Holdens Brewery
Microbrewery
in
Dudley,
West Midlands,
England 🏴
Associated with 8 Venues
Established in 1915
Contact
Description
We are an Independent Family Brewer based in Dudley which has brewing on the same site since 1915.
The Brewery is still run by the fourth generation of The Holden Family and whilst they all enjoy a very much hands on approach to the business, they are still just as committed to their proud history and heritage and to the generations to come.
The Brewery is still run by the fourth generation of The Holden Family and whilst they all enjoy a very much hands on approach to the business, they are still just as committed to their proud history and heritage and to the generations to come.
6.3/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 7
Overall 6
Nice mild, soft in general, lightly toasted mats, low bitterness, a few leaves. Basic stuff.
Tried
from Can
at
Craft Beer Junction
on 27 May 2026
at 19:43
4.4/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 5
Flavor 5
Texture 1
Overall 3.5
27th May 2026
Bottleshare at CBJ. Thanks to Wingman for the can. Near clear amber beer, a residual pale tan head. Airy palate. No real carbonation. Thin caramel malts, sweet candy. Light finish. Shiza.
Bottleshare at CBJ. Thanks to Wingman for the can. Near clear amber beer, a residual pale tan head. Airy palate. No real carbonation. Thin caramel malts, sweet candy. Light finish. Shiza.
Tried
from Can
on 27 May 2026
at 18:28
6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6.5
Flavor 6
Texture 5
Overall 6
Can shared at the craft beer junction bermondsey tasting. Many thanks. A clear Ruby amber coloured pour with a halo of beige head. Aroma is semi sweet, toasted dark malts, dusty grains, waxy, earthy fruit malt. Flavour is composed meh, dark chocolate, dark fruit, thin,.
Tried
on 27 May 2026
at 18:19
6.9/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 7
Overall 7
Can at CBJ Tasting. Opaque brown. Thin beige head skims the surface. Aroma has a sour edge and then watery coffee. Light bitter with a sour edge. Creamy. Light-medium bodied. Slick. Soft-fizzy carbonation. Long dry somewhat astringent finish. OK.
Tried
from Can
on 27 May 2026
at 18:18
6.6/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 6.5
Flavor 6.5
Texture 7
Overall 6.5
Tried
from Cask
at
Codsall Station
on 27 May 2026
at 18:09
6.8/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 6.5
Flavor 6.5
Texture 7
Overall 7
On cask at Stourbridge FC social club - clear pale gold body, lacing white head. Nice sweet caramel hit, some diacytyl creaminess to it, good smooth mouthfeel.
Tried
from Cask
on 05 Apr 2026
at 15:18
5.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 5
Texture 5
Overall 5
Cask, half pint. @"Liverpool Camra Beer Festival", Liverpool (England) 20/02/2026
[#8.919 Global - #1.204 England - #1 Holdens Brewery (My English brewery #373)]
Pours reddish to brown with a small tan head. Aroma: raisins, molasses and plenty of alcohol. Taste: raisins and molasses. Warm and flat palate.
Next one, please!
[#8.919 Global - #1.204 England - #1 Holdens Brewery (My English brewery #373)]
Pours reddish to brown with a small tan head. Aroma: raisins, molasses and plenty of alcohol. Taste: raisins and molasses. Warm and flat palate.
Next one, please!
Tried
from Cask
on 20 Feb 2026
at 17:05
6.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Cask at the Chapel House, Gornal. Pours very dark brown with a medium head. Aroma is yeasty roast coffee. Taste has yeasty fruity roast.
Tried
from Cask
on 23 Nov 2025
at 11:58
6.9/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6.5
Flavor 7
Texture 7
Overall 6.5
Tried
from Cask
at
Codsall Station
on 09 Nov 2025
at 12:38
6.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 5.5
Flavor 7.5
Texture 7
Overall 6.5
Cask at Sun, Stafford. Pours a slightly hazy golden yellow with a greenish tinge, a small foamy almost white head and excellent lacing. The aroma has malts, caramel and oranges. In the mouth it is tending towards bitter, though with some underlying sweetness and creamy texture. Flavours are malts, floral hops, grains and herbs. Later some hints of hedgerow fruits and spices as well leading to a fruity and slightly dry finish. This is surprisingly nice.
Tried
from Cask
at
Shrewsbury Arms
on 20 Oct 2025
at 15:00