Dawkins Ales

Microbrewery in Bristol, Bristol, England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Associated with 5 Venues

Established in 2005

Closed in 2023

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Unit 2 Industrial Units, Lawnwood, Lawnwood Road, Bristol, BS5 0EF, England
Description
Established as the Matthews Brewing Co in 2005 by Stuart Matthews and Sue Appleby in a farm workshop estate in the village of Timsbury, a few miles outside Bath. Using the best ingredients such as Maris Otter malt , this small 5 barrel brewery soon became known for its distinctive, uncompromising ales.

Taken over by Dawkins Taverns and name changed in January 2010. The Brewery moved from Timsbury near Bath to Bristol in 2016.

Closed May 1st 2023 due to cost of living crisis.

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6.2/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6
Cask at the commercial rooms Bristol. Clear light amber coloured pour with a thin scummy greyish head. Aroma is rustic nutty grain store, husks, light caramel biscuit. Flavour is tangy earthy grains, biscuit and nuts, mineral, light Berry. Palate is light and grainy, moderate carbonation. Meh.
Tried from Cask on 18 Sep 2015 at 06:34

5.4/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 5 Flavor 5 Texture 6 Overall 5.5
Cask @ Calans, Hebden Bridge. Copper with a small head. Lightly malty with a good hop-malt balance and a sweetness to the ale.
Tried from Cask on 12 Sep 2015 at 04:37

7.1/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 8.5
Cask (Market Porter, Southwark) - Golden in colour. Gooseberries, pineapple and grapefruit in the aroma. Tangy, hoppy and refreshing taste with lemon, grapefruit, gooseberries and tea detected.
Tried from Cask on 11 Sep 2015 at 08:13

5/10
Tried on 01 Jul 2015 at 18:48

6.8/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 6 Texture 8 Overall 7
Cask-conditioned at the Bag O’Nails, Bristol February 2015. Pale gold in colour, with a decent, white, head. Sharp lemon and pineapple aroma with plenty of grassy hops. Flavour had creamy malts, more citrus fruits and a dry finish. Enjoyable.
Tried from Cask on 05 Apr 2015 at 11:10

6.8/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 7
Cask-condiitoned at the Bag O’Nails, Bristol March 2015. Deep gold in colour, with a decent, off-white, head. Pineapple and grapefruit notes, some biscuity malts, grassy hops and a dryish finish. A good beer.
Tried from Cask on 04 Apr 2015 at 05:04

6.2/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6
Cask @ Jacob’s Beer House, Bradford. Golden with a thin head. Hopped, some malt, but its fruitiness is just about dominant. Citrus nose and very crisp.
Tried from Cask on 20 Feb 2015 at 08:31

5.6/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 5 Flavor 5 Texture 6 Overall 5.5
Cask handpump at The Portcullis, Clifton, Bristol, Saturday 3rd January 2015 Pours classic bitter colour amber/bronze, with off-white head. Fruity fairly average bitter, lightly bitter, bit caramelly with tangy fruity edge. Ok. A5 A4 T5 P3 Ov11 2.8
Tried from Cask on 03 Jan 2015 at 06:29

4.9/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 5 Flavor 5 Texture 4 Overall 4.5
Hand-pulled half-pint (cask) on 19th Nov 2014 in The Crown Inn, Oakengates. Poured a cloudy lemony yellow with a full, lasting white topping. Wheat and citrus lead in both the nose and taste, body a bit weak. Reminded me of a fizzy lemon squash sort of drink. Hoped for some banana, vanilla and spice, but they were not in evidence. A bit one dimensional and almost bland.
Tried from Cask on 26 Nov 2014 at 02:22

6.1/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
Cask-conditioned at the Victoria, Clifton Lido, Bristol 29/10/2014. Golden with a slight, off-white head. Light pumpkin notes, a hint of cinnamon and a touch of stone fruits, before a gentle finish. Fine.
Tried from Cask on 17 Nov 2014 at 01:05