Ridgeway Brewing
Microbrewery
in
South Stoke,
Oxfordshire,
England 🏴
Owned by
Crafty Brewing Co.
Established in 2002
Contact
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.
Bought by Crafty Brewing in February 2025.
7.5/10
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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
6/10
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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
7.8/10
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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
7/10
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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
6.9/10
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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
6.2/10
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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
6.4/10
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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
7.2/10
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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
6.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Bottled. Very dark ruby color, small firm tan head. Aroma of roasted malts, leather, some hops, maybe some spices too. Toasted malts, some alcohol, cumin, licorice. Alcohol and toasted notes are dominating the aftertaste. Interesting flavors and aromas, I wonder if some spices have been used or it is just combination of used malts and hops.
Tried
from Bottle
on 03 Nov 2006
at 09:26
5.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
(Bottle, Stockholm Beer Festival, 7 Oct) Golden yellow colour with small white head. Malty nose with fruity notes of citrus. Fruity taste with citrus, mandarin, apricots. Bready, dry finish with grassy hops. Enjoyable, but hardly exciting.
Tried
from Bottle
on 24 Oct 2006
at 14:08