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Established in 1984 as Barron Brewery by ex publican Richard Barron who converted a redundant cowshed into the brewery. Former brewers' wholesaler Guy Sheppard joined Richard in 1991 when the name was changed to Exe Valley Brewery and the plant was expanded and upgraded. Richard retired from the brewery in 2003 and Guy now runs the brewery on his own account along with two staff including James Fryer who is our Head Brewer.
We can produce up to 60 barrels per week (over 17,000 pints) and take pride in being a producer of quality, prize-winning, traditional beers.
We can produce up to 60 barrels per week (over 17,000 pints) and take pride in being a producer of quality, prize-winning, traditional beers.
6.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 8
Overall 6.5
Cask @ Commercial Inn, Sowerby Bridge. Clear brown with a creamy off-white head. It’s a smooth tasting mild with a hint of roasted malt and some chocolate.
Tried
from Cask
on 01 Jun 2014
at 08:00
5.9/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 5.5
Cask at JDW Charlie Hall; clear dark chestnut pour with a bubbly light beige head, slight nutty aroma, taste has hints of fruit and light chocolate.
Tried
from Cask
on 07 May 2014
at 05:31
5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 5
Texture 4
Overall 5
Cask @ The Linen Hall, Enniskillen [300414]
Caramel brown, clear, thin beige head
Aroma of soft dark fruity malts, light aroma
Taste of caramel, light fruity, watery, touch nutty, hint of toffee, slight sour fruit, very thin flavour but what’s there is ok
Palate - Thin and watery, light sweet, very slight sour note. Finish is watery and rapid
Overall - Comes across as economy brewing...skimping on ingredients
Caramel brown, clear, thin beige head
Aroma of soft dark fruity malts, light aroma
Taste of caramel, light fruity, watery, touch nutty, hint of toffee, slight sour fruit, very thin flavour but what’s there is ok
Palate - Thin and watery, light sweet, very slight sour note. Finish is watery and rapid
Overall - Comes across as economy brewing...skimping on ingredients
Tried
from Cask
on 02 May 2014
at 16:47
6.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Cask (Cooper Rose JDW, Sunderland) - Brown with orangey tinges. Earthy hops, malt and dried fruit in the aroma. Nutty, malty and fruity taste with notes of raisins, chestnuts and grain.
Tried
from Cask
on 01 May 2014
at 14:49
4/10
Tried
on 25 Apr 2014
at 15:51
5.9/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Cask @ the Speaker, Westminster SW1. Pours a pale amber color with a small white head. Has a fruity malty weak hoppy aroma. Fruity malty hoppy weak citrus flavor. Has a fruity malty hoppy bitter finish.
Tried
from Cask
on 10 Apr 2014
at 21:49
5.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 5
Cask @ NWAF 2013, National Winter Ales Festival, The Venue, Sheridan Suite, Manchester, England.Clear medium amber orange color with a small to average, frothy - fizzy, good lacing, mostly lasting to diminishing, off-white head. Aroma is moderate malty, caramel, light nutty. Flavor is moderate sweet and light moderate bitter with a long duration, caramel, sharp, fruity. Body is medium, texture is oily, carbonation is soft to flat. [20130124]
Tried
from Cask
on 12 Mar 2014
at 12:58
5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 5
Texture 4
Overall 5
Cask at The Watford Beer Festival 2013. Poured a golden colour with a thin, loose white head. Malty aroma with notes of overripe fruit and some mild coriander-like hints. Flavour was sweet peaches and caster sugars mixed with slightly astringent, bitter grains. Finish was rather watery with some straw and bread.
Tried
from Cask
on 02 Jan 2014
at 11:41
6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 5
Cask at the Montague Pyke (JDW), London. Amber with a scummy cream head; floral aroma; soft in the mouth with a hay-like taste and some sweetness; then a dry finish. A simple country-style bitter.
Tried
from Cask
on 13 Nov 2013
at 08:59
5.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 5.5
Cask gravity at the Watford beer fest 2013. Light golden orange colour with a loose white head. Aroma is light spicy , sweet malt, some caramel. Flavour is thin, earthy nutty malt. Fairly dull.
Tried
from Cask
on 07 Nov 2013
at 14:28