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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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jjsint (8914) reviewed
SOS (Shefford Old Strong) from B&T Brewery
12 years ago
5.2/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 5 Texture 4 Overall 5
Cask at the Regal, Cambridge. Golden brown, slightly cloudy. Toast, caramel, Bisto, malt. Tastes a bit wrong: bittersweet sourness hitting the back of the tongue and continuing to the finish and aftertaste. Weak body. This is not one of B & T’s better ales.
Tried from Cask on 26 Sep 2014 at 09:35
mike_77 (15876) reviewed
Shefford Mild from B&T Brewery
12 years ago
6/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6
"Shefford Dark Mild" - Almost black in colour. A touch of apple in the aroma. Simple, mild malty taste.
Tried on 10 Sep 2014 at 12:21
jjsint (8914) reviewed
Dunstable Giant from B&T Brewery
12 years ago
6.9/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 10 Overall 6.5
Cask at the Pilgrims Progress (JDW), Bedford. Copper with a thin white head. Nice natural carbonation. Light aroma of crystal malt, pear drops. I wasn’t prepared for the astringency of the taste: a sour-sweetness, heavy and intense for the ABV. Nice full body and the natural carbonation is spot on. I’ve had this before & not cared for it, but tonight it’s spot on.
Tried from Cask on 08 Sep 2014 at 14:21
madmitch76 (41486) reviewed
Midsummer Ale from B&T Brewery
12 years ago
5.8/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 5
1st September 2014
Bree Louise. Cask. Very light haze on this pale gold beer, no head. Palate is light and semi dry. Modest fine carbonation. Semi dry pale malt, touch of smoke. Light apple and orange an then bitter dry florlaness. Mild bitter smoky linger. Odd but not unpleasant.
Tried from Cask on 07 Sep 2014 at 05:41
RichTheVillan (12412) reviewed
SOS (Shefford Old Strong) from B&T Brewery
12 years ago
6/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6
Cask at Bishop Vesey; clear golden yellow pour with a frothy white head, quite a fruity aroma, taste has caramel, dark fruits.
Tried from Cask on 05 Sep 2014 at 00:18
Benzai (25102) reviewed
Fruit Bat from B&T Brewery
12 years ago
6.8/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
Sampled @ GBBF day 3. Hazy yellow color, average sized white head. Smell and taste malts, decently hoppy, some fruityness, orange, orange peel, nicely bitter. Decent body and carbonation.
Tried on 19 Aug 2014 at 11:54
Ferris (26019) reviewed
Fruit Bat from B&T Brewery
12 years ago
5.9/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 5.5
Cask - Fruity esters and pale malt. Dirty, hazy gold with a decent white head. Grains and some light apricot.
Tried from Cask on 14 Aug 2014 at 05:41
jjsint (8914) reviewed
Glider from B&T Brewery
12 years ago
6.5/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 6
Cask @ Wellington Arms. Dark gold with a smallish white head. Muted aroma of English hop, rapeseed and slight lemonade. Commendably robust taste: bittersweet with a caramel-citrus finish and a surprising sulphurous aftertaste. Decent body, well-carbonated for a cask ale. 
Tried from Cask on 26 Jul 2014 at 04:28
BlackHaddock (18155) reviewed
Dragon Slayer from B&T Brewery
12 years ago
5.4/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 5 Flavor 5 Texture 6 Overall 5.5
Hand-pulled half-pint at Ye Old Fighting Cocks, Oakengates on 29th June 2014. Clear golden brew with a good white crown. Floral nose and taste, dry with an apple note or two within the flavours. Medium bodied but not a lot going on taste wise in my opinion.
Tried on 30 Jun 2014 at 03:45
Iznogud (15830) reviewed
SPA (Shefford Pale Ale) from B&T Brewery
12 years ago
6.1/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
Cask at the City Arms, Cardiff. Pours amber with no head. Malty and floral aroma. Hoppy flavor.
Tried from Cask at City Arms (Brains) on 18 Jun 2014 at 14:12