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Wylam Brewery was set up in a disused dairy on a farm near Heddon on the Wall in May 2000 by John Boyle and Robin Leighton driven by their passion for real ale. The brewery grew rapidly on the strength of the quality of its ales, winning awards at festivals around the UK. They outgrew the original 1000L plant in 2006 and brought on-stream a new 3500L plant in August in a bespoke barn conversion. Since then they have enjoyed continued strong growth. In Summer 2016, the brewery moved to its current location at the same time expanding to a 30BBL plant.
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Beer5000 (11657) reviewed
Macchiato from Wylam Brewery
1 year ago
7.6/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
Bottle. Dark brown almost black body with a big, thin foamy beige head. Aroma is coffee, chocolate and nutty. Flavor is sweet dark malt, chocolate, coffee and moderate bitterness. Fin body and long lasting, sweet aftertaste with coffee and chocolate. Another not very complex but really nice beer that mainly tastes of coffee and chocolate.
Tried from Bottle on 13 Mar 2025 at 05:29
madmitch76 (41486) reviewed
Slasher from Wylam Brewery
1 year ago
8.3/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 8.5 Flavor 8.5 Texture 8 Overall 8
5th March 2025
Can. Hazy orange gold beer, tidy bubbly pale cream colour head. Smooth palate, light and mildly dry, decent fine minerally carbonation. Smooth pale malts, a soft airy and pleasant creamy sweetness, nicely pitched. Superdelic, the hop with the naff name but wonderful flavour, kicks off with light bright lemony citrus that offsets the candy fruits elements of this hop rather well. A slight tartness on the back end. Mild berries. El Dorado and Citra largely lost here. Airy light and semi dry finish brings a decent hop spice nibble and leaves a complex and almost sherbetty fruit array on the back end. Lovely beer, lovely hop. Look, what about you rename it Superdelic to Chameleon? Better fit, better name. You can have that on me, I categorically claim no rights to that idea/name and never expect to make a penny out of that suggestion!
Tried from Can on 05 Mar 2025 at 19:17
Theydon_Bois (48345) reviewed
Landlord's Choice from Wylam Brewery
1 year ago
6.8/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 6 Flavor 6.5 Texture 8 Overall 6.5
Cask at the Whippet Inn, Lichfield, 27/02/2025.
Golden topped with an off white cap that thins to a swirl.
Nose is biscuit, toffee, straw, herb.
Taste comprises stewed fruits, biscuit, brown bread, herb.
Medium bodied, soft carbonation, drying close with a mellow bitter edge.
Not bad.
Tried on 27 Feb 2025 at 08:51
Beer5000 (11657) reviewed
The Grange (2019 Special Reserve) from Wylam Brewery
1 year ago
7.6/10 — Appearance 7 Aroma 7.5 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
Bottle @ Telfords. Unclear golden body under a moderate sized white head. Aroma is strong on the malty side, almost a bit honey like, a floral touch on the nose. Taste is sweet and bold malt, kinda smooth as well, complex with hint of fruit, bead, dry fruit and slightly herbal. Fine body with long lasting, sweet aftertaste. Alcohol is relatively hidden considering the high ABV but definitively present. Solid stuff.
Tried from Bottle at Telfords Pub on 20 Feb 2025 at 19:05
Jamesie1857 (4757) reviewed
Jakehead IPA from Wylam Brewery
1 year ago
7/10 — Appearance 7 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 7 Overall 7
On keg at Beer House, Hillsborough. Big hoppy bastard, bright and fizzy. Good citrus lead, some tropical notes, bittersweet finish. Straightforward enough big hitter.
Tried from Cask at The Beer House on 12 Feb 2025 at 19:00
madmitch76 (41486) reviewed
Imperial Macchiato Buffalo Trace B.A. Edition from Wylam Brewery
1 year ago
7.4/10 — Appearance 7 Aroma 7.5 Flavor 7.5 Texture 7 Overall 7.5
22nd January 2025
CBJ Bottleshare. Thanks to Colin for the can. Near clear dark brown beer, small tan heads. Smooth palate, soft airy palate, mildly dry, reasonable fine carbonation in the back end. Sweet tangy dark chocolate malts, a little dark malt cream. Modest bourbon soaked ripe fruits. Soft creamy sweet finish. Tidy.
Tried from Can on 10 Feb 2025 at 14:53
Solastalgic (4950) ticked
Fleek from Wylam Brewery
1 year ago
8/10
Really nice. But £6 for a pint... mixed thoughts on that which are not explainable on a checkin.
Tried from Cask on 07 Feb 2025 at 22:16
tricksta_p (14137) reviewed
Futureshock from Wylam Brewery
1 year ago
7.6/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
Can from De Bierliefhebber. Aroma is fruity hops with citrus, dark malt, tropical fruits, grapefruit, dank Mosaic, and pine resin. Flavour is moderate sweet and medium bitter. Body is medium, pretty smooth. Very much on the IPA side of BIPA, hardly any roast and chocolate, but lots of fruity hops and pine. Tasty!
Tried from Can on 07 Feb 2025 at 12:19
tricksta_p (14137) reviewed
Open (2) Persuasion from Wylam Brewery
1 year ago
7.8/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 8
Can from Drankenhandel Leiden. Aroma is juicy fruity hops with tropical fruits, pineapple, mango, dank oniony Mosaic, some citrus, fruit smoothy, mango. Flavour is moderate sweet with a medium bitterness. Body is medium. Beautiful dank juice.
Tried from Can on 07 Feb 2025 at 12:18
tricksta_p (14137) reviewed
Northern Powerhouse Brew Series 001 from Wylam Brewery
1 year ago
7/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
Can from De Bierliefhebber. Aroma is strong vanilla with roasted malt, liquorice, marshmallow, molasses, chocolate, syrup, touch of coffee and a hint of dark fruits. Flavour is sweet with a roasty bitterness. Body is above medium. Can't say I'm crazy about this one, I'd like a lot more chocolate and less liquorice. A bit disappointing considering the collaborating parties, but multiple platforms show that a lot of people really enjoy it. Guess it comes down to personal preference on this one.
Tried from Can on 07 Feb 2025 at 12:17