Whitewater Brewery

Microbrewery in Castlewellan, Down, Northern Ireland

Established in 1996

Contact
Lakeside Brae, Clarkhill Road, Castlewellan, BT31 9RH, Northern Ireland
Description
Established 1996 on the third generation family farm amidst the spectacular Mourne Mountain range in the north of Ireland, Whitewater Brewery still retains the passion and desire to brew beers with fantastic flavours.

We started with an 800 Litre brew size and currently we’re handcrafting 6500 Litre brews and bottling our 10 different beers on site. On 4th February 2016 we obtained Planning Permission to build a new brewery and after 20 years the next chapter begins. Our new brewery has the capacity to produce around 40,000 litres a month and has scope for further expansion.

We source spring water from the Mourne Mountains which is blended with American, Australian and New Zealand hops to create best-selling beers.

The company produces bottle-conditioned beers and ales and also supplies products in kegs to customers throughout Ireland. We’re expecting wild times ahead along with great beers….pick up a Whitewater and enjoy the journey.

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7.6
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5

6th August 2009
GBBF Cask. Very dark brown beer, just about clear. Light fresh porter, not too bitter or dry. Lovely light mild chocolate and a little coffee. Finishes smooth and creamy. Very nice indeed.

Tried from Cask on 05 May 2012 at 08:34


4.5
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 3 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 4

Clear amber with an off-white head. Aroma is sweet, malty, light caramel, vegetables and earthy. Flavor is medium sweet and light bitter. Dry and light bitter finish. 010512

Tried on 01 May 2012 at 11:36


4.5
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 4 | Texture - 4 | Overall - 4

Bottle, 4.5%. Clear amber with small off-white head. Aroma is malt, fruit, caramel and vegetable. Flavour is malt, vegetable, little sour, medium sweet, caramel, fruit and bread.

Tried from Bottle on 01 May 2012 at 11:35


5.2
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 5 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 5

Bottle. Nice head with good duration. Color is amber. Aroma and taste are sour malt, bread, nuts, caramel and hops.

Tried from Bottle on 01 May 2012 at 11:34


4.4
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 4 | Flavor - 4 | Texture - 4 | Overall - 4.5

Unadventurous brew specifically for the Crown & Liquor Saloon. Not great in the palate.

Tried on 20 Apr 2012 at 13:15


6.4
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 6.5

Light textured pale ale but one that is also very tasty, has good nose too.

Tried on 19 Apr 2012 at 14:55


4.6
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 4 | Flavor - 4 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 4.5

A pint taken at the 2010 Great British Beer Festival at Earls Court London on 4th August, handpulled into a festival straight sided sleeve pint glass. It was a 3.8%ABV straw blond coloured bitter, have they changed the beer completely and just kept the name? Anyway, the beer was fairly bland and odourless to be honest. I only had it so I could add Northern Ireland to my country list as I try to drink around the world:To be fair, it was a light session beer that didn’t have enough about it against some of the more robust beers I was trying on either side of it.

Tried on 17 Apr 2012 at 08:16


6.5
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 6

Bottle. Redish amber with a thin head. Aroma of spice and fruitcake. Flavour is nutty, malt spice. Tangy on the tongue.

Tried from Bottle on 10 Mar 2012 at 10:43


5.8
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6

Bottle. Hazy gold with an off white head. Aroma is nutty. Flavour is light fruity hop with a tangy mouthfeel

Tried from Bottle on 10 Mar 2012 at 00:26


6.6
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 6.5

Bottle. Black with a solid cream head. Aroma is light toast malt with some liquorice. Flavour is dry bitter roast with a creamy base. Palate is dry with a little fruit

Tried from Bottle on 10 Mar 2012 at 00:20