Bathams

Microbrewery in Brierley Hill, West Midlands, England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Associated with 3 Venues

Established in 1877

Contact
Delph Brewery, Delph Road, Brierley Hill, DY5 2TN, England
Description
Bathams have become a family born to brew, with the sixth generation now involved in creating and serving a legendary beer of the Black Country.

Bathams Bitter, regarded by some as one of the finest in the country, would never have been if it was not for the pernickety tastebuds of pub regulars in a quiet Worcestershire village, and the brewing skills of Mr D.B.A (Arthur) Batham.

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5.8/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 5 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6
Rocky white head soon left a cover on a opaque light golden, effervescent body. Fruity aroma - peach & orange. Medium body feel, smooth on the tongue, tingly on the back. Crisp & clean. Very fruity to the fore, with orange & peach & very slightly malty, bitter back.
Tried on 24 Nov 2016 at 15:17

7/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 6 Texture 8 Overall 7
Cask at the Great Western. Pours Amber with thick white head. Aroma of toffee and caramel with a touch of malt. Taste is nuts, toffee and caramel with a touch of straw. Lovely mouthfeel. Great condition. Good bitter
Tried from Cask on 18 Nov 2016 at 14:25

7/10 Appearance 10 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 6
Appearance- hazy golden, lots of bubbles rising, a thick white head which lasts well. Looks the part. Aroma- caramel malt, soft fruity hops, lemon and orange hints, honey, cereal. Taste- orange and piney hop hints, biscuity sweet malty base, juicy mouthfeel, cereal, crisp hops, short finish. Everything you’d want from a bitter.
Tried on 04 Nov 2016 at 13:08

8/10
As trad bitters go, this is right up there with the best of them. #beerbods
Tried from Bottle on 03 Nov 2016 at 21:23

6/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6
bottle bbe 6/17 oro limpida schiuma media discreta persistenza filo cereale luppolatura non molto aromatica bilanciata
Tried from Bottle on 13 Sep 2016 at 12:16

6.2/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6
Bottle from Tanners, Shrewsbury. Appearance - consumed it from the bottle. Nose - toffee, nuts, earth. Taste - more toffee and nuts Palate - light to medium bodied with a creamy yet tangy texture and a finish that could be fresher. Overall - solid but not sure I’d revisit.
Tried from Bottle on 03 Aug 2016 at 16:50

7.5/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 8
Cask at the Vine. Poured a clear dark brown with a frothy white head and some clingy lace. The aroma is roasted malt, light smoke, light cream. The flavour is moderate light liqourice malt with a light, smooth, woody hop, nutty sweet malt palate. Light to medium bodied with soft carbonation. The best mild I ever had.
Tried from Cask on 17 Oct 2015 at 13:57

6.9/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7.5
Cask at the Vine; clear brown pour with a creamy beige head, aroma has light fruit, taste has sweet malts, some nut action.
Tried from Cask on 11 Oct 2015 at 10:43

6.5/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 7 Texture 4 Overall 5
Cask at the source. Clear golden color, thick white head with good retention. Aroma of fruity black pepper, hay. Taste has peppery biscuit and caramel. Light body.
Tried from Cask on 11 Oct 2015 at 10:43

6/10
Tried on 29 Aug 2015 at 13:38