We produce beers across the spectrum. Our first and core beers will be unashamedly British, but we savour beers from across the world and relish the opportunity to offer our interpretations. Built on a foundation of quality and consistency our beautiful little brewery in Teesdale will be delivering beers across the North East… and beyond.
Solastalgic (4951) ticked Blood Moon from McColl's Brewery 3 years ago
danlo (13133) reviewed Rolling On from McColl's Brewery 3 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5
440ml can from Crafty Merlins. Pale golden colour, bubbly white foam head and aroma of rhubarb tart, custard creams. Taste is sweetish, rhubarb, some tartness and astringent bitterness. Medium bodied, soft carbonation, dry rhubarby bitter finish. Quite OK.
Ferris (26026) reviewed Beet De Garde from McColl's Brewery 3 years ago
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 5.5 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 6
Clearish copper with a rich white head. Sweet golden malts. Bready and golden malts with just a hint of the beet earthy notes.
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5
Sample courtesy of SHIG, cheers Shawn! Golden colour, bubbly white foam head and aroma of tangerine, melon, floral fruity. Taste is sweet, pale malt, fruity, melon notes, white currants, citric, with tangy bitterness. Medium bodied, soft carbonation, tart & bitter finish. Quite drinkable.
danlo (13133) reviewed Bouncin’ from McColl's Brewery 4 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5
Sample courtesy of SHIG, cheers Shawn! Golden colour, thin white foam head and aroma of citrus, herbal, floral. Taste is sweetish, malt, fruity, biscuity hint, and flowery, with citrusy bitterness. medium bodied, light carbonation, light bitter finish. Quite OK
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 4 | Overall - 6.5
25/1/2022. Can sample courtesy of danlo, cheers Ed! Pours clear golden with a fluffy white head. Decent looking beer. Aroma of malt, peppery spices, stone fruits, fruit salad sweets. Moderate sweetness, light bitterness, mild white pepper. Light body, quite watery, average carbonation. Quite nicely done.
Grumbo (24387) reviewed Bouncin’ from McColl's Brewery 4 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 4 | Overall - 6
10/1/2022. Can sample courtesy of SHIG, cheers. Pours clear pale gold with a small bubbly white head. Aroma is citrusy, floral, grainy, touch of herb and a little gooseberry. Medium sweetness, light bitterness with a touch of tart. Light body, watery texture, average carbonation. Not bad.
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 4 | Overall - 6.5
10/1/2022. Can sample courtesy of SHIG, cheers. Pours clear pale gold with a small bubbly white head. Aroma of melon, white grape, satsuma, malt, flowers, yeast. Moderate sweetness, with a slight sharp bitter edge. Moderate body, watery oily texture, gently fizzed carbonation. Grew on me.
reidyboy (3578) reviewed Blood Moon from McColl's Brewery 4 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5
Pours a deep brown with a red tinge, a small, frothy white head and some tart cherries on the nose. There's a light funky sourness to the taste, and then it’s like a light-bodied best bitter with some fruit malt character
Stuu (34525) reviewed Blood Moon from McColl's Brewery 4 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5
Keg at lost in leith. Pours deep brown, nose is toffee, chocolate, banana, taste is roasted, banana, light cherry.