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The Talbot Taphouse (Amber Ales Brewery)

Beer (sort)	Average Score (sort)	No. Samples (sort)
Amber Ales - Barnes Wallis		2
Amber Ales - Derbyshire Gold		1
Amber Ales - Grand Slam		1
Amber Ales - Honey Rye		1
Amber Ales - Imperial IPA		1
Amber Ales - Brandon Brew	Not Tried	0
Amber Ales - Chilli Blond	Not Tried	0
Amber Ales - Chocolate Orange Stout	Not Tried	0
Amber Ales - Original Stout	Not Tried	0
Amber Ales - Revolution	Not Tried	0
Amber Ales - Winter Ruby	Not Tried	0
BrewDog - Punk IPA	Not Tried	0
Marble - 57	Not Tried	0
Oakham - Citra	Not Tried	0

Picture 1. The Talbot Taphouse, Ripley, Derbyshire

Stephen Harris

Visits Details

02 Dec 2012 (Stephen Harris)

A lovely morning walk in glorious winter weather from Belper to Ripley left me with a thirst to satisfy. Only two other customers in between 12:30 and 2pm, but the barman confided to me that this constituted quite a busy start for a Sunday. Top class pub.

Beer	ABV	Score	Notes
Amber Ales - Barnes Wallis	4.10		Amber in colour. Richly malty and bitter. Went down very well.
Amber Ales - Imperial IPA	6.50		Dark amber in colour. Aromatic, strong, hoppy, dry IPA. Slightly oily.
Amber Ales - Derbyshire Gold	5.50		Golden in colour, dry and quite hoppy.
Amber Ales - Grand Slam	5.10		Amber in colour. A strong, malt-dominated taste.
Oakham - Citra	4.20	Not Tried
Amber Ales - Original Stout	4.00	Not Tried
Amber Ales - Winter Ruby	5.10	Not Tried
Amber Ales - Revolution	4.50	Not Tried

02 Oct 2010 (Alenomore)

I found this place to be excellant, very friendly staff, knowledgable and obviously passionate about real ale. The selection on offer was top class, just a shame that my time here was limited. This will make the 2012 GBG for sure! Recommended.

Beer	ABV	Score	Notes
Amber Ales - Barnes Wallis	4.10		"IPA style bitter. Fit for a local hero". Celebrating the memory of the designer of the Bouncing Bomb, who once lived on Butterley Hill. A nice ale too.
Amber Ales - Honey Rye	4.50		"Pale Ale with Rye Malt and a touch of Honey". Very refreshing too.
BrewDog - Punk IPA	6.00	Not Tried
Marble - 57	5.70	Not Tried
Amber Ales - Chocolate Orange Stout	4.00	Not Tried
Amber Ales - Brandon Brew	6.00	Not Tried
Amber Ales - Derbyshire Gold	5.50	Not Tried
Amber Ales - Chilli Blond	3.90	Not Tried

About The Talbot Taphouse

The pub sign. The Talbot Taphouse, Ripley, Derbyshire

Summary of Beer Scores

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Website.

The pub is found in Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 3SW.

The Amber Ales brewery tap, the Talbot Taphouse, is a renovated ex-Shipstone's tavern, occupying a flat iron site, and will be appreciated by those who seek quiet conversation whilst choosing from a fine selection of beers and continental brews. Naturally, Amber Ales feature strongly though a couple of changing guests augment them. This pub opened in December 2009. Fully refurbished in a light, modern style with a central bar. 6 Amber Ales, 2 guests and 1 real cider are on offer, and a good food menu plus bar snacks available too. Found at the top of Butterley Hill, a short stroll from the centre of Ripley. The brewery itself is located in nearby Pentrich and tours and tutored tastings are available. Very friendly place, recommended.

We have visited this pub twice, seen 14 different beers and tried 5 of them.

Map location

Postcode: DE5 3SW