Moon Gazer (Norfolk Brewhouse)

Microbrewery in Fakenham, Norfolk, England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Established in 2012

Contact
Moon Gazer Barn, Harvest Land, Hindringham, Fakenham, NR21 0PW, England
Description
First brewed January 2012 as Norfolk Brewhouse. In early 2019 they rebranded as Moon Gazer Ale.

We have a passion for great-tasting, natural beer – high in quality and rich in flavour.

Through Moon Gazer beers we want to involve others with that passion. You see, we think that beer should set out to do one simple thing – bring pleasure.

In our beer we demand premium quality, local provenance and consistency. OK, buying locally is a little bit tricky when it comes to hops. To create great flavours and to complement our British hops, we have also selected some excellent hops from around the world.
Furthermore, we see time as a key ingredient in creating a quality beer. Yes, we understand that brewing is a craft. However, it is also a science and fermentation, maturation and flavour development are all given as much time as needed to get that ‘just right’ taste.

Our demand is for consistency in our Moon Gazer Ale and keeping all your favourites available at all times. That said, we do appreciate and understand that people enjoy variety so you will usually find at least one special new beer a month for you to enjoy.

Also look out for various collaborations when we team up with brewing mates to bring new beers and have fun.

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6.6/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
Clear pale gold with a frothy white head. Very subtle light malt on the nose, gooseberry up front and then some light malt and floral hops with a dry bitter finish
Tried from Cask at Golden Fleece on 15 Aug 2023 at 11:00

6.5/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 8
Gift from a neighbour. A4oma combines roch malts and tart berries. Dark chestnut. Thick foamy beige head. Medium bitter. Grainy. Woody. Big berry streak. Underlying malts. Light-medium bodied. Creamy. Average-fizzy carbonation. Long finish. Hits the spot in a pleasent way.
Tried on 09 Aug 2023 at 18:41

6/10
Tried on 29 Jul 2023 at 10:34

6.1/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
Appearance: Pale golden, clear. Small to medium, off-white head. Aroma: Light hops, butter and flowers. Some light to medium fruits. Taste: Light fruits, light hops. Some butter. Floral. Bought: Beers of Europe, 500 ml, £3.29 Info: 14/7-2023, BB: 28/1-2024
Tried on 14 Jul 2023 at 23:03

6.6/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 7.5
Large foamy white head left a froth on hazy dark orange coloured body. Zesty aroma of orange & chalky. Medium bodied, smooth with a thinner limp back. Orange, chalky, grain & marmalade tastes with a tangy finish. Nice & refreshing.
Tried on 04 Jul 2023 at 20:29

7.9/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 6 Overall 8.5
20 May 2023. At Leuven Innovation Beer Festival. Shared with the lovely Anke!

A: hazy dark brown, small, frothy, beige head.
A: burnt biscuit, brown bread, milk chocolate, mocha.
T: sweetish fig, apple, milk chocolate, bread & mocha.
F: earthy hops, bitter toast & mocha.
P: medium body, oily texture, soft carbonation.
Actually a solid dessert beer without the downside of a high ABV like heavy Pastry Stouts. Very nice!
Tried on 27 Jun 2023 at 15:34

7/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 8
Bottle shared in Canary Wharf - cheers to Kenneth. Pours clear gold-brown with a small, foamy head. Medium sweet flavour, nicely malty, a little toasted toffee, earth. Medium bodied with fine to average carbonation. Toasted grains to finish. Enjoyable.
Tried from Bottle on 22 Jun 2023 at 18:48

7/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
Bottle shared at the Columbus tasting 22/06/2023. Thanks to Kenny. A clear amber copper coloured pour with a loose beige head. Aroma is semi sweet, nutty malts, perfume, toasted malts, some alcohol. Flavour is composed of semi sweet, thin, nutty malts, tangy white grape, waxy, oily, tangy apple, tawny port. Palate is oily, semi sweet, mellow carbonation, little thin. .
Tried from Bottle on 22 Jun 2023 at 18:10

6.9/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 6.5
22nd June 2023
6th Floor bottleshare with the usual suspects. Thanks to me. A mild haze on this amber beer, small pale tan head. Smooth palate, mildly dry, reasonable fine carbonation. Thinnish dark malts, a little thin chocolate and thin dark malt cream. Fair few esters in the mid. Finishes sweet and estery. A little odd. Drinks easy but a tad sweet.
Tried from Bottle on 22 Jun 2023 at 17:57

7.6/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 8.5
Spotty beige head in a ruby body. Malt & roasted aroma. Medium to full bodied, soft smooth & dry on the back. Caramel, liquorice, blackberry & malt tastes with a fruity berry explosion on the finish. Excellent.
Tried on 07 May 2023 at 17:54