Holdens Brewery
Microbrewery
in Dudley,
West Midlands,
England 🏴
Associated with 8 Venues
Established in 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.
Grumbo (24387) reviewed Golden Pale Ale from Holdens Brewery 9 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 4 | Flavor - 5 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 4
Bottle from Worldwide Alcohol, Chelmsford. Pours golden/pale amber with a small white head. Aroma of grain, malt and hops but not nice. High sweetness with light bitterness. Medium body and sticky texture. Carbonation is soft. Finish is bitter, rather unpleasant.
Mr_Pink_152 (17201) reviewed Toffee Porter from Holdens Brewery 9 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7
Tried at the Strugglers, Lincoln. Deep ruby colour with a tan head. Aroma has toffee and a touch of coffee. Sweet toffee taste.
Camons (21577) reviewed Black Country Special from Holdens Brewery 9 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 5 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6
Bottle @ Grahams. Pours golden with an offwhite head. Aroma of malt, grain, light toasted, hay. Flavor is sweet, malty, grainy, little sugar, hay. Medium body, lively carbonation, light sweet finish. 160217
saxo (29721) reviewed Black Country Special from Holdens Brewery 9 years ago
Appearance - 4 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 5 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 5.5
Cask @ Chelmsford Winter Beer Festival. Medium head with medium duration. Color is golden. Aroma and taste are malt, grain, caramel and hops.
Rasmus40 (37007) reviewed Black Country Special from Holdens Brewery 9 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 5.5
Bottle from random beer store in Chelmsford. Clear golden with a white head. Aroma is sweet, malty and fruity. Flavor is medium sweet and moderate bitter. Sweet and light bitter finish. 160217
saxo (29721) reviewed Golden Pale Ale from Holdens Brewery 9 years ago
Appearance - 4 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 5 | Texture - 4 | Overall - 5
Bottle. Medium head with medium duration. Color is golden. Aroma and taste are grain, malt, hops and water. Thin and bready.
Camons (21577) reviewed Golden Pale Ale from Holdens Brewery 9 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 5 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 5
Bottle @ Grahams. Pours golden with an offwhite head. Aroma of malt, grain, old hops, hay. Flavor is sweet, light bitter, malty, grain, old hops. Medium body, average carbonation, light bitter finish. 160217
Rasmus40 (37007) reviewed Golden Pale Ale from Holdens Brewery 9 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 5 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 5
Bottle from random beer store in Chelmsford. Clear golden with a white head. Aroma is sweet, malty and a bit old. Flavor is medium sweet and light bitter. Dry and light bitter finish. 160217
saxo (29721) reviewed Black Country Bitter from Holdens Brewery 9 years ago
Appearance - 4 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6
Cask @ Chelmsford Winter Beer Festival. No head. Color is golden. Aroma and taste are hops, flowers, fruits and malt. Fruity light bitter finish.
Camons (21577) reviewed Black Country Bitter from Holdens Brewery 9 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 5 | Texture - 4 | Overall - 5
Cask @ Chelmsford Winter Beer festival. Pours golden with an offwhite head. Aroma of malt, light buttery, caramel, light grass. Flavor is malt, sweet, butter, caramel, grass. Thin to medium body, soft carbonation, sweet finish. 160217