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.
6.9/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 8
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
12/7/2019. Cask at the Red Lion, Cricklade. Pours bright amber with a small bubbly white head. Aroma of hops, malt, citrus, tropical fruits and straw. Moderate sweetness and bitterness. Moderate body, slight oily texture, average to soft carbonation. Nice.
Tried
from Cask
on 12 Jul 2019
at 15:02
6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Cask @ The Red Lion, Cricklade. Bice head with good duration. Color is golden/amber. Aroma and taste are fruits, hops, malt and has a sweet light bitter finish.
Tried
from Cask
on 12 Jul 2019
at 14:56
6.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Cask @ The Red Lion, Cricklade. Nice head with good duration. Color is amber. Aroma and taste are caramel, fruits, malt, hops and has a sweet finish.
Tried
from Cask
on 12 Jul 2019
at 14:54
7.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 8
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
On tap at the Gryphon, Bristol 27/4/2019. Almost black in colour with a slight tan head. Aroma of porridge oats, dark chocolate, oak and black coffee. Flavour had a touch more chocolate, some dense oak with a touch of whisky warmth, before a lingering, boozy, finish. Very good.
Tried
from Draft
on 27 Apr 2019
at 17:29
7.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 9
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
6/4/2019. Keg at The Eternal Optimist, Swindon. Pours pale amber with an off-white head. Aroma of pine, tropical fruits, grass, hops, prickly pear, light herbs and peppery spice. Light sweetness, towards heavy bitterness. Medium body, oily texture, average to soft carbonation. Very nice bitterness to finish. Enjoyed it.
Tried
on 06 Apr 2019
at 13:55
7/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 8
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
6/4/2019. Cask at The Eternal Optimist, Swindon. Pours amber with an average sized white head. Aroma of malt, hops, tropical fruit, pine, light citrus, caramel and biscuit. Moderate sweetness, bitterness and body. Oily texture, soft carbonation. Very palatable brew.
Tried
from Cask
on 06 Apr 2019
at 13:39
7.1/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Bottle at Busaba. Nose is flowers, clove, orange, mandarin. Palate is clove, lots of flowers, orange. Mandarin finish. Actually pretty good.
Tried
from Bottle
on 03 Apr 2019
at 20:45
7/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 6
Overall 7
17/2/2019. Bottle from Flower Farm Shop, Godstone as North Wall Best Bitter 4.3% abv. Pours hazy caramel brown coloured with a large foamy off-white head. Aroma of toffee, malt, biscuit, fruit and flowers. Medium sweetness, light bitterness. Moderate body, slight creaminess to the texture and a bit above average carbonation. Moderately sweet fruity earthy finish. Decent ‘best’.
Tried
from Bottle
on 17 Feb 2019
at 14:42
6.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 8
Overall 6.5
Cask-conditioned at the Bag O'Nails, Bristol 10/2/2019. Amber in colour, with a slight, off-white, head. Citrus hops, rich tea malts, a touch of sweet red fruit before a dryish finish. Good.
Tried
from Cask
on 10 Feb 2019
at 16:12
6.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 8
Overall 7
Cask-conditioned at the Bag O'Nails, Bristol 14/1/2019. Hazy gold, with a slight, white, head. Citrus hops, some tangerine and lemon fruit, rich tea malts and a dryish finish. Enjoyable.
Tried
from Cask
on 18 Jan 2019
at 19:32