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Brewery started in 1984 as Hoskins and Oldfield. During 2001 the brewery became inoperable, beers are being brewed by them at Lloyds Country Beers Ltd and Belvoir Brewery Ltd. The brewery was renamed to Hoskins Brothers in March 2002. Beer was by September 2002 being contract brewed at Tower Brewery. During the second half of 2005 brewing moved to Winchester Arms and Buckland Brewery and subsequently at Monstex.
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jjsint (8914) reviewed
Green & Gold from Hoskins Brothers
10 years ago
5.9/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 4 Flavor 6 Texture 8 Overall 5.5
Handpull cask at the Ale Wagon, Leicester. Golden, clear with a slight white head. Muted metallic aroma. Taste us improved from the smell: gently bittersweet and fruity with earthy hops in the finish. Not great but drinkable enough. I suppose.
Tried from Cask on 12 Mar 2016 at 12:51
jjsint (8914) reviewed
White Dolphin from Hoskins Brothers
10 years ago
6.2/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 5 Flavor 6 Texture 8 Overall 6
Keg tap at the Ale and Wagon, Leicester. Gold, hazy. Very light aroma of lemon and potpourri. Slightly bitter/sour taste, short finish. Not a lot going on but pleasant enough in its own way. Not one to have again though.
Tried from Draft on 12 Mar 2016 at 12:38
Grumbo (25958) reviewed
Old Navigation Ale from Hoskins Brothers
13 years ago
6.1/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 5 Flavor 6 Texture 8 Overall 5.5
Cask handpump at The Ale Wagon, Leicester. Dark ruby brown colour with a bubbly head. Oily, minimal carbonation. Strong malt liquor aroma, with liquorice. Sugary bittersweet finish. Quite and easy drinker.
Tried from Cask on 16 Mar 2013 at 17:24
Grumbo (25958) reviewed
EXS from Hoskins Brothers
13 years ago
6.1/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 5 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 5.5
Cask handpump at The Ale Wagon, Leicester. Caramel brown colour, with minimal head. Greater appearance of alchohol than expected for the % abv.
Tried from Cask on 16 Mar 2013 at 17:19
Grumbo (25958) reviewed
Tom Kelly's Stout from Hoskins Brothers
13 years ago
6.2/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 8 Overall 6
Cask handpump at The Ale Wagon, Leicester. Black, quickly dissipating creamy head - a slightly bitter stout. Roasted chocolate aroma.
Tried from Cask on 16 Mar 2013 at 17:14
Olut (22669) reviewed
IPA from Hoskins Brothers
13 years ago
5.2/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 5 Flavor 5 Texture 6 Overall 5
Cask; Golden with a small head. Light malty character with a medium body to it.
Tried from Cask on 14 Feb 2013 at 12:24
Grumbo (25958) ticked
Hob Best Mild from Hoskins Brothers
14 years ago
6.5/10
16/8/2012. Cask at the 30th Ipswich Beer Festival.
Tried from Cask on 15 Aug 2012 at 23:00
madmitch76 (41486) reviewed
EXS from Hoskins Brothers
15 years ago
7.8/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 7
15th February 2008
An extraodinary bitter! Light and clear and with an intense sweet malt and grapefruit followed by sweet peach and raspberry (peach melba!) notes. Very moorish.
Tried on 11 Jan 2011 at 11:11
Downender (11273) reviewed
HOB Bitter from Hoskins Brothers
15 years ago
6.6/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 8 Overall 6.5
Cask-conditioned at the Three Tuns, Bristol 2/12/10. Copper coloured with a decent white head. Aroma of caramel, bready malts and leafy hops. Flavour had an earthy, spicy character, with some berry fruit and a long, bitter finish. Enjoyable.
Tried from Cask on 02 Dec 2010 at 15:58
Finn (18625) reviewed
Tom Kelly's Stout from Hoskins Brothers
15 years ago
4.4/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 3 Flavor 4 Texture 6 Overall 4.5
Cask på Kelham Island Tavern, Sheffield 1 Okt 10. Dyp brun. Nesten svart. Lavt skum. Ikke helt god aroma. Litt nøtter. Lett på smak. Litt syrlig.
Tried from Cask on 01 Nov 2010 at 07:05