Phantom Brewing Co.

Microbrewery in Reading, Berkshire, England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Associated with 2 Venues

Established in 2019

Closed in 2026

Contact
Unit 3, Meadow Road, Reading, RG1 8LB, England
Description
After more than two years of meticulous planning, preparation, research and development, we officially opened our doors in November 2019.

With the main goal of producing the freshest beer, made with the highest quality ingredients, we have worked hard to provide a welcoming community hub in our taproom in Reading that welcomes any person from any background.

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7/10 Appearance 7 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 7 Overall 7
440ml can from Left Field Beer, Solihull. Poured a hazy yellow golden colour with a big, lasting frothy white head. The aroma is grainy, light citrus fruits. The flavour is moderate to light bitter, with a light, somewhat watery, grainy, mineral, mango, passionfruit, light pineapple, light grassy hop bitter palate. Medium to light bodied with average carbonation. Super light, which makes for a fine session ale.
Tried from Draft from Left Field Beer on 04 Dec 2025 at 16:02

7.5/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7.5 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
Panda at home, thanks to Kenneth, 02/12/2025.
Hazed duller shade of orange topped with a just off white head.
Nose is orange zest, subtle pine nip, grass, melon, papaya, nectarine.
Taste comprises orange pith, light putty, guava, pine nibble, light breads, soft malts.
Medium bodied, fine carbonation, semi drying close splashed with juicy hop bitterness.
Tidy pale.
Tried on 02 Dec 2025 at 20:32

7/10
Tried from Can from The Fuss Club on 29 Nov 2025 at 20:52

7.4/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7.5 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 7
Panda at home, thanks to Kenneth, 29/11/2025.
Hazed orange yellow topped with an off white covering that thins to a swirl.
Nose is orange wine gums, grass, pine needle, grapefruit.
Taste comprises orange pith, melon, light putty, grass, mandarin.
Medium bodied, fine carbonation, semi drying close spiked with mellow light juicy hop bitterness.
Okay IPA but not top form here by Phantom.
Tried on 29 Nov 2025 at 17:04

7.3/10 Appearance 7 Aroma 6.5 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 8
Can at home, 28th November 25. Pours black. Aroma is malty, cocoa. Taste is bitter and malty, chocolate, lacking a hops a bit
Tried from Can on 29 Nov 2025 at 09:10

7.8/10 Appearance 7 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 7 Overall 8
Tap at Three Hounds Beer Bar, Beckenham 28/11/2025 Pineapple, honeydew melon, custard creams, orange, some citrus peel, soft sweet malty support, robust hoppy finish. Great stuff.
Tried from Draft at Three Hounds Beer Cafe and Bottle Shop on 28 Nov 2025 at 12:09

7.6/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7.5 Flavor 7.5 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
On tap at the Three Hounds Beer Cafe & Bottle Shop. Aromas of grapefruit, orange peel, apricot. Bitter citrusy taste, splish of orange marmalade. Zesty citrusy aftertaste.
Tried from Draft at Three Hounds Beer Cafe and Bottle Shop on 28 Nov 2025 at 11:21

8/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 8
Tap at the Hive, Crowthorne, 8th November 2035. Hazy orange, taste is tropical, good depth, drinkable
Tried from Draft on 23 Nov 2025 at 17:54

7.5/10
New English county - Berkshire ✅ good juicy notes, the hops are a little too pronounced for me. Thanks Graham B.
Tried on 23 Nov 2025 at 17:04

7.6/10
Pleasantly surprised, boozy with a sweet touch. Thanks Graham B. !
Tried on 23 Nov 2025 at 14:41