Moncada Brewery

Microbrewery in London Borough of Brent, Greater London, England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Established in 2011

Closed in 2021

Contact
37 Humber Road, Cricklewood, London Borough of Brent, NW2 6EN, England
Description
Moncada is more than a brewery – it’s our home. When Julio Moncada first came travelling through West London in 2001 he instantly fell in love with the place. As a dedicated “foodie” he first wanted to start a deli, but then he had an even better idea – the Moncada Brewery.

We began Moncada Brewery in the colourful area of Notting Hill. Julio surrounded himself with like-minded craft beer obsessives and became inspired by the neighbourhood – creative, vibrant and hemmed with diversity – and the Notting Hill beer range was born, which makes up our core range today.

Later, in 2017, we moved to Dollis Hill to expand and explore a new locality. A new place marked a new start, and the Blueprint beer series was launched, focusing on experimentation and limited edition releases, with a touch of eccentricity.

Relocated once more in Spring 2018 to the current address.

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6.5
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7

Draft @ Queens Head, Piccadilly W1. Pours a hazy reddish amber color with a small off-white head. Has a fruity malty weak piney hoppy caramel aroma. Fruity malty piney hoppy flavor with hints of caramel. Has a fruity malty piney hoppy caramel finish.

Tried from Draft on 03 Sep 2013 at 04:00


7.4
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5

Gravity dispense at EBF XV, 09/08/13. Listed as 6% ABV. Hazed reddish amber with a thin beige head. Nose is red grapefruit, bitter hop notes, light pine, blood orange. Taste comprises caramel malts, candied sugars, bitter grapefruit, orange pith, subtle pine notes. Medium bodied, soft carbonation, smooth on the palate, a little dry in the fnish with hop bitterness. Nice stuff indeed !

Tried from Can on 29 Aug 2013 at 14:06


6
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6

Bottle from Oddbins in Old Brompton Road, Kensington. Poured a fairly clear amber with a thin off-white head which dissipated quickly. Aroma of grassy hops as well as caramel and grainy malts. Initial flavours of dried fruit and biscuit replaced by a slightly astringent hop bitterness.

Tried from Bottle on 19 Aug 2013 at 12:12


7
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7

Bottle from Oddbins in Old Brompton Road, Kensington. Poured a dark ruby, almost black with a lingering tan head. Aroma of bitter, dark chocolate and roasted malts. Flavours of cocoa, coffee and grain with a lingering burnt bitterness.

Tried from Bottle on 19 Aug 2013 at 11:56


6.8
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7

bottle at home ... copper ... soft off white tan head .... soft toffee orangev nose ... dry zezty woody peppery nose ... its a mix of like and dislike for me... but im not sure why.

Tried from Bottle on 17 Aug 2013 at 10:25


6.1
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5

Cask at EBF XV, 08/08/13. Lightly hazed golden with a thin white covering. Nose is floral hops, mandarin, summer fruits. Taste comprises fruits, orange, touch of earthy hops, light dough. Medium bodied, fine carbonation, dry finish with light bitterness. So so.

Tried from Cask on 14 Aug 2013 at 12:51


7
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 8

Bottle from Oddbins London Bridge drunk at home. Ruby coloured beer thick beige head. Lovely American hoppy aroma. I do Like American reds. Maybe a little too earthy. Touch of sourness on the aroma which is odd. But that might be the hops. Rest of beer is good though and right up my alley. As it were.

Tried from Bottle on 11 Aug 2013 at 13:40


6.6
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5

From cask at EBF15. Pours clear and golden orange with a small white head. Aroma is roasted malty, toffee and overripe fruity. Bitter, fruity and light citrusy. Crisp hoppy and lingering fruity.

Tried from Cask on 11 Aug 2013 at 04:08


6.1
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5

From cask at EBF15. Pours cloudy yellow with a small white head. Aroma is grassy and light citrusy. Bitter and citrusy to lime. Bitter and citric into the finish. Dry and citric finish.

Tried from Cask on 09 Aug 2013 at 04:50


6.8
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7

From cask at EBF15. Pours hazy brown with a small tan head. Aroma is grapefruity, peachy too. Light greasy and grapefruity. Citrusy. Bitter, crisp hoppy and fruity finish.

Tried from Cask on 09 Aug 2013 at 02:43