About
We produce a range of cask and bottle conditioned “real ales” from ingredients sourced as locally as possible. All of our recipes use whole leaf English hops mainly from Herefordshire and Worcestershire. The fermentation yeast is “wet” reducing the amount of waste yeast from each brew and allowing the strain to develop its own distinctive characteristics. Our spent grains, the remains of the malted barley after mashing, are collected by a local farmer and fed to his cattle. Our beers can be found in pubs, shops and restaurants in Plymouth, West Devon, the South Hams, Torbay and Cornwall who are passionate about local produce. The brewery was founded in 1983 by Adam Summerskill and has been here in Plymstock since 1985.
6.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Cask@The Elm Tree, Cambridge. Amber colour, small off-white head. Aroma is slightly sour wood, some syrup, mild maltyness as well as some mild seaweed. Flavour is fruits, wood, some grass and mild earthyness.
Tried
from Cask
on 08 Aug 2011
at 02:39
7/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Cask. Amber colour, mediumsized foamy slightly off-white head that leaves some lace and settle into a thin creamy off-white head. Aroma is citrus, wood, quite rich on the maltyness and also has some slight herbal notes to it. Flavour is quite similar along with mild chocolate, some nutty as well as slight toasted notes. Pleasant session beer.
Tried
from Cask
on 14 Jul 2011
at 01:14
6.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Cask at GBBF 2010. A hazy dark golden beer with a thin beige head. The aroma has notes of malt and caramel. The flavor is sweet with notes of malt, lemons, spices, and herbs, leading to a bitter finish. Nice.
Tried
from Cask
on 04 Jun 2011
at 13:29
6.2/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Cask at the Standard Bearer (JDW), Stevenage. A hazy amber with a thin white head that laces the glass nicely; doughy aroma with some tropical fruit; wheaty flavour with a touch of honey; and a clean finish with some light citrus, good hops, and perhaps a touch of spice. Refreshing.
Tried
from Cask
on 09 May 2011
at 10:41
7.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
cask at guilford ... copper ... bubbly white head ...soft sweet berry malt nose ... mellow fruits ... lots of raspberry though i dont think there is any ... juicy toffee hop ...
Tried
from Cask
on 03 May 2011
at 04:32
4.9/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 4
Texture 6
Overall 4.5
Cask, 4.6%. Almost clear dark golden colour. The flavour starts off with a hint of plastic. Also fruity, a little citrus in the finish, mild lemon. Slightly astringent lemon.
Tried
from Cask
on 19 Apr 2011
at 10:50
5.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Half pint, cask at JDWs Angel pub. Patchy white surface atop of a near-clear, golden body. Modest aroma of leafy hops. Malt-fruity taste with a satisfying bitter tail. Standard bitter (London, 20.03.2011).
Tried
from Cask
on 26 Mar 2011
at 04:36
6.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 8
Overall 5.5
Cask at the Lord Moon of the Mall, London. Pale golden colour, low head. Moderate aroma, a hint of fruit. Moderately hoppy flavour, some bitterness in the finish. Okay, but not very impressive.
Tried
from Cask
on 21 Mar 2011
at 13:49
5.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 5
50cl bottle from Moor & More Beers, Plymouth. Hazy bronze in colour with ring of off-white head; fruity malt aroma; thinly bodied with some fruit and malt, but with a marked petrol taste that is rather disturbing; and a sourish finish. I’m not sure if this was slightly off - if not it’s certainly unusual!
Tried
from Bottle
on 20 Feb 2011
at 11:11
6.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
50cl bottle from Moor & More Beers, Plymouth. Amber with a thin white head; aroma of yeast and sour malts; creamy with a sour malt flavour - solid and satisfying; and with a tart, crisp finish. Unusual.
Tried
from Bottle
on 15 Feb 2011
at 13:46