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Hop Back Brewery
Unit 21-24 Batten Road
Downton Industrial Estate
Salisbury SP5 3HU
Telephone: +44 (0) 1725 510986
Brewer: John Gilbert
[Contact] [Update]
Downton Industrial Estate
Salisbury SP5 3HU
Telephone: +44 (0) 1725 510986
Brewer: John Gilbert
[Contact] [Update]
Notes
Beer List
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4.60% abv.
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4.00% abv.
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4.20% abv.
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4.50% abv.Awards:- Bronze Medal, 2004 Brewing Industry International Awards
- Best Stout, 1995 Great British Beer Festival
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Date: December 9, 2005 (#5800)Package: bottledPlace: Spirit World, Omaha NEScore: 15 pointsAppearance (3)
Deep garnet. Moderate head.Aroma (3)
Creamy coffee.Mouthfeel (7)
Medium body. Roasty, sweet. Really earthy. Grassy hops.Overall Impression (2)
3.50% abv.
Awards:
- Bronze Medal, 1996 Brewing Industry International Awards
6.00% abv.
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Date: December 1, 2006 (#6180)Package: bottledPlace: Beertopia, Omaha NEScore: 20 pointsAppearance (3)
Nice bright red. Moderate dense head.Aroma (4)
Lots of nutmeg and ginger. Fruity coriander and sweet caramel malt.Mouthfeel (10)
Medium body, nicely smooth. Rich caramel malt base and a very tasty mildly bitter hoppiness are very well-balanced with the just-bigger-than-subtle spices. The label lists cinnamon, coriander, and nutmeg, and they're all there.Overall Impression (3)
Excellent beer. "Bottle conditioned ale".
5.00% abv.
Awards:
- Best Strong Bitter, 2001 Great British Beer Festival
- Best Strong Bitter, 1992 Great British Beer Festival
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Date: September 16, 2007 (#6641)Package: bottledPlace: Dundee Dell, Omaha NEScore: 15½ pointsAppearance (3)
Deep golden. Very hazy. Thick head.Aroma (2½)
Huge grassy-tart hops. Some citrus.Mouthfeel (8)
Light body, extremely fizzy. Mild sweet malt, massive grassy hop flavor. Fairly bitter. Dry finish.Overall Impression (2)
