Exmoor Ales
Microbrewery
in
Wiveliscombe,
Somerset,
England 🏴
Owned by
Hogs Back Brewery
Established in 1979
Contact
Description
Exmoor Ales – brewing quality cask and bottled ales from the edge of Exmoor National Park since 1979
Brewery suffered financial problems and in April 2025 were bought by Hogs Back. Brewing moved to Hogs Back until a move to the former Cotleigh Brewery site in September 2025.
Brewery suffered financial problems and in April 2025 were bought by Hogs Back. Brewing moved to Hogs Back until a move to the former Cotleigh Brewery site in September 2025.
13/12/1996. HOGSHEAD ALE HOUSE, 45 High Street, BEDFORD, Bedfordshire, England (WHITBREAD)
Tried
on 29 Nov 2022
at 15:23
Historic check-in
Tried
on 29 Nov 2022
at 15:21
Historic check-in
Tried
on 29 Nov 2022
at 15:20
24/01/1981. CARTERS REST, High Street, WROUGHTON, Wiltshire, England (FREE HOUSE)
Tried
on 29 Nov 2022
at 15:16
26/05/2021. RAVEN, 7 Queen Street, Bath, Bath & North East Somerset, England (FREE HOUSE)
Tried
on 29 Nov 2022
at 15:14
15/09/2007. WEST SOMERSET BEER FESTIVAL, Minehead Station, MINEHEAD, Somerset, England
Tried
on 29 Nov 2022
at 15:08
19/02/2010. PIG & FIDDLE, 2 Saracen Street, BATH, Bath & North East Somerset, England
Tried
on 29 Nov 2022
at 15:07
7.2/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7
Cask-conditioned at the Commercial Rooms (JDW), Bristol 15/10/22. Near black in colour with a moderately-sized. Aroma of plain chocolate, creamy malts and a hint of roastiness. Flavour had a lot more chocolate without excessive sweetness, smooth malts, and a hint of coffee before a gently toasty finish. Enjoyable.
Tried
from Cask
on 20 Nov 2022
at 14:31
Tried
on 08 Nov 2022
at 14:40
7.2/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7
Half-pint, cask, after breakfast at Briar Rose (JDW). Ruby-black in the glass, low fawn-coloured head, fair lacing. Attractive smell of roasted chocolate malts and oats. Rich malt-driven taste of chocolate, cocoa, and oatmeal. Smoothly roasted ending with moderately sweetness. Fine depth. Good drinking. (Birmingham 16.10.2022).
Tried
from Cask
on 01 Nov 2022
at 08:38