Holdens Brewery

Microbrewery in Dudley, West Midlands, England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Associated with 8 Venues

Established in 1915

Contact
George Street, Woodsetton, Dudley, DY1 4LW, England
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.

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

Mahogany with a medium beige head. Aroma had hints of roasted malt, caramel and dark fruits. Flavour was sweet with roasted malt, caramel, dark fruits, hints of liquerice and mild hops Finished bitter.

Tried on 09 Dec 2009 at 13:34


6.8
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7

Clear deep mahogany with a medium beige head. Sweet vinious aroma with dark overripe fruts, caramel, roasted malt and white wine. Massive.

Tried on 09 Dec 2009 at 13:33


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

Cak at Chalie’s Bar, Copenhagen. A hazy dark golden beer with a huge off-white head. The aroma has notes of citrusy hops and light notes of malt. The flavor is sweet with notes of malt, fruit, and citusy hops - very fresh and chewy, leading to a bitter finish.

Tried on 09 Dec 2009 at 07:10


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

Cask at Charlie’s Bar, Copenhagen. A dark chestnut colored beer with a thin lazing off-white head. The aroma has notes of malt, caramel, and brown sugar. The flavor is very sweet with strong notes of malt and spices - cinnamon and more, as well as caramel, and brown sugar, leading to a bitter finish.

Tried from Cask on 08 Dec 2009 at 09:35


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

Cask at Charlie’s Bar, Copenhagen. A dark golden beer with a bubbly off-white head. The aroma is flowery and lightly hoppy and malty. The flavor is sweet with notes of metal, malt, fruit, and German hops? Leading to a quite bitter finish.

Tried from Cask on 08 Dec 2009 at 08:53


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

(Cask at Harp, Covent Garden, London, 26 Nov 2009) Amber colour with foamy, off-white head. Fruity nose with apricots, orange and grainy malt. Fruity, malty taste with notes of apricots, orange, grain malt and generous doses of citrussy hops in a slightly metallic, dry finish. Medium body. Well balanced and nice beer with a tasty hop character.

Tried from Cask on 06 Dec 2009 at 07:49


5.9
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 5.5

8th August 2008. On tap at GBBF. Light palate - hoppy. Has a pronounced dryness which usually puts me off but this was refreshing.

Tried from Draft on 29 Nov 2009 at 06:06


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

From cask at Charlies. Pours clear and golden orange with a small white head. Aroma is light fruity hoppy with a mild malt note. Bitter and fruity flavoured. Rather simple. Fruity and bitter dry finish. Vague butterish touch.

Tried from Cask on 24 Oct 2009 at 08:25


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

From cask at Charlies. Pours almost clear and golden orange with a small white head. Mild fruity flavoured, light bitterness coming through. Lingering fruity flavoured with a light bitterness coming through. Lasting fruity and bitter flavoured finish.

Tried from Cask on 07 Oct 2009 at 01:20


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

Cask at Charlie’s Bar, Copenhagen. A light amber beer with a thin beige head. The aroma has notes of malt, sulphur, and caramel. The flavor is sweet with notes of caramel, straw, wood, and ovr ripe fruits, leading to a lightly bitter finish.

Tried from Cask on 06 Oct 2009 at 10:19