Rebellion Smuggler

Tasting Summary

These comments are the opinion of the individual reviewer and represent what they thought of the beer on a particular day in a particular pub. If a review is less favourable, it may be because the beer suffered somewhere in the supply chain between them and the brewery.

The Craufurd Arms , Maidenhead, Berkshire

Who	Score	When	Notes
Hogan Sampling		21 Mar 2026	This amber-coloured special bitter from the Marlow Brewery, known as the Rebellion Beer Company, an independent microbrewery based in Marlow Bottom, a village north of Marlow, Buckinghamshire, came with very good head and lacing and lasting all the way. A dry malty first hit. A fruity hoppiness rising from its Fuggles and Goldings, along with Amarillo or Cascade which is used as late additions to lend a fruity citrus and tropical touch as well hints of dried fruits like raisins or dates. The odd sweet malty note jumping up with touches of caramel and toffee derived from its Crystal Malt, mixed with Maris Otter Pale Ale Malt and Chocolate Malt. A biscuity, marmalade-infused flavouring emerging onto the taste buds with hints of bread and chestnuts. A dry bitterness prevailing before sailing downwards. Served in top condition and very moreish.

The Hinds Head, Bray, Berkshire

The Furze Wren, Bexleyheath, Greater London

Who	Score	When	Notes
Philip Pirrip		13 Jan 2026	Great disappointment after initial fobbing when poured. Soon flat in glass and real chore to finish

Maiden's Head, Maidenhead, Berkshire

Who	Score	When	Notes
Stephen Harris		28 Aug 2017	A good Bitter with English hop presence.

The Harp, Charing Cross, Central London