About
Andy Hepworth started brewing in Reading almost directly after University. He moved to Horsham in 1980 and within five years became the youngest Head Brewer in the country, winning many awards.
The long-standing tradition of brewing in Horsham came to an abrupt halt in 2000 with the sale of its last brewery and so Andy, determined to maintain that tradition, joined up with the key members of the brewing team in order to create Hepworths, an independent brewery aiming to build its own range of quality brands, while maintaining flexibility for contract work.
In 2016 they relocated to their current site which they co-locate with Goodwood Brewery, Laines Brew Hub and Ridgeway Brewing sharing certain facilities but not brewplants.
The long-standing tradition of brewing in Horsham came to an abrupt halt in 2000 with the sale of its last brewery and so Andy, determined to maintain that tradition, joined up with the key members of the brewing team in order to create Hepworths, an independent brewery aiming to build its own range of quality brands, while maintaining flexibility for contract work.
In 2016 they relocated to their current site which they co-locate with Goodwood Brewery, Laines Brew Hub and Ridgeway Brewing sharing certain facilities but not brewplants.
6.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
500ml bottle. 4.2%. Gluten Free. Golden amber colour, white foam head leaving lacing and malty, metallic hop aroma. Taste is malt, grain, fruity and nutty, with earthy hop bitterness. Medium bodied, soft carbonation, dry tangy dusty bitter finish. Quite OK.
Tried
from Bottle
on 14 Feb 2018
at 19:17
7/10
Tried
from Bottle
on 11 Feb 2018
at 20:39
6.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 5.5
Bottle. Poured dark brown with an average sized beige head. Aroma of caramel, malt, hop, dark fruits and light chocolate. Medium to heavy sweetness, medium bitterness. Medium body, slick texture, soft carbonation.
Tried
from Bottle
on 04 Feb 2018
at 15:06
6.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 4
Overall 5.5
Bottle. Gift. Poured amber with an average sized off-white head. Aroma of malt, caramel, hop and fruit. Medium sweetness and bitterness. Medium body, slight oily and watery texture, soft carbonation.
Tried
from Bottle
on 03 Feb 2018
at 21:41
5.3/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 4
1/2/2018. Bottle at Everest Gurkha restaurant in Chelmsford. Poured golden with a large, frothy white head. Aroma of malt, hop, grass, caramel and light fruit. Medium sweetness, moderate bitterness. Medium body, slight oily texture, average carbonation. Better than average themed restaurant lager. And 26/2/2026 also at the excellent Everest Gurkha restaurant. See photo.
Tried
from Bottle
on 01 Feb 2018
at 13:51
4.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 4
Texture 4
Overall 3.5
Bottle at local Bangladeshi restaurant. Poured golden with a large, frothy white head. Aroma of malt, hop, corn, grass and veg. Medium sweetness, light bitterness. Towards medium body, oily texture, average carbonation. Supported the occasion, that's about all.
Tried
from Bottle
on 01 Feb 2018
at 13:47
6.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6
500ml bottle. Pours clear amber with a small white head. Aroma is floral hops, caramel, malt. Taste is toffee, bitter citrusy hops, malt.
Tried
from Bottle
on 09 Jan 2018
at 13:35
5.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 3
500ml bottle. Pours clear gold with a small white head. Aroma is herbal hops, malt. Taste is light sweet, cardboard, light hoppy bitterness. This beer made me smile because it smells and tastes really similar to the Armenian lager Kilikia (although that probably isn’t gluten-free or vegan friendly).
Tried
from Bottle
on 07 Jan 2018
at 13:27
6.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 8
Overall 6.5
500ml bottle. Best before date is 06/01/2018 (today). Pours clear amber with a brief medium-sized off-white head. Aroma is caramel, floral hops, malt. Taste is caramel, malt, hops.
Tried
from Bottle
on 06 Jan 2018
at 12:45
3.2/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 3
Flavor 3
Texture 2
Overall 3
Bottle at a Nepalese restaurant in Ealing, 3/1/2018. Pale gold in colour with plenty of fizz. Flabby, very sweet malts dominated this lager. The few hops seemed tired. A lager to be avoided.
Tried
from Bottle
on 05 Jan 2018
at 09:33