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Rudgwick Brickworks, Lynwick Street, Rudgwick, Rh12 3UW, England
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We are an award winning craft brewery, producing an impressive selection of delicious Craft Beer.
Born in 2013, Firebird was created by Bill and Richard who re-established an old friendship which began at The University of Birmingham’s Brewing School. Both studied for an M.Sc in Brewing Science and Technology and on completion went their separate ways. Bill to join and eventually run family firm King and Barnes in Horsham and Richard to continue his career with Courage and then a move into the Wines and Spirits Industry.
On making contact again in 2012 it didn’t take too many beers to realize that a joint venture in brewing was the only sensible thing to do! Soon a site was found in an old converted brickworks in Rudgwick and a brewing plant was purchased and installed. The first commercial beer Heritage XX was sold at the end of June 2013. 10 years later Firebird produces a large range of award winning beers and has a thriving shop and bar as well.
Born in 2013, Firebird was created by Bill and Richard who re-established an old friendship which began at The University of Birmingham’s Brewing School. Both studied for an M.Sc in Brewing Science and Technology and on completion went their separate ways. Bill to join and eventually run family firm King and Barnes in Horsham and Richard to continue his career with Courage and then a move into the Wines and Spirits Industry.
On making contact again in 2012 it didn’t take too many beers to realize that a joint venture in brewing was the only sensible thing to do! Soon a site was found in an old converted brickworks in Rudgwick and a brewing plant was purchased and installed. The first commercial beer Heritage XX was sold at the end of June 2013. 10 years later Firebird produces a large range of award winning beers and has a thriving shop and bar as well.
6/10
Tried
from Cask
on 25 Jan 2026
at 14:53
7/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7.5
Flavor 7.5
Texture 6
Overall 7
23/7/2025. Cask at The Dove Street Inn Summer Beer Festival 2025.
Tried
from Cask
at
Dove Street Inn
on 24 Jul 2025
at 14:59
6.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6.5
Flavor 6.5
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Cask at The Struggles Inn, Lincoln. Clear golden colour with a white head. Aroma and taste are malty, dry and slight citrus. Light body.
Tried
from Cask
at
The Strugglers Inn
on 19 Jul 2025
at 11:12
7/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 7
Overall 7
Clear and golden with a slight chill haze, a frothy white head and a fruity nose. Lightish bodied with tangerine and light malt and a soft, very slightly bitter dry finish
Tried
from Cask
at
White Hart
on 17 Jul 2025
at 15:25
6.1/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 3
Flavor 6
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Cask at spoons in Eastbourne. Sick on the nose. Caramel colour and taste. Darker than expected. Lovely grassy yet sweet finish. Enjoyable overall!
Tried
from Cask
at
Cornfield Garage (JDW)
on 28 Apr 2025
at 15:05
7/10
Tried
from Draft
on 15 Apr 2025
at 11:20
7/10
Tried
from Can
on 24 Mar 2025
at 14:22
6/10
Tried
from Bottle
on 23 Mar 2025
at 19:27
6.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6.5
Texture 6
Overall 6
Tried
from Can
on 08 Feb 2025
at 18:53
6.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 7
Overall 7
Pint from the cask at The Red Lion, Guernsey. Pours amber with a white creamy head. Aromas & tastes of fruits, citrus & hops. Medium body. Smooth light bitter finish. Enjoyable
Tried
from Cask
on 19 Jan 2025
at 14:38