Windermere Brewing (Prev Watermill Brewing) Reviews

MarcinG	3.3 Watermill Shih Tzu Butelka kupiona w Ambleside. Ciemny, miedziany kolor z białą, średnią pianą. Słód, karmel, brązowy cukier, ziarno i skórka chlebowa. Dość aktywne nuty czerwonych jagód, I owoców jarzebiny. Wysycenie małe, oleista tekstura, goryczka umiarkowana. Przyjemne i bardzo pijalne.. Po powrocie z Lakes Thursday, March 28, 2024
MarcinG	3.3 Windermere W'ruff Night (Bottle)(prev Windermere W'ruff Night) Butelka kupiona w Ambleside. Złote o białej pianie. Dominuje słód, ciastka, ziarno, nuty tostów. W tle delikatne akcenty owoców cytrusowych, trawa i zioła. Wysycenie małe, goryczka umiarkowana Wednesday, March 27, 2024
johndoughty	4.1 Watermill Shih Tzu Copper coloured clear appearance. Pored with a small head. Excellent malty flavour.Quite powerful and well balanced. A pleasant well thought out beer. Its nice to drink something that is not an IPA. Saturday, February 24, 2024
simontomlinson	2.5 Watermill Collie Wobbles (Bottle) Frothy white head in an unclear golden coloured body. No aroma. Medium bodied, smooth with a watery finish. Pale malt, light fruit, grain & Alka Seltzer tastes. Poor. Wednesday, November 29, 2023
allmyvinyl	3.4 Windermere Bad Dog Bottle from Beer GB. Pours clear golden amber with a thin white head. Aromas of sweet malt and citrus. Taste is floral, light pine, caramel. Light sweet finish. Wednesday, November 15, 2023
allmyvinyl	3.4 Watermill Shih Tzu Bottle from Beer GB. Pours clear golden amber with a thin off-white head. Aromas of toffee and raisin. Taste adds a faint spice note. Light sweet finish. A bit thin. Monday, November 6, 2023
simontomlinson	3.7 Windermere W'ruff Night (Bottle)(prev Windermere W'ruff Night) Foamy white stayed on a well carbonated golden coloured body. Medium bodied, sharp & clean. Citrus, bitter, lemon, peach & light malt tastes. Excellent EPA. Saturday, November 4, 2023
allmyvinyl	3.3 Windermere W'ruff Night (Bottle)(prev Windermere W'ruff Night) Bottle from Beer GB. Pours clear golden with a thin white head. Aromas of light citrus, herbs and caramel. Taste is a bit watery, bready, cooked orange. Thin finish. Wednesday, November 1, 2023
simontomlinson	3.3 Windermere {prev Watermill) Isle of Dogs (Bottle) Spotty beige head on a clear amber coloured body. Malt, tea & spiced aroma. Medium bodied, with with a sharp back. Caramel, tea, spiced, malt & fruity tastes with a long bitter finish. Great Bitter. Tuesday, October 31, 2023
wslydiate	3.2 Watermill Shih Tzu Decent but very strong Saturday, October 14, 2023
MarcinG	3.3 Watermill Dogth Vader (Bottle) Butelka kupiona w Kendal. Czarne o średniej pianie w kolorze kości słoniowej. W smaku i zapachu dominują czekoladowe nuty, trochę karmelu i leśnych owoców. Palonosc na raczej małym poziomie ale nadal aktywna, trochę kakao w tle. Wysycenie małe. Całkiem ok. Po miłym spacerze po Kendal. Monday, April 17, 2023
simontomlinson	3.4 Watermill Shih Tzu As Windermere Shih Tzu Faced. Rocky off white head on a slowly carbonating copper coloured body. Toffee, malt & caramel aroma. Medium bodied, soft & creamy with a lightly carbonated back. Malt, toffee & raisin tastes with a big tangy fruity finish. Good one. Saturday, April 1, 2023
simontomlinson	3.2 Windermere Bad Dog Tight white head on an unclear finely carbonated amber coloured body. Pine, bitter & hoppy aroma Medium bodied, foamy & thinning out to a clean back. Malt, pine, orange & citrus peel tastes with a bitter grapefruit finish. Decent quaffer to compliment the football. Wednesday, March 15, 2023
MrTipple	3.5 Windermere Ruff Justice 16Oct2022 Dark roast malts, toasted bread, cacao, coffee, burnt straw. Clear, very dark brown, medium, creamy, beige head. Light bitter. Dark roast malts, burnt toast, creamy texture, soft carb, full bod. Very nice, rich, roasty. Cask at Queen's Head Hotel, Troutbeck. Friday, December 30, 2022
