Attic Brew Co.
Microbrewery
in
Birmingham,
West Midlands,
England 🏴
Associated with 2 Venues
Established in 2018
Contact
29B Mary Vale Road, Stirchley, Birmingham, B30 2DA, England
Description
Attic Brew Co. was borne out of years of beer consumption and small scale production. Oli and Sam met at university in Cardiff where their beer obsession began. Sam began brewing in his bedroom of their shared house and continued after graduating, moving back to Birmingham and setting up his home brewery in his attic.
In 2018, after they'd had the ridiculous idea to start a brewery, Oli left his job in London and moved to Birmingham. They took out a loan, rented a run down old industrial unit in Stirchley and bought a small brew kit that was older than they were. Several months of painting, building and, finally, brewing, allowed them to open the taproom doors on the 23rd November 2018.
Attic was greeted with an unbelievable show of support from local drinkers, who bought into their varied beer board and new take on the traditional local (editors note; we continue to be indebted to you all
In 2018, after they'd had the ridiculous idea to start a brewery, Oli left his job in London and moved to Birmingham. They took out a loan, rented a run down old industrial unit in Stirchley and bought a small brew kit that was older than they were. Several months of painting, building and, finally, brewing, allowed them to open the taproom doors on the 23rd November 2018.
Attic was greeted with an unbelievable show of support from local drinkers, who bought into their varied beer board and new take on the traditional local (editors note; we continue to be indebted to you all
7.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
440ml can from the brewery. Murky brown, small beige head, circular retention. Aroma as per can - malty, chocolate, caramel, nuts, semi-sweet, a little floral hop. Taste is very flavoursome with all the notes described but more intensified than I expected for a low ABV beer. Body is light to moderate. This is a top sessionable mild.
Tried
from Can
on 31 Dec 2024
at 02:25
6.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
440ml can from brewery. Pale hazy yellow-gold, small white head, ok retention. Aroma of citrus, stone fruits, malts, light tropical. Body is light but not watery, there is still some bite to it. Flavour has a citrus and grapefruit to it, sweet but a touch dry in the finish, some herbs. Its very pleasant although not bursting with flavour.
Tried
from Can
on 31 Dec 2024
at 02:25
7.1/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
440ml can from the brewery. Hazy dark gold/amber, medium off white frothy head. Aroma of citra hops come through strong, very herb like cats piss. Some floral and malty background noticeable. Taste is quite malty, touch of caramel, yeast, citrus, tangy citrus zest, stone fruits. Moderate bitter and tangy finish, some spice. Medium to full body, soft carbonation. Quite a malty IPA. More on the heavy than refreshing side. Its one of those beers that grows on you the more you have.
Tried
from Can
on 31 Dec 2024
at 02:25
7/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7
440ml can from brewery. Hazy yellow-gold, small white head which leaves a thin but consistent top. Aroma of citrus and dank floral hops. Taste is sweet pale malts, citrus, grassy, a light chewy tangy zest and mild bitterness. Light to medium bodied, quite smooth, soft carbonation. Very easy drinking session pale.
Tried
from Can
on 31 Dec 2024
at 02:25
7.2/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7
330ml bottle from brewery. Pours a clear amber-gold, thin white head. Aroma of oak, vanilla, butter, malts; interesting. Taste is sour milk, butterscotch, vanilla, oak. A combination that should never work but its oddly pleasant and complex. A nice zing on the carbonation. Strange but good.
Tried
from Bottle
on 31 Dec 2024
at 02:25
7.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
440ml can from brewery. Hazy yellow-gold, small white head with a thin scattered retention. Aroma of pineapple, apricot, earthy-floral notes. Taste is light but good level of flavours with pineapple and melon fruitiness to the fore. Semi-dry, moderate bitter finish with hint of coconut. Yes another good one from Attic Brew.
Tried
from Can
on 31 Dec 2024
at 02:25
7/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
440ml can from brewery. Pale cloudy gold, small white head with a nice lasting creamy top. Aroma of stone fruits, citrus, pine, greenery. Its quite light but stone fruit notes are abound with a touch of pine resin and a hint of spice in the finish. Good.
Tried
from Can
on 31 Dec 2024
at 02:25
7.2/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7
440ml can from brewery. Hazy yellow-gold, thin white head, minimal retention. Passionfruit, pink grapefruit, orange but a general floral earthiness throughout. Not had this hop variety much so interesting. Light to moderate body, nice soft carbonation.
Tried
from Can
on 31 Dec 2024
at 02:25
7.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
440ml can from brewery. Hazy orange-gold, small white head, thin but consistent top with nice lacing. Very tropical and citrusy on the nose, melon, pineapple, orange, faint earthiness. Taste is soft tropical fruits, light herby funk and a sharp citrus tang with smooth creamy malts. Tangy bittersweet finish. Medium to full bodied. Bold and hoppy.
Tried
from Can
on 31 Dec 2024
at 02:25
8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 10
Overall 8
440ml can from brewery. Hazy yellow-gold, small white head, leaves skimmed top with decent lacing. Orange citrus, pineapple, spring onion on the nose. Nice citrussy notes with a fine carbonation which helps give that almost sherbet fizz they started to describe on the can. Nice sweet creamy malt background with a moderate bitter finish to balance. This is excellent.
Tried
from Can
on 31 Dec 2024
at 02:25