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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
Hitchin Old Dark from B&T Brewery
12 years ago
6.6/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
Cask at the Wellington Arms, Bedford. Dark brown, barely translucent. About 3mm of off-white head. Muted aroma of chocolate malt, wet cedar, earth, hints of plum and smoke. Initial robust sweetness in the taste holds sway until the chalky and intensely sour-bitter finish. Lingering bitter aftertaste. Light mouthfeel. Very decent.
Tried from Cask on 17 May 2014 at 14:10
reidyboy (4534) ticked
Shefford 37° South from B&T Brewery
12 years ago
6/10
Ramsay's Bar, Buxton
Tried from Cask on 12 Apr 2014 at 15:50
jjsint (8914) reviewed
Shefford Plum Mild from B&T Brewery
12 years ago
7.5/10 — Appearance 10 Aroma 8 Flavor 6 Texture 8 Overall 7
Cask @ Wellington Arms, Bedford. Black/purple, lively with a tan head. Aroma of fresh plums, with a bit of liquorice and coal behind the fruit. The taste is quite bitter, continuing through to the finish and aftertaste. A nice mild, a bit reminiscent of Titanic’s Plum Porter at a lower strength.
Tried from Cask on 11 Apr 2014 at 12:22
jjsint (8914) reviewed
Shefford Bitter from B&T Brewery
12 years ago
6/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 5 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 6
Cask @ Stone Jug, Clophill. Amber pour, flat. Not much in the way of aroma: vinous and grassy with some malt in the background. The taste is a sweetish umami, malty, hints of smoke. Not what I was expecting at all. Watery, thin palette. A decent enough beer but quite boring.
Tried from Cask on 11 Apr 2014 at 01:31
madmitch76 (41486) reviewed
Crooked Hooker from B&T Brewery
12 years ago
6.6/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 8 Overall 6.5
2nd April 2014
Crosse Keys Spoons. Cask.Clear gold beer, small pale cream coloured head. Smooth palate, airy with fine carbonation. Sweetish malt with honey and sweet banana streak. Light ripe sweet orange. Smooth dry finish. Not bad.
Tried from Cask on 04 Apr 2014 at 01:17
Theydon_Bois (48345) reviewed
Hitchin Old Dark from B&T Brewery
12 years ago
6.2/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 5 Flavor 6 Texture 8 Overall 6
Cask at the 7 Stars, Rugby, 12/03/14. Extremely dark mahogony brown with a good sized tan head. Nose is light roast, toffee, dark fruits, hint of cardboard, light trace of aniseed. Taste comprises liquorice, light roastings, dark malt, toffee, pinch of spice. Medium bodied, soft carbonation, drying close. Ok.
Tried from Cask on 18 Mar 2014 at 06:38
WingmanWillis (39655) ticked
Crooked Hooker from B&T Brewery
12 years ago
6/10
Tried on 16 Mar 2014 at 05:57
fonefan (86114) reviewed
Albion Ale from B&T Brewery
12 years ago
4/10 — Appearance 4 Aroma 4 Flavor 4 Texture 4 Overall 4
Cask @ Le Gothique Restaurant and Bar, [ Wandsworth Common Beer Festival 2013 ]. Royal Victoria Patriotic Building, John Archer Way, Wandsworth, Greater London, England SW18 3SX.Clear medium orange yellow color with a small, fizzy, fair lacing, mostly diminishing, off-white head. Aroma is moderate malty, toasted - caramel, moderate to heavy plastic - smoke. Flavor is moderate sweet with a long duration, acrid, plastic. Body is medium, texture is watery, carbonation is flat. [20130330]
Tried from Cask on 12 Mar 2014 at 12:59
Harrisoni (26621) reviewed
Crooked Hooker from B&T Brewery
12 years ago
6.6/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
Cask handpull at County Hotel Ashford. Clear gold lasting white head. Decent golden bitter. Some citrus hop on the finish. Decent
Tried from Cask on 22 Feb 2014 at 07:18
jjsint (8914) reviewed
Edwin Taylor's Extra Stout from B&T Brewery
12 years ago
8.2/10 — Appearance 10 Aroma 9 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 8
Cask @ March Hare, Dunton. Colour of pure black. Smells like malt roasted into oblivion. Taste is bittersweet with a dry finish. Simple but absolutely gorgeous. Worth living in Bedfordshire for this beer.
Tried from Cask on 09 Feb 2014 at 04:05