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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6.8/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
Cask handpull at Knights Templar ’Sporks. Amber, disappearing beige head. Not great condition, bit syrupy on the malts, one I will re-rate in better condition if I can. A syrupy malty juicy beer, decent earthy tasty fuggles hops, some toffee. Could be good I think. Fuggles are nice, so is the residual grapefruit.2.8/5 Re-rate at Cask gravity at Rare Breeds BF 08. Tangerine satsuma fruit. Bit of farty yeast. Juicy tangerine in mouth. Good condition. Lovely orange/satsuma fruit. Wonderful finish. Farty aroma isn’t great, but the rest is excellent.
Tried from Cask on 01 Apr 2008 at 07:43

5.1/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 4 Flavor 5 Texture 6 Overall 5.5
Half pint, gravicask at London Drinker BF 08, evening session. White foamy head over a golden body. Light malty to the nose supported by a light hoppy taste with a dry bitter touch towards the end. Soft mounthfeel (12.03.2008).
Tried from Cask on 20 Mar 2008 at 14:29

6/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6
Cask (handpump) @ Wellington, Birmingham B2, UK. Clear medium orange color with a average, frothy, good lacing, mostly lasting, off-white head. Aroma is moderate malty, toasted, caramel, moderate hoppy, lemon, fruit. Flavor is moderate sweet, light acidic and moderate bitter with a average duration. Body is medium, texture is oily, carbonation is soft / flat. (130108)
Tried from Cask on 04 Feb 2008 at 10:39

5.9/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 5.5
Cask handpull at Crosse Keys, JDW, London. Gold with lasting beige head. Blondish beer with decent earthy hop aroma. Perfectly drinkable but lacks depth
Tried from Cask on 28 Jan 2008 at 06:41

6.3/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 7
Cask (handpump) @ Wellington, Birmingham B2, UK. Clear medium orange color with a average, frothy, good lacing, mostly lasting, off-white to white head. Aroma is moderate malty, toasted, caramel / toffee, moderate hoppy, fruity, butter. Flavor is moderate sweet and bitter with a average to long duration. Body is medium, texture is oily to watery, carbonation is soft / flat. (110108)
Tried from Cask on 27 Jan 2008 at 13:28

6/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6
Cask-conditioned at the Nelson, Wheathampstead, Herts 12/1/08. Slightly hazy gold with a decent white head. Aroma of sweet malt and some grassy hops.Some more malt in the flavour with a short bitter finish. Ok.
Tried from Cask on 16 Jan 2008 at 13:46

6.2/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6
Cask at Volunteers Arms, GBBF 2007. A golden beer with a thick white head. The aroma is sweet with light notes of malt and caramel, while the flavor is sweet with stronger notes of malt and caramel.
Tried from Cask on 09 Jan 2008 at 17:24

5.8/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 5 Flavor 5 Texture 6 Overall 7
Cask @ Willow Walk, JDW, Victoria. Pours a clear golden color with a small off-white head. Fruity hoppy aroma with some hints of citrus. Fruity zesty hop flavor with some citrus hints. Long fruity finish with a bitter aftertaste.
Tried from Cask on 06 Jan 2008 at 23:27

5.2/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 5 Texture 4 Overall 5
Cask at GBBF 2007. A hazy brown beer with a thin beige head. The aroma is sweet malty with primary notes of caramel, but also light notes of roasted malt. The flavor is sweet malty with light notes of chocolate and roasted malty, leading to a slightly dry finish. The body is thin.
Tried from Cask on 01 Jan 2008 at 14:00

6.6/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 6.5
Fresh, light hop aroma. Flavour is light and slightly sweet with a sharper finish. Easy drinking and refreshing.
Tried on 22 Dec 2007 at 05:02