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In 1992, in deepest Hexhamshire, Northumberland’s oldest brewery was formed, with one clear mission: to create wonderful beers using traditional methods and simple, high quality and locally sourced ingredients.
A small range of beers are brewed at any one time; a core selection of firm favourites surrounded by several seasonal ales and specially commissioned and bespoke brews.
A small range of beers are brewed at any one time; a core selection of firm favourites surrounded by several seasonal ales and specially commissioned and bespoke brews.
6.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 8
Overall 5.5
Cask at GBBF'23, day two, 02/08/23. Light chestnut brown with an off white cap that thins to a swirl. Nose is straw, nutty tones, biscuit, stewed fruits. Taste comprises biscuit, toffee, fruit slice, grains, herb. Medium bodied, soft carbonation, semi drying close. Okay bitter.
Tried
from Cask
on 21 Aug 2023
at 16:50
6.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
2nd August 2023
GBBF Day 2. Cask. Clear gold amber beer, small pale cream colour head. Palate is light and smooth, mildly dry, reasonable fine carbonation. Thin pale malts, sweet. Floral citrus, trace of orange peel. Light semi dry finish. Alright.
GBBF Day 2. Cask. Clear gold amber beer, small pale cream colour head. Palate is light and smooth, mildly dry, reasonable fine carbonation. Thin pale malts, sweet. Floral citrus, trace of orange peel. Light semi dry finish. Alright.
Tried
from Cask
on 02 Aug 2023
at 13:25
3.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.4
Bottle online from Northumbrian Gifts, Ashington. Pours clear golden amber with a white cap. Aroma: sweet-ish, pale malts, straw, grass. Taste: light to moderate sweet & bitter, semi-dry palte. Light to medium body with soft carbonation.
Tried
from Bottle
from Northumbrian Gifts
on 19 Jul 2023
at 19:03
3.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 5
Overall 6
Bottle online from Northumbrian Gifts, Ashington. Pours clear gold with a white cap. Aroma: biscuit malts, citrus, light floral. Taste: light sweet & bitter, as per the aroma. Light to medium body with soft carbonation. OK
Tried
from Bottle
from Northumbrian Gifts
on 15 Jul 2023
at 15:30
6.9/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
Bottle online from Northumbrian Gifts, Ashington. Pours clear dark amber brown with a beige cap. Aroma: bread, caramel, toffee, dried fruits, berries. Taste: moderate sweet & bitter, biscuit, caramel, toffee, molasses, dry nutty finish. Medium body with soft carbonation.
Tried
from Bottle
on 13 Jul 2023
at 20:12
6.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Bottle from Northumbrian Gifts. Pours clear golden with a thick white head. Aromas of light fruity hops and caramel. Taste is light lemon, light melon, more caramel. Light sweet.
Tried
from Bottle
on 08 May 2023
at 18:54
6/10
Tried
on 02 Mar 2023
at 19:37
6/10
Tried
on 19 Feb 2023
at 14:08
6/10
Tried
on 18 Feb 2023
at 13:21
5/10
Tried
on 18 Feb 2023
at 13:17