About
In 2001 helped by his family, John Mills established the Tower Brewery, continuing in the long tradition of brewing in Burton on Trent.
IMG_0063-300x293Over a period of nine months and with a lot of hard work, John and his father Geoffrey converted the handsome water tower, in which the brewery is now based.
Steeped in brewing history and known as Walsitch Maltings, the tower was built in the 1870s by Thomas Salt & Co Ltd., and later in 1927 owned by Burton brewers Bass & Co.
With the conversion finished and the building returned to its former heritage, production began on 10th April 2001.
IMG_0063-300x293Over a period of nine months and with a lot of hard work, John and his father Geoffrey converted the handsome water tower, in which the brewery is now based.
Steeped in brewing history and known as Walsitch Maltings, the tower was built in the 1870s by Thomas Salt & Co Ltd., and later in 1927 owned by Burton brewers Bass & Co.
With the conversion finished and the building returned to its former heritage, production began on 10th April 2001.
6.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7
Cask at Brews of the World, Burton on Trent. Pours “bitter brown” with minimal off-white head. Aroma has traces of malts and autumn fruits, but nothing substantial. Old school hops and sweet malts can both be detected in the mouth, along with toffee, caramel and autumn fruits. Finish is slightly fruity. This is a pretty decent traditional bitter.
Tried
from Cask
on 05 Mar 2022
at 21:39
6.5/10
Tried
from Bottle
on 12 Feb 2022
at 20:09
6.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 7
Overall 6.5
500ml bottle. Poured a crystal clear golden colour with a short-lived, frothy white head. The aroma is malt and gluey yeast. The flavour is over moderate bitter, with a crisp, yeasty, light citrus, light floral, big woody hop bitter palate and a long bitter finish. Medium bodied with average carbonation.
Tried
from Bottle
on 24 Dec 2021
at 18:54
5.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 5
[50cl bottle from Morrisons, Festival Park, Hanley.] A bright straw coloured pour with gentle carbonation and an immediately dissipating white head; malty aroma; sweet biscuity malt body with a trace of citrus; and a light pithy bitterness to finish. Possibly the most misnamed beer I've ever come across.
Tried
from Bottle
on 18 Dec 2021
at 18:19
7/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7
[50cl bottle from Morrison's, Festival Park, Hanley, at 6% ABV.] A bright amber pour with a thin with head; rich malty aroma with a hint of red fruit; thick and syrupy in the mouth with a fruity taste rich caramel, and a slight effervescence; then a firmly bitter finish. Very good.
Tried
from Bottle
on 12 Dec 2021
at 20:07
6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Bottle from Morrisons. Golden in colour, with a small, off-white, head. Hedgerow hops a touch of lemon sharpness, ripe malts and a moderately bitter finish. Ok.
Tried
from Bottle
on 08 Oct 2021
at 15:13
7.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Bottle from Morrisons. Deep amber in colour, with a small, off-white, head. Hedgerow hops red berries and oranges, a touch of caramel, ripe malts and a moderately bitter finish. Enjoyable.
Tried
from Bottle
on 08 Oct 2021
at 15:12
7/10
Bottle from Morrisons. Pours a clear copper colour with a medium sized creamy white head. Aromas of caramel, fruit cake, toasty brown bread and a little spice. Taste has more of the same notes with a touch of roasted malts on the bittersweet finish. Nicely balanced. Medium to full body with a smooth slightly oily mouthfeel. Enjoying this nice beer.
Tried
from Bottle
on 17 Jul 2021
at 21:19
5.1/10
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Appearance 4
Aroma 5
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 5.5
Bottle. Pours clear gold, brief head, minor retention; not promising for a supposed IPA. Aroma of roasted malts, a little flora, some lime; doesn't smell that fresh. Taste is malty with some tangy orange, above average sweetness. A rising mild bitterness is never quite enough to balance that sweet element. Moderate body, somewhat oily and resinous on the palate, carbonation is ok. Overall its not a great ale although its more than just drinkable..
Tried
from Bottle
on 18 Sep 2020
at 00:28