GuideDogSaint	3 Windermere Bad Dog 500ml bottle. Pours clear golden with a white head. Aroma of malt and citrus. Similar taste but earthy and astringent. Bitter finish. Friday, August 19, 2022
DJMonarch	3.4 Watermill Shih Tzu 1. Cask Stillage at Manchester Central Convention Complex 20/01/2016 Big malt aroma. Amber coloured strong in alcohol and a little rich on the palate. Fruity with a hint of bitterness in a warming full malt finish. As Watermill Shih Tzu. 2. Cask Handpump at Blue Cap, Sandiway 26/07/2019 Fruit and some hop aromas. Tiny white head. Copper amber coloured with some alcohol present. Berry fruit flavours. A hint of dryness in a bitter lasting malt finish. As Windermere Shih Tzu Faced. Thursday, August 11, 2022
gregg	1.1 Watermill Windermere Blonde Bottle on offer from Lakeland Gifts Keswick. Not sure if it was out of date but left an unpleasant aftertaste. Wednesday, July 6, 2022
MrTipple	2.5 Watermill Windermere Lager 19Oct2021 Bitter grain and cereal malts, wet straw, light metallic. Clear gold, small, creamy, white head. Light bitter. Sweet grain malts, light citrus fruits, watery texture, med bod, med carb. Well, this wasn't that great, watery and very light. Draft at The Windemere Brewing Co At The Watermill Inn, Ings. Saturday, June 25, 2022
ManVsBeer	3.2 Watermill Dogth Vader (Bottle) Bottle from Beer Ambleside, Ambleside. Extremely dark with a thick frothy off-white head. Nice and smooth, not quite feeling its strength either but retaining a good body and mouthfeel for it. There's not too much roasted character to be found here but nevertheless it's a very drinkable dark malt brew. Thursday, June 16, 2022
simontomlinson	3.3 Watermill Dogth Vader (Bottle) Foamy tan head on a near black body. Sarsaparilla, roasted & malt aroma. Medium bodied, smooth with a lively dry clean back. Fruity berry, malt, nutty, sarsaparilla & treacle tastes with a tangy peppery finish. Nice one. Sunday, April 3, 2022
simontomlinson	3.2 Watermill A Winters Tail (Bottle) Creamy off white head stayed on a copper coloured body. Caramel, toffee & tea aroma. Medium bodied, smooth creamy & cloying. Ginger, coriander, toffee, raisin & orange tastes. Very interesting - Nice. Tuesday, March 15, 2022
Jerseyislandbeer	3.5 Watermill Shih Tzu 500ml bottle as Shih Tzu Faced from the Brew Pub. Pours amber with a white head. Aromas & tastes of caramel, candied fruit, molasses, sweet yeast & grain malt. Medium body. Smooth finish. Very enjoyable Tuesday, March 8, 2022
DJMonarch	3.2 Watermill Isle of Dogs (Cask) Cask Handpump at GBBF 2012, Kensington Olympia 07/08/2012 Hoppy aroma. Small white head. Golden coloured hoppy and citrus flavoured with a hint of bitterness in a slightly creamy malt finish. Tuesday, March 1, 2022
ManVsBeer	2.9 Watermill A Bit'er Ruff (Bottle) Bottle from Beer Ambleside, Ambleside. Golden coloured bitter with a small head. It doesn't have a high bitterness, perhaps more of a light bitter-sweetness, but the style, accompanied by a good hoppiness, is there. Nice and traditional stuff. Friday, February 25, 2022
Jerseyislandbeer	3.6 Windermere Bad Dog 500ml bottle, pours amber with a white foamy head. Aromas & tastes of flora, tropical fruits, pine, biscuit & malt. Medium body. Moderate bitter finish. Highly enjoyable Thursday, February 17, 2022
Jerseyislandbeer	3.2 Windermere W'ruff Night (Bottle)(prev Windermere W'ruff Night) 500ml bottle from the brewery. Pours golden with a white head. Aromas & tastes of fruits, caramel, herbs &sweet malt. Medium body. Light bitter finish. Enjoyable Thursday, February 3, 2022
