Ridgeway Brewing in England - Reviews, Beers, Location & Contact

Ridgeway Brewing

Microbrewery in South Stoke, Oxfordshire, England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Owned by Crafty Brewing Co.

Established in 2002

Contact

6 Chapel Close, South Stoke, RG8 0JW, England

+441491873474

office@beercounter.co.uk

Description

Ridgeway Brewing was established in 2002 by master brewer Peter Scholey (former head brewer at Brakspear) and his wife Vanda. The name comes from the ancient trade route that winds its way through English countryside between small towns. It has been around for thousands of years, adapting with the changing times, The reason why we chose the name Ridgeway, apart from living on it, was that we hope to create lasting experiences, believe in the long term and love the outdoors.

Bought by Crafty Brewing in February 2025.

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6.2

Lubiere (24390) reviewed Very Bad Elf from Ridgeway Brewing 18 years ago

Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6

An hazy golden amber ale with a thin white head. A sweet malt aroma with light medicinal notes and warming alcohol. In mouth, a crisp dry malt with some wild ferments, a warming alcohol. Medium bodied. A bit dated.

Tried on 25 Dec 2006 at 09:52

6.5

Lubiere (24390) reviewed IPA from Ridgeway Brewing 18 years ago

Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6

A golden ale with a thin white head. An herbaceaous hops aroma, with light caramel notes, and some light gin alcohol. In mouth, a light malt with british hopping, very classy, herbaceous. A tad on the lighter side, but overall pleasant. Bought at BOTW in Feb. 2006.

Tried on 25 Dec 2006 at 09:43

7.5

gnoff (11190) reviewed Lump of Coal from Ridgeway Brewing 18 years ago

Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8

(50 cl bottle thanks to oh6gdx) Sweet chocolate scent, lots of marzipan. Dark red color, brown head. Intense sweet and chocolate coffee mix taste. Smooth mouthfeel, medium bitterness.

Tried from Bottle on 22 Dec 2006 at 13:30

gnoff (11190) reviewed Very Bad Elf from Ridgeway Brewing 19 years ago

Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6

(50 cl bottle at The Rover, Göteborg) Sweet malty scent. Clear brown color, tan head. Hoppy and sweet taste, some bitterness in the finish. Medium bitterness and mouthfeel. Some alcohol is present in the flasvor as well.

Tried from Bottle on 06 Dec 2006 at 17:37

7.8

gnoff (11190) reviewed Bad Elf Dry Hop from Ridgeway Brewing 19 years ago

Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 8

First rating(50 cl bottle at The Rover, Göteborg) Clear golden color, white head. Some hops mixed with cheeze scent. Hoppy and bitter taste. Nice hop bitterness. Bitter aftertaste.6/3/7/3/14=3.3Second rating (2007)[i](50 cl bottle, from Systembolaget. Thanks for sharing ekstedt!)[/i]Clear amber color, white head. Hoppy and sweet scent, fruity and nice. Hoppy, fruity and sweet taste. Medium to smooth mouthfeel, medium high bitterenss. Very very nice his one.8/4/8/3/15=3.8

Tried from Bottle on 25 Nov 2006 at 20:23

Lubiere (24390) reviewed Santas Butt from Ridgeway Brewing 19 years ago

Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7

Dark opaque brown porter with a ruby hue and a thick moka head. In aroma, nutmeg and cinnamon, with light acidic points, and a bit of Brett. In mouth, a sourish porter with lots of cinnamon, liht chocolate. A nice wild porter. Bought at Spirit Haus, Feb. 2006. Shared with Beerbuzzmtl.

Tried on 05 Nov 2006 at 21:46

6.9

Lubiere (24390) reviewed Warm Welcome from Ridgeway Brewing 19 years ago

Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5

Red brown ale with a thick creamy off white head. A light malt with caramel and english hops. A good nutty malt with light hopping, a bit oxidized, but overall a nice brown ale. Medium bodied. Bought at SpiritHaus Feb. 2006. Shared with Beerbuzzmtl.

Tried on 05 Nov 2006 at 21:42

6.2

oh6gdx (50921) reviewed Lump of Coal from Ridgeway Brewing 19 years ago

Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6

Bottled. Dark rubyish brown colour, mediumsized beige head. Aroma of dark fruit, roasted malts, metal and some leather. Flavour is burnt wet & smoked wood along with some spices and malts. Also some chocolateish hints. Ok brew, but leaves a little bit sweet, could do with a bit more bitterness.

Tried from Bottle on 04 Nov 2006 at 10:52

6.4

TBone (30035) reviewed Very Bad Elf from Ridgeway Brewing 19 years ago

Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 6.5

Bottled. Copper brown, bronze color, small creamy white head. Aroma of leather, just like in "Lump of Coal" - propably hops that is. Also a bit grassy, alcoholic. Full bodied, grassy hoppy, pale malts as description says, bitterness with some alcohol. Long bitter aftertaste. Toffeish palate. Like the mix of strong bitter and Scotch ale.

Tried from Bottle on 03 Nov 2006 at 12:35

7.2

oh6gdx (50921) reviewed Very Bad Elf from Ridgeway Brewing 19 years ago

Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7

Bottled. Orangeish golden colour, small beige head, lacing. Aroma is hops, caramel and earth. Flavour is spices, caramel, toffee, fruity hops and even a bit candy sugarish. Hides it’s alcohol well. Smooth and easy to drink. Also a lot of banana.

Tried from Bottle on 03 Nov 2006 at 12:06

Brewery Stats

Score	6.47
Beers	50
Ticks	1872

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