Moncada Brewery
Microbrewery
in
London Borough of Brent,
Greater London,
England 🏴
Associated Venue: Moncada Brewery
- Out of business
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.
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.
7.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 6
Overall 8
Bottle at home... Deep red brown... Thin tan head... Soft dry woody spicy toffee mslt nose... Doft roast... Woody malts... Caramel... Light spice... Nice
Tried
from Bottle
on 07 Sep 2013
at 08:48
6.2/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 7
Cask @ Egham BF XV. Pours a slightly hazy pale golden color with a longlasting white head. Has a fruity weak crisp hoppy aroma. Fruity malty citrus hoppy flavor. Has a fruity malty citrus hoppy weak grainy finish.
Tried
from Cask
on 07 Sep 2013
at 03:16
6.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
500ml Bottle - Hazy copper/amber. Berries, toffee and pine in the aroma. Fruity, tangy and slightly tart taste with caramel, summer fruits and biscuity malt.
Tried
from Bottle
on 04 Sep 2013
at 08:05
6.5/10
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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
7.4/10
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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
6/10
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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
7/10
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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
6.8/10
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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
6.1/10
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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
7/10
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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