Bond Brews Ltd

A few days ago Mark Hoffman and I visited Bond Brews for a Brewery Experience Day where we learnt two things:1. Brewery tours are a great way to learn about a brewery and get an overview of the brewing process but you don’t really know anything about brewing until you’ve measured out those ingredients, worked that Mash Tun paddle and brewed.2. Brewing consists mostly of cleaning, cleaning and more cleaning!We arrived at the brewery for breakfast, had a health and safety talk then got straight into the brewing, with a nice brewers lunch and samples of Dean’s beers to break up the day.Dean was great company, made it easy for us to get involved and understand what we had to do and of course has beer knowledge in spadefuls so it was a pleasure talking to him, time flew by.We were brewing Wild Tiger, a special version of Dean's core Bengal Tiger IPA that has local wild hedgerow hops added to the brew for extra taste, and we can'

Last week I took part in a days experience of brewing at Bond Brews and it was a fantastic day. If you want to get hands on and fully understand every stage of the process, this is a day out for you! Dean explains everything fully as you go through the day and also shares his personal experiences and his journey of how he's got to where he is with his business. I've done brewery tours in the past but none can be compared to this because this is truly hands on and you're effectively working" in the brewery for the day and getting your hands dirty. Of course

Lovely few beers in a socially distanced garden. Good brews and reasonably priced.

Small brewery outside of Wokingham. A good range of beers available in bottles or polypins. The beers are of excellent quality. I recommend Kaptain Chaos, Goldi-Hops, Wheatabeer and Cherry Porter. Beer festival in June, Covid willing.

A Day of Brewing Bliss:I recently had the privilege of attending an unforgettable experience day at Bond Brews in Wokingham, and I can absolutely say it was a day well spent. A friend and I were treated to this fantastic adventure by our thoughtful wives for a big birthday, and it turned out to be an absolute delight from start to finish.We kicked off at 9:30 am, and we were warmly welcomed by Dean, the passionate maestro behind the traditional beer brewing magic at Bond Brews. Dean's enthusiasm for his craft was palpable, and it set the tone for an engaging and informative day ahead.Throughout the day, we were involved in every aspect of the brewing process. Dean took the lead on the heavy lifting, but what really impressed us was how he made us feel included. Each stage of the brew was meticulously explained, and we soaked up every bit of knowledge as well as quite a few samples from the diverse range of brews.Beyond the brewing, Dean took the time to talk us through the business aspects of running a successful small brewery. From the intricacies of brewing and bottling to the nuances of sales, marketing, delivery, and tax, we gained valuable insights into the world of traditional brewing. It was a well-rounded and eye-opening experience.The highlight of the day, undoubtedly, was the chance to brew our own batch of porter, we will go and collect some of it to take home any day now as part of the experience.In conclusion, I cannot recommend Bond Brews' experience day highly enough. Dean's passion for brewing, his warm hospitality, and his willingness to share his knowledge make this a must-do for any beer enthusiast. I will definitely be on the lookout for Bond Brews' offerings in local pubs, and I’d happily do it all again.

We had a lovely day brewing beer with Dean. He was so friendly and explained e every step of the process. A snack and lunch were provided and of course some tasters of different beers he brews. Great day out doing something different!

Stopped off for a pint of real ale from Bond Brews. Good selection of beers. These tap Yard events are run about every month and are well supported - there was about 100 people there with more coming and going through out the day. The beer event ìs supported by the Rural Pie company with delicious hot pies.

Awesome day with Dean learning about what it takes to make his spectacular beers. Even if you think you know about making beer, do this experience day. This is fully hands on and as immersive as you want. What Dean doesn't know about the process is probably not worth knowing. All in all a superb and very informative day.

Dean certainly knows his beers and his customers. He has gone out of his way to keep me in beer whilst in 14 day isolation. I have tried the Scrum 5, Bengal Tiger, Wild Tiger and Best of British, all of which have been fantastic beers. Cannot do anything but recommend this little brewery