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.
KimLundJohansen (10465) reviewed Old Nick from Holdens Brewery 16 years ago
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.
KimLundJohansen (10465) reviewed Old Ale from Holdens Brewery 16 years ago
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.
Ungstrup (52110) reviewed Old Nick from Holdens Brewery 16 years ago
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.
Ungstrup (52110) reviewed Old Ale from Holdens Brewery 16 years ago
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.
Ungstrup (52110) reviewed XB from Holdens Brewery 16 years ago
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.
Svesse (15730) reviewed Horn Dance from Holdens Brewery 16 years ago
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.
madmitch76 (40452) reviewed Cannibal from Holdens Brewery 16 years ago
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.
yespr (55501) reviewed Golden Glow from Holdens Brewery 16 years ago
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.
yespr (55501) reviewed Frail Rib from Holdens Brewery 16 years ago
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.
Ungstrup (52110) reviewed Frail Rib from Holdens Brewery 16 years ago
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.