McMullen
Microbrewery
in
Hertford,
Hertfordshire,
England 🏴
Associated with 12 Venues
Established in 1827
Contact
Subsidiaries
Description
McMullens was founded in 1827 by Peter McMullen and since then we have continued brewing in Hertford without a break. The heritage of AK, for example, can be traced back to 1833. We have protected the company’s brewing history throughout that time by acquiring and investing in the public houses. Our pubs are run by our managers or business partners and provide an exclusive market for our beers. To this day, the McMullen family remains firmly committed to our beers because they act as the ‘flag’ for our business.
6.2/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 4
Flavor 6
Texture 8
Overall 7
At The Nags Head (Covent Garden). Very faint floral aroma. Light copper amber color with minimal head. Floral hop flavor balanced with malt. Mild bitter finish.
Tried
on 26 Mar 2007
at 15:58
6.2/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 4
Flavor 6
Texture 8
Overall 7
Cask at The Nags Head (Covent Garden). Aroma is floral, with some malt. Dark golden amber color with significant white head. Starts floral, moves to light malt, finishes medium bitter. Something of a malt/hop balance in the finish. Distinctive.
Tried
from Cask
on 26 Mar 2007
at 15:51
5.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Cask @ Coopers Arms, Hitchin. Amber color with a small head. The aroma is malty with some light hopping and fruit / hay. A round fruity flavour with a nice dry and bitter end.
Tried
from Cask
on 07 Dec 2006
at 12:24
6.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Cask @ Coopers Arms, Hitchin. Golden color with a tiny head. Aroma of fruit and malt. Smooth malty flavor with a nice dry finish.
Tried
from Cask
on 07 Dec 2006
at 12:21
2.6/10
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Appearance 4
Aroma 1
Flavor 2
Texture 4
Overall 3.5
Cask at The Farriers Arms St Albans 28 Sep 06. Golden coloured. A tiny head. No aroma. Some faint caramellish flavour. Sweet bitter ending.
Tried
from Cask
on 21 Oct 2006
at 12:26
4.9/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 4
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 4.5
Cask at The Farriers Arms St Albans 28 Sep 06. Dark golden coloured. A tiny head. Sweet hoppy fruity aroma. Diluted fruity flavour. Sourish bitter aftertaste.
Tried
from Cask
on 21 Oct 2006
at 12:24
5.5/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 5
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 5
Cask at The Farriers Arms St Albans 28 Sep 06. Dark golden coloured. A pretty white creamy head - lasting 4 minutes leaving rings in the glass. Fruity aroma. A rounded fruity flavour. A bit watery. Subtle bitter finish.
Tried
from Cask
on 20 Oct 2006
at 11:01
3.9/10
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Appearance 4
Aroma 2
Flavor 4
Texture 6
Overall 4.5
Half pint on cask, well kept and served at a right temperature. Golden coloured beer with good clarity Very poor in aroma, only some notes of malt comes through. A cautious taste has got a touch of caramelled softness and a bitter ending. Moderate mouthfeel (The Farriers Arms in St Albans, 28.09.2006).
Tried
from Cask
on 20 Oct 2006
at 00:57
4.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 3
Flavor 4
Texture 6
Overall 5
Half pint on cask. Amber coloured. Low level of white foam. Malty foundation in both aroma and flavour. Dark fruits are also present in a rather weak taste. Bitter finish, but not much for an IPA (Found in good condition at the Farriers Arms, St Albans 28.09.2006).
Tried
from Cask
on 20 Oct 2006
at 00:43
4.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 3
Flavor 4
Texture 6
Overall 5
Half pint on handpulled cask at The Farriers Arms in St Albans. Amber coloured body with brilliant clarity and a small creamy head. Moderate malty aroma. Ripe fruit and hints of raisin in flavour. Dry and short bitter ending (28.09.2006).
Tried
from Cask
on 19 Oct 2006
at 07:22