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The Tap (formerly The Brewery Tap) (Derby Brewing Co.)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Derby - Business as Usual |  | 2 |
| Brewster's - Cheval Mort |  | 1 |
| Derby - Hop till you drop | | 1 |
| Derby - Mercia IPA | | 1 |
| Derby - On Tap | | 1 |
| Derby - White Christmas | | 1 |
| Leatherbritches - Stouter | | 1 |
| Derby - Billy Bonka's Chocolate Brew |  | 1 |
| Derby - Paint It Black | | 1 |
| Derby - Spellbound | | 1 |
| McGivern Ales - Gold | | 1 |
| Abbeydale - 3712 | Not Tried | 0 |
| Blackjack - Bouillotte | Not Tried | 0 |
| Derby - Barrel of Laughs | Not Tried | 0 |
| Derby - Blitzen Blonde | Not Tried | 0 |
| Derby - Dashingly Dark | Not Tried | 0 |
| Derby - Indian Ink | Not Tried | 0 |
| Derby - Silent Night Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Derby - You've got ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Everards (see entries against Joule's & Robinsons whilst its new brewery was being built) - Original | Not Tried | 0 |
| Everards (see entries against Joule's & Robinsons whilst its new brewery was being built) - Sleighbell | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fat Cat - Marmalade Cat | Not Tried | 0 |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wentworth - Best Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wentworth - Titania | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
24 Jan 2022 (ChrisE)
Monday evening and fairly quiet. We took advantage of happy three hours prices.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derby - Business as Usual | 4.40 | | |
| Derby - Hop till you drop | 3.90 | | |
| Derby - White Christmas | 5.50 | Not Tried |
07 Dec 2014 (Stephen Harris)
Early evening visit. Fairly quiet on a Sunday.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derby - White Christmas | 5.50 | | Golden and dry. |
| Derby - Mercia IPA | 5.00 | | Golden, with a good malt/hop balance. |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Derby - Business as Usual | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Derby - Dashingly Dark | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Derby - On Tap | 4.30 | Not Tried |
18 Jul 2014 (ChrisE)
A suitable refreshment stop whilst walking from the Alexandra to the Little Chester Ale House. An enjoyable visit with time to chat to staff.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derby - On Tap | 4.30 | | |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Fat Cat - Marmalade Cat | 5.50 | Not Tried | |
| Derby - Mercia IPA | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Derby - Indian Ink | 5.20 | Not Tried | |
| Abbeydale - 3712 | 7.00 | Not Tried | |
| Blackjack - Bouillotte | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Wentworth - Titania | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Derby - Barrel of Laughs | 4.00 | Not Tried |
07 Dec 2013 (Andrew)
I dragged Cam here and we didn't stay long. The place had the feel of a French bar.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derby - Billy Bonka's Chocolate Brew | 4.30 | | Black and too bitter chocolate for me |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Derby - Business as Usual | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Derby - White Christmas | 5.50 | Not Tried | |
| Everards (see entries against Joule's & Robinsons whilst its new brewery was being built) - Original | 5.20 | Not Tried | |
| Derby - You've got ale | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Derby - Blitzen Blonde | 3.70 | Not Tried |
10 Dec 2012 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening - short visit for a half.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derby - Business as Usual | 4.40 | | Full bodied |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Everards (see entries against Joule's & Robinsons whilst its new brewery was being built) - Sleighbell | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Wentworth - Best Bitter | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Derby - Silent Night Porter | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Derby - White Christmas | 5.50 | Not Tried |
02 Nov 2012 (Martin the Mildman)
Fairly quiet on a Friday lunchtime.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derby - Spellbound | 4.00 | | Golden bitter with a dry, earthy flavour. Finish is dry and earthy. My score 12/20. |
25 Aug 2012 (Martin the Mildman)
Fairly busy on a Saturday afternoon.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derby - Paint It Black | 4.50 | | A dark brown bitter that is moderately hopped with some malt flavour. Dryish finish. My score 14/20. |
14 Apr 2012 (Martin the Mildman)
Quite busy on a Saturday afternoon.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leatherbritches - Stouter | 5.00 | | Dark brown stout type beer with some roast malt character but a little light on hops and rather thin mouthfeel. My score 15/20. |
23 Mar 2012 (Martin the Mildman)
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| McGivern Ales - Gold | 4.30 | | Very pale in colour with a strong, earthy hop character and a dryish finish. My score 14/20. |
21 May 2011 (Martin the Mildman)
Busy with some sort of stag do taking up a corner of the pub.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brewster's - Cheval Mort | 4.00 | | Ruby mild with some malt and a slightly earthy taste in the finish. My score 15/20. |
About The Tap (formerly The Brewery Tap)
Summary of Beer Scores
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| 2 |
| 9 |
| 6 |
 | 5 |
The pub is found in Derby, Derbyshire, DE1 2ED.
Flat iron shaped building just off a bridge over the River Derwent in Derwent Street. Light and airy with a central curved bar serving Derby Brewing Co beers, guests and a decent World beer selection.
We have visited this pub 15 times, seen 39 different beers and tried 21 of them.
Postcode: DE1 2ED