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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5.8
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 4 | Overall - 4

15th September 2012
Hazy amber beer, little cream coloured head. Light palate, dry. Grainy malt, a little malt cream. Mildly astringent citric hops. A good balance but it’s over dry and grainy.

Tried on 14 Apr 2013 at 10:27


5.6
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 5 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 3.5

15th September 2012
hazy gold beer, tidy white head. Smooth palate with a little fine carbonation. The pale malt is a bit raw - grainy. A little apple here. Mild citrus and a semi dry finish. Too grainy and a bit green.

Tried on 14 Apr 2013 at 10:25


7.6
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5

Bottle from Oddbins in Blackheath. Black pour with a tan head. Dark roast coffee and dark chocolate aroma. Coffee, licorice and dark chocolate flavour. A very nice stout.

Tried from Bottle on 13 Apr 2013 at 12:35


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

500ml bottle from Oddbins at London Bridge. Deep ruby colour clear, with lasting dark beige head. Aroma of fruity malt. It’s a little earthy. Not huge spicyness from the rye. Maybe a bit too cold out of the fridge. Fine. Some decent malty flavours. Not a massive finish. Fades a bit.

Tried from Bottle on 08 Apr 2013 at 13:01


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

Bottle 50 cl. Pours a reddish brown with a small off-white head. Sweet nutty nose. Medium body, nuts, caramel and a little roast. Has a little late hops. 070413

Tried from Bottle on 06 Apr 2013 at 15:35


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

50 cL bottle. Pours hazy orange to amber with a small to fully gone head. Aroma is roasted malty and caramelish. Toasted and light fruity. Toasted malty, bitter and dry grapefruity. Toasted malty and dry finish. Bitter far finish.

Tried from Bottle on 06 Apr 2013 at 14:57


5.8
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6

Bottle. Slightly hazy dark amber/brown with small off-white head. Aroma is malt, caramel, bread and toasted. Flavour is malt, caramel, toasted, medium sweet and a little bread.

Tried from Bottle on 06 Apr 2013 at 14:53


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

Bottle @ fonefan tasting. Hazy reddish brown with an off-white head. Aroma is sweet, malty, caramel and dark fruit. Flavor is medium sweet and light bitter. Sweet finish. 060413

Tried from Bottle on 06 Apr 2013 at 14:51


6.4
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5

Bottle @ fonefan tasting. Nice head with good duration. Color is dark amber. Aroma and taste are caramel, nuts, toasted malt, fruits and hops. Little earthy.

Tried from Bottle on 06 Apr 2013 at 14:51


7.1
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5

GD/Cask at the 14th Egham Beer Festival at the EUSC, 28/03/13. Mid black, good sized frothy tan head. Nose is dark roast malt, light chocolate, background hops. Taste comprises chocolate, roast malt, bitter notes, dark fruits, molasses. Medium bodied, fine carbonation, dry finish with a little sugar. Decent stuff.

Tried from Cask on 06 Apr 2013 at 04:25