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Xtreme Ales is a father and son brewery with Mike & Neil Holmes and commenced production in July 2013. Head brewer Neil had been brewing beer previously for home consumption but this was his first foray into beer production on a larger scale! Our beers started appearing at local pubs and beer festivals. Due to the popularity of our beers we are now expanding with a bigger kit and our passion for real ale continues.
Mike Holmes continued brewing great beers old and new up until early 2020 when finally he decided to take off his wellingtons for the last time and retire. The Xtreme Ales Brewery was purchased on May 4th 2020 by two of the Peterborough based Hunt brothers Martyn and Simon. It continues to be a family run brewery producing many of the great award winning ales as well as a strong portfolio of new recipes the Hunt brothers have brought to the business.
Mike Holmes continued brewing great beers old and new up until early 2020 when finally he decided to take off his wellingtons for the last time and retire. The Xtreme Ales Brewery was purchased on May 4th 2020 by two of the Peterborough based Hunt brothers Martyn and Simon. It continues to be a family run brewery producing many of the great award winning ales as well as a strong portfolio of new recipes the Hunt brothers have brought to the business.
6.2/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 7
Cask at the Lincoln BF 2023. Of black colour with a pale tan. Aroma and taste re are very sweet strawberry chocolate and hints of vanilla. Medium body.
Tried
from Cask
on 25 May 2023
at 11:35
6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Cask from Beerheadz, Lincoln. Golden colour with a white head. Aroma and taste are light fruity citrus. Slight sweet. Light body.
Tried
from Cask
at
BeerHeadZ Lincoln
on 10 Dec 2022
at 19:53
6.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Cask at the Peterborough beer festival 2022 day 3. Deep chestnut brown colour with a thin head. Malty caramel and slight sweet. Medium body.
Tried
from Cask
on 26 Aug 2022
at 19:24
6.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Cask at BeerHeadz. Clear deep golden colour with a thin head. Aroma and taste are malty and fruity. Dry to slight bitter. Slight unusual aftertaste. Medium.
Tried
from Draft
at
BeerHeadZ Lincoln
on 16 Jul 2022
at 12:06
6.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6
11/2/2022. Cask at the 12th Elysian Winter Beer Festival. Pours clear golden amber with a small bubbly off-white head. Aroma of malt, caramel, flowers, fruit. Moderate sweetness, bitterness and body. Oily watery mouthfeel, soft carbonation.
Tried
from Cask
on 13 Feb 2022
at 15:00
5.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 4
Overall 5
11/2/2022. Cask at the 12th Elysian Winter Beer Festival. Pours clear pale golden with a small bubbly white head. Aroma of caramel, citrus, malt, flowers, straw, slight veggie edge. Moderate sweetness and bitterness, touch tart. Light body, watery, soft carbonation. Least appealing of the 5 Xtreme beers we had at the festival.
Tried
from Cask
on 13 Feb 2022
at 15:00
7.1/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
11/2/2022. Cask at the 12th Elysian Winter Beer Festival. Pours clear bright golden amber with a small bubbly off-white head. Aroma of citrus, stone fruits, malt, hops, flowers, caramel. Medium sweetness, light bitterness. Medium body, oily mouthfeel, soft carbonation. Light spicy finish. Good.
Tried
from Cask
on 13 Feb 2022
at 14:58
6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
11/2/2022. Cask at the 12th Elysian Winter Beer Festival. Pours clear golden amber with a small bubbly off-white head. Aroma is sweet, marshmallow, sweet stewed fruits, toffee, touch of veg. Heavy sweetness, moderate bitterness and body. Slightly sticky, soft carbonation.
Tried
from Cask
on 13 Feb 2022
at 14:57
6.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6
11/2/2022. Cask at the 12th Elysian Winter Beer Festival. Pours very dark brown with a small bubbly beige head. Aroma of milk chocolate, roasted malt, coffee, toffee, ash, prune, dark fruits. Medium sweetness, moderate roasted bitterness. Medium body, slightly creamy, soft carbonation.
Tried
from Cask
on 13 Feb 2022
at 14:56
6.9/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 6.5
8/10/2021. Cask at the 43rd Bedford Beer and Cider Festival. Pours unexpectedly dark, close to black, with a small bubbly tan coloured head. Hadn’t noticed it was a porter until ordering. Aroma of malt, caramel, custard, chocolate, dark fruits, light rhubarb. Medium sweetness, light to moderate bitterness. Medium body, slight sticky texture, soft carbonation. Sweet, berry pie finish. Pretty decent, probably needed a bit more rhubarb.
Tried
from Cask
on 10 Oct 2021
at 16:55