The brewery is now there again, at the foot of Cockermouth Castle, surrounded by the River Derwent and the River Cocker. This water source is integral to our brewing, as our water is drawn direct from the castle well. This pure, Lakeland water, is considered our secret ingredient and gives Jennings beer its distinctive Cumberland flavour.
This listing is for beers produce by the independent brewery from Summer 2025
simontomlinson (8176) reviewed Lorton Ale from Jennings Brewery 1 week ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8.5 | Flavor - 8.5 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 8.5
Bottle 658/1200
Rocky tan head on a reddish brown still body.
Malt, nutty & caramel aroma.
Medium bodied, smooth thinning out a clean back.
Toffee, nutty, marmalade & spiced citrus tastes with a bitter finish.
Good stuff but could have done with a little more body.
Jamesie1857 (4524) reviewed Cumberland Ale from Jennings Brewery 1 month ago
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 7
500ml bottle from Craft Ale Keswick - Clear amber body with big white head. Aroma is grainy, malty, sweet with hints of floral hops. Sweet malty flavour with grains and hops. A lot more body to it than I remember from the Marston's version.
simontomlinson (8176) reviewed Sneck Lifter from Jennings Brewery 1 month ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6.5 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 6.5
Thin off white head on a clear amber coloured body.
Minimal berry & woody aroma.
Medium bodied, soft on the tongue with a cloying back.
Biscuit, caramel, malt & woody tastes with a bitter finish.
This is the wrong beer in the bottle! The beer should be dark.
What on earth has happened here?
Olut (22183) reviewed Derwent Mild from Jennings Brewery 1 month ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7.5 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 7.5
Pendle Beer Festival 2026 Beer#7. A rebirth of an old classic, which is still as traditional as it gets with a mildly sweet dark maltiness, slipping down the palate with ease.
simontomlinson (8176) reviewed Castle Bitter from Jennings Brewery 2 months ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6.5 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5
Foamy white head on a clear amber coloured body.
Malt & bitter aroma.
Medium bodied, foamy with a short sharp back.
Sweet malt, toffee, tea & caramel tastes with a bitterly (English) hopped finish.
Standards 1970s Bitter.
simontomlinson (8176) reviewed Cumberland Ale from Jennings Brewery 4 months ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6.5 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5
Foamy white head left a spotty top on a clear golden coloured body.
Pine, malt & biscuit aroma.
Medium bodied, sharp with a clean back - similar to a Yorkshire Bitter.
Resinous, cereal & malt tastes with a hoppy bite on the finish.
Quaffer.
simontomlinson (8176) reviewed Cocker Hoop from Jennings Brewery 4 months ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6.5 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 6.5
Creamy white head on a clear amber coloured body.
Malt & pithy aroma.
Medium bodied, very smooth with a cloying back.
Sweet malt, biscuit & berry tastes with a tangy finish.
Nicely balanced.
Cunningham (15791) reviewed Derwent Mild from Jennings Brewery 4 months ago
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 5 | Overall - 7
Pleasant and easy drinkable mild
Not to thin and a fine balanced sweetness
Toffee, malty and fruity
[Cask at CAMRA Ayrshire Real Ale Festival 2025 in Troon, Scotland]
Brewery# 3143
ITFCDan (2323) ticked Derwent Mild from Jennings Brewery 7 months ago
ITFCDan (2323) ticked Back Yam from Jennings Brewery 7 months ago