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Located in the heart of S18 and on the banks of the River Drone, we are proud to be UK's only independent community brewery. We currently have over 400 members, each of whom own a share in the brewery.
6.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6.5
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
330ml bottle from Mitchell's Wines, Meadowhead - Hazy amber body, no head. Colour closer to that of a dubbel than tripel, malt loaf feel, figs, dates, little Belgian yeast, dull texture, lacking carbonation. Taste is okay, weak mouthfeel, rather underwhelming.
Tried
from Bottle
on 21 Mar 2026
at 20:04
7.1/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 7
Overall 7
Tried
from Cask
at
Three B's Micropub
on 14 Mar 2026
at 18:27
4.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 5
Texture 3
Overall 4.5
Gusher left a huge loose head & froth on a murky copper coloured body.
Malt & bitter aroma.
Medium bodied, highly carbonated with a short dry back.
Caramel, sour, bitter & toffee tastes.
Suspect this is off & it's a sink pour.
Malt & bitter aroma.
Medium bodied, highly carbonated with a short dry back.
Caramel, sour, bitter & toffee tastes.
Suspect this is off & it's a sink pour.
Tried
from Bottle
on 08 Jan 2026
at 20:18
7/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 7
Overall 7
Half pint on cask at the Marketplace Alehouse.
Medium creamy white head. Hazy golden pour. Light bitterness
Medium creamy white head. Hazy golden pour. Light bitterness
Tried
from Cask
at
Marketplace Alehouse & Deli
on 20 Dec 2025
at 12:04
6.8/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 7
Overall 7
Half pint on cask @ Marketplace Alehouse.
5:18 PM 26 Jan 25
5:18 PM 26 Jan 25
Tried
from Cask
at
Marketplace Alehouse & Deli
on 29 Nov 2025
at 15:18
6.6/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Half pint on cask at the Marketplace Alehouse.
Medium creamy beige head. Clear almost black pour. Lots of Liquorice but well balanced
Medium creamy beige head. Clear almost black pour. Lots of Liquorice but well balanced
Tried
from Cask
at
Marketplace Alehouse & Deli
on 09 Nov 2025
at 19:32
7.3/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7
Una Stubbs went on a Summer Holiday in her first ever big screen performance. This is my first ever Drone Valley beer and Unstone is a soft textured stout, understated but fair, coming across mildly floral, but with a good body, and sweetish taste.
Tried
from Cask
at
Marketplace Alehouse & Deli
on 03 Nov 2025
at 05:40
6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
At Steel City 49 Festival, Kelham Island - Hazy pale gold, no head. Slightly dry winey start, gooseberries and unripe berries. Lots of grassiness.
Tried
on 17 Oct 2025
at 14:01
6.8/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 7
Flavor 6.5
Texture 7
Overall 6.5
Rocky cream coloured head left a froth on a dark mahogany coloured still body.
Roasted, malt & nutty aroma.
Medium bodied, lively sharp & dry.
Liquorice, nutty, light smoke, piggy & citrus tastes with a tangy hopped finish.
Nice one.
Roasted, malt & nutty aroma.
Medium bodied, lively sharp & dry.
Liquorice, nutty, light smoke, piggy & citrus tastes with a tangy hopped finish.
Nice one.
Tried
from Bottle
on 25 Sep 2025
at 19:25
6.8/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 7
Overall 7
Half pint on cask at the Marketplace Alehouse.
Medium creamy beige head. Clear almost black pour. Lots of chocolate.
Medium creamy beige head. Clear almost black pour. Lots of chocolate.
Tried
from Cask
at
Marketplace Alehouse & Deli
on 13 Sep 2025
at 10:33