Robinsons
Commercial Brewery
in Stockport,
Greater Manchester,
England 🏴
Associated with 35 Venues
Established in 1838
Robinsons took over Hartleys brewery in 1982, closing down the Ulverston plant in 1994 and transferring the Hartley brands to the Unicorn brewery. Robinsons bought the rights to the Ward brands in 2006 but subsequently sold some of those brands to Maxim Beer Co.
omhper (45152) reviewed Trooper Day of the Dead - Stout from Robinsons 6 days ago
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 6.5 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 5.5
Sample, thanks oh6gdx! Near black, rich head. Salmiaky licorice aroma. Dry with light body and clean mouthfeel. Salmiaky licorice, green apples and burnt toast. Resinous bitter finish.
Grumbo (24737) reviewed Trooper Red 'n' Black (Cask) from Robinsons 1 week ago
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 7.5 | Flavor - 7.5 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7.5
12/3/2026. Cask at wetherspoon’s beer festival. At Hamilton Hall, Liverpool Street, London. Good pour. Nice malty, chocolate, fruity aroma with a liquorice edge. Bittersweet. Decent body. Exceeded expectations.
Camons (21701) reviewed Trooper Fear of the Dark from Robinsons 1 week ago
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 5.5 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 5 | Overall - 5.5
Can from Kvickly Odder @ Home. Pours black with a tan head, lacings. Aroma of roasted malt, cocao, light coffee, little sour milk. Flavor is light sweet, roast malt, caramel, little coffee, little cocoa. Thin body, soft to average carbonation, light sweet finish. 120326
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7.5 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5
It is a classical British porter, I could say neutral, easy to try it, less aromas than a fuller porter, not bad at all.
28.06.17, at Prélaz, purchased at the ex grain d'Orges, Crissier.
Mr_Pink_152 (17449) ticked Trooper Red 'n' Black (Cask) from Robinsons 2 weeks ago
Cask version at 5.8% ABV. Malty and sweet. Some rich malty and smooth.
Biruski (5052) reviewed Old Tom Original from Robinsons 2 weeks ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 6.5 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 7
Deep brick red with a tan head. Ripe, dark fruits, chewy toffee, dark malts, some background booze. Medium bodied. Finish has dark fruits and toffee with booze. It’s a fine sipper.
RuneBlix (26478) reviewed Trooper Red 'n' Black (Cask) from Robinsons 3 weeks ago
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 6.5 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 6.5
Half-pint, cask ale, 5.8 % abv, at The White Swan in Islington (JDW). Deep dark brownish body, tiny beige head, spotty lacing. Inviting caramel malty aromas added by herbal hops. Fine balanced taste of brittle caramel, liquorice, and note of leafy hops. Lightly roasted ending. Medium bodied. Pleasing (London, 02.03.2026).
car_loa-rod (271) ticked Trooper IPA from Robinsons 1 month ago
car_loa-rod (271) ticked Trooper (Bottle) from Robinsons 1 month ago