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B&T began brewing as an independent brewer in 1982 under the name Banks & Taylor's, with the aim to produce traditional cask ales using only the finest raw materials.

In 1994 Banks & Taylor's became B&T Brewery Ltd and continues to produce top quality, award winning cask ales today. Using traditional methods and a combination of pale, wheat, crystal and roast malts along with Challenger, Golding's and Cascade whole hops, B&T are able to produce over 30 different beers, each with their own distinct character and flavour.

Seasonal specials are produced to celebrate or commemorate the many different traditions, folk laws and historical events that have taken place locally.

In 2020 the Brewery was shut down and beers contract brewed at 3 Brewers.
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Leighton (35418) reviewed
Hitchin Old Dark from B&T Brewery
11 years ago
7.2/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 7
Cask at the Willow Walk, JDW - London. Pours deep brown with a foamy beige head. The nose presents dried fruits, mild cocoa, roasted malts. Light-medium sweet flavor with nicely rounded dark fruits, dark malts, cocoa, subtle earthy bitterness, light raisins. Light to medium bodied with fine carbonation; good condition. Pretty well balanced at the end, more dark fruits, light dry cocoa, toasted malts, earth. Solid effort.
Tried from Cask on 27 Oct 2014 at 11:41
RichTheVillan (12412) reviewed
Hitchin Old Dark from B&T Brewery
11 years ago
6.8/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
Cask at JDW Square Peg; deep brown pour with a tinge of red, creamy light tan head, light roast aroma, taste has a hint of chocolate, some roasted coffee. Creamy mouthfeel.
Tried from Cask on 26 Oct 2014 at 04:36
Harrisoni (26621) reviewed
Hitchin Old Dark from B&T Brewery
11 years ago
6.9/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7.5
Cask handpull at Metropolitan Spoons. Black beer dark brown cola like edges. It’s a slightly roasty dark ale. Some decent malts little bit of choc some sburnt toast even. Reminded me a little of the malty aroma of a Rochefort 8 I had last night. Drinkable enough and interesting.
Tried from Cask on 25 Oct 2014 at 01:39
WingmanWillis (39655) ticked
Hitchin Old Dark from B&T Brewery
11 years ago
6/10
Tried on 24 Oct 2014 at 11:02
MusingAnorak (13342) ticked
Hitchin Old Dark from B&T Brewery
11 years ago
6/10
Tried on 22 Oct 2014 at 20:50
berkshirejohn (10479) reviewed
Hitchin Old Dark from B&T Brewery
11 years ago
6.4/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
Cask at the Crosse Keys (JDW), Leadenhall. Dark chestnut with a scummy tan head; malty aroma with some chocolate; milky body with a rich, dry, malty taste with more chocolate; and a dry nutty finish.
Tried from Cask on 22 Oct 2014 at 14:33
Olut (22669) reviewed
Dragon Slayer from B&T Brewery
11 years ago
5.6/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 5 Flavor 5 Texture 6 Overall 5.5
Cask @ Trades Club, Hebden Bridge. Dandelion yellow-gold with a creamy head. Has a decent light hopped nose with a slightly more balanced hop-malt taste, although there’s a little more hop than malt here. Somewhat crisp.
Tried from Cask on 17 Oct 2014 at 08:37
Theydon_Bois (48345) reviewed
Dragons Gold from B&T Brewery
12 years ago
6.4/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 8 Overall 6.5
Cask at the Seven Stars, Rugby, 03/10/14. Clear copper golden with a moderate beige covering. Nose is orange peel, dark fruit notes, bread dough, spice. Taste comprises bitter orange, bread dough, biscuit tinged. Medium bodied, soft carbonation, semi drying close with light bitternes and a small dose of hops. Ok offering.
Tried from Cask on 07 Oct 2014 at 12:45
AndySnow (19796) reviewed
Fruit Bat from B&T Brewery
12 years ago
6/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 5 Texture 6 Overall 6
How: Cask.
Where: GBBF 2014.
Appearance: Hazy golden colour with a small white head.
Aroma: Fruit, pineapple, malt.
Body: Medium body, low carbonation.
Flavour: Bitter, some fruit, a little berries.
Tried from Cask on 05 Oct 2014 at 02:10
jjsint (8914) reviewed
Shefford Mild from B&T Brewery
12 years ago
5.8/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 4 Overall 6
Cask at the Elm Tree, Cambridge. Dark brown, translucent, quite flat. Chocolate, parsley, cedar aroma. Confused. Bittersweet taste. with a slight balancing sour note. Very weak palette. Herby bittersweet finish and aftertaste. Disappointing.
Tried from Cask on 30 Sep 2014 at 14:03