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We at Dionysiac Brewing have immense respect for quality beer and history. So we decided to start our brewery. Focusing on historical beer styles we have created a core range that champions not only the best British ingredients but also the rich and fascinating heritage of Darlington and the North East.
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Fergus (32001) reviewed
Dithyrambic Lambic from Dionysiac Brewing
2 years ago
5.1/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 5 Flavor 4 Texture 6 Overall 4.5
Panda at home thanks to Ed Danlo. A mostly clear pinkish red coloured pour with a loose off white head that fades. Aroma is mouldy funk, oxidised, salty sweat, vague red berries, soggy cardboard, Flavour is composed of mouldy funk, spores, mouldy berries, oxidised , cardboard. pinch of salt. Palate is mellow sour, mouldy funk, fine carbonation. Not a fan.
Tried on 27 Jan 2024 at 23:36
danlo (13924) reviewed
S&D Victorian Old Ale from Dionysiac Brewing
2 years ago
6.9/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7.5
500ml bottle home delivered by the brewer. Batch 001. Slow gusher on opening. Hazed golden-brown colour, big foamy white head leaving lacing and aroma of malt, toffee, caramel, floral hop. Taste is sweet, malty, tangy, caramel, with woody oak notes, and some fruity hop bitterness. Medium bodied, foamy soft carbonation, drying tangy bitter finish. Nicely drinkable.
Tried from Bottle on 20 Jan 2024 at 16:40
danlo (13924) reviewed
Dithyrambic Lambic from Dionysiac Brewing
2 years ago
7.1/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7.5
500ml bottle from Cheese & Wine Shop, Darlington. Reddish purple colour, white foam head and aroma of sour fruits, grape, cherry, some yeast. Taste is sourish, fruity, cherry, grape, fig hint, yeasty, with alittle citric rind and light bitterness. Medium bodied, light carbonation, drying sourish finish. Nicely drinkable.
Tried from Bottle on 20 Jan 2024 at 16:30
Grumbo (25958) reviewed
S&D Victorian Old Ale from Dionysiac Brewing
2 years ago
6.9/10 — Appearance 4 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
16/12/2023. Bottle courtesy of danlo, cheers Ed. Bottled 28/1/2023. Batch 001. Gushing on opening. Pours hazy amber brown with a large frothy off-white head. Aroma is malty, bready, slightly nutty, woody fruits, biscuit, hint of spice. Moderate sweetness, medium bitterness and body. Quite smooth. Average to soft carbonation. Likeable.
Tried from Bottle on 16 Dec 2023 at 17:32
Theydon_Bois (48345) reviewed
Melancholy Streams from Dionysiac Brewing
2 years ago
6.8/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 8 Overall 7
Panda at home, thanks to the Ed Danlo, 19/11/23. Almost clear orange golden with an off white cap that thins to a swirl. Nose is herb, straw, grains, light caramel, clove, yeast esters. Taste comprises wheaten bread, caramel, grains, straw, clove, yeast strains. Medium bodied, fine carbonation, semi drying close. Pleasant enough for the style.
Tried on 19 Nov 2023 at 17:55
danlo (13924) reviewed
Quakertown Mafia from Dionysiac Brewing
2 years ago
6.4/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
500ml bottle from Cheese & Wine Shop. Clear amber gold colour, big foamy white head and aroma of malt, resinous hops hint. Taste is malty, caramel, with some fruity, woody, hop and earthy bitterness. Medium bodied, soft carbonation, drying tangy bitter finish. Quite drinkable.
Tried from Bottle on 05 Nov 2023 at 18:10
danlo (13924) reviewed
Melancholy Streams from Dionysiac Brewing
2 years ago
6.8/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
500ml bottle from Cheese & Wine Shop. 5.1%. Slightly hazed pale gold colour, big foamy white head and aroma of wheat, candy, clove, banana, yeast. Taste is sweet, wheaty, with belgium yeasty notes, banana, clove, candy hint and some fruity bitterness. Medium bodied, soft carbonation, drying wheaty bitter finish. Quite drinkable.
Tried from Bottle on 05 Nov 2023 at 18:05
danlo (13924) reviewed
Rocket Fuel from Dionysiac Brewing
3 years ago
7/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
500ml bottle from the Cheese & Wine Shop, Darlington. Dark brown colour, foamy tan head and aroma of cocoa, malt, chocolate, ashy. Taste is sweetish, roasted malt, dried fruits, with cocoa, chocolate, milky, and earthy nutty bitterness. Medium bodied, soft carbonation, dry roast bitter finish. Nicely drinkable.
Tried from Bottle on 22 Mar 2023 at 20:30
danlo (13924) reviewed
Despicable Navvy from Dionysiac Brewing
3 years ago
6.6/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
500ml bottle from the Cheese & Wine Shop, Darlington. Golden amber colour, foamy white head leaving some lacing and aroma of malt, fruits. Taste is malt, caramel, fruity, with nutty bitterness. Medium bodied, soft carbonation, drying nutty bitter finish. Quite drinkable.
Tried from Bottle on 22 Mar 2023 at 20:24
danlo (13924) reviewed
Locking Fitter from Dionysiac Brewing
3 years ago
6.4/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
500ml bottle from the Brewer. Golden colour, white foam head and aroma of malt, biscuit, oats. Taste is sweetish, malty, oat, biscuity, with some fruity, earthy bitterness. Medium bodied, light carbonation, tangy bitter finish. Quite drinkable.
Tried from Bottle on 22 Mar 2023 at 20:21