# RBA Brewery — Derby

> RBA Brewery in Derby, England scores 3.49 out of 5 — Poor, #1 in Derby. 154 beers tracked, mostly Stout / Porter.

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RBA Brewery is a brewery in Derby, England. We grade it Poor, with a score of 3.49 out of 5 on the beer it brews — #1 in Derby. Of the 154 beers we track, 45% are Stout / Porter and 21% Pale Ale.

## Rating

- Score: 3.49 out of 5
- Grade: Poor 😐 — Not bad beer so much as unremarkable beer.
- Ranked: #1 in Derby · #423 in England · #11,612 worldwide
- Popularity: Barely rated
- Beers tracked: 154

## About

To quote the great Welsh actor Richard Burton, "I have to think hard to name an interesting man who does not drink". 

Taking this as their cue, founders Richard Burton (no relation) and Colin Fryer set out to make some really interesting beers, sell them till they run out, then make some different ones, resisting the urge to just keep knocking out the same few beers over and over again. A sure fire remedy for brewhouse boredom. 

Driven by a passion to create stunning beers, carefully crafted using the finest ingredients sourced from across the world, RBA makes no compromise in its search for creating boutique beers with reverence for the past and a forward-looking attitude. Turning their hand to a wide range of styles from traditional English beers to US-style ales (like the Absolution black IPA or the New England IPA), one factor remains constant - quality.

While we pay careful attention to our malt choices, the character of the hops, and selection and propagation of the yeast, the quality of the water is equally important. Since beer is 90% water, it is a crucial ingredient in brewing. All our beers use reverse osmosis water building back minerals so that it is finely tuned to ensure a perfect match to the beer style. Nothing is left to chance. Everything about our beers speaks quality, from the choice of ingredients through to the brewing process itself resulting in beers that are always true to their style and perfectly crafted.

## What they brew

- Stout / Porter — 45% of the beers we track
- Pale Ale — 21% of the beers we track
- IPA — 18% of the beers we track
- Amber Ale — 8% of the beers we track
- Strong Ale — 4% of the beers we track
- Other — 4% of the beers we track

## Find them

- Address: Derby, England
- Coordinates: 52.9225301, -1.4746186

## Breweries nearby

- [Furnace Brewpub](https://finding.beer/brewery/furnace-brewpub-12421.md) — 3.47, Poor — Derby — 0.4 mi away
- [Little Eaton Brewery Co](https://finding.beer/brewery/little-eaton-brewery-co-19427.md) — 2.90, Limited — Derby — 0.5 mi away
- [Brunswick Brewing Company](https://finding.beer/brewery/brunswick-brewing-company-9808.md) — 3.08, Limited — Derby — 0.6 mi away
- [Mr Grundy's Brewery](https://finding.beer/brewery/mr-grundys-brewery-34964.md) — 2.86, Limited — Derby — 0.8 mi away
- [Falstaff Brewery](https://finding.beer/brewery/falstaff-brewery-8092.md) — 3.00, Limited — Derby — 0.9 mi away
- [Derby Brewing Company](https://finding.beer/brewery/derby-brewing-company-8865.md) — 3.05, Limited — Derby — 1 mi away
- [Dancing Duck](https://finding.beer/brewery/dancing-duck-8664.md) — 3.47, Poor — Derby — 1 mi away
- [Little Brewing Company](https://finding.beer/brewery/little-brewing-company-11342.md) — 3.43, Poor — Derby — 1.1 mi away

## Rankings this brewery appears in

- [Best breweries in Nottingham, England](https://finding.beer/breweries/england/nottingham.md)
- [Best breweries in England](https://finding.beer/breweries/england.md)

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