2023's Beers and Ciders
The ales and ciders will be announced as soon as they are known.
Beers
Absolution
Fruity, premium strength golden ale, hops from America, way down under, and the Continent. 2020 Champion Beer of Yorkshire Gold medal (premium bitter category) and 6-time medallist since 2011. Dangerously easy drinking.
5.3% ABV
Abbeydale Brewery
Sheffield
American Pale Ale
Crisp and citrusy with a signature dry finish, our classic American Pale Ale is brewed with a liberal dose of US hops: Cascade, Chinook and Centennial. A stellar combination.
4.7% ABV
Dark Star Brewing Company
Sussex
Ay Up
An eminently drinkable pale session ale. Subtle malt and floral notes are matched splendidly with citrus hop, rounded off with a slightly dry finish.
3.9% ABV
Dancing Duck Brewery
Derbyshire
Bonza
Bonza is our big ripper cask pale from the land down under. Light and super fruity, Galaxy and Topaz hops combine to give you heaps of passionfruit on the nose and a smooth mouthful of ripe peach and juicy lychee, chocolate finish.
4.5% ABV
Only With Love
East Sussex
Cornish Best
Easy-drinking ale, it drinks much fuller with plenty of rich malt, toffee and biscuit flavours complemented by a hint of bitterness. A moreish, sessionable ale that's full of character.
3.5% ABV
St Austell Brewery
Cornwall
Crafty One
This pale-straw coloured beer delivers complete satisfaction. With refreshment levels going through the roof, this beer can be enjoyed at all times of the day (although before breakfast may be pushing it a little).
3.9% ABV
Crafty Brewing
Surrey
Dancing Dragonfly
The palest golden beer packed with peachy, exotic fruit flavours. Dangerously drinkable!
5.0% ABV
Pheasantry Brewery
Nottinghamshire
Docks Bitter
A malty fruitcake of a bitter underpinned with a modern hop profile with Centennial, Monroe and Azacca hops giving a fresh citrus edge to a classic bitter.
4.3% ABV
Docks Beers
Grimsby
Early Bath
This amber-red beer has an inviting fruity, hoppy aroma, leading to a smooth, balanced flavour, with generous fruit and malt notes, plus hazelnut hints in the finish.
4.4% ABV
Portabello Brewery
London
Green Bullet
A very rambunctious pale ale, Seville oranges atop of Amarillo & Mandarina Bavaria hops deliver a jampacked orange fruits explosion of a pale ale.
4.3% ABV
Fixed Wheel Brewery
West Midlands
Green Hopped Hoppily
Pale session ale hopped with British endeavour for a light aromatic and very drinkable flavour.
3.8% ABV
Magpie Brewery
Nottinghamshire
Have It! Best Bitter
Best Bitter Appearance: Dark Gold/ Light Ruby Aroma: Malt, Biscuit Flavour.
4.1% ABV
Caps Off
Durham
Highland Suntan
Brewed with extra pale malt and wheat for a light biscuit base, then layered with mountains of pithy, aromatic Citra and juicy, dank Mosaic hops for a burst of citrus fruit flavour and a subtle, bitter finish. Made to be as pale as a Scottish suntan.
4.9% ABV
Glen Affric Brewery
Merseyside
Jaipur IPA
This light golden American-style IPA has a complex hop experience, with a building hoppiness in the mouth which bursts with powerful citrus fruit flavours, culminating in a surprisingly smooth finish.
5.9% ABV
Thornbridge Brewery
Derbyshire
Lincoln Imperial Ale
Malty and floral aroma. Clear gold body, white head. Biscuit, malty, floral, chalk.
3.8% ABV
Black Hole Brewery
Derbyshire
London Thunder
A classic approach to a style of beer first developed in Victorian London. Roasted malt and chocolate flavours abound in London Thunder; a smooth, dark porter brewed using a blend of seven malts and English hops.
4.2% ABV
Roosters Brewing Company
Yorkshire
Low Rider
Extra Pale ale at session strength, dry-hopped with two classic American hops - Citra & Amarillo - leading to a characterful, however still easy-drinking pale ale.
3.9% ABV
Bristol Beer Factory
Bristol
Proper Ansome
A beautiful, chestnut coloured ale with subtle hints of caramel and lovely depth of flavour from Roasted and Crystal barley.
