Glastonbury Brewing Co.

Client Brewer in Somerton, Somerset, England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Established in 2002

Contact
Park Corner Farm, Somerton, BA6 8JY, England
Description
Founded in 2002 as Glastonbury Ales. In 2018 the plant was sold to Parkway Brewery but Glastonbury continue to brew there. In 2019, they relocated and renamed.

We set to work back in 2006, bravely challenging the traditional values of the UK beer market. At the time, real ale was under-represented and largely unexciting. We brought unique and flavoursome ales to local pubs and shops. Working with local chefs, farmers and herbalists we expanded our horizons. Soon word spread. Before long, we were working evenings and weekends to meet demand.

In 2008 we took the leap and moved the brewery to a larger site. More space and better equipment enabled us to experiment and diversify. We continued to deliver a broad range of real ales, but expanded into the territory now known as craft beer – small batch, highly experimental brews that ignore the rules to focus on flavour.

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6.8/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
Cask (The Raven,Bath) - Gold/amber in colour. Hoppy and citric aroma with grapefruit and a twist of lemon. Fairly hoppy taste with a pleasant grapefruit and peaches in syrup finish.
Tried from Cask on 05 Sep 2008 at 05:11

6.6/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
Cask at the GBBF 2008. Golden colour. Nice and moderately hoppy aroma and flavour, with notes of flowers and tropical fruits.
Tried from Cask on 21 Aug 2008 at 15:38

6/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6
Cask@GBBF2008. Golden colour, small white head. Aroma is eggy, vegetably and also has some mild earthyness in it. Flavour is spiced wood along with some dark fruits and herbal notes.
Tried from Cask on 16 Aug 2008 at 06:02

6.2/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 7
Clear golden with tiny white head. Sweet and fruity aroma with discrete hoppy and citric notes. Flavor likewise with a bitter end.
Tried on 07 Aug 2008 at 17:47

6.1/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
On gravity at the Bristol Beer Festival 14/3/08. Deep golden colour with next to no head. Spicy hop aroma with some sweet malt. Flavour also inclined towards sweetness with some peppery hops and a decent bitter finish. Ok.
Tried on 15 Mar 2008 at 13:23

6.4/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
On Gravity at the Old Tavern, Bristol 23/2/08. Copper coloured with a slight, off-white head. Fruity malt aroma. Flavour of caramel with some red berries and a moderately bitter finish. Good.
Tried on 23 Feb 2008 at 16:01

7.1/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
Bottle conditioned at Cockney Pub, Århus
Hazy blond color. Very nice yet delicate hop aroma, flowery and a bit grassy. Dry mouthfeel, some malt aroma, strong hopping, with a grassy and citrusy footprint. Very bitter final, dry too and lightly astringent. Good surprise!
Tried from Bottle on 06 Feb 2008 at 17:00

6.5/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
Bottle conditioned at Cockney Pub, Århus
Hazy blond color. Fruity aroma, overripe apples. Medium body strength, dry and a bit fruity flavor. Long final. Light alcohol but good brewing skills and some vibe.
Tried from Bottle on 06 Feb 2008 at 16:59

6.1/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
Bottle form Tescos. Deep golden coloured with a moderate white head. Sweet aroma of caramel, honey and a whiff of grassy hop. Sweet malt flavour with some fruit and dry hops. Slightly marred by a pasteurised boiled sweet finish.
Tried from Bottle on 09 Jan 2008 at 13:57

6.4/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
500ml Bottle from Tesco. Deep amber colour with no head and slight carbonation. Aroma had plenty of caramel malt with a touch of red fruit. Easy drinking with plenty of caramel flavour and a decent dry finish, with a hint of smoke. Good.
Tried from Bottle on 02 Jan 2008 at 14:22