Heaney Farmhouse Brewing
Microbrewery in Bellaghy, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland
Established in 2016
Contact
The Wood, Bellaghy, Northern Ireland
Description
The family farm in Bellaghy, County Derry, that was previously home to the late poet Seamus Heaney and inspired him endlessly, is now also home to an on-site microbrewery. Heaney Brewery was set up by Malcolm McCay and his wife Suzanne, who is a niece of Seamus, in early 2019.
Heaney initially launched four beers on the market in 2016 using facilities at Boundary Brewing.
Heaney initially launched four beers on the market in 2016 using facilities at Boundary Brewing.
6.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Golden colour with thin head. It's a nice session ale. Cereal, grainy, light citrus. Easy to drink.
Tried
on 11 Mar 2023
at 20:16
08/01/2020. MC & SONS, 160 Union Street, LONDON, SE1, England (WINDMILL TAVERNS)
Tried
on 23 Feb 2023
at 11:41
5.5/10
Tried
from Can
on 19 Dec 2022
at 12:10
7/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7
Can sourced from Craft Beers Delivered and drunk at home (23/11/2022) - New NI brewery ✅ (County Londonderry) hazy golden orange with a white head. Juicy fruity with some nice stonefruit notes of mango and apricot, nectarine, soft sweet malty support, balanced bitter close. Nice first impression.
Tried
from Can
on 05 Dec 2022
at 18:31
7.2/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7
Can. Hazy golden body with a thin white head that slowly fades. Lively carbonation. Faint lacing. Aroma of orange, coriander and lemon. Flavour of wheat, orange and grass. Thin to medium body with a powdery mouthfeel. Soft fizz. Crisp and refreshing.
Tried
from Can
on 04 Dec 2022
at 00:06
6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Bottle. Black body with a huge beige head that quickly fades. No visible carbonation. No lacing. Aroma of oats, coffee, nuts and dark chocolate. Flavour of flat coke and roasted malt. Thin to medium body with a watery texture. Soft fizz. It’s fine but no more than that.
Tried
from Bottle
on 04 Dec 2022
at 00:05
6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Bottle. Deep golden body with a light haze and a thin white head. Lively carbonation. No lacing. Aroma of dried leaves and cracker. Flavour of pale malt and orange pith. Thin body with a watery texture. Light fizz. Simple and inoffensive.
Tried
from Bottle
on 03 Dec 2022
at 22:56
6.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Draft at BeerHeadz Lincoln. Light hazed golden colour with a white head. Aroma and taste are light sliced and citrus. floral and slightly sweet. Medium body.
Tried
from Draft
at
BeerHeadZ Lincoln
on 19 Nov 2022
at 12:07
6.9/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 8
Overall 6.5
Can. Murky deep golden body with an off-white head. No visible. Faint lacing. Aroma of orange cream and apricot. Flavour of papery malt and white bread. Medium body with a smooth mouthfeel. Soft fizz. A simple NEIPA.
Tried
from Can
on 18 Nov 2022
at 19:52
6.2/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Bottle. Hazy amber body with a thin off-white head. Steady carbonation. Faint lacing. Aroma of earth and stewed tea. Flavour of tea and cranberry. Thin to medium body with a slick texture. Light fizz. Slightly astringent but fine overall.
Tried
from Bottle
on 18 Nov 2022
at 19:52