, savourée le 24 août 2016; œil : acajou, semi-voilée, belle mousse beige, beaucoup de dentelle; nez : malt, caramel, léger épices; bouche : malt, caramel, léger épices, finale en malt avec légère présence d’épices, corps moyen, carbonatation moyenne, très légèrement amère, texture coulante; en résumé : correct
Tried from Cask on 15 Apr 2017 at 06:55
Gripweed57 (9190) reviewed
IPA (4.5%) from Brains
9 years ago
7.9/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
From old tasting notes. Clear deep orange color topped by an immense rocky tan head. Mild sweet roasted malt aroma. Semi-sweet malt flavor upfront. Slightly sour dry hop middle. Tart dry finish. Medium bodied. Tart complex character. Long clinging aftertaste. Very distinctive.
Tried on 14 Apr 2017 at 00:36
MoritzF (10567) reviewed
Dark (Bottle) from Brains
9 years ago
6.8/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
(bottle) Clear, dark amber colour with a short and tanned foamy head. Dark and mildly roasted malty aroma with notes of chocolate, marzipan and almonds. Roasted bitter flavour light but not watery body with an almost silky mouthfeel. Dry and roasted malt character with caramel, chocolate, again marzipan and almondy, nutty notes; almost lingering roasty bitter chocolatey finish. Good. 27.III.17
Tried from Bottle on 11 Apr 2017 at 16:03
Tommann (7797) reviewed
Craft Brewery Polar Beer from Brains
9 years ago
6/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6
Keg at the Penhelig Hotel, Aberdovey. Pours bright gold with a medium head. Aroma is bitter grass. Taste is bitter and grassy, with a slightly acrid finish.
Tried on 09 Apr 2017 at 12:10
Grumpelmies (1819) reviewed
Dark (Cask) from Brains
9 years ago
6.8/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
Draft @ The Wellington, Brecon. Black with a very small head. Aroma of roasted malts. Taste is roasted malts with a hint of chocolate and liquorice. Very creamy mouthfeel but watery. Smooth. Low carbonation. All in all a very mild taste experience but what else to expect from a Mild? Nice and super duper sessionable.
Tried from Draft on 01 Apr 2017 at 05:53
hawthorne00 (10291) reviewed
SA Smooth from Brains
9 years ago
6/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6
Can. Amber with a fat cream coat of head. 3+ Aroma of caramel, mellow apples, spices. Thinnish but a little creamy - the nitro works OK here. Sweet with caramel, some grain, hints of nuts. Firmly bitter finish is peppery. Undistinguished but fine.
Tried from Can on 28 Mar 2017 at 07:01
jhaase (15105) reviewed
Dark (Bottle) from Brains
9 years ago
6.6/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
Bottle. Roast, cigar smoke, dust. Dark brown, off white head. Medium light body. Iodine roast start, overall pleasant.
Tried from Bottle on 27 Mar 2017 at 13:38