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Wychwood Brewery

(Marstons)

The Eagle Maltings
The Crofts, Corn Street
Witney OX28 4DP
Telephone: +44 (0) 1993 890800
Hours: Monday-Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm.
Brewer: Jeff Drew
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Notes

Opened: 1983

Annual Production: 50,000 bbl

U.S. Importer: EuroBrew, Inc.

Contributors: Mario Kornmesser, Graham Maskell

Updated: November 29, 2022

News

2008-04-03: Hobgoblin brewer bought by Marston's (The Publican)

Beer List

Bah Humbug

Old Ale

6.00% abv.
- Date: January 8, 2007 (#6267)
  
  Package: bottled
  
  Place: Beertopia, Omaha NE
  
  Score: 18½ points
  
  Appearance (3)
  Beautiful bright red. Thick foamy head.
  
  Aroma (4)
  Rich caramel malt. Mild spicy hops.
  
  Mouthfeel (9)
  Big smooth body, low carbonation. Lots of caramel malt. Very mild resiny, spicy hop flavor, moderate bitterness. Mild fruitiness.
  
  Overall Impression (2½)
  Very tasty beer.

Bangla

European-Style Pilsener

5.20% abv.

Black Wych

Brown Porter

5.00% abv.

Awards:

Gold Medal, 2002 Brewing Industry International Awards

Date: May 9, 2003 (#4861)

Package: bottled

Place: Cooter Brown's Tavern & Oyster Bar, New Orleans LA

Score: 13 points

Overall Impression (2½)
Deep dark red. Thick tan head. Earthy, spicy hop aroma with roast malt. Medium body. Fairly sweet and fairly roasty and fairly buttery.

Circle Master Organic Ale

(Special) Best Bitter

4.70% abv.

Awards:

Beer of the Year, 2001 Soil Association

Diceman

Oatmeal Stout

5.00% abv.

Dog's Bollocks

English-Style (Extra Special) Strong Bitter

5.20% abv.

Awards:

Beer of the Festival, 2001 Macclesfield Beer Festival

England's Ale

(Special) Best Bitter

4.00% abv.

Festive Spirits

English-Style (Extra Special) Strong Bitter

5.00% abv.

Fiddler's Elbow

English-Style (Extra Special) Strong Bitter

5.20% abv.

Awards:

Bronze Medal, 1998 World Beer Championships

Date: June 8, 2003 (#4893)

Package: bottled

Place: Discount Liquor, Milwaukee WI

Score: 13½ points

Overall Impression (2½)
Bright golden. Thick head. Mildly sweet aroma, fairly skunky. Light body. Mild malt flavor.

Firecatcher

Golden or Blonde Ale

3.50% abv.

Goliath

(Special) Best Bitter

4.20% abv.

Hobgoblin Gold

Golden or Blonde Ale

4.50% abv.

Hobgoblin Ruby 4,5%

English-Style (Extra Special) Strong Bitter

4.50% abv.

Hobgoblin Ruby 5,2%

English-Style (Extra Special) Strong Bitter

5.20% abv.

Awards:

Silver Medal, 1998 Australian International Beer Awards
Gold Medal, 1997 International Food & Drink Festival
Beer of the Year, 1997 Stockholm Beer Festival
Beer of the Festival, 1993 CAMRA Blackpool Beer Festival

Date: August 5, 2006 (#6039)

Package: canned

Place: Hy-Vee Columbus, Columbus NE

Score: 17 points

Appearance (3)
Deep red-brown. Thick dense head.

Aroma (3)
Roasty. Dark caramel. English hops.

Mouthfeel (9)
Medium body, really smooth. Lots of malt sweetness. Fairly roasty. Lots of toffee as it warms. Lingering malty, toasty, woody finish.

Overall Impression (2)
Date: July 27, 2003 (#4977)

Package: bottled

Place: Discount Liquor, Milwaukee WI

Score: 19 points

Overall Impression (3½)
Bright deep red-brown. Moderate head. Mildly oaky aroma. Medium body. Huge dark caramel maltiness with hints of wood. Mild fruity hop flavor and bitterness. Fairly estery. No skunkiness, despite the clear bottle. Excellent beer!