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Downton Industrial Estate, Unit 11, Batten Road, Downton, SP5 3HU, England
Description
We at Downton Brewery dare to be different!; Brewing an eclectic range to excite the senses is our goal, and has been ever since we began brewing in 2003. With a passionate team, using the best ingredients, we hope you enjoy the beers as much as we do!
Our philosophy is to utilise the best ingredients creating a variety of styles to delight every drinker. English malts and exciting hop varieties from around the world are blended and experimented with in a range of regulars and one-off specials alike. As well as award-winning session bitters, our hop forward APAs, Imperial Stout and IPA and speciality ales ensure there is plenty of choice all year round.
Our philosophy is to utilise the best ingredients creating a variety of styles to delight every drinker. English malts and exciting hop varieties from around the world are blended and experimented with in a range of regulars and one-off specials alike. As well as award-winning session bitters, our hop forward APAs, Imperial Stout and IPA and speciality ales ensure there is plenty of choice all year round.
6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Cask gravity at Pigs Ear 2008. Very dark ruby colour, lasting off white head. Good condition. Little bit of honey. Decent beer, not too choccy, not too honeyish, but a little sweetness
Tried
from Cask
on 31 Dec 2008
at 09:10
6.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Cask at Priory Arms, Stockwell, London, 21 Nov 2008. Golden colour with frothy, white head. Fruity nose with citrus, peaches and grassy hops. Fruity taste with notes of citrus, peaches and fresh hops in a slightly grassy finish. Medium body, balanced sweetness. Nice golden ale with a fresh, grassy hop character.
Tried
from Cask
on 06 Dec 2008
at 10:34
6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Cask. Somewhere in Helsinki. No sign of where, but had it late 2006. Amber meets nutbrown colour with small head that vanishes quite quick. Aroma is wood, some toffee and mild dark berryish notes. Flavour is hops, wood and some slight citrusfruits.
Tried
from Cask
on 05 Dec 2008
at 08:42
4.9/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 5
Texture 2
Overall 5.5
Golden color with some grapefruits and a lame attempt at bitterness in the finish, but had no body whatsoever.
Tried
on 27 Oct 2008
at 11:21
7.3/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
Wenlock Arms - Dark copper color. Nose is very light and gives just hints of cognac and toffee, which is a fascade for what is in the mouth. Milk chocolate, brandy, toffee, oranges just dance together. Incredibly smooth. Finish just lingers with toffee notes. Very enjoyable. Hop bitterness also manages to sneak in there.
Tried
on 27 Oct 2008
at 11:08
6.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Cask-conditioned at the Royal Oak, Bath 5/10/08. Deep amber in colour with a decent, off-white head. Earthy malt and floral hop aroma. Flavour started sweetish, with some fruity malt, grassy hops and a short, bitter finish. Ok.
Tried
from Cask
on 06 Oct 2008
at 15:56
6.3/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 7
Cask (handpump) @ Wenlock Arms, Islington, London N1, England.Clear medium orange color with a average, frothy - creamy, good lacing, mostly lasting, off-white to white head. Aroma is moderate malty, hay, straw, toasted, moderate hoppy, grass. Flavor is moderate sweet and moderate to light heavy bitter with a average to long duration. Body is medium, texture is oily, carbonation is flat to soft. (030808)
Tried
from Cask
on 06 Oct 2008
at 04:58
6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Cask (handpump) @ Crown Inn, Stockport, Cheshire England SK6 6JY.Clear medium yellow color with a average, frothy, good lacing, mostly lasting, white head. Aroma is moderate malty, grain, hay, light yeasty. Flavor is moderate sweet and light to moderate bitter with a average duration. Body is medium to light, texture is oily to watery, carbonation is soft to flat. (280708)
Tried
from Cask
on 29 Sep 2008
at 11:56
6.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Cask-conditioned at the Bag ONails, Bristol 18/9/08. Deep gold in colour with a decent, white head. Sweetish aroma with some apricots, floral hops and a touch of citrus. Easy drinking with a whiff of caramel, summer fruit and a decent bitter finish. Very drinkable.
Tried
from Cask
on 18 Sep 2008
at 16:15
6.9/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
(Cask at Wenlock Arms, London, 8 Aug 2008) Dark brown colour with frothy, beige head. Malty nose with dark fruit, prunes and chocolate. Malty taste with notes of dark fruit, prunes, raisins and dark bread. Bittersweet finish. Slightly above medium body, rather sweet. Nice one.
Tried
from Cask
on 27 Aug 2008
at 15:15