Woods Brewery
Microbrewery
in
Craven Arms,
Shropshire,
England 🏴
Associated Venue: Plough Inn
- Out of business
Established in 1980
Closed in 2022
Contact
Description
Brewing ceased in April 2022. A Shropshire brewery has shut due to "unfavourable trading conditions".
The Wood Brewery was founded by Edward Wood, his brother and his father in the outbuildings of the Plough Inn in Wistanstow, Shropshire in 1980. Wood’s was one of the founding members of the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) and a firm supporter of CAMRA. At a time when there was a surge of keg beer companies flooding the market and threatening the existence of traditional English ale, Wood’s championed the traditionally brewed product and ensured it remained a firm favourite in the county.
Wood’s has been at the forefront of Shropshire brewing since then and continues to be after it was taken over by new owners in 2018. The new owners have worked with the existing team to make a range of impactful and progressive changes to the brewing process and quality control, to ensure that Wood’s beer is of the highest possible quality. By continuing to make consistent and innovative products, the brewery can remain successful in an increasingly crowded market place.
The Wood Brewery was founded by Edward Wood, his brother and his father in the outbuildings of the Plough Inn in Wistanstow, Shropshire in 1980. Wood’s was one of the founding members of the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) and a firm supporter of CAMRA. At a time when there was a surge of keg beer companies flooding the market and threatening the existence of traditional English ale, Wood’s championed the traditionally brewed product and ensured it remained a firm favourite in the county.
Wood’s has been at the forefront of Shropshire brewing since then and continues to be after it was taken over by new owners in 2018. The new owners have worked with the existing team to make a range of impactful and progressive changes to the brewing process and quality control, to ensure that Wood’s beer is of the highest possible quality. By continuing to make consistent and innovative products, the brewery can remain successful in an increasingly crowded market place.
5.9/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 5.5
Bottle from Tuffins, Craven Arms. Clear golden with a white head. Aroma is sweet, malty and light bready. Flavor is medium sweet and light bitter. Sweet finish. 110219
Tried
from Bottle
on 12 Feb 2019
at 02:21
5.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 4.5
Bottle from Tuffins, Craven Arms. Nice head with good duration. Color is golden. Aroma and taste are grain, malt, hops and has a sweet bready finish.
Tried
from Bottle
on 12 Feb 2019
at 02:20
5.9/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 5.5
11/2/2019. Bottle from Tuffins Supermarket, Craven Arms. Poured golden with a white head. Aroma of fruit, hops, malt and lightly floral. Medium sweetness and moderate bitterness. Moderate body, slight oily texture, soft carbonation.
Tried
from Bottle
on 12 Feb 2019
at 00:38
6.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Bottle from Tuffins, Craven Arms. 3.8% abv. Nice head with good duration. Color is golden. Aroma and taste are fruits, malt, hops and has a sweet citrus finish.
Tried
from Bottle
on 12 Feb 2019
at 00:17
6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Bottle from Tuffins, Craven Arms. Clear golden with a white head. Aroma is sweet, malty, fruity and flowers. Flavor is medium sweet. Sweet finish. 110219
Tried
from Bottle
on 12 Feb 2019
at 00:17
6.9/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
Mahogany brown colour with thin head. Aroma and flavour have toasted malts and red berries. Nice sweetness in the finish.
Tried
on 24 Dec 2018
at 14:52
6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Cask @ Montgomery's Tower. Pours clear deep amber, small off-white topping. Some light treacle, caramelised malt on the nose. Continues to taste with some light herbal and liquorice notes, though the sweetness carries it through. Light bodied. Nice Autumnal beer.
Tried
from Cask
on 28 Oct 2018
at 19:00
6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Fra cask på Cellar Door, Newport. Delt med Rune. Nøttebrun. Kritthvitt slum langs glasset. Nøttearoma. Smaken tørket frukt. Subtil. Tørr ettersmak.
Tried
from Cask
on 03 Oct 2018
at 16:14
5.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 6
17th Sep 2018; monthly beer share in Chez Sophie, Shrewsbury, usual five suspects in attendance. Cheers Mike for this 'cobweb'; 500ml bottle, number 90 of 1,000 produced back in 2011. Anyway, it poured a deep amber colour, on top a wispy covering. It's a sweet malty brew that didn't quite make it to 2018 in a great condition, managed to finish my 100ml, but only just. Love our 'cobweb' tastings though.
Tried
from Bottle
on 20 Sep 2018
at 09:44
5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 4
Flavor 4
Texture 6
Overall 6
500ml bottle @ monthly tasting, Chez Sophie, Sep '18, courtesy of Mike. Pours misty amber, off-white head. Aroma is grainy caramelised malt, cocoa dust. Taste is perhaps more oxidized, a little sulphuric, amber malt. Not at its best, but I probably have an accurate idea of what it's intentions were given the formulaic approach of Woods brewing generally.
Tried
from Bottle
on 18 Sep 2018
at 10:23