Hopshackle

Microbrewery in Market Deeping, Lincolnshire, England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Owned by Bowler’s Brewery

Established in 2006

Contact
Unit F Bentley Business Park, Blenheim Way Northfields Industrial Estate, Market Deeping, PE6 8LD., England
Description
I have been commercially brewing now since November 2006 ( there is still only myself here !!! ) . Since my last update some interesting new beers have been produced , inspired by some of the fantastic beers I have tried not only from the UK but also from the rest of the World in particular the USA .

I have also tried some new ingredients in my beers one of which was a heavily peated whisky malt which came with a warning from the maltster " be careful it's very smoky !" . I added some to my Historic Porter recipe and it worked really well , every pub that had it asked for it again , one pub took 3 casks !

In 2023 Bowler's acquired the brand and recipes for Hopshackle Ales. Hopshackle’s multi-award winning real ales were produced from its brewery in Market Deeping. Upon his retirement, the previous owner wanted a ‘safe pair of hands’ to entrust the ales that had he had developed over the previous 17 years, and we are delighted to continue the Hopshackle legacy.

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6/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 5
11th August 2015
GBBF Day 1. Cask. Hazy amber beer, small pale cream colour head. Palate is light and semi dry. Modest fine carbonation. Tangy malts, some unsweet toffee. Tangy dried fruits. Floral bitterness. Ripe fruits in the semi dry finish. Okay.
Tried from Cask on 15 Aug 2015 at 12:35

6.1/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
From cask. Pours clear and golden orange with a small off white head. Aroma is toasted malty and light caramelish. Bitter, toasted and light caramelish. Dry and bitter far finish.
Tried from Cask on 11 Aug 2015 at 14:10

6.4/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
From cask. Pours clear and golden yellow with a small white head. Aroma is toasted malty and slight fruity. Sweet, toasted and light grassy. Bitter. Smooth fruity and bitter finish.
Tried from Cask on 09 Aug 2015 at 08:01

6.6/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
Cask at the 21st Egham Beer Festival. Pale straw with a thin white head; grassy aroma; some lemony citrus and passion fruit flavours; and a dry pear juice finish.
Tried from Cask on 07 Aug 2015 at 09:28

6/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 5
2nd August 2015
Hazy gold beer, thin white head. Palate is light with a mild minerally crispness. Thin malts. Modest orange hops, tiny bit of pith. Light finish. Inoffensive but tastes a bit staid.
Tried on 06 Aug 2015 at 13:01

5.4/10 Appearance 4 Aroma 6 Flavor 5 Texture 6 Overall 5.5
Bottle, gift from Andrew. Hazy dull golden body with a faint white film despite a fairly aggressive pour. Low carbonation. Light lacing. Aroma of grape, apple, grass and green pepper. Flavour is tangy, verging on sour. Notes of grass, grapefruit, celery and dishwater. Thin body with a watery, slightly oily texture. Soft fizz. Tastes diluted and vegetal. Lacking crispness and punch.
Tried from Bottle on 04 Aug 2015 at 16:49

6.6/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
Tried at the Deepings beer festival. Gold colour with white head. Aroma has apricot and pine. Taste has a light bitterness.
Tried on 26 Jul 2015 at 07:14

6/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6
Tried at the Deepings beer festival. Slightly hazy Amber colour with a white head. Aroma is mostly caramel taste is too with a bitter finish.
Tried on 26 Jul 2015 at 06:09

5.5/10 Appearance 4 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 4 Overall 6
Cask en el lúpulo el 07-05-2015. (R5) color amarillento muy claro transparente. Aromas y sabores ligeros algo herbáceos y cítricos con muy ligero amargo final y muy fácil de beber. Ligera y refrescante.
Tried from Cask on 07 May 2015 at 12:13

6.4/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
Tried during the taste of Lincolnshire beer weekender. Pale gold colour. Aroma is big hops. The taste mainly bitter. Decent enough.
Tried on 02 May 2015 at 10:35