Ludlow Brewing Co.

Microbrewery in Ludlow, Shropshire, England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Associated Venue: Ludlow Brewing Co. (The Railway Shed)

Established in 2006

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Railway Shed, Station Drive, Ludlow, SY8 2PQ, England
Description
Located in a restored Victorian railway shed, just over 50 metres north of Ludlow railway station, the building has been fully refurbished to latest building standards and houses a 20 barrel brewing system. Ludlow Brewery produces award winning high quality ales right in the heart of the beautiful town of Ludlow.

Small batch, 'craft' forward beers are released under the name 'Derailed' on a small 2.5 barrel kit on the same premises by the same brewing team.

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7
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 7

Hazy gold with a bubbly white head and a soft cereal malt aroma, just a hint of fruit. Fizzy, fruity, light malt with a hint of bitterness and a dryish finish. No jam.

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Tried from Draft on 07 Mar 2026 at 19:00


6.1
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6

Full pint like a boss @ Admiral Benbow, overdue get together with the beer share gang. Pours clear pale gold, white head. Soft lager malt nose. Quite light and airy to taste, medium to light bodied.. not too much going on, but nice enough.

Tried from Draft at Admiral Benbow on 02 Mar 2026 at 18:47


6.6
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7

Hand pulled half pint at the St Valentines Day Massacre Beer Festival in the Ludlow Brewery Railway Shed on 13th February 2026. Mostly black with a beige head. Smells and tastes like they've hoofed in a load of cheery juice into a barrel of Stout. It's OK but lacks 'finesse' in my eyes.

Tried from Cask at Ludlow Brewing Co. (The Railway Shed) on 13 Feb 2026 at 15:45


7
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6.5 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 7

Hand pulled half pint at the St Valentines Day Massacre Beer Festival in the Ludlow Brewery Railway Shed on 13th February 2026. Clear amber body, weak white head. A little darker than the regular Best Bitter, the ageing giving it a meatier look as well as adding a slight whiskey aroma and taste; nothing too strong or overpowering, just an undertone or trace really.

Tried from Cask at Ludlow Brewing Co. (The Railway Shed) on 13 Feb 2026 at 13:15


6.8
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 5.5 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 7

Keg half pint at the St Valentines Day Massacre Beer Festival in the Ludlow Brewery Railway Shed on 13th February 2026. Bright golden body, clean and clear, white topping that hung around for a while. Crisp IPA with a decent blend of piney/fruity hops and a good dollop of malts.

Tried from Draft at Ludlow Brewing Co. (The Railway Shed) on 13 Feb 2026 at 13:00


8.5
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8.5 | Flavor - 8.5 | Texture - 9 | Overall - 8.5

500ml bottle from Harp Lane Deli in Ludlow. From the bottle. Standard blonde ale aroma. Standard blonde ale flavor profile with pale malts and some light bread. Medium body and medium carbonation. Low bitterness. A nice basic blonde ale.

Tried from Bottle on 28 Aug 2025 at 21:21


6.4
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 7

Old rating from - 30-09-15 - 500ml bottle, a present from a friend who visited Shrewsbury. It pours a golden colour that has a white head that disperses quickly. Aromas of citrus, lemon & barley. Tastes was fruity, with some apricot as well as citrus & lemon. Fairly mild bitter hops aftertaste. Enjoyable

Tried from Bottle on 03 May 2025 at 15:37


6.6
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5

500ml bottle from Hop Vault, Stourbridge, online. Clear gold with small white head, well carbonated appearance. Aroma of pale malts, some sweetness, light caramel and pear fruitiness. Taste is biscuit, some pear and berry fruitiness, moderate bitter finish. Good body for a 4.2% although a little cloying, moderate carbonation. Quite nice overall.

Tried from Bottle on 31 Dec 2024 at 02:24


7
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7

500ml bottle from Hop Vault, Stourbridge, online. Pour dark brown, moderate sized beige head, modest retention. Aroma is mainly roasted malts with hints of nuts, some sweetness. Taste is roasted malts, chocolate, dried fruits, nuts, semi-sweet. Very pleasant. Light bodied but has a nice smoothness. Good.

Tried from Bottle on 31 Dec 2024 at 02:24


6.8
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7

500ml bottle from Hop Vault, Stourbridge. Clear straw colour with small white head, nice lacing and retention. Aroma has sweet malts, citrus notably lime, grass, hints of pine. A bit lager like. Taste is like aroma, quite a strong citrus to this, more pine notable in the finish. Decent pale ale.

Tried from Bottle on 31 Dec 2024 at 02:24