Purple Moose Brewery
Purple Moose Brewery
4.5
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
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Bill H
Aberdeen, UK96 contributions
Jul 2023 • Solo
For the avoidance of doubt, this review refers to the brewery shop on the High Street and not the brewery itself. The shop is beautifully laid out with (of course) a full range of delicious Purple Moose bottled and canned beers but also beers from other Welsh micro-breweries and Welsh gin and wine as well as Purple Moose branded clothing (tee-shirts, hoodies, etc.) and gifts. The perfect place to buy an eight-pack to take home as a souvenir...
Written July 18, 2023
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Johnfrisbee
Christchurch, UK2,652 contributions
Oct 2020 • Couples
Full-on purple, beer and moose in this unique, friendly little shop!
Huge range of Purple Moose beers, both regular lines and limited editions. We bought some, having enjoyed "Snowdonia" and "Dark Side of the Moose" in the nearby Australia pub, the evening before.
We enjoyed browsing the ' Moose merchandise in the shop too...good pressie ideas here, at reasonable prices - as were the beers.
Huge selection of craft ciders as well.
Easy access and friendly staff. Great little visit. Thanks guys.
Huge range of Purple Moose beers, both regular lines and limited editions. We bought some, having enjoyed "Snowdonia" and "Dark Side of the Moose" in the nearby Australia pub, the evening before.
We enjoyed browsing the ' Moose merchandise in the shop too...good pressie ideas here, at reasonable prices - as were the beers.
Huge selection of craft ciders as well.
Easy access and friendly staff. Great little visit. Thanks guys.
Written October 16, 2020
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Jilly2903
Llan Ffestiniog, UK1,927 contributions
Sept 2020
Due to Covid-19, the tours of the actual micro-brewery in Madoc Street are on hold until next year. However, I enjoyed a browse around their small brewery shop yesterday morning (Tuesday). It has recently moved further up the High Street nearer to The Australia Pub - you can't miss it as it stands out like the purple one in a tin of Quality Street! There was a one-way system in operation. The shelves were well stocked with award winning beers - I was tempted to buy a bottle of the Black Rock stout. They also sell various merchandise e.g. drinking glasses & clothing. I went down the steps at the back of the shop where they sold guest alcohols from other Welsh producers e.g. Aber Falls gins. The lady behind the counter was friendly and helpful. This 15 year old business also offers on-line sales.
Written September 16, 2020
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Andrew Pritchard
Pwllheli, UK8 contributions
Sept 2018 • Couples
Hia me and my fiancée visited the shop on Tuesday and my fiancée Bought two bottles of cider The ciders were new to the shop and both of us Tried it It was disgusting taste like TCP worst cider I have ever tasted
Written September 27, 2018
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dmac72
New York City, NY136 contributions
Apr 2013
Cute shop at the brewery, but it's only a shop you're allowed to visit - no tours of the actual brewery itself. There ARE samples for visitors to try, which I'm sure is a crowd pleaser. Staff was very nice.
Written May 13, 2013
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Marc F
1 contribution
Jul 2019 • Friends
Kevin the tour man was very passionate about the company/ brewing making the tour interesting fun, and packed with information. Great beer, we were given tasters at the end of the tour. The shop and pub are also worth a visit as they’re only round the corner from the brewery. All staff were very friendly and had great conversations. Will definitely return.
Written July 5, 2019
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Neil Gough
3 contributions
Oct 2016
Tour is ok shame about the beer. Tour includes voucher for a free pint at Australia bar, only to find just 1 of their beers on draft, happened to be Dark Side of the Moose as we all prefer ligher ales gave it a miss. Used voucher on bottled beer unfortunately was cloudy and flat. Very disappointed as have enjoyed Purple Moose beer previously.
Written October 14, 2016
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razorblade82
Liverpool, UK2 contributions
Aug 2014 • Friends
Excellent guided tour. Lasted approximately an hour with samples of all their fine beers afterwards.
Price is £5.00 but you get a PM pint glass for free at the end. Dark Side Of The Moose is a world-class brew.
Price is £5.00 but you get a PM pint glass for free at the end. Dark Side Of The Moose is a world-class brew.
Written August 10, 2014
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Steve_of_N21
London, UK3,285 contributions
Jul 2013
The recent reviewer is actually factually incorrect. There are short brewery tours available every Monday to Thursday at 2.00pm, but booking is essential as they can only accommodate up to 8 people at a time due to the small size of the brewery. All details are available from the brewery web site.
We visited yesterday and it was very good. As I have visited many other breweries it didn't tell me anything I did not know already but always good to get up close to the brewing process and especially good to see that their continuing growth in demand has allowed Purple Moose to recently upgrade from a 10 barrel plant to a 40 barrel plant in April this year.
Tasters are available at all times and worth visiting for these alone as their currently available five beers are very good, especially the Dark Side of the Moose which is an excellent dark bitter.
There is limited parking outside the brewery but the large town 'cash and flash' car park ( pay and display if you are not familiar with that colloquial expression ) is only a short walk away, especially if you park at the far end after entering from the southern entrance nearest the heritage rail station.
In conclusion an excellent hard working local microbrewery and if you like British Ale, give it your patronage when in the area.
We visited yesterday and it was very good. As I have visited many other breweries it didn't tell me anything I did not know already but always good to get up close to the brewing process and especially good to see that their continuing growth in demand has allowed Purple Moose to recently upgrade from a 10 barrel plant to a 40 barrel plant in April this year.
Tasters are available at all times and worth visiting for these alone as their currently available five beers are very good, especially the Dark Side of the Moose which is an excellent dark bitter.
There is limited parking outside the brewery but the large town 'cash and flash' car park ( pay and display if you are not familiar with that colloquial expression ) is only a short walk away, especially if you park at the far end after entering from the southern entrance nearest the heritage rail station.
In conclusion an excellent hard working local microbrewery and if you like British Ale, give it your patronage when in the area.
Written July 17, 2013
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Brendan R
Chester, UK19 contributions
Sept 2019
I always pay a visit to this shop for a selection of fantastic local beer. They never dissappoint Maybe one day I'll arrange a brewery tour the next time that I'm staying in Porthmadog, and I'll still visit this wonderful shop.
Written September 21, 2019
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Thanks for visiting us and for the great review Brendan! We're sure you will enjoy the Brewery Tour when you get the chance (which includes a free pint and a 10% off the shop voucher!). Thanks again!
Written September 24, 2019
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Do you still offer brewery tours? We’re in the area in September and you’ll like to get one booked for 14/09 if possible
Written August 19, 2018
When do you start dinner tours of brewery and which days are they on please
Written March 17, 2018
Hello Wgrandchill - Sorry for the very late reply, I have just taken over as the Admin & Marketing person here at Purple Moose Brewery. Unfortunately we are not offering brewery tours at the moment because all the staff we have are keeping up with the demands of the Summer holidays! Sorry about this, we do have a Brewery Shop that you can visit that sells all of our beer and other's from around Wales, including gins and liqueur. We also have a brewery tap called The Australia that you can have our beer served on draft and enjoy our delicious home cooked meals!
Written August 22, 2018
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