We hope to bring an end to the bland European lagers that are ever-present in our Island pubs and restaurants and lead the way in bringing craft, modern beers to the Isle of Wight with the Island's first microbrewery. Using only the highest quality natural British ingredients, and brewing in a sustainable way, we want to bring our passion for the Island into every beer we brew. We are proud to say that all of our natural beers are unfined, unfiltered, unpasteurised and 100% vegan.
BeardedAvenger (9068) reviewed Black IPA from Wight Knuckle Brewery 3 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7.5
Keg at the brewpub. Aroma is spicy, herby, with a coffee and charcoal bitter streak. Dark and glossy opaque brown. Thin creamy beige head. Light citrus, followed by coffee and charcoal bitterness. Medium bodied. Creamy (thin). Soft carbonation. Long slightly astringent. Muted BIPA. Lacks a kick.
BeardedAvenger (9068) reviewed Faux Lager from Wight Knuckle Brewery 3 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 4 | Flavor - 4 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 5.5
Keg at the brewpub. Just called Lager on their website but still being called Faux Lager in the pub, as referenced in the previous rating.Aroma is sweet and malty and down low. Clear copper gold. Thin if blotchy white head. Biscuity doughy light sweetness with hints of citrus. Medium bodied. Flat-average carbonation. Long dry finish. Pretty forgettable if inoffensive.
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 8
Keg at the brewpub. Aroma is light and zesty. Light pale gold. Thin creamy white head. Medium bitter. Spice and citrus. Develops quinine and and earthiness. Light. Thin. Soft-fizzy carbonation. Long dry somewhat astringent finish. Enjoyable SIPA.
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 8
Keg at the brewpub. Aroma is sweet and fruity. Opaque-hazy dull gold. Creamy if thin white head. Initial light fruity sweet streak before some resinous bitter kicks in. Light. Thin creamy mouthfeel. Soft carbonation. Long dry slightly astringent finish. Nice enough.
BeardedAvenger (9068) reviewed Pale Ale from Wight Knuckle Brewery 3 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8
Keg at the brewpub. Now 4.0%. Aroma is light and citrusy. Pale gold. A slight haze to it. Thin white head. Medium bitter. Tart citrus, a tad quinine. Underlying malts. Light-medium bodied. Slick. Slightly chalky. Soft carbonation. Long dry finish. Nice enough.
Grumbo (24387) reviewed Extra Strong Pale from Wight Knuckle Brewery 3 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5
21/6/2022. Mini-keg bought direct from the brewery. 6.2% abv. Pours deep chestnut brown with a small creamy/frothy off-white head. Aroma is rich, malty, toffee, citrus, fruits, nut, hint of spice. Moderate sweetness, with medium bitterness. Quite full bodied, smooth, low carbonation. Very nicely done.
fonefan (84534) reviewed Winter Warmer from Wight Knuckle Brewery 3 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5
EB - Sample Mini Keg @ Home 💻👀 - fonefan & Brugmansia House. [ As Wight Knuckle Winter Warmer ]. [ Courtesy of Grumbo ]. ABV: 4.2%. [20220708]. 7/3/7/4/15
Brugmansia (22477) ticked Winter Warmer from Wight Knuckle Brewery 3 years ago
fonefan (84534) reviewed Extra Strong Pale from Wight Knuckle Brewery 3 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7
Bottle from 5000ml. Mini-Keg @ [ Scooper Tasting ] - fonefan & Brugmansia House. 🇩🇰 🏡 👨💻🍺
[ As Wight Knuckle Extra Strong Pale ].
ABV: 6.2%. Clear medium amber colour with a small to average, fizzy, fair lacing, mostly diminishing, off-white head. Aroma is moderate malty, caramel, sweet malt, nutty notes. Flavor is moderate sweet and light to moderate bitter with a long duration, sweet malt, caramel, hay - straw. Body is medium, texture is oily, carbonation is soft to flat. [20220702]
6-3-7-3-14
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7
Sample courtesy Grumbo. Frothy fair mostly diminishing head. Amber colour. Moedrate malty and hoppy aroma. Moderate bitter flavor. Average moderate bitter finish. Oily palate.