Today the brewery proudly produces 9 Core Beers all year round and many seasonal/special ales which are sold to pubs and bottle outlets throughout the South East of England & East Anglia.
Wantsum Brewery was originally a 6 British barrel brewery that brewed 24 firkins a week. In 2012 it had grown to a 12 barrel brewery and the production has risen dramatically to 200 firkins a week. We use British barley and a variety of hops from around the world including, of course, the excellent hops from Kent.
Wantsum Brewery takes its name from the Wantsum Channel, the watercourse separating the Isle of Thanet and what was the mainland of the English county of Kent. During the time of King Henry VIII, this channel was the mooring place of the King’s Fleet. The brewery sits on what was one of the major tributaries to the Wantsum Channel.
Harrisoni (26233) reviewed One Hop - Lorien from Wantsum Brewery 10 months ago
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 6.5
Cask handpull at Humphrey Bean JDW Tonbridge. Clear gold colour lasting white head. Tasty golden ale. Hops definitely come through. Some citrus flavours. Touch of lime some straw character. OK malts. Some bitterness on the finish. Yes it's fine. Decent condition
Martinsh (3610) reviewed Heart Of Darkness from Wantsum Brewery 1 year ago
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 7.5 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 6
Cask at Hops, Crewe. Pours a dark reddish-brown with a small cream head and good lacing. Not much of an aroma, just vague hints of roasted malts and liquorice. In the mouth it is quite sweet with a creamy texture with malts and spices to the fore. Hints of rye and dark fruits with traces of treacle and chocolate coming later. Some bitterness in the finish. This is reasonable if somewhat rough and ready.
Harrisoni (26233) reviewed Swallow Dive from Wantsum Brewery 1 year ago
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 7
Cask handpull at Society Rooms Maidstone JDW. Clear gold colour lasting white head. Some sherbet hop aroma. Some herb flavour in mouth. Some sherbet hop on the finish. Some citrus flavour. Some bitterness on the finish. OK condition and temperature. A sherbet hop session ipa some ehite stone fruit flavour. 3.4
stevoj (18327) reviewed Hurricane from Wantsum Brewery 1 year ago
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 7
1/3 cask pour at GBBF Winter. Golden pour with a small stiff white head. Aroma is fruity, light, grainy, some notes of pear. Taste is biscuity, citrusy with pear accents, slick feel.
eurosoba (18570) ticked One Hop - Moutere from Wantsum Brewery 1 year ago
eurosoba (18570) ticked UXB? Blueberry Porter from Wantsum Brewery 1 year ago
Nice, if a bit too sweet
jerseyislandbeer (5899) reviewed Ravening Wolf from Wantsum Brewery 1 year ago
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 7
500ml bottle from the Offy, Whitstable. Pours a slight cloudy dark golden with a white head. Aromas & tastes of baked biscuit, lemon, rye, vanilla, spice, hops, orange peel & malt. Medium body. Light bitter finish. Enjoyable
ITFCfan (3577) reviewed Thunderbolt from Wantsum Brewery 1 year ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7
Cask at the Chappel Beer Festival with Grumbo and ITFCDan. Aroma is musty, citrus, tropical fruits, hoppy and floral. Decent body and minimal carbonation. Smooth bitter finish.
ITFCfan (3577) reviewed One Hop - Ariana from Wantsum Brewery 1 year ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 5 | Texture - 4 | Overall - 5
Cask at the Chappel Beer Festival with Grumbo and ITFCDan. Aroma is tropical fruit, cardboard, vegy, grainy, starchy, cut potato. Thin body and quite bland taste.
fonefan (84534) ticked Green Hop - Ernest from Wantsum Brewery 1 year ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7