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 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
Cask at the Crosse Keys, JDW, London. Pours clear gold with a creamy, white head. Crispy straw and citrus nose. Medium sweet flavor with notes of grass, lemon rind, light grain and toasty straw. Medium bodied with fine carbonation. Light sticky finish with floral hops, grass, dirt and straw. Very nice beer.
Tried
from Cask
on 27 Mar 2012
at 06:16
5.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Cask (handpump) @ GBBF 2011, Great British Beer Festival, Earls Court Exhibition Centre, London, England.Clear medium orange yellow colour with a average, frothy, good lacing, mostly lasting, white head. Aroma is moderate malty, grain, toasted, fruity, light yeasty, UK yeast. Flavor is moderate sweet and bitter with a average duration, sweet malt. Body is medium, texture is oily, carbonation is soft to flat. [20110803]
Tried
from Cask
on 10 Sep 2011
at 14:25
4/10
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Appearance 4
Aroma 4
Flavor 4
Texture 4
Overall 4
Cask @ GBBF, 2011. Pours clear yellow with a small white head. Butter and straw. Heavy diacetyl. Thin . .
Tried
from Cask
on 18 Aug 2011
at 08:56
6.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
From cask. Pours cloudy yellow with a small, creamy and white head. Aroma is mild peachy and slight grassy hoppy. Bitter and slight citrusy. Ends dry and bitter. Crisp hoppy.
Tried
from Cask
on 10 Aug 2011
at 06:54
4.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 4
Flavor 4
Texture 6
Overall 4
Cask@GBBF2011. Golden colour, small white head. Aroma is sulphur, some eggy and bready notes as well as mild saltyness and earthy notes. Flavour is grassy, grainy, malty, herbal and slightly sulphury.
Tried
from Cask
on 10 Aug 2011
at 00:06
4.5/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 4
Flavor 3
Texture 6
Overall 4
At GBBF 2011. Had some good beers from this brewery so as i was wandering past i grabbed it on the way to the perry bar. Clear gold lasting near white head. Yeasty aroma. Fine condition. Mouthfeel is good. Its a bit over vented to be honest and really not my thing in flavour. Farty sulphur mostly not much else
Tried
on 04 Aug 2011
at 06:16
5.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 5
Texture 4
Overall 5.5
500ml bottle. Pours dark brown with a medium head. Aroma is slightly sour, some chocolate, little tar and earth. Taste has mild chocolate notes to start. Earthy, slightly sour finish. A little roast on the aftertaste. A bit watery.
Tried
from Bottle
on 27 Jul 2011
at 12:46
4.6/10
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Appearance 2
Aroma 7
Flavor 4
Texture 4
Overall 4.5
500ml bottle at 5.2%. Pours a slightly hazy dark orange with no head. Aroma is nutmeg and tangy, fruity, floral notes. Taste is pretty watery. Some fruity malt on the finish. Lifeless.
Tried
from Bottle
on 23 Jul 2011
at 16:41
6.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Cask@GBBF2010. Slightly hazy orangeish golden colour with a mediumsized white foamy head. Aroma is fruity, berryish, a bit honeyish as well as slightly earthy. Flavour is being mild honey, slightly fruity and floral hops as well as mild wood and herbs.
Tried
from Cask
on 13 Jun 2011
at 06:57
6.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Cask at GBBF 2010. A golden beer with a white head. The aroma has notes of citrusy hops and fruit. The flavor is sweet with notes of malt and lemons, leading to a dry lemony finish. The aftertaste is a bit light.
Tried
from Cask
on 04 Jun 2011
at 13:54