Little Valley Brewery

Microbrewery in Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Established in 2005

Contact
Turkey Lodge Farm, New Road, Cragg Vale, Hebden Bridge, HX7 5TT, England
Description
Set up by Wim van der Spek and Sue Cooper, commencing production in June 2005. All beers are vegan friendly and all but a few are certified organic. Most are available on cask and bottle conditioned.

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Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 7

The longest serving craft can in my collection, at least 4 years in waiting as I have been loathed to open it given i'm 99% sure it's the only can of this small batch brew left in existence! Golden with minimum haze, it's a hoppy first, fruity second brew, pretty good and feeling relatively easy for its strength, but maintaining a full body. Fruitier in aroma than taste. Found in my local Nissa supermarket, which stocks local beers from this brewer.

Tried from Can on 26 Sep 2025 at 19:59


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Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 7.5 | Flavor - 6.5 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 7

Coconut is considered a sacred fruit in Hinduism alongside bananas. There's more than just coconut going on in this brew, with a plethora of sweet exotic fruits available in aroma. In taste this transfers somewhat to giving the stout a black IPA style taste, although it's a little more grittier in this aspect, and more earthy than chocolate for me. Bought at a Nissa supermarket.

Tried from Bottle on 08 Aug 2025 at 19:13


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6.1
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6

There are 43 countries that operate a monarchy, with 31 of those currently having a named 'King' as their head of state. This 'king' is quite sweet-hoppy, with bubble-gum style notes in this respect. Golden and quite dry in texture. Bought from Nissa supermarket.

Tried from Bottle on 07 Aug 2025 at 18:58


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6.6
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5

Siste kveld i London for denne gang og jeg går planken på Mossy Well, godt assistert av min støttekontakt Steven: klar gylden med fint skum som varer lenge. Mild aroma og myk smak med appelsinmarmelade (ispedd litt grapefrukt), snille urter og et hint av koriander. Krydret bitterhet i avslutningen.

Tried from Cask at Mossy Well (JDW) on 27 May 2025 at 20:02


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7
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 7

Creamy white head a hazy golden coloured body with large carbonation.
Citrus, light malt & zesty aroma.
Medium bodied, smooth with a sharp back.
Floral, confectionery & sweet berry tastes with a tangy finish.
Nicely balanced.

Tried from Bottle on 26 May 2025 at 16:14


5.8
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 5 | Overall - 5.5

Sample, thanks oh6gdx! Lightly hazy golden, small head. Apricoty nose. Mid sweet with light body and clean moutfeel. Apricot and nectarine on slender, neutral malt. Mid bitter finish.

Tried on 19 Feb 2025 at 21:43


6.9
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7

Sample, thanks oh6gdx! Dark brown, mid sized head. Aroma of prunes and licorice. Mid sweet with light body and rounded mouthfeel. Salmiaky licorice, prunes and raisins. Ashy bitter finish.

Tried on 18 Feb 2025 at 21:37


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6.4
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6.5 | Flavor - 6.5 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5

500nl bottle from Tesco. Clear golden pour with a fast disappearing foamy White head. Aroma is grainy and sweet. Taste is sweet, cereal, honey, bready, slick.

Tried from Bottle from Tesco Supermarket (Various locations) on 12 Feb 2025 at 23:22


6
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6

Old rating from 2017 - 500ml bottle as 'Organic Cherry Saison', pours red with a pink head. Aromas & tastes of cherry, raspberry, marzipan, toffee & hints of spice. Medium body. Sweet finish

Tried from Bottle on 31 Jan 2025 at 15:07


6.2
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 6

500ml bottle. Clear gold with small white head. Aroma is quite bready and grain noted with some lemon and pepper. It has a sweet lemon like flavour with grains, dough, grass, medicine. There is some bitterness running through. Decent flavour although its a touch saccharine so the balance isn't quite there. Medium bodied, refreshing quality to it.

Tried from Bottle on 02 Jan 2025 at 03:07