Clearwater Brewery

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

Established in 1998

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1 Little Court, Manteo Way, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4FG, England
Description
Clearwater Brewery started life in 1998 in the town of Great Torrington, North Devon. Taking its name from the purity of the local water supply that forms an integral part of each tantalising mouthful of beer, the company has become an ever-growing local success story. From small beginnings the company used carefully selected recipes to build a local following and a well-earned reputation for delicious and characterful ales. Clearwater’s reputation and its beers have gradually grown throughout the local region. Clearwater Brewery relocated in 2014 where it now sits nestled in the hillside overlooking the maritime town of Bideford, North Devon.

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11/05/2012. ROYAL OAK, Lower Bristol Road, BATH, Bath & North East Somerset, England (FOUR COUNTY INNS)
Tried on 19 Nov 2022 at 08:25

5.2/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 5 Flavor 5 Texture 6 Overall 5
500ml bottle: BB 6th October 2022. Drank on 9th August 2022 while dog and house sitting in Devon. Grimsby Town (The Mariners) have just won 4-0 this evening, against Crewe. I have opened this beer in celebration of that win. Old gold colour, clean and clear, fast wading white head that soon became a wisp and collar. I so wanted this to be great; sadly it isn't. It's a twiggy Pale/Bitter (the front label calls it a Bitter Pale Ale) with a 'fizzy' body feel. I thought there might be some sea salt or seaweed in the brew, but the name bears little to mariners in it's aroma, taste or 'style'. It is bitter, but not as bitter as I am!
Tried from Bottle on 09 Aug 2022 at 22:14

7.5/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 8
On cask at the Guildford Arms. Appearance - golden to copper. Beige head. Nose - toffee, raisins and bread. Taste - raisin, honey and syrup. Fruitcake. Candied orange or marmalade. Palate - light to medium bodied, rich and sweet middle and a bit drier on the finish. Overall - amazing what you can do with a good malt bill combined with the appropriate hops. No adjuncts!
Tried from Cask on 01 Aug 2022 at 14:46