4.2% ABV
Clearwater Brewery
Devon
Skylight 33
Our summer session ale, Vegan and Gluten Free. This light easy drinking beer is perfect when the sun comes out.
3.3% ABV
Hollow Stone Brewing Company
Nottinghamshire
Taxman
Pale/Hazy Aroma of Berries with a flavour of Light bitterness, Citrus, Peach, Juicy notes.
5.5% ABV
Black Storm Brewery
Tyne & Wear
The Bandon Car
Well-balanced porter which is rich and satisfying, with a roasted edge and a sweet lingering aftertaste.
4.8% ABV
Lords Brewing Company
Huddersfield
Three Swords
An extra pale ale using three American hop varieties used in abundance to deliver a crisp, aromatic pale ale with clean and refreshing citrus fruit flavours.
4.5% ABV
Kirkstall Brewery
Yorkshire
Tom Cat
Session IPA showcasing the tropical flavours of the mosaic hop delivering bold and fruity flavours. A hoppy thirst quencher.
4.1% ABV
The Fat Cat Brewing Company
Norfolk
VPA
A classic hoppy ale balancing a strong citrus aroma and a pronounced malt background.
4.2% ABV
Vale Brewery
Buckinghamshire
Ciders
Friels Vintage
The ultimate in cider indulgence, with the firstpress of Herefordshire apples at the heart and soul of Friels.
5.5% ABV
Aston Manor Cider
Birmingham
Medium Dry
Filled with the bright, zesty flavours of earlyseason fruit such as Discovery, Katy and Irish Peach, our Traditional Cider is light refreshing and very easy-drinking.
6.5% ABV
Ampleforth Abbey Cider
York
Panting Partridge
Panting Partridge is a medium organic perry with a juicy pear taste and delicate wine finish.
5.3% ABV
Newton Court Cider
Leominster
Premium Perry
Sweet but incredibly refreshing with a glorious fresh tasting pear flavour and a wonderful pear aroma.
7.5% ABV
Broadoak Cider
Somerset
Pig Squeal
A rich bronze cider that is as smooth as it is tasty. Beautifully balanced with a satisfyingly rounded finish.
7.0% ABV
Snails Bank Cider Company
Herefordshire
Pineapple and Pink Grapefruit
The sweet tasty Pineapple is balanced out by the tangy Grapefruit. English cider with a tropical twist!
4.0% ABV
Snails Bank Cider Company
Herefordshire
Purple Haze
Red and black fruits blended with our cloudy cider to produce a unique, refreshing fruit medley bursting with flavour. Slightly cloudy.
4.0% ABV
Broadoak Cider
Somerset
Pyder
An out of the ordinary mix of apples and pears expertly blended to tantalise your taste buds. Suitable for vegetarians, vegans and coeliacs.
6.0% ABV
Gwynt Y Ddraig Cider
Gwent
Rhubarb
Somerset cider and tangy rhubarb to make this a real taste sensation. Sweet and full of rhubarb flavour with a tart edge
4.0% ABV
Lilley's Cider
Frome
Sunset Cider
A rich and fruity rustic cider bursting with apple flavour. Cloudy and Medium Sweet.
6.0% ABV
Lilley's Cider
Frome
Thundering Molly
Semi-sweet, it's an easy one to drink. light coloured, slightly bitter taste with a good hint of apple.
5.2% ABV
Abrahalls Cider
Herefordshire
Very Perry
A fruity medium Perry with a complex yet balanced flavour only found in real Perry, made from Stinking Bishop Perry pears.
5.0% ABV
Snails Bank Cider Company
Herefordshire
Whisky Cask
The perfect marriage between Scottish methods and Scotland’s favourite craft cider. We use single malt scotch whisky casks to give our cider it’s warming notes of oak, vanilla and honey.
6.9% ABV
Thistly Cross Cider
Edinburgh
Wild Berries
Celtic Marches Wild Berries 4% Cider is medium craft cider bursting with the quintessential taste of the Herefordshire hedgerow. A rich blend of wild berries creates its deep crimson tone. The delicate strawberry nose comes through leaving the wonderful afternotes of the bramble blackberries finish.
4.0% ABV
Celtic Marches Cider
Herefordshire
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