Westerham Brewery Company has revived many of the much-loved flavours of the old Black Eagle Brewery, which closed in 1965 following the catastrophic consolidation by the ‘Big Brewers’ in the 1950’s. The yeast is re-cultured from the Black Eagle strain.
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 6.5 | Flavor - 6.5 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 7
On the fourth day of Christmas... Clear amber pour with a small white head. Aromas of malt, marmalade/candied orange (peel), some more citrus and caramel. Taste is quite similar. Quite nice overall, but not overly christmassy.
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 7
Old rating - A 500ml bottle. Pours amber with a white foamy head. Aromas & tastes of fruits & sweet malt. Medium body. Medium bitter finish. Very well made original style IPA.
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 7
Old rating - A 500ml bottle from Coleton Fishacre shop in Devon, pours a brown colour with a small white head. Aromas & tastes of red fruits, nuts, malt, biscuit & roasted malt. Medium body. Mildly bitter finish. Enjoyable & well-made ale.
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7
Old rating - A 500ml bottle from Coleton Fishacre shop in Devon, pours amber white head. Aromas & tastes of cereal, flora, earth, citrus & bread. Medium body. Mildly bitter finish. Enjoyable
Theydon_Bois (46224) reviewed Helles Belles from Westerham Brewery 11 months ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 6.5
Cask at the Magnet, Broadstairs, 19/03/2025.
Clear golden blonde topped with a white cap that thins to a swirl.
Nose is pale malts, cereals, toasted grains, hedgerow.
Taste comprises pale malts, corn husk, stale bread, grains.
Medium bodied, light prickly carbonation, light drying close.
Okay logger.
Theydon_Bois (46224) reviewed Helles X from Westerham Brewery 11 months ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6.5 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7
Keg at the Magnet, Broadstairs, 19/03/2025.
Golden blonde topped with a lasting white head.
Nose is pale malts, light bread dough, herb, hedgerow.
Taste comprises pale and bready malts, grass, hint of vanilla, straw, herb, toasted grains.
Medium bodied, fine carbonation, semi drying close.
Tidy logger bier.
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 4 | Overall - 7
My first from this brewery which brings up my 30th beer from Kent. Pours a light misted bright gold/light amber with a lively foamy pour which settles quickly. Aroma of orange marmalade and pine which suggests an old skool offering but there is a nice freshness on the nose. Taste has a very pleasant orange, caramel, pine and light herbal element - nothing stand out but very sessionable. Medium bodied but lacked carbonation, the pour seemed to knock it out which was a shame.
Goozen (5556) reviewed British Bulldog from Westerham Brewery 1 year ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 4 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7
Bottle 0,5ltr: Slightly hazy amber/orange coloured brew with an fine fruity bitter taste and hints of grapefruits.
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7.5
My son Ben was 40 this year (2024) and a London based friend sent him a Fortum & Mason Hamper for his birthday, two 440ml cans of this were in the said Hamper, Ben gave me one. I duly pre-positioned it at Auntie Sue's and drank it at her house on 23rd August 2024. It poured a bright, clean and clear golden colour with a white head. Hoppy, bitter and very drinkable.
LordAlwold1970 (9754) reviewed Light Ale from Westerham Brewery 1 year ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5
Cask at The Park Tavern, Eltham. Golden orange pour with a white head. Dried fruit & ligh malt aromas. Taste is black pepper, orange toffee, apricot. Malty bittersweet finish.