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.
6.2/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6
On tap at Chesham Brewery shop, Chesham, Bucks. A golden coloured pour with a medium white head on top. Hoppy, malty aroma. Tastes similar, hoppy, malty, some tropical fruit. No great shakes but OK.
Tried
from Draft
on 09 May 2015
at 14:39
6.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Bottle at home.. Deep brown. Big Bubbly tan head... Soft musty bitter roast nose... Dark chocolate roast.. Light charcoal.. Light pine... Bit musty
Tried
from Bottle
on 09 May 2015
at 09:23
6.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
330mL bottle, pours a hazy golden orange with a small white head. Nose brings out restrained piney and resinous hops, and some oranges and other citrus fruits perhaps. Flavour is along the same lines, but with the fruit further upfront, with sweet oranges and resinous hops. Not terribly complex and sweeter than I like, but still reasonable. Decent but unexciting double IPA.
Tried
from Bottle
on 06 May 2015
at 10:30
7.2/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7
On cask at the Bow Bar. Appearance - chestnut with some orange chinks. Nice head. Nose - chocolate orange and I’m trying to imagine some light spice but haven’t convinced myself it’s there. Taste - creamy chocolate, light smoke note. A bit of pineapple and spice coming through towards the end. Palate - medium bodied with a creamy texture and a balanced creamy finish. Overall - definitely more on the stout side than on the saison.
Tried
from Cask
on 05 May 2015
at 07:34
6.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 4
Overall 6.5
Cask gravity at Reading Beer Festival 2015. Hazy amber russet colour lasting bubbly beige head. Not much condition. Slight syrup malt in the mouth some peppery hop on the finish. Yes it’s an ipa but a sweet pink grapefruit version with little condition
Tried
from Cask
on 01 May 2015
at 11:33
6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
On tap at Hudson's Yard, pours a hazy orange with a small white head. Nose brings out English hops and biscuity malt. Flavour is fairly bitter, with dry floral hops and biscuity malt to back. Not terribly exciting but refreshing and drinkable. Solid.
Tried
from Draft
on 01 May 2015
at 03:51
6.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Bottle from Cotteridge Wines; dark brown pour with a thin off white head, roast malt and spice aroma, taste has spice with yeasty action, some cocoa and coffee.
Tried
from Bottle
on 06 Apr 2015
at 10:41
7/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Bottle from Cornelius. Deep brown body with a medium beige head. Light lacing. Aroma of coffee, fig and banana bread. Flavour of caramel, yeast and coffee. Medium body with a spritzy mouthfeel. Lively fizz. Unusual and interesting. Reminds me of a Dunkel meets Dubbel.
Tried
from Bottle
on 05 Apr 2015
at 18:28
5.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 5
Texture 4
Overall 5.5
Bottle from Cotteridge Wines; clear amber pour with a thin white head, malty aroma, taste has caramel, grass and malt, ok.
Tried
from Bottle
on 25 Mar 2015
at 16:04
6.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Bottle from Cotteridge Wines; clear light copper pout with a thin white head, grain and smoke aroma, taste has biscuity malts, light tangerine action, along with some caramel, hint of bitter in the finish.
Tried
from Bottle
on 22 Mar 2015
at 11:52