Jerseyislandbeer	3.3 Watermill Dogth Vader (Bottle) 500ml bottle from the brewery, poured at home in Jersey. It's dark brown with a beige head. Aromas & tastes of chocolate, coffee, treacle & roasted malt. Medium body. Dry finish. Enjoyable Saturday, January 29, 2022
MrTipple	3.2 Watermill Shih Tzu 22Oct2021 Sweet grain malts, molasses, candied fruits, sweet yeast. Slightly hazy gold, small, creamy, white head. Medium sweet. Sweet grain malts, caramel, molasses, generic, sweet fruits, soft carb, full bod. Lacks depth, not unpleasant though. Bottle from The Windemere Brewing Co At The Watermill Inn. Friday, January 14, 2022
MrTipple	3.1 Watermill A Bit'er Ruff (Cask) 19Oct2021 Sweet grain and cereal malts, caramel, bread, straw, light molasses. Clear, dark gold, small, creamy, white head. Light bitter. Bittersweet grain malts, floral notes, wet straw, grass, soft carb, light bod. Quite a bitter palate, quaffable. Cask at The Windemere Brewing Co At The Watermill Inn, Ings. Friday, January 14, 2022
MrTipple	3.3 Watermill Golden Retriever 19Oct2021 Sweet grain and cereal malts, bread, straw, molasses. Clear gold, small, creamy, white head. Light bitter. Bittersweet grain and cereal malts, bread, light molasses, yeast, soft carb, light bod. Nice, light, well-balanced. Cask at The Windemere Brewing Co At The Watermill Inn, Ings. Friday, January 14, 2022
MrTipple	3.1 Watermill Collie Wobbles (Cask) 19Oct2021 Bitter grain and cereal malts, floral notes, straw, light bread. Clear gold, small, creamy, white head. Light bitter. Light citrus fruits, lemon peel, wet straw, bitter grain malts, soft carb, light bod. Well, this one is a bit boring but quaffable. Cask at The Windemere Brewing Co At The Watermill Inn, Ings. Friday, January 14, 2022
MrTipple	3.5 Watermill Dogth Vader (Cask) 22Oct2021 Dark roast malts, chocolate, dry, dark roast coffee, toasted bread. Hazy, very dark brown, small, creamy, beige head. Light bitter. Dark roast malts, chocolate, cacao, toasted bread, a bit of coffee, earthy, soft carb, med bod. Very nice, rich, roasty. Bottle from The Windemere Brewing Co At The Watermill Inn. Friday, January 14, 2022
MrTipple	3.2 Watermill Windermere Blonde 19Oct2021 Sweet grain and cereal malts, caramel, bread, wet straw. Clear gold, small, creamy, white head. Light bitter. Bitter grain malts, floral notes, wet straw, grass, soft carb, light bod. OK, nothing too crazy. Cask at The Windemere Brewing Co At The Watermill Inn, Ings. Friday, January 14, 2022
MrTipple	3.3 Watermill A Winters Tail (Cask) 19Oct2021 Sweet grain and cereal malts, bread, molasses, spices, nutmeg, cloves. Clear, dark gold, small, creamy, white head. Light bitter. Spices, cloves, nutmeg, bitter grain malts, wet straw, soft carb, med bod. Fun, casky spices hote golde. Cask at The Windemere Brewing Co At The Watermill Inn, Ings. Friday, January 14, 2022
MrTipple	3.4 Windermere Bad Dog 20Oct2021 Bittersweet grain malts, bitter floral and citrus notes, orange peel. Clear gold, small, creamy, white head. Light bitter. Bitter citrus, orange, tangerine, light floral notes, soft carb, light bod. Nice, very light but quite quaffable. Bottle from The Windemere Brewing Co At The Watermill Inn. Friday, January 14, 2022
MrTipple	3.3 Watermill W'ruff Night (Cask) 20Oct2021 Creamy citrus fruits, lemon, tangerine yogurt, bittersweet malts. Clear gold, small, creamy, white head. Light bitter. Bittersweet grain and cereal malts, light citrus fruits, floral notes, creamy tangerine, soft carb, med bod. Nice, lacks depth. Bottle from The Windemere Brewing Co At The Watermill Inn. Friday, January 14, 2022
DJMonarch	3 Watermill Blackbeard Cask Handpump at GBBF 2011, Earl's Court 02/08/2011 Some roast aroma. Mid brown coloured fruity and smooth on the palate with a hint of bitterness in a roast finish. Tuesday, January 4, 2022
