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.
27/01/2006. BENTLEY BROOK, FENNY BENTLEY, Derbyshire, England
Tried
on 21 Dec 2022
at 16:26
Historic check-in
Tried
on 21 Dec 2022
at 16:25
Historic check-in
Tried
on 21 Dec 2022
at 16:24
27/01/2006. BENTLEY BROOK, FENNY BENTLEY, Derbyshire, England
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on 21 Dec 2022
at 16:23
26/12/1994. EVENING STAR, 55-56 Surrey Street, BRIGHTON, East Sussex, England (FREE HOUSE)
Tried
on 21 Dec 2022
at 16:22
19/08/2017. STRUGGLERS, 83 Westgate, LINCOLN, Lincolnshire, England (PUNCH)
Tried
on 21 Dec 2022
at 16:21
7.2/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 6
Overall 7
3/12/2022. Bottle shared at the post-Australia Blues beer share. Bought direct from the brewery. Pours clear dark amber brown with a small frothy off-white head. Nice pour. Aroma is malty, toffee, bread, fruit, hint of chocolate, molasses and liquorice. Moderate sweetness, medium bitterness and body. Slightly creamy, soft carbonation. Nicely drinkable.
Tried
from Bottle
on 05 Dec 2022
at 14:35
6.9/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
3/12/2022. Bottle shared at the post-Australia Blues beer share. Bought direct from the brewery. Pours clear pale golden with a smallf frothy white head. Aroma of malt, citrus, melon, grass, hint of bubblegum. Moderate sweetness, medium bitterness. Medium body, slightly oily, average carbonation. Nice bitter finish. Nicely done.
Tried
from Bottle
on 05 Dec 2022
at 14:25
6.9/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 8
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
3/12/2022. Bottle shared at the post-Australia Blues beer share. Bought direct from the brewery. Pours clear dark golden with a small frothy white head. Aroma is dank, tropical, orange, pineapple, piney and herbal. Moderate sweetness, quite bitter. Medium body, creamy, average carbonation. Waxy bitter finish. Quite drinkable.
Tried
from Bottle
on 05 Dec 2022
at 14:14
6/10
Tried
on 30 Sep 2022
at 18:43