Leatherbritches Brewery
Microbrewery
in
Ashby-de-la-Zouch,
Derbyshire,
England 🏴
Associated Venue: Victoria Inn
Established in 1993
Contact
Brewery Yard, Annwell Lane, Smisby, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, LE65 2TA, England
Description
Our Brewery was founded in 1993, the idea of Bill Allingham, the youngest son of the family. Edward Allingham, Bill's elder brother has since taken over the brewery and runs it as sole proprietor. Fast forward to present day. Edward Allingham's youngest son Matthew Allingham is now Head brewer of the mad brewer range and Brewery manger and shares the role of head brewer with his dad of the leatherbritches brewery range of beers. with the ever-increasing demand for the superb award winning beers Early in 2002 equipment was purchased to bottle beers using traditional methods. This is still our method of choice today. We are also proud to distribute our cask ales to over 150 real ale pubs and inns across the country and look forward to regaining contact with our wonderful customers in the near future.
The brewery has occupied three sites since opening in 1993. In 2011 the brewery moved to the current location at the Brewery Yard near the Tap House in Smisby village.
The brewery has occupied three sites since opening in 1993. In 2011 the brewery moved to the current location at the Brewery Yard near the Tap House in Smisby village.
6.9/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 8
Overall 6.5
Tried at the three horseshoes, Waddington. Amber colour with a thick off white head and good lacing. Malty and light caramel aroma with a hoppy punch. The taste is similar with a light sweetness.
Tried
on 20 Jul 2016
at 16:06
6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
On gravity at 2016 Rail Ale Festival, Barrow Hill, Chesterfield - Deep amber red body, little head. Bit of coffee, dried fruit, malty.
Tried
on 18 Jun 2016
at 07:07
6.2/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Tried at the horse and jockey, Waddington. Hazy Amber colour with an off white head. Aroma is malty and caramel. Taste also carMel sweet to mid bitter.
Tried
on 12 Jun 2016
at 17:22
5.9/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Cask. Gravity dispense. Barrow Hill jamboree. Straw colour. Soft haze. Film of white head. Nose has vegetal, soapy lemon. Taste is dry. Minimal sweetness. No bitterness to speak of. Thin body. Dry finish. Not for me.
Tried
from Cask
on 03 Jun 2016
at 07:44
7/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7
Cask at the Rail Ale Festival Chesterfield, 2016. Poured a crystal clear straw colour with a thin white head. The aroma is indeed lemongrass and ginger! The flavour is light bitter with a fruity citrus light spicy hop, lemongrass palate. Light bodied with soft carbonation.
Tried
from Cask
on 28 May 2016
at 12:09
6/10
Tried
on 26 May 2016
at 16:08
6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Gravity cask at Rail Ale ’16, 20/05/16. Pale yellow topped with a moderate white swirl. Nose is lemon rind, light spice, white pepper, straw. Taste comprises prominent ginger notes, grassy, faint herbals, lemon drizzle. Medium bodied, fine carbonation, semi drying close. Ok for what it is.
Tried
from Cask
on 24 May 2016
at 16:08
5.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 5
Texture 4
Overall 5.5
Cask at Chesterfield Rail Ale Jolly with RB crew; clear straw yellow pour with a thin white head, aroma has strong ginger and lemon grass, taste has ginger biscuits along with citrus action, doesn’t work for me.
Tried
from Cask
on 22 May 2016
at 07:11
6/10
Tried
on 21 May 2016
at 13:08
6/10
Tried
on 21 May 2016
at 09:33