Ashley Down

Microbrewery in Bristol, Bristol, England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Established in 2010

Contact
15 Wathen Road, Bristol, BS6 5BY, England
Description
We are a Bristol brewery called "The Ashley Down Brewery". Inspiration for the venture came during a visit to the Factoberfest at the Tobacco Factory when Vince Crocker and some like-minded friends decided to have a go at brewing their own. Since those early days, Vince has experimented in his garage with a small collection of homemade and bought brewery equipment. He has tried, tested and perfected many of his own recipes before coming up with brews he’s happy with.

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6.4/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
Cask-conditioned at the Lime Kiln Bristol 3/10/2023. Deep amber in colour, with a slight, off-white, head. Leafy hops, some hedgerow fruits, rip malts, caramel and a moderately bitter finish. Fine.
Tried from Cask on 27 Nov 2023 at 07:37

6.5/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 8 Overall 6
Cask at Small Bar, Bristol, 07/10/23. Reddish amber with a good sized lasting beige cap. Nose is biscuit, straw, herb, dull fruit esters, brown bread. Taste comprises biscuit malt, caramel, dried fruit rinds, toffee. Medium bodied, soft carbonation, semi drying close. Okay bitter.
Tried from Cask on 12 Nov 2023 at 11:21

6/10
Tried on 07 Oct 2023 at 15:36

6.8/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
Cask handpull at Bag O Nails Bristol. Clear dark brown colour thin head. Malty best bitter flavour. Nutty. OK condition and temperature just. A little flat. Good malty nutty flavour though. Easy drinking. Decent.
Tried from Cask on 29 Jul 2023 at 14:14

6.9/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7.5
Half cask at the Bag o'Nails. Dark brown pour, silky beige head. Light roasty malts in the aroma. Taste is burnt toast, nutty, sweet.
Tried from Cask on 24 Feb 2023 at 13:36

Lovely roast mild
Tried on 06 Jan 2023 at 12:56

6/10
Cask @Small Bar, Bristol. 17/12/2022. Color marrón corona de espuma blanca aromas y sabores tostados, dulce, cuerpo medio.
Tried from Cask on 17 Dec 2022 at 13:31

6.6/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 6.5
Cask-conditioned at the Llandoger Trow, Bristol 15/12/2022. Dark brown in colour, with a frothy, off-white, head. A smooth mild with some berry and brown sugar sweetness, a touch of toasty malt and gentle finish. Good.
Tried from Cask on 15 Dec 2022 at 17:24

6.6/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 8 Overall 6.5
Cask-conditioned, on gravity, at the Drapers Arms, Bristol 1/12/2022. Deep brown in colour with reddish undertones and a slight, off-white, head. A malty winter warmer, with plenty of caramel, red berries, ripe and nutty malts, leafy hops leading to a moderately bitter finish. Good.
Tried from Cask on 13 Dec 2022 at 10:56

13/02/2015. ROYAL NAVY VOLUNTEER, 17-18 King Street, BRISTOL, Bristol, England (SCARLETT PUBS)
Tried on 05 Nov 2022 at 06:51