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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.
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6.1/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
Cask on gravity at the Great Welsh Beer Festival, Cardiff, 5/11/2015. Golden in colour, with a slight, white, head. Aroma of hay and tangerines, crisp malts, and a decent, bitter, finish. Fine.
Tried from Cask on 14 Nov 2015 at 05:08

5.6/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 5 Texture 6 Overall 5.5
Bottle from Vinomundo, Conwy. Deep amber with a thin head. Has a toffee aroma, but not much of sweetness in its taste, which is quite neutral.
Tried from Bottle on 21 Aug 2015 at 14:52

6.1/10 — Appearance 7 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6
Bottle from Vinomundo, Conwy. Amber coloured traditional bitter with a thin head. Quite ordinary in terms of its character within its style, but healthy enough with a session texture. Tried from cask at the Oldham Beer Festival 2025.
Tried from Bottle on 13 Aug 2015 at 16:33

5.2/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 4 Flavor 5 Texture 6 Overall 5
500ml bottle, beer gift from ManVsBeer. Pearl white head, fair lacing, crystal clear golden body. Modest smell of dusty hops and pale malty sweetness. Earthy malts and semi-sweet fruity hops to the flavour profile. Soft on the swallow. Easy going (hotel room, Bloomsbury, London 10.07.2015).
Tried from Bottle on 27 Jul 2015 at 15:29

6/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6
Cask @ Black Bull Inn, Bangor. Clear gold with a creamy head. Has a crispness with a sweetness with some bubblegum notes in both aroma and taste.
Tried from Cask on 13 Jun 2015 at 15:45

5.9/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 5.5
Cask @ Black Bull, Bangor. Gold with a thin head. Sweetened ale with small bubble gum notes in both aroma and taste.
Tried from Cask on 13 Jun 2015 at 15:35

6.5/10
Nice golden ale.
Tried from Cask at Black Bear on 28 Feb 2015 at 22:30

3.5/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 4 Flavor 2 Texture 6 Overall 2
Bottle from Rhug Farm Shop nr Corwen. Pours gold woth a thin white head and a light fizz. Bready at first with some herbal, almost minty notes. Then plastic and sheep wee with a mild bitterness and a sweet aftertaste. Unpleasant.
Tried from Bottle on 22 Mar 2014 at 15:20

7/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 7
50cl bottle from Vinomondo in Conwy. Appearance - amber with a decent head. Nose - toffee and a touch of sweet spice. Taste - hazelnuts and toffee so praline. Palate - medium bodied with a decent finish. Overall - a nice bitter.
Tried from Bottle on 22 Aug 2013 at 06:04

6/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 5 Texture 6 Overall 6
Bottle courtesy of Ashton McCobb! Cheers Ash. Light amber pour with a thin white head. Caramel and biscuits on the nose. Taste is too sweet, with butterscotch coming through. OK, but far from good.
Tried from Bottle on 16 Aug 2013 at 09:45