Chalk Hill Brewery

Brewpub in Norwich, Norfolk, England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Associated Venue: Coach & Horses (Chalk Hill Brewery)

Established in 1993

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Chalk Hill Brewery, Rosary Road, Norwich, NR1 4DA, England
Description
Chalk Hill Brewery was formed in 1993 by Bill Thomas, Tiny Little and David Blake – a group of friends with a shared interest in sailing, and beer. It now stands as the longest running independent brewery in Norwich!

The brewery was named after the surrounding area which was previously known as Chalk Hill, and is now Rosary Road. The brewery is a custom built 15 barrel plant and brews a selection of permanent and seasonal real ales. The brewery supplies it’s beer to local pubs including The Coach and Horses which is on the same site as the brewery.

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4.4
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 4 | Flavor - 4 | Texture - 4 | Overall - 3.5

From cask at Coach & Horses, Norwich, Norfolk, on tour to 22 southern counties with OGJ and EE 08.01.19. Translucent golden. Diminishing white head. Moderate aroma with hints of marmalade. Similarly moderate taste, still mostly of marmalade. Waterish mouthfeel.

Tried from Cask on 08 Jan 2019 at 11:59


4.6
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 4 | Texture - 4 | Overall - 4.5

From cask at Coach & Horses, Norwich, Norfolk, on tour to 22 southern counties with OGJ and EE 08.01.19. Translucent hay colour. Not much lacing. White head. Moderate aroma of marmalade. Taste of marmalade as well. Slightly sour. A bit waterish.

Tried from Cask on 08 Jan 2019 at 11:53


7.6
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5

From cask at Coach & Horses, Norwich, Norfolk, on tour to 22 southern counties with OGJ and EE 08.01.19. Clear copper. White head. Sweet aroma and taste of old jam, cherry compote, prune compote and wood. Well-balanced with bitterness..

Tried from Cask on 08 Jan 2019 at 11:49


7.6
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 10 | Overall - 7.5

From tap at Coach & Horses, Norwich, Norfolk, on tour to 22 southern counties with OGJ and EE. Translucent golden. Unveven off-white head. Moderate aroma with marmalade and tangerines. Spicy taste of marmalade, earth and pine. A solid English style IPA.

Tried from Draft on 08 Jan 2019 at 11:37


6.4
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 6.5

From tap at Coach & Horses, Norwich, Norfolk, on tour to 22 southern counties with OGJ and EE. Clear dark golden. Diminishing white head. Moderate aroma of marmalade and pale malt. Taste of marmalade, sweet pale malt and a hint of crystal malt. Good drinkability.

Tried from Draft on 08 Jan 2019 at 11:23


7.3
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 8

From old notes. Visited the brewpub in the Summer of 2000. Cask. Chestnut coloured. Nice and strong, fruity esters, sweetish. Not unlike Theakston's Old Peculier for instance..

Tried from Cask on 07 Dec 2018 at 22:05


6.8
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7

From old notes. Visited the brewpub in the Summer of 2000. Cask. Reminded me a lot of Flemish brown ales of around 5% like Pater Lieven. Soft and sessionable.

Tried from Cask on 07 Dec 2018 at 22:03


6.8
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7

From old notes. Visited the brewpub in the Summer of 2000. Tastes a lot like CHB, slightly stronger and slightly less carbonation, but a little more bitterness

Tried on 07 Dec 2018 at 22:00


6.8
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7

From old notes. Visited the brewpub in the Summer of 2000. Cask. Copper coloured. A bit more carbo than Tap, a bit les hoppy and bitter, more sweet, malty finish. Noticeably stronger in alcohol.

Tried from Cask on 07 Dec 2018 at 21:58


6.8
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7

From old notes. Visited the brewpub in the Summer of 2000. Cask. Copper coloured. Served quite cool (by English standards). Pleasant sessionable beer, just mild bitterness.

Tried from Cask on 07 Dec 2018 at 21:55