RedWillow Brewery

Microbrewery in Macclesfield, Cheshire, England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Associated with 2 Venues

Established in 2010

Contact
The Lodge, Sutton Garrison, Byrons Lane, Macclesfield, SK11 7JW, England
Description
After a great reception from his hobby as an enthusiastic amateur brewer, Toby Mackenzie and his wife Caroline decided to expand and go full time establishing the award winning Red Willow brewery in 2010. Their aim was to make the types of beer that they like - full of flavour yet easy to drink. Red Willow now offer a range of beers that can be found in many local pubs and shops in cask

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6.4/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 4 Overall 6.5
(Cask at Craft Beer Co Clerkenwell, London, 23 Nov 2013) Pale amber colour with brief off-white head. Fruity, malty nose with peaches, citrus and biscuity malt. Fruity, malty taste with notes of peaches, biscuits, citrus and a certain citric/floral bitterness in the finish. Light body, with balanced sweetness. Tasty and highly drinkable. Quite nice.
Tried from Cask on 14 Dec 2013 at 14:03

5.4/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 5 Texture 6 Overall 4.5
Bottle. Creamy white good mostly lasting head. Dark yellow colour. Moderate malty and hoppy aroma. Moderate bitter not pleasent flavor. Hops very unbalanced. Average moderate bitter finish. Oily palate. Not my kind of bitter.
Tried from Bottle on 09 Dec 2013 at 06:08

6.9/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7.5
Bottle at home, bought from brewery, 8th December 13. Slight head, black body, aroma liquorice, peaty, earthy, some smoke and ash. Taste is slightly sweet, some ash, some salt, a little liquorice, and some alcohol in the finish. Palate is low carbo, as expected from this brewery and in line with the style, nice stout.
Tried from Bottle on 08 Dec 2013 at 12:49

7.3/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 8 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 8
330ml bottle from Beer Ritz, Leeds. As expected LOTS of hoppy flavours with tangerine & grapefruit getting a nose in, alongside a solid resinous backbone. Yet another fine Redwillow brew.
Tried from Bottle on 07 Dec 2013 at 16:21

6.1/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
Bottle. Amber colour with an off-white head with nice lacework and good retention. Aroma is fresh hoppy with notes of citrus and flowers. Flavor is slightly citrusy and mild flowery with a light maltiness. Final almost watery with a mild bitterness.
Tried from Bottle on 05 Dec 2013 at 14:26

6.8/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
Keg at the Rake. It pours darkest brown with a minimal beige head. The nose is smooth, roasty, toffee, cola, toast and earth. The taste is bitter-sweet, soft roast, toast, caramel, cola, earth, liquorice, light burnt notes and decent bitterness with a dry, earthy finish. Medium body and lowish carbonation. Perhaps a bit flat, but pretty tasty. Solid CDA action, if a little uneventful.
Tried on 05 Dec 2013 at 05:13

7.3/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 8 Texture 6 Overall 8
Bottle on train... Golden amber... Thin white head... Sift zezty peach orange nose... Its over cold... Juucy fruits... Dry orange... Light hop... Perfectly rounded session
Tried from Bottle on 04 Dec 2013 at 23:55

6.9/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7.5
Bottle. Frothy White good mostly lasting head. Amber colour. Moderate malty and heavy hoppy aroma. Moderate bitter flavor. Moderate bitter long finish. Oily palate. Nice bitter.
Tried from Bottle on 04 Dec 2013 at 12:00

6.4/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
Bottle from YNWA pub, Kolding. Clear amber with an off-white head. Aroma is sweet, malty, caramel, nutty and light hoppy - spicy. Flavor is medium sweet and moderate bitter. Dry and moderate bitter finish. 041213
Tried from Bottle on 04 Dec 2013 at 11:52

7.5/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 8
Cask @ Urban Taphouse. Hugely enjoyable black IPA, hoppy with fresh lemon tart and a powerfully rich fruity blend with a moderate sweetness.
Tried from Cask on 02 Dec 2013 at 13:55