Palmers
Regional Brewery
in
Bridport,
Dorset,
England 🏴
Associated with 3 Venues
Established in 1794
Contact
The Old Brewery, West Bay Road, Bridport, DT6 4JA, England
Subsidiaries
Description
In 1794, Dorset rope and net makers, the Gundry family, built the Old Brewery on the banks of the River Brit in Bridport. Since then, there’s been non-stop brewing on this site. In the late 19th century, two Palmers brothers – John Cleeves and Robert Henry – bought the brewery and gave it their names: JC & RH Palmer. Today, their great grandsons, John and Cleeves Palmer, work in the company. As Palmers Brewery, it remains among the best of small independent brewers.
5.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 6
Cask gravity at GBBF 2007. Gold, lasting beige head. Bit of butter on aroma. Some hop, good condition. Not keen though, dull in mouth, earthy hop finish. Nothing wrong with it, but just lacks chutzpah.
Tried
from Cask
on 18 Aug 2007
at 03:28
6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Cask gravity at GBBF 2007. Amber, lasting beige head. It’s an ok bitter, slightly creamy. Light in mouth. Moderate hop. Pleasant bitter.
Tried
from Cask
on 18 Aug 2007
at 03:27
6.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Cask-conditioned at the Hope & Anchor, Bristol 11/8/07. Amber with minimal head. Aroma of apricots with a hint of citrus hops. The flavour inclined toward sweetness with more malt than bitterness. Easy drinking.
Tried
from Cask
on 12 Aug 2007
at 04:12
6.6/10
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Appearance 4
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
bottle. Dark colour, tiny head. Beautifully malty aroma. Fruity, hints of roasted malt and nuts. Very pleasant.
Tried
from Bottle
on 31 Jul 2007
at 12:08
6.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Cask conditioned at the Inn on the Green, Bristol. Bronze coloured with minimal head. This was quaffable despite its strength. The aroma was of sweet malts and red fruit. The flavour was of caramel although with some supporting dry hoppiness. There was quite a pronounced sweet aftertaste. Not bad.
Tried
from Cask
on 15 May 2007
at 14:15
6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Cask at GBBF 2006. A hazy orange beer with a bubbly white head. The aroma is sweet with primary notes of caramel, but also light flowery hoppy notes. The flavor is sweet malty and dominated by caramel.
Tried
from Cask
on 04 May 2007
at 05:32
5.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 4
Flavor 5
Texture 8
Overall 7
Cask at The Museum Tavern. Light hop aroma. Very gold color with a white head trying to lace. Starts light and fruity. Malt is not an issue. There is a following citrus flavor, and a long, mild bitter finish. Quite refreshing.
Tried
from Cask
on 31 Mar 2007
at 14:59
6.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 8
Overall 5.5
Cask conditioned at the Inn on the Green, Bristol 10/3/07. Unsurprisingly, copper coloured with a slightly nutty aroma. Some hops and malt with a hint of sweetness in the finish. Not bad as a session beer.
Tried
from Cask
on 23 Mar 2007
at 17:12
6.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Bottle picked up at the Palmers Brew Shop, Bridport, Dorset 13-11-06. This was a tasty, good amber coloured beer, quite quaffable beer, but not terrifically hoppy.
Tried
from Bottle
on 20 Nov 2006
at 15:54
6.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Cask handpump at The George, Bridport, Dorset 13-11-06. Poured a mid-brown colour not that exciting, touch sweet, some bitterness, but ok.
Tried
from Cask
on 19 Nov 2006
at 14:57