Sharp's Own

Sharp's Own (occasionally known as Sharp's Original) was the first beer ever brewed commercially at Sharp's Brewery, gyle no. 00001 in July 1994. It’s almost a family heirloom to us!

Own contains the highest percentage of roasted malted barley of all our beers and as a result is our darkest brew. The judicious use of special malts gives Own its characteristic rich brown colour, delicious aroma and moreish depth of flavour. Simpson’s finest Crystal and Roasted malts are used to give caramel and roast notes to the beer.

Generous amounts of special malts sometimes result in sweet and cloying beers but in Own late hopping with Northdown hops lifts the beer and balances the caramel sweetness. Add to this Sharps’ warm fermentation in open Cornish squares and the result is the holy trinity of malt, hops and fruit in perfect harmony.

Own features sweet roasted notes and is very full in the mouth making it the perfect partner for a cheeseboard. It goes particularly well with strong blue cheeses like stilton. Sharp's Own is also well suited to use in or accompanying beef or game stews or pies.

Taste Notes from Head Brewer Stuart Howe
"Rich roasted and malty notes are key to the aroma of Own with some light hop tones. The mouthfeel is full of malty sweetness complemented by a good measure of hop bitterness. The sweet and malty finish is lingering but not satiating. This is a product packed with flavour."

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Awards

• Supreme Champion Cornish Ale, 2010