Hop Kettle Brewery
Microbrewery
in
Swindon,
Wiltshire,
England 🏴
Associated with 2 Venues
Established in 2012
Contact
Unit 4 Newcombe Drive, Hawksworth Industrial Estate, Swindon, SN2 1DZ, England
Description
Based in Swindon and nearby Cricklade, the Hop Kettle Brewing Co. was founded by Tom Gee.
With over two decades of experience in hospitality, we have the insider’s understanding of the drinks industry, and the technical knowledge required to create one-of-a-kind brews. Rather than seeing beer as an established product in an established industry, we see it as a drink with no end of potential and variety. Hop Kettle Brewing Co. represents our means of exploring the possibilities of brewing, using a diverse range of ingredients to create beers with unique flavour profiles.
With over two decades of experience in hospitality, we have the insider’s understanding of the drinks industry, and the technical knowledge required to create one-of-a-kind brews. Rather than seeing beer as an established product in an established industry, we see it as a drink with no end of potential and variety. Hop Kettle Brewing Co. represents our means of exploring the possibilities of brewing, using a diverse range of ingredients to create beers with unique flavour profiles.
7/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 8
Overall 7
Bottle from the brewery online shop. Appearance - cloudy amber. Fluffy white head. Nose - floral and honey notes. Taste - honey, just an inkling of Turkish Delight. Soft wood spice and possibly saffron. Palate - light bodied but with a good texture. Some dryness rather than specifically bitterness on the finish. Overall - pleasant enough.
Tried
from Bottle
on 01 Jul 2021
at 21:24
7/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7
Bottle from the brewery online shop. Appearance - golden amber. Big fizzy head. Nose - herby and spicy. Also, lemon peel and a little pepper. Taste - ginger heat, candied lemon and herbs. Palate - light bodied, peppery middle and light spice remaining on the finish. Good linger. Overall - quite nice.
Tried
from Bottle
on 01 Jul 2021
at 05:57
6.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7
Bottle from the brewery online shop. Appearance - pale golden with gentle carbonation. Nose - lightly tart apples. Quite straightforward. Taste - tart apples and apple skin. Palate - light to medium bodied. Tangy tart middle and finish. Good length. Overall - pleasant enough.
Tried
from Bottle
on 30 Jun 2021
at 18:32
7.2/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7
Bottle from the brewery online shop. Appearance - hazy, pale yellow. Creamy white head. Nose - grapefruit and dried orange. Bready. Taste - more citrus in both fresh and dried forms. Lime marmalade. Just a touch of cereal at the back Palate - light bodied, creamy texture and a zesty finish. Overall - good.
Tried
from Bottle
on 29 Jun 2021
at 21:49
6.4/10
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Appearance 4
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 6.5
Bottle from the brewery online shop. Appearance - gusher but not as much as the Joe Allen which required some carpet cleaning. Opened it outside. Snow white head over a pale yellow body. Nose - light grass, lemon and hop spice. Taste - lemon, lemon curd and light grassy herby bitterness. Palate - light bodied, a little sweet in the middle and gentle bitterness. Overall - ok.
Tried
from Bottle
on 29 Jun 2021
at 20:07
5.2/10
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Appearance 4
Aroma 5
Flavor 5
Texture 8
Overall 5
Bottle from the brewery online shop. Appearance - massive gusher, biggest gusher since I gave up homebrewing. Eventually, murky yellow but have lost half of it. Nose - grass and herbs. Hop spice. Taste - more green herb and spice notes. Palate - light bodied, bitter finish. Overall - didn't get much of the touted fruity hops. Apart from that, it was a gusher.
Tried
from Bottle
on 28 Jun 2021
at 18:04
6.5/10
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Appearance 4
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 6
Bottle thanks to Ashton McCobb. Light gusher. Pours hazy pale yellow gold with a thick white head. High carb makes it a tricky pour. Aromas of light orange and resin. Taste has some bread and marmalade. Clean finish.
Tried
from Bottle
on 24 Jun 2021
at 18:25
6.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Bottle thanks to Ashton McCobb. Pours light hazy golden orange with a thin white head. Aromas of pineapple and grapefruit. Taste is light sweet, tropical fruit. Light sweet finish.
Tried
from Bottle
on 24 Jun 2021
at 16:25
7.2/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7
Bottle thanks to Ashton McCobb. Pours clear golden orange with a thin white head. Aromas of grapefruit and lime. Taste has a bit of sweetness, marmalade on toast maybe. Light bitter finish.
Tried
from Bottle
on 22 Jun 2021
at 16:35
7/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7
Bottle thanks to Ashton McCobb. Hazy orange with a thin white head. Aromas of citrus and coconut. Taste is tinned mandarin oranges up front, a light nuttiness at the back. Good body for a GF beer. Light bitter finish.
Tried
from Bottle
on 22 Jun 2021
at 15:25