AndrewC	2.9 Watermill A Bit'er Ruff (Bottle) Sweet crystal malt dominates. Some short lived bitterness. It's okay but not sure I'd have it again. Tuesday, October 19, 2021
wheresthepath	2.6 Watermill Windermere Extra Pale Cask at the Agricultural, Penrith. Had this at the same time as the Collie Wobbles from the same brewer and it was quite difficult to distinguish between them. They were both bland, sweetish and smoothish with dusty caramel. This one was (marginally) paler and had perhaps a tinge of lemon that the Collie was lacking and a mite more bitterness, but was possibly even duller. Wonder if they'll get grief from Hawkshead over this beer name...? Tuesday, September 28, 2021
wheresthepath	2.7 Watermill Collie Wobbles (Cask) Cask at the Agricultural, Penrith. Lightly hazed deep gold colour with a white head. Smoothish, sweetish, bland. A bit of dusty caramel, some digestive biscuit, some generic fruit. Really dull, but easy to drink I guess. Tuesday, September 28, 2021
Jerseyislandbeer	3.7 Watermill Coffee Oatmeal Stout 440ml can at the Watermill Inn. Pours dark brown with a off white head. Aromas & tastes of oatmeal, chocolate, coffee & hints of berries. Medium body. Light bitter finish. Very enjoyable Sunday, September 12, 2021
Jerseyislandbeer	3.5 Watermill W'ruff Night (Cask) From the cask at the Watermill Inn. Pours pale golden with a white head. Aromas & tastes of citrus, grass, butter & hops. Medium body. Moderate bitter finish Sunday, September 12, 2021
Jerseyislandbeer	3.3 Watermill Collie Wobbles (Cask) From the cask at the Watermill Inn. Pours hazy golden with a white head. Aromas & tastes of citrus, flora, hints of pepper & biscuit malt. Moderate body. Light bitter finish Sunday, September 12, 2021
Jerseyislandbeer	3.3 Watermill Golden Retriever Pint from the cask at the Watermill Inn. Pours golden with a white head. Aromas & tastes of dried fruits, citrus, grain, caramel, earth & malt. Medium body. Light bitter finish Sunday, September 12, 2021
imdownthepub	3.1 Watermill Windermere Blonde Bottled, 500ml from Chestnut House, Pooley Bridge, Cumbria. Gold with white head. There is a light musty, grainy character to this, damp cardboard in initially. There are light lemon / lime notes coming through, reasonably dry, biscuity, herby. All pretty unremarkable but okay. Monday, August 9, 2021
imdownthepub	3 Watermill Shih Tzu Bottled, 500ml as Windermere Shih Tzu Faced from Chestnut House, Pooley Bridge, Cumbria. Amber with white head. There are slightly fusty, musty malt notes to this, caramel sweetness, some grainy notes. Boiled sweets along with apricot, peach flavours. It's okay. Wednesday, July 14, 2021
imdownthepub	3 Watermill A Bit'er Ruff (Bottle) Bottled, 500ml as Windermere Brewing A Bit'er Ruff, from Chestnut House, Pooley Bridge, Cumbria. Gold to amber with white head. There is a thinnish caramel character to this from the off, thinnish, slightly tart fruity flavour then becoming sweeter with toffee flavours. It's okay. Tuesday, July 6, 2021
stuartallen	3.1 Watermill Golden Retriever Sunday, July 4, 2021
Jerseyislandbeer	3.3 Watermill Dogth Vader (Cask) Old rating from 2012 - Cask at the brewpub, pours black with a beige head. Aromas & tastes of chocolate cookies, coffee, grain & roasted malt. Medium body. Light bitter finish Monday, May 24, 2021
imdownthepub	3.2 Windermere {prev Watermill) Isle of Dogs (Bottle) Bottled, 500ml from Chestnut House, Pooley Bridge, Cumbria. Gold to amber with white head. There is a light, malty bitterness to this, light caramel, toffee flavours. Hints of citrus come through, notes of leafy hop. It's okay. Thursday, May 13, 2021