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The Cwrw Llŷn Brewery produced its first batch of beer in 2011. Our first brews were produced in the middle of the Llŷn countryside using restored brewing equipment in an old cow shed. Our maximum output was limited to six firkins per brew, and demand soon outstripped our ability to supply. By January 2012 we had moved to our brand-new purpose-built brewery in Nefyn, a small fishing village on the Llŷn Peninsula, North Wales. One of Britain’s oldest pilgrimage routes, it’s home to soaring mountain views, sandy beaches and hidden coves.
We’re a small independent brewery producing delicious, characterful beers. From rich malty bitters to light golden ales, we take our time over our brews. We’ll think you’ll want to too. Our beers are inspired by the people, places and things we love. Great conversation, wonderful local food, intriguing Welsh legends and the beautiful landscapes that surround us. All our beer is still hand-made in small batches, which means we can ensure its quality and consistency. We produce around 180 firkins per week. Conscious of our carbon footprint, we recycle and reuse as much of our raw materials as we can. Spent brewing grains are used to feed local pigs and our waste hops are also recycled.
We’re a small independent brewery producing delicious, characterful beers. From rich malty bitters to light golden ales, we take our time over our brews. We’ll think you’ll want to too. Our beers are inspired by the people, places and things we love. Great conversation, wonderful local food, intriguing Welsh legends and the beautiful landscapes that surround us. All our beer is still hand-made in small batches, which means we can ensure its quality and consistency. We produce around 180 firkins per week. Conscious of our carbon footprint, we recycle and reuse as much of our raw materials as we can. Spent brewing grains are used to feed local pigs and our waste hops are also recycled.
5.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 5
500ml bottle. Pours clear golden with a small white head. Aromas & tastes of flora, lemon, citrus, herbs & light malt. Medium body. Light bitter finish. Average, was bored by the time I got halfway
Tried
from Bottle
on 08 Jan 2025
at 14:38
6.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 5
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
Bottle from Bay Hop, Colwyn Bay. Aroma is resinous, floral, malty. Clear dark amber. Thick foamy white head. Medium bitter. Resin. Citrus edge. Underlying malts. Light-medium bodied. Slick. Soft-fizzy carbonation. Long dry astringent finish. Old school IPA verging on very hoppy Golden Ale.
Tried
from Bottle
on 30 Aug 2024
at 20:42
6.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Bottle, online from Stori, Bala. Pours pale yellow gold with white foam. Aroma: pilsner malts, biscuit, light lemon. Taste: light to moderate sweet & light bitter, clean. Light body with light carbonation.
Tried
from Bottle
on 26 Jul 2024
at 20:59
6.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Bottle online from Stori, Bala. Pours clear deep amber with beige foam. Aroma: malt, caramel, hedgerow. Taste: light to moderate sweet with lighter bitterness. Medium body with moderate carbonation. OK.
Tried
from Bottle
on 21 Jul 2024
at 15:46
6.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Bottle online from Stori Beer & Wine, Bala. Pours dark gold with white foam. Aroma: grains, citrus, floral, grass. Taste: light to moderate sweet, dry, bitter finish. Medium body with light carbonation.
Tried
from Bottle
on 19 Jul 2024
at 21:36
6.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Bottle. Color: Clear golden, white head. Aroma: Malty, floral hints. Taste: Malty, combined with floral hop. Biscuit, light roasted toast notes. Moderate sweet and bitter. Dry-ish bittery finish. Medium body, just below average carbonation. Ok Blond Ale.
Tried
from Bottle
on 19 Jul 2024
at 15:48
6.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Bottle. Color: Clear golden to copper, off-white head. Aroma: Floral hop, hints of citrus. Taste: Floral hop. A little harsh, like chewing hop pellets. Some citrus fruit. Over moderate to medium bitterness, Light to moderate sweetness. Medium body, average carbonation.
Tried
from Bottle
on 16 Jul 2024
at 19:52
6.2/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 4
Overall 6
24/6/2024. Bottle bought at One Stop, Llanberis. Pours clear amber gold with a small frothy off-white head. Aroma is sweet malts, hoppy, floral, light buttery caramel, citrus, hints of spice and dried fruit. Medium sweetness, moderate bitterness and body. Oily watery. Average carbonation. Easy drinker.
Tried
from Bottle
on 24 Jun 2024
at 20:09
6.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 4
Overall 6.5
24/6/2024. Bottle bought at One Stop, Llanberis. Pours clear deep golden with a small frothy white head. Aroma is light, hoppy, very floral, malt, meadow, hint of honey. Medium sweetness with some nice developing bitterness. Moderate body, oily watery, gently fizzy. Nice bitter finish. Decent summery pale. Seems to have improved judging by the reviews 2017 and prior.
Tried
from Bottle
on 24 Jun 2024
at 20:08
6.2/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 4
Overall 6
24/6/2024. Bottle bought at SPAR, Llanberis. Pours clear pale golden with a small frothy white head. Aroma is grainy, citrus, grapefruit, malt, grass. Quite sweet. Moderate bitterness and body. Average carbonation. Bitterness picks up a little more on the finish, along with a little citric tartness. Grew on me.
Tried
from Bottle
on 24 Jun 2024
at 20:07