Ashley Down

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

Established in 2010

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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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29/11/2012. SEVEN STARS, 1 Thomas Lane, BRISTOL, Bristol, England
Tried on 05 Nov 2022 at 06:50

28/08/2014. BARLEY MOW, 39 Barton Road, St. Philips, BRISTOL, Bristol, England (BRISTOL BEER FACTORY)
Tried on 05 Nov 2022 at 06:49

23/11/2013.ASHLEY DOWN Ashley Vale 3.7%
Tried on 05 Nov 2022 at 06:48

6.4/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 8 Overall 6.5
Cask-conditioned, on gravity, at the Drapers' Arms, Bristol 14/9/2018. Amber in colour, with a slight, off-white, head. Leafy hops, some hedgerow fruits, sweetish rich tea malts, leading to a moderately bitter finish. Fine.
Tried from Cask on 18 Sep 2018 at 17:35

5.5/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 5 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 5
Cask at The Three Tuns, Bristol. Pours clear orange amber with an off white head. Aroma: pale malts, grains, peaches, hint of citrus, light grassy hop. Taste: light to moderate sweet & bitter, biscuit, honey, citrus peel. Light to medium body, average carb, light dry bitter finish. OK
Tried from Cask on 14 Sep 2018 at 18:51

6.8/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
Cask-conditioned, on gravity, at the Drapers' Arms, Bristol 24/3/1018. Jet black with a slight, off-white, head. Creamy malts, some plain chocolate and liquorice leading to a dryish finish. Good.
Tried from Cask on 26 Mar 2018 at 09:49

6.8/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 8 Overall 7
Cask-conditioned, on gravity, at the Drapers' Arms, Bristol August 2017. Near black in colour, with a slight, white, head. Aroma of liquorice, dark berries and leafy hops. Flavour had some more fruit, toasty malts and a moderately bitter finish. Hard to position style-wise, but a pleasant, easy drinking beer.
Tried from Cask on 03 Sep 2017 at 06:11

5.8/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 5 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6
Cask (gravity) @ NWAF 2015, National Winter Ales Festival (2015), The Roundhouse, Pride Park, Derby, Derbyshire, England, DE24 8JE. [ As Ashley Down Columbia ].Clear medium orange yellow color with a small, fizzy, fair lacing, mostly diminishing, off-white head. Aroma is light to moderate malty, wheat - dough alike, fruity notes. Flavor is moderate sweet with a average duration, wheat, fruity, pale malt. Body is medium, texture is oily to watery, carbonation is soft to flat. [20150213] 5-3-6-3-11
Tried from Cask on 20 Nov 2016 at 09:42

7.5/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 8 Texture 6 Overall 8
Cask (gravity) @ NWAF 2015, National Winter Ales Festival (2015), The Roundhouse, Pride Park, Derby, Derbyshire, England, DE24 8JE. [ As Ashley Down Extra Stout ].Clear dark black brown color with a average, frothy - creamy, good lacing, mostly lasting, light beige head. Aroma is moderate malty, roasted, chocolate, caramel, licorice notes. Flavor is moderate to light light heavy sweet and moderate bitter with a long duration, licorice, roasted, chocolate, grapefruit, sweet malt. Body is medium, texture is oily to watery, carbonation is soft to flat. [20150211]
Tried from Cask on 30 Oct 2016 at 16:23

6/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 6 Flavor 5 Texture 6 Overall 6
Cask (gravity) @ 31th Pigs Ear Beer and Cider Festival 2014, at The Round Chapel in Hackney, London, England. [ As Ashley Down Red Stoat ].Unclear medium to dark red amber color with a average, frothy, good lacing, mostly lasting, off-white head. Aroma is moderate malty, caramel, berry - fruity, earthy. Flavor is moderate sweet and light to moderate bitter with a long duration, tart fruit - berry, wood, nutty, caramel. Body is medium, texture is oily, carbonation is soft to flat. [20141206]
Tried from Cask on 30 Oct 2016 at 11:59