Darwin Brewery
Microbrewery
in Sunderland,
Tyne & Wear,
England 🏴
Owned by
Three Kings Brewery
Established in 1997
Darwin’s first beers were produced on a very small 18 gallon system based at Brewlab at the University of Sunderland. Three years later the brewery expanded to Crook, County Durham with the acquisition of the Hodge’s Brewery and brewed there until 2002 when two factors resulted in a move back to Sunderland.
Firstly continued growth and popularity of the beers meant space was a problem at the Crook plant with production stretched almost to capacity. Secondly, and perhaps even more important was that the recent closure of the Vaux brewery had left the city without a brewery for the first time in over one hundred years.
In Autumn 2022 the brewery was taken over by Three Kings Brewery Ltd and all production moved there. Darwin and Three Kings operate independently, producing separate ranges of beers and Gav Sutherland remains Head Brewer of Darwin. Darwin’s core beers and seasonal offerings are available around the North East.
eurosoba (18472) ticked Rare Stout from Darwin Brewery 1 month ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 8
Bottle. Dark brown. Smells of burnt toast with a slight aroma of raisin. Taste of molasses, dark toast. Great exmaple of this beer.
Olut (21691) reviewed Happy Chappy from Darwin Brewery 8 months ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6.5 | Flavor - 6.5 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7
Beaumaris Castle was built in a symmetrical concentric design, making it quite special. This beer is also a special for Chaplins pub in Sunderland, and is about as perfect a session house ale can get. Smooth, hoppy, easy, lovely mouthfeel and looks the part.
Olut (21691) reviewed Rare Stout from Darwin Brewery 8 months ago
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 7.5 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5
Salmon isn't naturally a pink colour. I think this beer is though, chocolate and vanilla are strong with roasted notes most evident in aroma.
Finn (18010) ticked Rare Stout from Darwin Brewery 10 months ago
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 6.5 | Flavor - 6.5 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 6.5
På Liverpool & Districts Beer CAMRA Beer Festival feb 2025. Delt med Rune.
RuneBlix (26068) reviewed Rare Stout from Darwin Brewery 10 months ago
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6.5 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 7
Gravicask, half-pint, shared with Finn. Pitch black in the glass, tiny beige head, spotty lacing. Inviting roasted malty aromas, hints of chocolate, mid sweet. Creamy chocolate flavoured with vanilla sweetness. Roasted malty finish. Creamy mouthfeel. Pretty nice.
(Second session, 44th Liverpool Beer Festival, Metropolitan Cathedral Crypt)
Fergus (31281) reviewed Extinction Ale from Darwin Brewery 11 months ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7
Cask at the great British winter beer festival. A hazed golden orange coloured pour with a halo of white head. Aroma is nutty, dried fruit. Alcohol. Flavour is composed of semi sweet, sticky dried fruits, raisin, booze,. Palate is semi sweet, nutty dried fruits, rounded, sticky honey.
Mr_Pink_152 (17035) reviewed Rare Stout from Darwin Brewery 1 year ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5
Cask at the Bumble Inn, Black colour with a tan head. Aroma and taste are chocolate malty and roasted bitter, slight sweetness from the vanilla. Light body.
lad_newton (4147) reviewed Rolling Hitch from Darwin Brewery 1 year ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8
Cask at the Live and Let Live, Cambridge on 18th July 2024. Gold with off-white foam and spot lacing. Pungent aroma. Zesty peel and tropical fruits in-mouth, and a sweet fruity finish. Full bodied with a smooth mouthfeel.
