Whitstable Brewery
Microbrewery
in
Grafty Green,
Kent,
England ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ
Associated Venue: Hotel Continental
Established in 2003
Contact
Little Telpits Farm, Woodcock Lane, Grafty Green, ME17 2AY, England
Description
We are a small and independent brewery which has been making great beer for over fifteen years, winning both SIBA and CAMRA awards for our beers.
We brew in small batches by hand with the utmost regard not only for flavour but also for quality and consistency, using the finest British barley and a mix of both Kentish and World hops.
A bit of history: Established in 1995 as The Swale Brewery Co in Milton Regis, Sittingbourne, moved to Grafty Green, Maidstone in 2001. Sold to the ancient Whitstable Oyster Fishery Company in 2003.
Note - Beers brewed by Swale prior to the 2003 purchase are listed separately under The Swale Brewery Co.
We brew in small batches by hand with the utmost regard not only for flavour but also for quality and consistency, using the finest British barley and a mix of both Kentish and World hops.
A bit of history: Established in 1995 as The Swale Brewery Co in Milton Regis, Sittingbourne, moved to Grafty Green, Maidstone in 2001. Sold to the ancient Whitstable Oyster Fishery Company in 2003.
Note - Beers brewed by Swale prior to the 2003 purchase are listed separately under The Swale Brewery Co.
5.9/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 5.5
330 ml bottle. Slightly hazy pink/golden body topped by a big, fluffy white head with shades of pink. Not very strong aroma of raspberry and yeast. Flavor is slightly sweet and light acidic berries with wheat and traces of spices. Medium body and average aftertaste. OK, itโs supposed to be a raspberry wheat and deliver what it is, the berries feels real and not artificial. On the other hand, I personally donโt think wheat/golden ales with berries are a good idea.
Tried
from Bottle
on 07 Oct 2013
at 11:26
6/10
Tried
on 14 Sep 2013
at 19:11
5.9/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 5.5
Bottle split at JFโs, thanks to James, 23/08/13. Hazed dark amber/cherry red with a forthy light crimson topping. Nose is berry fruits, sugar syrup solution, raspberry jam, light soap. Taste comprises light berry fruit tones, toasted malts, light wheat, grain. Medium bodied, fine carbonation. So so affair, guess it could be refreshing on a hot day but hmmm .... had a lot worse mind!
Tried
from Bottle
on 30 Aug 2013
at 15:24
6.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Cask at CBC, London on 16th August 2013. Clear gold with thin off-white foam ring and spot lacing. Pungent, fruity aroma. Tangy citrus in-mouth following initial peanut nuttiness. Fruity citric finish with bready notes. A smooth, light mouthfeel.
Tried
from Cask
on 30 Aug 2013
at 07:19
6.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 4
Overall 6.5
Cask @ The Shipwrights Arms, Faversham. Practically clear, golden body with a small, fast disappearing white head. Nice but a bit weak citric aroma. Flavor is light, refreshing citric fruit, pale malt and moderate bitterness. A bit thin body with a mild, fruity bitter aftertaste. Refreshing thirst sequencer.
Tried
from Cask
on 18 Jul 2013
at 08:31
6.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
330 ml bottle purchased from The Tiddly Pomme, Faversham. A bit light, but pleasant aroma of citric hops. Nice and refreshing flavor of pale malt, citric fruit and some bitterness. Medium to light body โ feels right and some bitterness in aftertaste. Decent and refreshing thirst quencher. Probably closer to an American Pale Ale than Bitter or IPA.
Tried
from Bottle
on 14 Jul 2013
at 02:38
5.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
4.4% cask gravity at Red Lion Snargate. Golden no head. Needs more hops. Some biscuit. Ok just finish has some sparkle.
Tried
from Cask
on 02 Jul 2013
at 05:35
6.3/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 7
Cask (handpump) @ GBBF 2012, Great British Beer Festival, London Olympia, Hammersmith Road, London, England W14 8UX.Clear dark brown colour with a average, frothy, good lacing, mostly lasting, off-white head. Aroma is moderate malty, roasted, chocolate, sweet dark malt. Flavor is moderate to light heavy sweet with a long duration, sweet malt, sweet dark malt. Body is medium, texture is oily, carbonation is soft to flat. [20120807]
Tried
from Cask
on 27 Jun 2013
at 08:40
6.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Cask at the Lord Northbrook, Lee. Dark amber pour with a beige head. Malts and light fruit in the nose. Malt and caramel flavour. Quite a smooth taste. Bitter finish.
Tried
from Cask
on 14 Apr 2013
at 06:14
6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Cask handpull at County Hotel Ashford. Clear pale gold thin white head. Its a decent pale ale with sweetish pale malt then some grassy galaxy on finish. Its fine just needs a bit more hop. Some sting on finish.
Tried
from Cask
on 03 Mar 2013
at 05:20