Dorset Brewing Co. (DBC Ales)

Microbrewery in Dorchester, Dorset, England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Associated Venue: Tom Browns (Dorset)

Established in 1996

Contact
The Jurassic Brewhouse, Unit 7 Hybris Business Park, Crossways, Dorchester, DT2 8BF, England
Description
Dorset Brewing Company was founded in 1996, when Giles Smeath restored an 800-year-old brewing tradition to the Dorset port of Weymouth in the heart of the World Heritage Coastline (the Jurassic Coast).

Set in the beautiful, historic county of Dorset, this well-loved and respected family brewery has grown in size and stature. From its humble beginnings at the historic Devenish & Groves site in Weymouth, Dorset Brewing Company (aka DBC) relocated in 2011 to Crossways and upgraded to a state-of-the-art spring water-fed brewhouse (The Jurassic Brewhouse), capable of crafting 1.5 million pints a year.

DBC strives to produce an individual product representing the very best of Dorset, leading the way with our popular Jurassic Coast brands. The involvement and support of the family ensures the emphasis is always on quality ales and excellent personal customer care.

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6.1/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 5.5
Appearance is dark amber, with a small beige foamy head. Aroma is malt, caramel, biscuit, raisin, dark fruits. Taste is malty bread, hop bitterness, dark fruit, caramel biscuity undertones, short slightly bitter finish. Hint of chocolate.
Tried on 23 Jun 2024 at 05:08

6.1/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
Can't believe I haven't ticked this one! First consumed at GBBF pre ratebeer days. Cask at Gordon Highlander, Inverurie. It pours. Lead bee - brown with a sturdy, dense off-white head. The aroma is woody, old leather pub sofa , toasted nuts, toffee, brown bread and a touch of dried fruits. The taste is firmly dry, touch of bitterness, nutty, woody, earth, touch of toffee/caramel, leafy hops and a nip of spice with a dry finish. Average body and well appointed fluffy carbonation. Nice condition. A pretty ok bitter. Wouldn't stand out in a crowd, but in good condition drinks well.
Tried from Can on 27 Dec 2023 at 12:09

5.2/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 5 Flavor 5 Texture 6 Overall 5
Cask @ Ye Olde George Inn, Christchurch. Dark golden with a glow and no head. Not sure this was in tip-top condition. Not particularly sweet or bitter.
Tried from Cask on 28 May 2023 at 11:04

6.5/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 6
50 cl. bottle shared with Suus @ Alex and Suus. Clear amber with a white head. Malty zesty aroma. Sweet taste with a medium bitter finish. Solid bitter.
Tried from Bottle on 10 Feb 2023 at 23:00

3.4/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 5 Flavor 5 Texture 6 Overall 5
Cask at Tom Browns, Dorchester. Pours chestnut brown with an off-white cap. Aroma: malt, caramel, toffee, hedgerow fruits. Taste: light sweet & light to moderate bitter. Light to medium body with light carbonation. Very dull, uber twigs
Tried from Cask at Tom Browns (Dorset) on 04 Feb 2023 at 14:34

5.2/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 5 Flavor 5 Texture 8 Overall 2.8
Cask at The Alehouse, Reading. Pours light hazed golden with a white cap. Aroma: biscuit malts, honey, straw. Taste: light sweet & bitter, biscuit malts, hedgerow fruits, light citrus. Light to medium body with light carbonation. Very forgettable.
Tried from Cask at The Alehouse on 08 Jan 2023 at 20:42

6.5/10 Appearance 10 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6
Cask at Moon Under Water, Wolverhampton (at 4.2%). Pours a dark copper with medium sized white head and good lacing. The aroma has malts and biscuits. Malts again in the mouth together with autumn fruits. There’s a brief burst of traditional hops before it becomes rather sweet, but with hints of spices. Finish is sweet and fruity. Pleasant enough, but without any really notable features.
Tried from Cask on 06 Jan 2023 at 21:25

26/10/2010. GARRICKS HEAD, 7-8 St. John's Place, BATH, Bath & North East Somerset, England (FREE HOUSE)
Tried on 27 Nov 2022 at 09:17

26/12/2003. VOLUNTEER RIFLEMANS ARMS, 3 New Bond Street Place, BATH, Bath & North East Somerset, England (FREE HOUSE)
Tried on 27 Nov 2022 at 09:16

03/11/2012.OLD GREEN TREE, 12 Green Street, BATH, Bath & North East Somerset, England
Tried on 27 Nov 2022 at 09:15