About
First Chop the award winning brewery sprung from humble beginnings. Created by chef, creative and restauranteur Richard Garner, the beer was originally born from his acclaimed bar and restaurant of the same name in North Manchester.
Borrowing use of a local micro brewery, Rik deep dived into his passion for inspirational and quality flavour combos and found that he had created a craft beer range with a fresh approach and instant demand. Within 6 months the demand was such that borrowing a brewery was no longer an option and the First Chop Brewing Arm was born.
First Chop initially settled under a Salford railway arch and combined the fledgling brewery with a rootsy live music, club and arts space at the heart of the Manchester scene. After many events, the site was sadly wiped out by a fire but Rik was on a roll with his beer and set up a new (permanent) home for the brand in nearby Eccles.
Borrowing use of a local micro brewery, Rik deep dived into his passion for inspirational and quality flavour combos and found that he had created a craft beer range with a fresh approach and instant demand. Within 6 months the demand was such that borrowing a brewery was no longer an option and the First Chop Brewing Arm was born.
First Chop initially settled under a Salford railway arch and combined the fledgling brewery with a rootsy live music, club and arts space at the heart of the Manchester scene. After many events, the site was sadly wiped out by a fire but Rik was on a roll with his beer and set up a new (permanent) home for the brand in nearby Eccles.
6.8/10
An okay beer. Bittered up and strong tasting for the low abv. The problem is that it’s lacking just a little drinkability. Bier company adventkal
Tried
on 18 Jan 2022
at 23:29
6.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
33cl can from Flavourly Medium creamy beige head. Clear almost black pour. Coffee and chocolate in the aftertaste.
Tried
from Can
on 16 Jan 2022
at 19:29
7.2/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 6
Overall 7
Tap at FOB, Rimini, Italy. Pours a beautiful red amber, medium transparent, with creamy whitish head. Aroma is medium malty, even a bit smoky. Body and carbonation are average. Taste is moderately sweet and gently bitter. Final is fairly dry. Overall, very pleasant and refreshing.
Tried
from Draft
on 14 Jan 2022
at 22:33
5.2/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 5
Cask @ The Pub, Hebden Bridge, formerly Calans. Golden with a frothy head. It’s sweet-hopped in both aroma and taste with lager elements and a sweet aftertaste.
Tried
from Cask
on 09 Jan 2022
at 07:19
6.2/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Can from dry drinker. Pours hazy golden with a thin white head. Aromas citrus, faint spice, sweet orange. Taste is bitter, watery though. Thin finish.
Tried
from Can
on 03 Jan 2022
at 19:18
6.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Can at Our Kid's. Pours hazy yellow with a thin white head. Aromas of light tropical fruit and light pine. Taste is juicy fruit. Light sweet finish.
Tried
from Can
on 26 Dec 2021
at 13:31
6.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 8
Overall 7
Can at my big bruv's. Pours hazy purple -tinged gold with a thin white head. Aromas of light blackcurrant. Taste has a hint of sulphur, light malt. Light sweet, fruity finish.
Tried
from Can
on 25 Dec 2021
at 13:13
6.3/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 7
33cl can from Flavourly Medium creamy white head. Hazy golden pour. Nice bitterness
Tried
from Can
on 15 Dec 2021
at 19:02
6/10
Tried
from Can
on 11 Dec 2021
at 19:11
6.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
33cl can from Flavourly Nice beer. Terrible can design. Ver hard to read what beer it is. Medium white head. Hazy golden pour. Lovely bitterness.
Tried
from Can
on 23 Oct 2021
at 22:27