Holsworthy Ales

Microbrewery in Holsworthy, Devon, England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Established in 2011

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Unit 5 Circuit Business Park, Clawton, Holsworthy, EX22 6RR, England
Description
Holsworthy Ales is a micro-brewery situated in the heart of Devon's Ruby Country in Clawton, Holsworthy. Brewing began commercially in June 2011 with the aim of producing distinctive, interesting, well-hopped yet balanced beers. With the sole exception of Bee Merry (which contains honey) all of Holsworthy Ales' wide range of ales are vegan friendly in both bottle and draught form. The intention is to make the beers taste as clean and natural as possible so no chemicals are added to the beautiful soft Devon water and no finings are used in any of the ales.

Our aim has always been to supply our beers locally, so they are exclusive and unique to our area. Producing beer and supplying to local outlets has great appeal, reducing food miles and beer travelling time. This approach also allows us to build a good relationship with licensees and the local community.

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Tried from Cask at Exeter Festival of Beer (CAMRA) on 16 Jan 2026 at 00:00

5.9/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 5.5
Bottle from Dartmouth Wine Company, Dartmouth. Slightly hazy golden with a stewed fruitiness and a head.
Tried from Bottle on 09 Oct 2023 at 20:14

6.9/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 6.5
Cask at Flowerpot, Derby. Pours a very dark reddish-brown with minimal tan head and good lacing. The aroma is a combination of malts, lactose and vanilla. Toast malts again the mainstay in the mouth, along with cola and liquorice, plus hints of ginger. It’s a bit thin and watery though. A little bitterness in the finish. Quite nice overall.
Tried from Cask on 10 Sep 2023 at 17:10

5.9/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 5.5
Bottle from Devon Drinks, Totnes. Hazy amber with a small frothy head. Traditional styled ale with quite a stated, bitter tasting English fruitiness.
Tried from Bottle on 21 Apr 2023 at 20:32

6.5/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 6
Bottle. A gift from Totnes. The person not the place. Light haze on a coppery brown. Slim but dense just of white foam. Toffee malts and some lightly astringent vine fruit. Taste follows suit really. Fairly bitter. Slightly astringent. Ok at best.
Tried from Bottle on 20 Mar 2023 at 18:32

23/11/2018. THREE CROWNS, 18 The Causeway, CHIPPENHAM, Wiltshire, England (FREE HOUSE)
Tried on 13 Dec 2022 at 09:24

11/05/2018. SWANAGE RAILWAY BEER FESTIVAL, Corfe Castle Station, CORFE CASTLE, Dorset, England
Tried on 13 Dec 2022 at 09:23

11/05/2018. SWANAGE RAILWAY BEER FESTIVAL, Corfe Castle Station, CORFE CASTLE, Dorset, England
Tried on 13 Dec 2022 at 09:22

18/01/2013. EXETER FESTIVAL OF WINTER ALES, Exeter City Football Club, St. James Park, Stadium Way, EXETER, Devon, England
Tried on 13 Dec 2022 at 09:21

5.6/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 5 Texture 6 Overall 5.5
Cask at GBBF 2018. Pours clear yellow orange with a white head. Aroma: pale malt, light caramel, fruity. Taste: light to moderate sweet, malt, fruity, caramel. Medium body with low carbonation. Dull
Tried from Cask on 12 Sep 2021 at 19:24