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The Homestead, Brewery Lane, Horsford, Norwich, NR10 3GL, England
Description
Award winning brewers of hand crafted fine Norfolk ales. 10 barrel plant with onsite bore well, using Crisp's Maris Otter malt & whole leaf hops.
In 1927 major Norfolk brewers, Steward & Patteson, sold a piece of land to one of their barrel makers, Albert Davis. He built a bungalow for himself upon it. I bought the bungalow and accompanying two acres of land in 1983 & have lived here with my family ever since. Having been a keen home brewer for longer than I care to remember it has long been a hope that one day a link could be made back to the history of the property and it could become the home of a new brewery.
After a long struggle to get planning permission the green light was finally given. Having a bore well on site, which meant I could avoid using Anglian Water's chloraminated mains water supply, strengthened my case for locating the brewery here rather than on a local industrial site. A new 15 x 9 metre building was erected & a 10 barrel brew plant installed. Trade mark approval for S&P was granted & in the summer of 2012 the brand was resurrected.
In 1927 major Norfolk brewers, Steward & Patteson, sold a piece of land to one of their barrel makers, Albert Davis. He built a bungalow for himself upon it. I bought the bungalow and accompanying two acres of land in 1983 & have lived here with my family ever since. Having been a keen home brewer for longer than I care to remember it has long been a hope that one day a link could be made back to the history of the property and it could become the home of a new brewery.
After a long struggle to get planning permission the green light was finally given. Having a bore well on site, which meant I could avoid using Anglian Water's chloraminated mains water supply, strengthened my case for locating the brewery here rather than on a local industrial site. A new 15 x 9 metre building was erected & a 10 barrel brew plant installed. Trade mark approval for S&P was granted & in the summer of 2012 the brand was resurrected.
7.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
18th February 2018
Cask in KEGS. Almost opaque dark brown beer, small pale tan head. Smooth palate, semi dry, modest fine carbonation. A little dark chocolate in the mellifluous dark malts. Nice blackberry and plenty of it, fruity and never acidic. Light finish. One of the better fruit stouts I can recall.
Cask in KEGS. Almost opaque dark brown beer, small pale tan head. Smooth palate, semi dry, modest fine carbonation. A little dark chocolate in the mellifluous dark malts. Nice blackberry and plenty of it, fruity and never acidic. Light finish. One of the better fruit stouts I can recall.
Tried
from Cask
on 11 Sep 2018
at 19:27
6.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
15th February 2018
Chelmsfaaarhd winter beer festival. Cask in KEGS. Light haze on this gold beer, small pale cream colour head. Smooth palate, modest fine carbonation. Smooth rich malts, sweet. Good marmalade and ripe fruits. Mild bitterness on the finish. Decent.
Chelmsfaaarhd winter beer festival. Cask in KEGS. Light haze on this gold beer, small pale cream colour head. Smooth palate, modest fine carbonation. Smooth rich malts, sweet. Good marmalade and ripe fruits. Mild bitterness on the finish. Decent.
Tried
from Cask
on 14 Mar 2018
at 09:07
5.9/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 5.5
Cask @ Chelmsford Beer Festival. Nice head with good duration. Color is amber. Aroma and taste are caramel, fruits, flowers and malt. Sweet finish.
Tried
from Cask
on 15 Feb 2018
at 20:21
5.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 5.5
Cask @ Chelmsford Beer & Cider Festival. Clear amber with a white head. Aroma is sweet, malty, caramel and a little dark fruit. Flavor is medium sweet and light bitter. Sweet and light bitter finish. 150218
Tried
from Cask
on 15 Feb 2018
at 20:14
6.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Cask @ Chelmsford Beer Festival. Nice head with good duration. Color is amber. Aroma and taste are caramel, fruits, malt and hops. Nice bitter finish.
Tried
from Cask
on 15 Feb 2018
at 19:43
6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Cask @ Chelmsford Beer & Cider Festival. Clear amber with an off-white head. Aroma is sweet, malty, caramel and fruity. Flavor is medium sweet and light bitter. Sweet and light bitter finish. 150218
Tried
from Cask
on 15 Feb 2018
at 19:42
6.9/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 8
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Cask at the 2018 Chelmsford & Mid Essex Beer & Cider Festival. Pours dark brown with a small beige head. Aroma of blackberry, chocolate and light roasted malt. Medium sweetness, moderate bitterness. Moderate body, slight watery texture, average to soft carbonation.
Tried
from Cask
on 15 Feb 2018
at 17:56
6.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Cask @ Chelmsford Beer & Cider Festival. Almost black with an off-white head. Aroma is sweet, roasted malt and blackberries. Flavor is medium sweet and light bitter. Sweet and light bitter finish. 150218
Tried
from Cask
on 15 Feb 2018
at 17:36
6.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 7
Cask @ Chelmsford Beer Festival. Nice head with good duration. Color is black. Arom and taste are berries, fruits, roast malt, licorice and hops. Nice bitter finish.
Tried
from Cask
on 15 Feb 2018
at 17:35
5.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 4
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Half-pint, cask at Kings Head. Patchy beige head, clingy lacing, hazy dark apricot coloured body. Malt-fruity nose. Mixed taste profile of marmalade and caramel. On the sweet side of bittersweet finish. Satisfying. (Norwich 09.07.2017).
Tried
from Cask
on 24 Jul 2017
at 06:53