Hercules Brewing Co. (Yardsman)
Microbrewery in Belfast, Antrim, Northern Ireland
Established in 2014
Hercules Brewing Company is aiming to restore the heritage of the city as the leading powerhouse in brewing that was initially established in the 1800’s. The brewery, which originally operated in Hercules Street in Belfast between 1845-1855 was widely believed to be the earliest brewery in the city, when there were 13 breweries in Belfast.
Independently owned and drawing on our rich heritage of brewing, the Hercules Brewing Company puts craft at the heart of everything it does. Hercules Brewing Company embodies Belfast’s craft movement and the time is right to revive and celebrate our crafted heritage in brewing.
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6.5 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 6.5
Keg at the Artisan Bar, Belfast City/George Best Airport, 17/11/2025.
Golden blonde topped with a good sized white head.
Nose is pale malts, breads, straw, toasted grains.
Taste comprises pale and bready malts, hedgerow, light herb, lemon nip, biscuit.
Medium bodied, fine massaging carbonation, semi drying close.
Decent lager.
Magus, linnaseline, mõru, puuviljane, viljane. Joodav.
Magus, mehune, puuviljane, tsitrus, nata happeline. Ok.
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 7
Old rating from 2018 - 500ml bottle, gift from friends. Pours amber with a white head. Aromas & tastes of apple, caramel, toffee, pine & malt. Moderate body. Light bitter finish
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 7.5
440ml can, as Yardsman BPA. Pours cloudy orange with a white foamy head. Aromas & tastes of grapefruit, caramel, hints of spice & malt. Medium body. Highly enjoyable
Bready, rye, roast, bitter, dried peaches, hops, so packed of flavors