Firebrand Brewing Co.
Microbrewery
in
Launceston,
Cornwall,
England 🏴
Associated Venue: Beer Cellar
Established in 2012
Contact
Unit 2 Southgate Technology Park, Pennygillam Ind. Estate, Launceston, PL15 7ED, England
Subsidiaries
Description
We forged Firebrand in 2012 in a converted milking parlour on the untamed edge of Bodmin Moor, North Cornwall. The idea was born from our passion for beer made from all-natural ingredients, Cornish spring water, and American hops.
We brew beer that we love to drink and pride ourselves on our craft. Whether it’s a Hazy Vegan IPA or a Barrel Aged Imperial Stout, we regularly refine and tweak our recipes to brew the best beer we can.
Originally launched because the co-owner and head brewer of Penpont Brewery Joe Thompson wanted to brew a more modern style so Firebrand Brewing Co. was created.
We brew beer that we love to drink and pride ourselves on our craft. Whether it’s a Hazy Vegan IPA or a Barrel Aged Imperial Stout, we regularly refine and tweak our recipes to brew the best beer we can.
Originally launched because the co-owner and head brewer of Penpont Brewery Joe Thompson wanted to brew a more modern style so Firebrand Brewing Co. was created.
6.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Keg, half pint, shared with Finn at Bread and Roses. Solid fawn-coloured head leaving crocheted lacing down the glass. Deep rosewood coloured body. Oat and chocolate malty nose. Dark malty flavours of chocolate joined by oats. Slightly roasted malty ending. Rounded in-mouth feel. Pleasing (Plymouth 25.09.2016).
Tried
on 12 Oct 2016
at 13:41
5.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Half pint, keg, shared with Finn at Bread and Roses. White head that laced well. Misty golden body. Spiced fruity aroma. Mid-tart lemony flavours added by a lightly spicy touch. Drying bitter fruity ending. Soft in the mouth. Refreshing (Plymouth 25.09.2016).
Tried
on 12 Oct 2016
at 13:28
5.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 4
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Half pint shared with Finn, cask ale at Fortescue Hotel. White tophead blanketing the glass, Bright, warm golden coloured body. Mild floral hops on the nose. Modest taste profile containing citrus and mild malty sweetness beneath. Ends with twist of citrus peels. Easy to drink and thirst quenching (Plymouth 22.09.2016).
Tried
from Cask
on 06 Oct 2016
at 06:59
6.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 6
Texture 8
Overall 6.5
Cask ale, half pint, shared with Finn at Fortescue Hotel in Plymouth. Crocheted lacing from a near-clear, warm golden body. Bubbly ring to the rim of the glass. Smell of mid-sweet fruity wheat, hints of smoked malts. Taste of bacon, nuts and banana. Some restrained tartness to the finish. Fine bodied. Different and pretty alright (22.09.2016).
Tried
from Cask
on 06 Oct 2016
at 01:52
6.3/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 7
Cask at the Southampton Arms, London on 19th September 2016. Hazy amber with thin off-white non-lacing foam. Pungent malts and leafy hops in aroma. Earthy malts and herby hops in-mouth. Leafy hops and bitterness in the finish. Medium-bodied with a smooth mouthfeel.
Tried
from Cask
at
Southampton Arms
on 19 Sep 2016
at 20:00
6/10
Tried
on 03 Aug 2016
at 20:16
7/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7
Cask-conditioned at the Seven Stars, Bristol 4/7/2016. Golden in colour, with a slight, white, head. Soft, tropical fruits, leafy hops , some creamy malts and a moderately dry finish. Enjoyable.
Tried
from Cask
on 04 Jul 2016
at 14:24
6.9/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 6.5
Bottle from flavourly. Hazy orange colour with a white head. Aroma has grapefruit, pineapple, and tropical fruit. Taste light sweet to long bitter finish.
Tried
from Bottle
on 11 Jun 2016
at 15:11
6.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
330ml bottle. Hazy orange colour with a thin sliver of a white head. Aroma is hoppy, citrus fruit, orange zest, pine. Hoppy taste with citrus fruit, pine, grapefruit, malt. Bitter fruity citric finish. Thin, watery texture, soft carbonation. Nice but unimpressive.
Tried
from Bottle
on 21 May 2016
at 15:26
6.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Bottle at home, 14/05/16. Hazed golden orange with a decent off white covering. Nose is orange peel, citric tinged straw, light toasted malt, tangerine. Taste comprises orange pith, mellow tropical fruit esters, soft bread, light mineral exhaust. Medium boided, a touch thin and watery, overall drinkable but lower end for the style.
Tried
from Bottle
on 14 May 2016
at 12:31