First Chop

Microbrewery in Eccles, Greater Manchester, England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Established in 2012

Contact
B2 Barton Hall Business Park, Hardy Street, Eccles, M30 7NB, England
Description
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.

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7.2/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 7
On cask at Tap East Stratford. Clear pale gold. Good hoppy aroma. Good condition. Good tropical fruit.
Tried from Cask on 05 Dec 2014 at 03:28

8/10
Tried on 02 Dec 2014 at 14:14

5.1/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 5 Flavor 5 Texture 4 Overall 5.5
Bottle from Carrington’s, Chorlton, Manchester [251114]
Light yellow orange, hazy, thin bubbly head
Aroma - Almost nothing, hint of monkey nut, old grass
Taste of light fruits, soft light sweet malts, grassy hop, getting those peanut shells again, old bitter lemon zest
Palate - Little carb, medium body, fairly bitter. Finish is very dry, bitter finish
Overall - Hops have faded. Very dry. Iffy condition. Not great.
Tried from Bottle on 27 Nov 2014 at 14:52

6.4/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 8 Flavor 6 Texture 4 Overall 6.5
Bottle from Carrington’s, Chorlton, Manchester [210814]
Pale blonde, hazy, thin white head
Aroma of sweet tropical fruits, sweet mango, peach, apricot, really good citrus fruits in here
Taste - Bitter zest, some soft sweet tropical fruits, bitter gooseberry, not as good as the aroma
Palate - Soft carb, medium light body, smooth, unbalanced palate, too bitter. Finish - Dry, very bitter zest, long bitter harsh linger
Overall - Excellent aroma, but taste falls short and too aggressive bitterness in the finish
Tried from Bottle on 24 Nov 2014 at 12:01

6.5/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 4 Overall 6
16th November 2014
Hazy gold beer, small white head. Palate is light and fairly dry. Modest fine carbonation. Light dry pale malts. Mild floral things. Little citric peel bitterness. Floralness turns bitter before a thin dry finish. A bit dry but reasonably hoppy.
Tried on 23 Nov 2014 at 06:55

6/10
Tried on 22 Nov 2014 at 14:09

7.9/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
15th November 2014
Almost opaque dark brown beer, small pale tan head. Palate is light and minerally crisp. Nice brown malts with mild earthy coffee. Light thin malt cream. A brief flash of sweetish tangy dark fruits, Hops are piney and medium bitter, lesser citrus underneath. Trace of dark chocolate. Light finish. Really like the way this hangs together. All the flavours are in good balance and I’m always eager for the next sip. Nice job.
Tried on 16 Nov 2014 at 10:25

6.1/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
Bottle. Brewtique, Macclesfield. Hazy gold. Blotchy, filmy white head. Pleasant, sweet, biscuity malt. Light toffee. Hint of pineapple. Taste is dry, light bitter, that rises. Sweet underneath. Soft, lightly oily palate. Finishes slightly metallic bitter.
Tried from Bottle on 15 Nov 2014 at 10:40

7/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 7
Bottle. Beermoth, Manchester. Hazy, slightly murky, gold. No real head. Musty orange. Some peach. A little minty hop. Taste is juicy bitter. Some dryness. Decent mouthfeel for the ABV. Some oiliness. Soft carbonation. Finishes lengthy, moderate bitter. Very sessionable.
Tried from Bottle on 12 Nov 2014 at 11:16

6.8/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
Cask gravity at Firkin Alehouse Folkestone. Hazy amber thin white head. oddish aroma and then fruity in mouth then decent bitterness on the finish. Subtle mango.
Tried from Cask on 07 Nov 2014 at 10:14