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.
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.
6/10
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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
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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
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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
6.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Bottled. Goldeny amber colour with a small beige head. Aroma is mild spices, floral, caramelly and a bit fruity notes. Flavour is caramel, fruits, some wood, mild nutty notes as well as some earthiness.
Tried
from Bottle
on 06 Apr 2015
at 10:03
7.3/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 9
Bottle thnx to the brewer ! Pours dark brown, towards black . OK , rather white head . Smell is aromatic dark malts, rather coffee based . Taste is bitter , some coffee notes, as well as oats, aromatic dark malts in all their prime . Rather intense ( of course, within the bounderies of the ABV range ) . nice, easy drinking porter .
Tried
from Bottle
on 19 Mar 2015
at 16:48
6.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 8
Overall 6.5
Bottle shared at the ’Beers of London’ Tasting MkII, Bespin Cloud City - Hyde Park zone, thanks to Fin for gifting me this one 11/02/15. Murked up brownish amber with a moderate light beige covering. Nose is earthy toffee, musty tones, some oxidisation present, dark fruit peel, spice, bread pudding. Taste comprises sweet’n’sour notes, toffee fudge, brown sugar, vanilla, biscuit, hint of clove, banana. Medium bodied, fine carbonation, semi drying close with must and light oxidisation. Ok for its age.
Tried
from Bottle
on 27 Feb 2015
at 17:58
6/10
Tried
on 17 Feb 2015
at 15:49
6.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Bottle thanks to Colin. It pours cloudy red-brown with a white head. The nose is musty, earth, aged malts, dark fruits, bisto gravy granules, mustiness and dried fruits. The taste is crisp, dried fruits, sugary stuff, dried fig, brown sugar, dried banana, banana bread, fruit cake, light spice, dark fruits and a touch of alcohol warmth with a dry, lightly spiced finish. Medium+ body and moderate carbonation. Has a bit of age on it for sure. Not bad though.
Tried
from Bottle
on 12 Feb 2015
at 06:41
8.1/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8.5
Bottle shared in London - thanks to Colin. Vintage 2008. Pours mostly clear amber-brown with a bubbly off-white head. Rich bready malt aroma, some toasted grains, honey, dried fruits. Lightly oxidized, rich caramel and toffee character, some further ripe and lightly dried fruits, bread, fruitcake. Medium to full bodied with fine carbonation. Lightly warming finish, a little sticky, more toffee, rich bread. Solid.
Tried
from Bottle
on 11 Feb 2015
at 14:11
5.9/10
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Appearance 4
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Bottle shared at Leightons pad. Clouded brown / orange coloured pour with a thin, off white head. Aroma is mint caramel, nutty, Warming alcohol, Little toffee, little veggy broth. Flavour is composed of sweetish vanilla, oak, caramel, Warming alcohol, mint and toffee. Palate is medium full, semi sweet, little viscous on the tongue. Lingering caramel, minty.
Tried
from Bottle
on 11 Feb 2015
at 14:01