Two Towers Brewery

Brewpub in Birmingham, West Midlands, England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Associated Venue: Gunmakers Arms (Two Towers) - Out of business

Established in 2010

Closed in 2025

Contact
29 Shadwell St, Birmingham, B4 6HG, England
Description
Fine English traditionally-brewed cask ales in the heart of Birmingham.

Using traditional methods, we brew a range of ales representing the true spirit of a great city. With a batch size of 10 British barrels (360 gallons) the brewery is at the rear of our dedicated outlet, the Gunmakers Arms, in the historic Gunmakers’ quarter and supplies pubs, clubs and restaurants across Birmingham and the West Midlands.

Two Towers Brewery is a community organisation that is integrated into the fabric of its historic surroundings with the aim of enriching the experience of all those around us.

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Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 4 | Flavor - 3 | Texture - 4 | Overall - 4

Bottle from Connolys Wines, Solihull. Poured a clear medium brown with a thin broken off white head. The aroma is medicinal sour. The flavour is infected sour. There isn’t much more to say. It’s off.

Tried from Bottle on 16 Apr 2016 at 17:49


5
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 4 | Texture - 4 | Overall - 5

Bottle shared at the John/Jim tasting. Near black with a big tan head. Aroma is infected unfortunately, coffee and chocolate coming out but with some nastiness. Flavour is moderate sweet and light sour. Light medium bodied with soft carbonation.

Tried from Bottle on 16 Apr 2016 at 17:47


5.3
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 5 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 5

50cl bottle shared at the Jim/John is back tasting Medium tan head. Funky aroma. Clear almost black pour. Obviously infected. Not great

Tried from Bottle on 16 Apr 2016 at 17:46


5
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 4 | Texture - 4 | Overall - 5

Bottle at THT thanks to John/Jim. Almost black with big dark beige head. Massive sour berries, soft old coffee dregs, weird herbs, baby poop. Medium sour. Light bodied with fizzy carbonation. Too bad it’s ruined by the massive infection.

Tried from Bottle on 16 Apr 2016 at 17:46


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

Bottle from Conollys Wines, Solihull. Poured almost black with a frothy tan head. The aroma is light roasty malt, light toffee caramel. The flavour is moderate liqourice bitter with a dry coffee, smoky malt, light bitter hop palate. Medium bodied with soft carbonation.

Tried from Bottle on 14 Apr 2016 at 13:25


7.3
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7

50cl bottle courtesy of and shared with Jmgreenuk Medium creamy tan head. Clear deep burgundy pour. Quite a decent porter

Tried from Bottle on 14 Apr 2016 at 13:10


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

Bottle shared thanks to Jmgreenuk. Black with a thick beige head. Aroma of chocolate, overripe dark fruit and malt. Flavour is moderate sweet and bitter. Light medium bodied with soft carbonation.

Tried from Bottle on 14 Apr 2016 at 13:09


5.5
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 5 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6

Cask at the Gunmakers Arms, Birmingham. Poured a clear dark brown with a frothy off white head. The aroma is smooth creamy malt. The flavour is light bitter with a yeastie, malt, light hop bitter, light sour palate. Medium to light bodied with soft carbonation. Coming to the end of the cask I feel.

Tried from Cask on 09 Apr 2016 at 16:21


5.8
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6

Cask at the Gunmakers, Birmingham. Poured a clear medium brown with a frothy white head. The aroma is malt, light hop. The flavour is moderate to light bitter with a light watery hop bitter, light floral palate and a lingering bitter finish. Medium to light bodied with soft carbonation.

Tried from Cask on 09 Apr 2016 at 16:11


5.4
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 5 | Texture - 4 | Overall - 5.5

Cask at Gunmakers Arms; clear golden yellow pour with a creamy off white head, aroma malt, taste has creamy malts, hint of honey.

Tried from Cask on 19 Feb 2016 at 12:19