PBF DRAUGHT BEER LIST 2009
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Festival Special 
Festival Special There may still be changes. Last update 19th August.
Abbeydale of Sheffield
Absolution 5.3% abv
Strong, pale & sweet
Brimstone 3.9% abvWell balanced, russet coloured ale with a rounded finish
Dr Mortons Snake Oil 4.3% abvGood for joint pain?
Adnams of SouthwoldBroadside 4.7% abv
Mid-brown with bitter-sweet fruity taste
Explorer 4.3% abvGolden beer with citrus hop notes
Regatta 4.3% abvLight, crisp and refreshing
Southwold Bitter 3.6% abvDry, hoppy bitter with citrus overtones
Allendale of Allendale, NorthumberlandBlack Grouse Bitter 4% abv
Hints of coffee & chocolate with an oak aged aroma
Tar Bar'l 4.5% abvSmooth dark stout with a creamy brown head
Wolf 5.5% abvRed coloured, full blonde beer with blackcurrant aroma's
Art Brew of Chideock, Dorset Art Nouveau 4.2% abv
Gold session ale packed with Boadicea Hops
Dark Brut 5.2% abvWell rounded caramel ale with a hoppy finish
Backyard Brewhouse of Walsall, West Midlands Hobs Hole 4.2% abv
A hint of liquorice with subtle dark berry flavours. A real classic mild
Nipin 4.6% abvA straw colour beer. Light and crisp start on the palette followed through with a subtle citrus flavour matched on the nose.
Bateman of Wainfleet, LincsDark Mild 3% abv
Classic ruby-black mild
G.H.A. 4.2% abvRefreshing gold beer with a balanced fruity taste
Salem Porter 4.7% abvDry, roast nutty palate with rich malt aftertaste
XB 3.7% abvThe distinctive tasting bitter
XXXB 4.8% abvBatemans premium brew
Belvoir (No show so far) of Old Dalby, LeicsDark Horse 3.4% abv
Mild with delicate balance of malt & hops
Gordon Bennett 4.1% abvLight chestnut coloured beer with aromatic hops for a pleasant finish
Special-Triumph 4.7% abvAmber coloured, full flavoured & well balanced fruity malt beer
Bewdley of Bewdley, Worcestershire Old School Bitter 3.8% abv
Full bodied, traditional flavour with hoppy finish
Worcestershire Way 3.6% abvToo new. No tasting notes
Black Hole of Burton Upon TrentApollo 3.6% abv
Light brown beer with a fruity aroma. Balance of malt, citrus fruit and hops in taste. Hoppy bitter finish.
Red Dwarf 4.5% abvA distinctive dry taste and a ruby red colour form the basis of this bitter.
Black Sheep of Masham, N YorksAle 4.4% abv
Full flavoured with a dry & bitter finish
Bitter 3.8% abvWell hopped light golden best bitter
Golden Sheep 3.9% abvFull flavoured with a dry & bitter finish
Riggwelter 5.9% abvDeep chestnut brown colour with an aroma of freshly roasted coffee
Blue Bell of Whaplode St CatherineOld Comfort 5% abv
Deep ruby in colour and heavily hopped with four hop varieties for a rich flavour
Old Honesty 4.1% abvA traditional, well balanced beer brewed using premium Maris Otter malt and four hop varieties, including Fuggles to give a full bodied rounded bitterness
Old Resurgence 4.3% abvBrewed with a selection of cereals including flaked maize, Target hops give Old Resurgence a distinctive flavour. A favourite with those who like their bitter bitter
Blue Monkey of Ilkeston, Derbyshire Amber Ale 3.6% abv
A classic, copper coloured session ale. You won’t find a tastier beer at 3.6%
B. G. Sips 4% abvPale, intensely hoppy bitter with a peppery bitterness
Evolution 4.3% abvA lingering bitterness and dry finish to lead customers back to the bar for more!
