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 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Cask-conditioned at the Bag O’Nails, Bristol 23/12/2015. Pale gold in colour, with a decent, white, head. Light citrus fruits and leafy hop aroma with some malt sweetness. Flavour had more fruits, accompanied by cereal malts leading to a lengthy, bitter, finish. Fine.
Tried
from Cask
on 26 Dec 2015
at 04:29
6.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Bottle at home. Pours black, nose is roasted, chocolate light funk, taste is dry, light fruit, funky, roasted malts.
Tried
from Bottle
on 22 Dec 2015
at 03:21
7.2/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 8
Draft at Craft Beer Rising 2014 - Brick Lane, London. Pours clear brown with a creamy, tan head. A solid offering, this. Good roast, dried fruits, moderate sweetness. Light earthy bitterness, some burnt leaves. Light to medium bodied with average carbonation. Finishes with more burnt sugars, moderate roast. Good one.
Tried
from Draft
on 20 Dec 2015
at 18:58
7/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7
Cask gravity at the Watford beer festival 2015. Translucent golden orange coloured pour with a lasting loose halo if white head. Aroma is decent saison yeast, straw, sweet orange , hay. Flavour is composed of bready malts, light dough. Tangy orange rind, hint of ginger, spicy hop finish. With nice yeast character. Palate is grainy, moderate carbonation, dryish finish. Good saison.
Tried
from Cask
on 05 Nov 2015
at 16:16
5.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 4
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 5.5
Bottle from John’s Wine & Spirits, St Ives. Orangey-amber with a thin cream head and a moderate fizz. Spice and burnt orange peel and toffee, like a Christmas cake that’s been left in the oven for too long. A lot of dirty, dusty hop notes, as if the sadly abused cake had yhen been dropped on the floor and kicked into a long-unwashed corner. I did grow to dislike it less the more I drank, but was still not a fan, although oddly the last bit went surprisingly well with a chilli.
Tried
from Bottle
on 31 Oct 2015
at 17:47
4.9/10
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Appearance 4
Aroma 4
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 5.5
On cask at Ravensgate Arms Ramsgate. Diacetyl aroma. Hazy amber colour. Some decent pink grapefruit kicks in. But it’s just a bit empty and not very well made.
Tried
from Cask
on 31 Oct 2015
at 10:18
5.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 3.5
30th September 2015
The Travlr tasting at ChrisO’s. Thanks to Gene for all the beers and Chris for hosting. Clear deep amber beer, small cream colour head. Palate is light and semi dry. Fine carbonation. Mild dark malts, touch of dark chocolate and a little paper. Chilli starts to burn. Light dry finish. Tired of these chilli stouts, bone tired.
The Travlr tasting at ChrisO’s. Thanks to Gene for all the beers and Chris for hosting. Clear deep amber beer, small cream colour head. Palate is light and semi dry. Fine carbonation. Mild dark malts, touch of dark chocolate and a little paper. Chilli starts to burn. Light dry finish. Tired of these chilli stouts, bone tired.
Tried
on 25 Oct 2015
at 09:09
7.3/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 6
Overall 7
Draft. Clear golden amber color, medium white head. Aroma of grassy citrus. taste is big citrus. Tasty. Not a session beer.
Tried
from Draft
on 13 Oct 2015
at 12:48
6/10
Tried
on 12 Oct 2015
at 16:26
8/10
Tried
on 12 Oct 2015
at 14:50