About
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.
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Grumbo (25958) reviewed
Busaba Eathai Saison from Hop Kettle Brewery
7 years ago
7.8/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 9 Flavor 8 Texture 6 Overall 8
18/7/2019. Bottle shared at the South West tour bottle share. Bought at The Eternal Optimist, Swindon. Pours clear golden with a foamy white head. Aroma of ginger, lemongrass, lime leaves, Thai frangrant rice and sweet biscuit. Medium plus sweetness with light bitterness and tartness. Moderate body, soft texture and carbonation. Enjoyed this.
Tried from Bottle on 18 Jul 2019 at 17:21
Grumbo (25958) reviewed
Ceru Pale Ale from Hop Kettle Brewery
7 years ago
6/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6
18/7/2019. Bottle shared at the South West tour bottle share. Bought at The Eternal Optimist, Swindon. Pours dark gold with an average sized white head. Aroma of sweet malt, light pine, citrus, hops, flowers and light herb. Medium plus sweetness and light bitterness. Moderate body, slight oily texture, very soft carbonation.
Tried from Bottle on 18 Jul 2019 at 17:12
Grumbo (25958) reviewed
Ceru Pilsner from Hop Kettle Brewery
7 years ago
6.5/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 8 Texture 6 Overall 6
18/7/2019. Bottle shared at the South West tour bottle share. Bought at The Eternal Optimist, Swindon. Pours pale gold with a fluffy white head. Aroma of hops, flowers, citrus, light herbs and grass. Moderate sweetness and medium bitterness with a hint of tartness. Moderate body, slight oily texture, soft carbonation and dry finish. Nicely done.
Tried from Bottle on 18 Jul 2019 at 16:50
Grumbo (25958) reviewed
Patience from Hop Kettle Brewery
7 years ago
7.2/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 9 Texture 2 Overall 7
18/7/2019. Bottle shared at the South West tour bottle share. Bought at The Eternal Optimist, Swindon. Gusher. Pours dark brown with a lasting creamy beige head. Aroma of roasted malt, chocolate, dark and dried fruit, biscuit and black treacle. Moderate sweetness and medium roasted bitterness. Medium body, slight creamy texture, but off-putting fizzy carbonation. Decent apart from that.
Tried from Bottle on 18 Jul 2019 at 16:38
saxo (30104) reviewed
Patience from Hop Kettle Brewery
7 years ago
6/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 4 Overall 6
Bottle. Gusher. Medium head with medium duration. Color is dark brown. Aroma and taste are caramel, nuts, chocolate, roasted malt and hops. Lots of carbonation in the finish.
Tried from Bottle on 18 Jul 2019 at 16:19
saxo (30104) reviewed
Ceru Pale Ale from Hop Kettle Brewery
7 years ago
6.4/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
Bottle. Nice head with good duration. Color is golden. Aroma and taste are citrus, fruits, little citric acid, hops and malt. Nice and refreshing with a light sour finish.
Tried from Bottle on 18 Jul 2019 at 16:15
saxo (30104) reviewed
Ceru Pilsner from Hop Kettle Brewery
7 years ago
5.6/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 5 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 5.5
Bottle. Nice head with good duration. Color is yellow. Aroma and taste are citrus, grass, straw and malt. Nice grassy finish.
Tried from Bottle on 18 Jul 2019 at 16:13
saxo (30104) reviewed
Busaba Eathai Saison from Hop Kettle Brewery
7 years ago
6.5/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 7
Bottle. Nice head with good duration. Color is golden. Aroma and taste are grapefruit, flowers, hops, little acid, malt and has a nice zesty zingy finish.
Tried from Bottle on 18 Jul 2019 at 16:09
Grumbo (25958) reviewed
C.O.B (Cricklade Ordinary Bitter) from Hop Kettle Brewery
7 years ago
5.9/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 5.5
12/7/2019. Cask at the Red Lion, Cricklade. Pours bright amber with a small bubbly white head. Aroma of malt, hops, citrus, flowers and caramel. Medium sweetness and light to moderate bitterness. Moderate body, slight oily texture, average carbonation.
Tried from Cask on 12 Jul 2019 at 15:08
Grumbo (25958) reviewed
Element from Hop Kettle Brewery
7 years ago
6.9/10 — 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