Castle Rock Brewery
Commercial Brewery
in
Nottingham,
Nottinghamshire,
England 🏴
Associated with 17 Venues
Established in 1997
Contact
Queensbridge Road, Nottingham, NG2 1NB, England
Description
Castle Rock was originally founded in 1977 by former Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) chairman Chris Holmes, and was formed as a partnership between Bramcote Brewery & Tynemill in 1997 (Bramcote have now stopped brewing). The site opened next door to the Vat & Fiddle in Nottingham, which is now the Castle Rock Brewery Tap.
Adrian Redgrove was appointed in 2004 and the brewery went from strength to strength, producing high quality and consistent beers time after time after time. From the opening of the brewery, production grew from 30 barrels a week to over 100 barrels a week in 2010. Word spread and Castle Rock’s reputation grew.
In 2010, with the second brewery bursting at the seams Castle Rock underwent a further expansion, with a whole host of new equipment and an increased capacity of 360 barrels a week.
Today the brewery continues to create innovative new beers, while remaining consistent and of exceptional high quality. That said we reassure our customers that it isn’t ‘job done’ and we will work hard to continue to provide the very best beers that we can possibly deliver.
Adrian Redgrove was appointed in 2004 and the brewery went from strength to strength, producing high quality and consistent beers time after time after time. From the opening of the brewery, production grew from 30 barrels a week to over 100 barrels a week in 2010. Word spread and Castle Rock’s reputation grew.
In 2010, with the second brewery bursting at the seams Castle Rock underwent a further expansion, with a whole host of new equipment and an increased capacity of 360 barrels a week.
Today the brewery continues to create innovative new beers, while remaining consistent and of exceptional high quality. That said we reassure our customers that it isn’t ‘job done’ and we will work hard to continue to provide the very best beers that we can possibly deliver.
6.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Cask at The Alexandra Hotel, Derby A spectacularly clear and bright pint, with a refreshing citrus flavour. When I compared my notes I found I had given it exactly the same rating as the bottled version.
Tried
from Cask
on 12 Sep 2006
at 02:57
5.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Cask @ GBBF 2006. Pale yellow colour with a small white head. Fruity aroma with some citrus hints. Fruity malty flavor with hints of grapefruit. Dry finish with some bitterness.
Tried
from Cask
on 18 Aug 2006
at 07:52
6.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Cask @ GBBF 2006. Amber colour with a small white head. Fruity citrus aroma. Fruity malty flavor with some hints of citrus. Has a long nice bitterness.
Tried
from Cask
on 18 Aug 2006
at 07:46
6.9/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 6.5
[Cask at GBBF] Clear golden. Light citric hops dominate the nose. Medium sweet and light bodied with rounded, somewhat soapy mouthfeel. Pleasant notes of sparkling orange juice. Medium bitterness.
Tried
from Cask
on 10 Aug 2006
at 05:17
6.2/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Cask at Rook & Gaskill York 5 May 06. Extremely dark red. A shortlived head. A bit watery - but a lot of taste considering the strength. A good mild.
Tried
from Cask
on 30 May 2006
at 13:52
5.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 6
Cask at Rook & Gaskill York 5 May 06. Extremely pale. A small white head. Fruity smell and aroma. Dry bitter finish.
Tried
from Cask
on 30 May 2006
at 13:38
8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
Cask handpull at Vat and Fiddle, Nottingham. Gold beer with tight white head. Fresh citrus aroma, light in mouth. Very nice golden session beer. Bit of citric bite on end with clean, crisp, fresh grapefruit
Tried
from Cask
on 24 Oct 2005
at 15:36
6.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Cask handpull at Notts BF 05. Dark chestnut, beige head. Odd mix of dark malts. Good dry finish. Don’t know what to make of it. Some good acids. Strange beer.
Tried
from Cask
on 24 Oct 2005
at 11:16
8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
Cask handpull at Notts BF 05. Very dark chestnut with lasting beige head. Roasted malts on nose, slightly sweet in mouth. Finish is very good with sweet coffee, some bitter choc. Good dark beer.
Tried
from Cask
on 24 Oct 2005
at 11:13
8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
Cask handpull at Notts BF 05. Chestnut colour with lasting off white head. Good malt/hop mix. Smooth in mouth, nice nutty malt finish. Touch of spice. Good beer.
Tried
from Cask
on 24 Oct 2005
at 11:09