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It had always been an ambition of Tom Minshull to start a brewery, having been involved a while back with Burt's Brewery due to its links with his company, Island Ales. Tom was only prepared to start this venture when the time was right and only if it was done properly and with attention to detail and above all, to be able to produce a first class product.

When Chris Coleman agreed to come on board as the brewer, the ability to produce a first class product was in place. Chris brings a wealth of experience, expertise and respect, which has been gained over many years as a brewer of some distinction.

Following extensive research and site visits to mainland breweries by Steve Minshull and Chris Coleman it was decided not to use second hand equipment but to use a company called Johnson Engineering, a company specialising in brewery manufacture based in Bolton, Lancashire, to make for us a brewery to our specifications.
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Downender (11273) reviewed
Wight Gold from Island Brewery (Isle of Wight Brewery)
11 years ago
5.8/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 5 Texture 6 Overall 6
On gravity at the White Lion, Bristol, January 2015. Golden with a slight, off-white, head. Sweet, caramel and bready malts, a hint of stone fruits and short, bitter finish. Ok.
Tried on 26 Apr 2015 at 02:35
pivnizub (12822) reviewed
Wight Knight from Island Brewery (Isle of Wight Brewery)
11 years ago
6.1/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
Bottle(Vielen Dank, Sabine!): Deep golden, clear, small and stable white head; dryish peppery-spicy nose with a light strawy-malty touch; dry bitter flavour with very light sweetness underneath; lingering bitter-hoppy finish. Good…
Tried from Bottle on 03 Feb 2015 at 15:39
Scopey (25563) reviewed
Wight Knight from Island Brewery (Isle of Wight Brewery)
11 years ago
5.8/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 5 Texture 6 Overall 6
Cask durign IoW Jolly. It pours clear golden-amber with a small white head. The nose is earthy, toasty grain, cereal, mild sweetness, soap and fudge. the taste is toasty grain, mild citrus, caramel, light floral and a touch of soap. Medium body and fine carbonation. A fairly simple golden bitter, but nothing wrong with it. Alright.
Tried from Cask on 04 Dec 2014 at 02:09
Leighton (35418) reviewed
Vectis Venom from Island Brewery (Isle of Wight Brewery)
11 years ago
6.1/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
Cask at the Fishermans Cottage, IoW during the Isle of Wight Jolly. Pours clear, amber-gold with a light, white foam head. Simple toasty grains in the nose with suggestions of light orangey hops. Light-medium sweet flavor with mellow bitterness, earth, leaves, grains. Light bodied with fine carbonation. More grainy bread on the finish, faint dried berries and leafy bitterness. So so.
Tried from Cask on 23 Nov 2014 at 23:56
Leighton (35418) reviewed
Yachtsman's Ale from Island Brewery (Isle of Wight Brewery)
11 years ago
6.8/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
Cask at the Waterfront Inn, IoW during the Isle of Wight Jolly. Pours clear, amber-gold with a white foam head. The nose has lightly sweaty grains with secondary leafy notes. Light sweet flavor with some decent citrusy hops, orange, grainy bread, light earth and leaves, some peppery aspect. Light bodied with fine carbonation; good condition. Moderate sweetness to finish with more toasted grains and mild rindy orange. Decent bitter.
Tried from Cask on 23 Nov 2014 at 14:46
Harrisoni (26621) reviewed
Yachtsman's Ale from Island Brewery (Isle of Wight Brewery)
11 years ago
6/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6
Bottle thanks to Lowie. Clear amber lasting white head. Malty apple aroma. Over carbonated. It’s an ok best bitter. It’s fine.
Tried from Bottle on 20 Nov 2014 at 11:16
Leighton (35418) reviewed
Wight Knight from Island Brewery (Isle of Wight Brewery)
11 years ago
7/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 8
Draft at the Great British Beer Festival 2014, Day 3 - London. Pours clear, rich gold with a creamy white head. Moderately nutty with simple toasted grains, dry bread, caramel and some grass and leaves. Light bodied with fine carbonation; good condition. Decent balance to finish, more toasty bread and classic twiggy bitterness. Solid bitter.
Tried from Draft on 02 Nov 2014 at 15:10
Anders37 (30296) reviewed
Wight Knight from Island Brewery (Isle of Wight Brewery)
11 years ago
6.1/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
Cask @ GBBF 2014. Pours a golden color with a small off-white head. Has a fruity malty citrus hoppy aroma. Dry malty citrus hoppy flavor. Had a fruity malty citrus hoppy finish.
Tried from Cask on 18 Oct 2014 at 07:25
Theydon_Bois (48345) reviewed
Vectis Venom from Island Brewery (Isle of Wight Brewery)
12 years ago
6/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 5 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6
Cask at the Fishermans Cottage, Shanklin, on da jolly day 24/08/14. Golden amber with a good sized light beige head. Nose is dark fruits, bready notes, biscuit. Taste comprises light spice, mellow fruit, brown bread, faint toffee. Medium bodied, soft carbonation, light bitterness in the closure. Ok ESB.
Tried from Cask on 30 Aug 2014 at 01:13
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Wight Knight from Island Brewery (Isle of Wight Brewery)
12 years ago
6/10
Tried on 29 Aug 2014 at 12:51