Banks (Barbados) Brewery

Commercial Brewery in Oistins, Barbados 🇧🇧

Established in 1961

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Newton, Oistins, BB17047, Barbados
Description
The storied history of one of this island’s most beloved and iconic brands began on September 6, 1961, as Banks (Barbados) Breweries Limited opened its doors in Wildey, St. Michael and commenced production of Banks Beer, Barbados’ premium lager, and later, other indigenous brands such as PLUS, Tiger Malt, Canon Stoute, Coconut Cooler, Fruesta, and TWIST Shandy, just to name a few. The Brewery is also the local bottler and distributor of Guinness, and has been recognised by the world renowned brand for its maintenance of the highest level of quality and international standards.

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3/10 Appearance 4 Aroma 4 Flavor 3 Texture 2 Overall 2
Pours a clear. golden with a frothy white head. Aroma of corn, malt. Taste has light malt notes. Palate is indistinguishable. Eh.
Tried on 31 Mar 2022 at 01:31

5.9/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 4 Flavor 6 Texture 8 Overall 5.5
330ml bottle bought from Montego's in Bedford and drunk at home. Light to mid gold and clear with visible carbonation. Corn syrup and paper glue in the aroma. Bittersweet taste with an astringent note. Long finish is bitter and a little metallic. Heavy carbonation. Not as bad as I thought it would be.
Tried from Bottle on 25 Dec 2021 at 19:02

5/10
Country 72, Barbados. Very drinkable. Thanks to Dan F. for this one too!
Tried from Bottle on 13 Oct 2021 at 20:32

5.8/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 5 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6
Clear and pale gold with a frothy white head and sweet, floral and grassy aroma. Moderately carbonated, with a slightly grainy mouthfeel, and a sweet malt flavour, with hints of honey and a touch bitterness in the finish
Tried on 25 Apr 2021 at 19:03

5.2/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 5 Flavor 5 Texture 6 Overall 5
330ml bottle. Eye - clear gold, moderate bright white head Nose - bready sweet malts, grain, a touch of stewed vegetables. Taste - sweet malts, white bread, grains, brown sugar. Mild bitterness. Palate - light but not watery, moderate carbonation. Overall - no real off notes, tastes ok. Decent for the style.
Tried from Bottle on 17 Jan 2021 at 16:43

4.9/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 3 Flavor 5 Texture 6 Overall 5.5
Bottle from local B & M shop Not much aroma at all on this one – maybe some malt ? Pours a pale, slightly brown straw with a vigorous but transient white head. Main flavour is sweet malts, but there is also golden syrup, grains, crusty bread, and a hint of chicken roll in there. Finish is slightly peppery. For a macro lager, it’s OK.
Tried from Bottle on 20 Nov 2020 at 16:34

6.5/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 8 Overall 6
11.2oz bottle thanks to stevoj pours out crisp pale straw topped with a white head. Nose is nice sweet grain some corn notes and honey. Taste is more of the sweet grain honey and grass.
Tried from Bottle on 31 Oct 2020 at 00:28

5.8/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 4 Overall 6
12oz bottle from HalfTime. Clear golden, small foamy head. Musty, grainy aroma. Taste is also cereal, slightly vegetal. Typical pale lager.
Tried from Bottle on 31 Oct 2020 at 00:20

3.9/10 Appearance 4 Aroma 4 Flavor 4 Texture 4 Overall 3.5
How: Bottle.
Where: Had at home.
Appearance: Yellow colour with a white head.
Aroma: Malt, grain.
Body: Light body, medium carbonation.
Flavour: Malt, grain.
Tried from Bottle on 27 Aug 2020 at 08:37

5.2/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 5 Flavor 5 Texture 6 Overall 5
Bottle. A- Grains, straw. A- Gold color, clear liquid, white head. T- Grains, straw, mild lemon, subtle pepper. P- Light body, average texture, average carbonation, bland finish. O- Not bad, better than I thought it might be. Hit the spot on a hot day outside. New country tick.
Tried from Bottle on 21 Aug 2020 at 20:30