Hercules Brewing Co. (Yardsman)
Microbrewery in Belfast, County Antrim, Northern Ireland
Established in 2014
Contact
Hercules House, 5 Harbour Court, Heron Road, Belfast, BT3 9HB, Northern Ireland
Description
Hercules Brewing Company was launched in February 2014 by Niall McMullan to revive craft beer production in the city and was the first craft beer company to open in Belfast in more than a century.
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.
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.
4.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 4
Flavor 3
Texture 6
Overall 5
A bit mild traditional golden ale. Just to dull on handpull.
Hazed golden color with a thick white head. Quite dominating malty. Medium body and a soft to flat carbonation. Tad sweet and a moderate bitterness.
[Handpull at John Hewitt in Belfast, Northern Ireland]
Hazed golden color with a thick white head. Quite dominating malty. Medium body and a soft to flat carbonation. Tad sweet and a moderate bitterness.
[Handpull at John Hewitt in Belfast, Northern Ireland]
Tried
on 08 Oct 2015
at 02:35
5.2/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 5
Decent enough lager.
Clear pale golden color with a fine white head. Quite grainy, herbal and malty. Medium body and an average carbonation. Ok bitterness.
[On tap at The Hudson Bar in Belfast, Northern Ireland]
Clear pale golden color with a fine white head. Quite grainy, herbal and malty. Medium body and an average carbonation. Ok bitterness.
[On tap at The Hudson Bar in Belfast, Northern Ireland]
Tried
from Draft
on 08 Oct 2015
at 02:28
5.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 5
Texture 4
Overall 5.5
On tap at John Hewitt, pours a hazy copper golden with a small white head. Nose is light, with metallic notes and English hops. Flavour is fairly bitter but restrained, with metallic notes, bready notes and an astringent hoppiness. Fairly well-balanced but not terribly exciting. Okay.
Tried
from Draft
on 01 May 2015
at 03:49
6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
On tap at The Bar With No Name, pours a clear yellow with a small white head. Nose brings out corn and cereal notes. Flavour is clean, with notes of corn and crisp grassiness. Clean and refreshing. Solid enough but nothing interesting.
Tried
from Draft
on 30 Apr 2015
at 18:47