Run part-time by husband and wife team, James and Kat, Artefact Brewing’s ethos is to make good-quality, small-batch, artisan craft beers, with an emphasis on experimenting with local ingredients and seasonal releases. Artefact launched in May 2020.
Theydon_Bois (46224) reviewed Pale Blue Lady from Artefact Brewing 4 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 6
Panda at home, thanks to SHIG, 22/09/21. Lightly hazed orange with a good sized off white head. Nose is floral, herb, lime leaf, Early Grey, citric zest. Taste comprises lemon zest, grass, herb, hedgerow, perfume. Medium bodied, fine carbonation, light drying close. Does what it says on the tin but a Panda is more than enough.
Theydon_Bois (46224) reviewed Bitter from Artefact Brewing 4 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 5.5
Panda at home, thanks to SHIG, 21/09/21. Light haze on a copper pour with a good sized lasting just off white head. Nose is dusty fruits, grass, grains, hint of orange peel/ Taste comprises biscuit malt, hedgerow, dusty fruits, brown bread. Medium bodied, fine carbonation, light drying close with an astringent bitter edge. Ok bitter.
Grumbo (24387) reviewed Amber Haze IPA_V2 from Artefact Brewing 4 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7
16/9/2021. Bottle sample courtesy of SHIG, cheers! Pours clear amber brown with a small frothy off-white head. Aroma of tropical fruits, citrus, burnt orange, caramel, vanilla wafer. Moderate sweetness, bitterness and body. Soft carbonation. Nice bittersweet finish. Enjoyable.
Grumbo (24387) reviewed Bitter from Artefact Brewing 4 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6
16/9/2021. Bottle sample courtesy of SHIG, cheers! Pours slightly hazy pale amber with a small frothy off-white head. Aroma is malty, hoppy, leafy, light caramel and fruit biscuit. Medium sweetness and moderate bitterness. Moderate body, slight watery texture, soft carbonation. Easy drinking bitter.
Grumbo (24387) reviewed Pale Blue Lady from Artefact Brewing 4 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 4 | Overall - 7
16/9/2021. Bottle sample courtesy of SHIG, cheers! Pours clear pale gold with a small frothy white head. Aroma of citrus, orange, tea tree oil, hedgerow. Moderate sweetness and bitterness. Moderate body, fizzy carbonation. Bitter tea finish. Good brew.
SHIG (13882) reviewed Amber Haze IPA_V2 from Artefact Brewing 4 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7
Bottle: Poured a burnt amber brown with a creamy beige head. Aroma is fruity, citrus, tropical, caramel, malty. Taste is malty, caramel, bitter hops, fruity, citrus, light tropical, dries the palate towards the finish.
SHIG (13882) reviewed Bitter from Artefact Brewing 4 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 5 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 5.5
Bottle: Poured an orange with an off white head. Aroma is bitter hops, fruity, earthy, malty. Taste is bitter hops, malty, leafy, eathy, very astringent at the finish.
SHIG (13882) reviewed Pale Blue Lady from Artefact Brewing 4 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7
Bottle: Poured a murky orange with some brown hues in the center, head is off white. Aroma is fruity, citrus, citrus, citrus, leafy, malts. Taste is bitter forward, loads of fruits, citrus, bergamot (which I had to look up), leafy, malty.
BeardedAvenger (9068) reviewed Mixed Ferm Mild from Artefact Brewing 4 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 8
Bottle from Beautiful Beers, Bury St E. Aroma has coffee and Oveltine with a restrained vinous streak. Cloudy/muddy dark brown. There's a creamy tan head but it's barely a mm thick. Sour. Vinous. That facet remains throughout. However There's an underlying milky coffee and watery sugar underbelly. It's into the finish where the chocolate sweetness gains intensity. Light-medium bodied. Thin creamy mouthfeel. Average carbonation. Long astringent finish. A smooth mild which is perked up by the brett.
Theydon_Bois (46224) reviewed Farmhouse Blonde from Artefact Brewing 4 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 6.5
Panda at home, thanks to SHIG, 31/08/21. Clear golden amber with an off white covering that clears to the edge. Nose is dusty fruit esters, herb, grains, hedgerow. Taste comprises dried fruits, light spice, toasted grains, yeast esters, herb, lemon rind. Medium bodied, fine carbonation, semi drying close. Passable affair.