The brewery originally traded as 'Dorset Piddle' then dropped the 'Dorset' in 2014.
Beers produced since 2017 do not carry 'Dorset' in the name, with one exception, the Rogue but this follows Piddle instead of preceding it.
As such beers in the Brewver database carry the name 'Dorset Piddle - ' on the beers that went out of production after the 2014 rebranding.
This wasn't the cleanest or quickest transition and there were still beers being produced in 2015/16 with Dorset on the label.
With a name like Piddle, you’d think we don’t take anything seriously. Dictionary definitions of piddle vary. Some list it only as a verb; a synonym for wasting time, as in ‘piddling about’. British dictionaries also list it as a noun, as in “I need a piddle”. It’s lucky that we don’t take anything too seriously.
But, we do – just one thing – and that’s the beer that we make and love. Our passion is blending hops, barley and malts in to create ales that bring serious pleasure, from delicate thirst-quenchers to thick, velvety stouts. A mix made in heaven – or in as in our case Piddlehinton in deepest Dorset.
Downender (11275) reviewed Martyrs Relief from Piddle Brewery 9 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 5 | Texture - 4 | Overall - 6
At the Greyhound (JDW), Bridport 11/7/2016. Amber with a slight, off-white, head. Malty bitter, with plenty of caramel, stale bread, a hint of fruit and moderately bitter finish. Not as beer I would rush to drink again.
Olut (21769) reviewed Martyrs Relief from Piddle Brewery 9 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 5 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 5
Cask @ Bar Fringe, Manchester. Dark-copper coloured with a small creamy head. Has bittered chocolates in its nose and some in its taste, but is mainly a sweetened bitter here.
Beer5000 (11295) reviewed Martyrs Relief from Piddle Brewery 10 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6
Cask @ South Western Arms, Southamton. Slightly unclear amber body with a small off white head. Aroma is mostly caramel malt. Flavor is sweet caramel malt, some toast and biscuit, moderate bitterness. Medium body and caramel malt in aftertaste as well. Drinkable but a bit one-dimensional.
VsXsV (3855) reviewed Ernie from Piddle Brewery 10 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 5 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6
Bottle at hotel room fart share @RBWG 2016. Clear deep brown liquid with small to medium light tan head. Aroma of coffee, chocolate, light lactose, grain and toast. Taste is light to medium sweet and light bitter with notes of chocolate, coffee and red berries. Medium bodied with medium carbonation. Decent.
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7.5
Cask at the Market Porter. It pours black with a thick tan head. The nose is earthy roast, charred wood, dull ash, dark chocolate and hint of smoke. The taste is rich, bitter - sweet, smooth, chocolate, chewy roast, touch of charry ash, plum, blackcurrant, creme caramel and toasted nut. Medium body and fine carbonation. Great condition. Pretty well - rounded and quaffable. A well-made cask porter.
Theydon_Bois (46224) reviewed Dorset Apricot Wheat from Piddle Brewery 10 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5
Bottle at home, 24/01/16. Lightly hazed golden orange with a moderate off White covering that dissipates to nyadda Nose is light apricot jam, straw, floral notes, apricot and cream sweets, light mango. Taste comprises wheaten bread, apricot zest, mandarin, airy malts, light candied sugar, light caramel wafer. Medium bodied, fine carbonation, semi drying close Ok refreshing fruited wheat.
madmitch76 (40452) reviewed Ernie from Piddle Brewery 10 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 4 | Texture - 4 | Overall - 3
6th December 2015
The Pigs Ear wrap up tasting at ChrisO’s. Bright clear amber beer, small pale tan head. Palate is smooth and dry. Modest carbonation. Very tangy dark malts, thin and there is a milky sourness. Touch of dark fruits. Thin dry finish. Not digging this milky sourness at all!
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 5 | Texture - 4 | Overall - 3
6th December 2015
The Pigs Ear wrap up tasting at ChrisO’s. Almost clear gold beer, thin pale cream colour head. Palate is airy and semi dry, modest fine carbonation. Thin pale malts, a little paper. Thin dull citrus. Light dry finish. Thin, too dry and dull.
Theydon_Bois (46224) reviewed Martyrs Relief from Piddle Brewery 10 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 4 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 5
Bottle at home, 29/12/15. Clear golden amber with a big ole egg shell white covering of bubbles. Nose is light caramel, bread, straw, faint metallic nip. Taste comprises tarte berry fruit, straw, fruit cake, red berry, toasted brown sugar. Medium bodied, prickly carbonation, semi drying close. Not great ... A touch infected I imagine.