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.
6.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Bottle from Drinkshop.sk. Clear golden with a white head. Aroma is sweet, malty, fruity and moderate hoppy - pine. Flavor is medium sweet and moderate bitter. Dry and moderate bitter finish. 010322
Tried
from Bottle
on 01 Mar 2022
at 19:08
5.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Bottle from Drinkshop.sk. Clear dark golden with a white head. Aroma is sweet, malty, light yeasty and moderate hoppy - grass. Flavor is medium sweet and moderate bitter. Dry and moderate bitter finish. 170222
Tried
from Bottle
on 17 Feb 2022
at 16:34
5.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Bottle from Drinkshop.sk. Clear golden with a white head. Aroma is sweet, malty, corn, light citrus and light hoppy. Flavor is medium sweet and light bitter. Dry and light bitter finish. 130222
Tried
from Bottle
on 13 Feb 2022
at 17:16
6.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Bottle at home in Hackney - picked up from HOTM. Pours clear copper-gold with a creamy, white topping. Light-medium sweet flavour with notes of toasted bread, a little honey, toasted caramel, yeast, leaves, dough. Light to medium bodied with fine carbonation. Decent balance to finish. Tasty enough.
Tried
from Bottle
on 08 Feb 2022
at 21:11
6.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Bottle at home in Hackney - picked up from HOTM. ABV noted on the bottle at 7.5%. Pours clear, deep brown with a creamy khaki head. Medium sweet flavour with simple dark malt notes, light milk chocolate, soft ashy roast, dark fruits, raisins, low bitterness. Surprisingly light in body with fine, massaging carbonation. Sweet finish, some earth, roast, cocoa. Simple, drinkable stuff.
Tried
from Bottle
on 07 Feb 2022
at 21:31
6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6
Sample, thanks grumbo. Lighter coppery, smaller tan head, not too lasting. Quite boozy nose, cheap whisky, slight wood and some biscuits. Medium bitterness, some sweetness, biscuits with nice blackcurrant. Warming finish. Lighter body. Nicely drinkable.
Tried
on 28 Jan 2022
at 17:56
6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Bottle at Bishops Arms Sundbyberg. Amber with a medium head. Sweet with caramel, malt and some apples. An ok one.
Tried
from Bottle
on 20 Jan 2022
at 16:58
6.5/10
Tried
on 20 Jan 2022
at 09:19
6.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Sample courtesy of Grumbo. Thanks. Clear golden with a small white head. Aroma is sweet, malty, herbal and light hoppy - citrus. Flavor is medium sweet and moderate bitter. Dry and moderate bitter finish. 040122
Tried
on 04 Jan 2022
at 18:01
7.2/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 6
Overall 7
Bottle. Pours dark chocolate brown with pale beige head. Light barrel feel on nose, roasted malts, dark chocolate. Taste of dark chocolate, cocoa, maybe bit of plum. Okay, not really impressed though.
Tried
from Bottle
on 01 Jan 2022
at 20:03