Ridgeway Brewing

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

Established in 2002

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6 Chapel Close, South Stoke, RG8 0JW, England
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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5.9/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 5.5
23/7/2022. Bottle from Beers of Europe, shared at the ITFC pre-season gathering. Pours almost clear dark gold with a small frothy off-white head. Aroma of caramel, malt, some butter, metal, veg and starch. Medium sweetness, moderate bitterness. Medium body, oily watery mouthfeel, average carbonation. Wasn't great.
Tried from Bottle on 25 Jul 2022 at 21:52

7/10 Appearance 10 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 6
Appearance: Cloudy deep gold with a nice white frothy head. Aroma: Biscuits, esters, floral hop. Taste: Light sweet and light to medium bitter. Biscuits, esters, floral hop.Lingering hoppy ending. Eternal hoppy aftertaste. Mouth feel: Medium minus body, soft to average carbonation. Summary: A good well-hopped golden ale. Why a Mild one?
Tried on 13 Jul 2022 at 20:15

7.5/10 Appearance 10 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 7
Appearance: Opaque deep brown with a perfect ivory-coloured frothy head. Aroma: Roasted barley, coffee, dark chocolate, toasted malt, cream. hop. Taste: Medium dry, roasted, hoppy, light to medium bitter. Further coffee, toast, floral notes. Lingering hoppy ending. Mouth feel: Medium plus body, fine carbonation. Summary: Good.
Tried on 13 Jul 2022 at 18:54

Tried from Bottle on 24 Apr 2022 at 18:24

6.2/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6
$6.25 500 ml bottle, WW. Amber with a small off-white head. Nose is light citrus, grain, honey. Bready, light honey, brown leaves. Very forgatable.
Tried from Bottle on 22 Apr 2022 at 23:04

6.9/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
500ml bottle from RusBeerShop in Moscow. Pours opaque black with a tall beige head. Aroma is restrained hoppiness, pale malt, citrus, light roastiness. Quite subdued. Taste is light sweet, pine, grapefruit. Light bitter finish. Light bodied.
Tried from Bottle on 19 Apr 2022 at 14:43

6.6/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
$5.79 500ml bottle, WW. Dark brown with a centimeter of off-white head. Nose is candied cherry, caramel, light chocolate. Flavor is distinguishingly English. Very light roast, hints of caramel, black cherry, light spice, hints of chocolate, raisin. Simple, totally drinkable, again, very English.
Tried from Bottle on 17 Apr 2022 at 01:05

7.1/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
$4.99 330 ml bottle, WW. 220 bottle, #1227. Pours amber, hazy, dusting of a head. Pine needles, caramel, booze, dark cherry nose. Sweet dark fruit, caramel, pine needles, light spice. Like a fruitcake. Feels wintery.
Tried from Bottle on 08 Apr 2022 at 23:06

6.5/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 8 Texture 4 Overall 6
31/3/2022. Bottle from Beers of Europe. As Ridgeway Oxfordshire IPA. Pours clear golden amber with a small frothy white head. Aroma is fruity, floral, malt, caramel, chalky and slightly mucky. Moderate sweetness, medium bitterness, slight tart edge. Moderate body, a little oily, average carbonation. Bitter orange rind finish. Nicer taste than aroma.
Tried from Bottle on 01 Apr 2022 at 15:46

6.2/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 4 Overall 6
31/3/2022. Bottle from Beers of Europe. Pours Pours clear golden amber with a small frothy white head. Aroma is malty, grainy, citrus, touch of apple. Moderate sweetness, medium bitterness. Moderate body, slightly oily, average carbonation. Bittersweet finish. It's okay.
Tried from Bottle on 01 Apr 2022 at 15:46