Larkspur

Thornbridge Brewery

August was clearly the month of Citra

5.2% ABV

Reviewed by RD

Appearance: Hand pulled from cask, this was a glowing straw-like yellow gold ale crowned with a foamy head of white froth.

Aroma: One of the best qualities of this ale has is the amazing aroma. It’s a nose full of [...click the heading to read more]

Halcyon Green Hopped IPA 2009 Harvest

Thornbridge Brewery

One of the best British IPAs? YES!

7.7% ABV

Reviewed by RD

Colour: This hotly anticipated IPA poured a pale sandy blonde with a little haze. I thin head of white cream covered the top of the ale. I had been chilling it for a while and the haze may have been caused by it being [...click the heading to read more]

Bradford Beer Festival 2010

A brief and hazy rundown

Rob’s Picks

It’s the morning after the opening night of Bradford Beer Festival and I can gladly say with a slightly hazy head…It was great

What did I drink? From what I can remember, it was the following:

Bridestone American Pale Ale, I’ve enjoyed the Bridestones beers I’ve had so far and this didn’t [...click the heading to read more]

St Petersburg Islay Whisky Reserve 2006

Thornbridge

Stout in whisky barrels… dose it work? YES!

Reviewed by RD

10.2% ABV

Colour: This thick Imperial Russian stout slipped its way into a set of three tasting glasses like liquid velvet. Black but for a slight hint of dark brown. A minor beige head developed on top, but I didn’t expect much of a head [...click the heading to read more]

Alliance PX Reserve 2007

Thornbridge Brewery

(in collaboration with Garrett Oliver of Brooklyn Brewery)

An exciting coming together of brewing minds!

11% ABV

Reviewed by MT & RD

Colour: Dark and murky reddish brown. It has a light foam head with some lacing present.

Nose: Marzipan! Strong alcohol and marzipan presence. Hard to get beyond that initial smell but there is a nice spiciness there [...click the heading to read more]

Jaipur

Thornbridge brewery
… this is a fantastic “go to” IPA that you can quaff by the dozen!
Another good quality beer from Thornbridge!
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