Bow House of Warminster, Wiltshire Innocence 4% abv
Touched by the delicate fragrances of the scorched earth yet with the citric crispness and freshness of a woodland stream this pale golden beer refreshes and revives, elevates and aspires. It is without doubt its simplicity and delicacy
Innspiration 4% abvBrewed on Salisbury plain. Subtle undertones of strawberries & passionfruit
Bowman of Droxford, HampshireElderado 3.5% abv
Flavoured with a subtle taste of elderflowers
Quiver 4.5% abvGloriously rich golden in colour and with a wonderful mown grass aroma,
Swift One 3.8% abvPale golden colour. Dry finish with a twist of sweetness
Box Steam of Colerene, WiltsDark & Handsome 5% abv
Smooth creamy beer with hints of lemon & blackcurrant
Tunnel Vision 4.2% abvClean tasting bitter with a slight bitterness on the palate
Vanilla Porter 4.5% abvExtremely drinkable dark ale with a strong vanilla taste
Brains of Cardiff, GlamorganBrain's Dark 3.5% abv
Treacle coloured with a creamy contrasting head
Honest Ale 4.5% abvNo tasting notes available
S.A. Gold 4.7% abvFull flavoured, hoppy refreshing golden ale
Brampton of Chesterfield, DerbyshireSpeciale 5.2% abv
Grapefruit nose & citrus flavours give way to a smooth, mellow & slightly sweet finish
Wasp Nest 5% abvPremium ale with a sting in the tale. Rich in flavour and dark amber in colour
Brancaster of Brancaster StaitheBest 3.8% abv
Refreshing pale ale with a hoppy finish and a touch of citrus.
Malthouse Bitter 4.5% abvPale amber ale made using Maris Otter barley from Branthill Farm
Brewdog of Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire77 Lager 4.9% abv
Made with 100% malt & whole leaf hops
Punk I.P.A. 6% abvSmooth, sweet malty base with massive tropical fruity hop finish
Trashy Blonde 4.1% abvA titillating, neurotic, peroxide, punk of a pale ale. Combining attitude, style substance and a little bit of low self esteem for good measure; what would your mother say?
Brewsters of Grantham LincsDecadence 4.4% abv
A golden ale with a hint of malt sweetness. Passionfruit & grapefruit aromas on the nose.
Wicked Woman 4.8% abvBrewsters seasonal beer
Brown Cow of Selby, North YorkshireCaptain Oates Dark Mild 4.5% abv
Popular mild with coffee & chocolate overtones
Simcoe Triple 4.2% abvVery pale with plenty of hops
Tyke Pale Ale 4.2% abv No advance tasting notes
Bryncelyn of SwanseaHolly Hop 3.9% abv
Light golden ale with a hoppy taste
Oh Boy 4.5% abvDry tasting golden ale with a lasting finish
Buntingford of BuntingfordCaptain 4% abv
No tasting notes
Festival Special ?.?% abv No advance tasting notes
Polar Star 4.4% abvA blonde ale brewed with maize, and a good helping of Centennial hops provides a distinctive hoppy taste.
Caledonian of EdinburghDeuchars IPA 3.8% abv
Champion Beer of Britain 2002 an extremely tasty well-balanced ale
Fringe Benefit 4.3% abvA classic dark Scottish ale. Deep mahogany colour with a superb creamy head and creamy texture. Hints of caramel and vanilla complement the slight hop twang.
Cambridge Moonshine of CambridgeAchievement 4.1% abv
Light refreshing golden wheat beer with honey form Cambridge Beekepers Association
Discovery 9% abvMatured in wooden casks.
Red Watch 4.2% abvRuby coloured rich fruity tasting beer with malt undertones
Castle Rock of NottinghamHarvest Pale 3.8% abv
Award winning beer originally named "Trammie Dodger"
Meadowsweet 4.4% abvLatest in the monthly wildlife series
Preservation Fine Ale 4.4% abvMid-brown / reddish easy drinking full flavoured best bitter is well rounded with some residual sweetness which is balanced with a resinous hop character.
Castor Ales of Castor, Cambridgeshire Roman Gold 3.7% abv
A light golden session ale with citrus undertones countered by a late hoppy bitterness
Serene Nene 4.5% abvA copper-coloured full flavoured best bitter with hidden depths.
Cheddar Ales of Cheddar, SomersetGorge Best 4% abv
Brewed with Maris Otter & Crystal malts. Clean bitter taste
Potholer 4.3% abvRefreshing beer with zesty fruit flavours
Church End of Nuneaton, WarwickshireGoat's Milk 3.8% abv
Aromatic hops give a gentle hop finish
Hop-timist 4.1% abvPale & very hoppy
Tea Ern 5.3% abv Nothing like a Greek urn presumably??
Cliff Quay of Ipswich, Suffolk Black Jack Aniseed Porter 4.2% abv
Brewed with star anise
Tolly Roger 4.2% abvMid gold with bittersweet hoppiness
Crouch Vale of Cropton, North YorkshireAmarillo 5% abv
Show me the way to .....
Brewers Gold 4% abvPale refreshing & hoppy. Champion beer of britain 2005
Posh 3.9% abv The official Festival Special as Crouch Vale was Champion last year
Cwmbran of Upper Cwmbran, TorfaenCrow Valley Bitter 4.2% abv
A gentle hop and malt aroma is followed by a crisp clean mix of malt, hop and fruit flavours
Golden Wheat 4.5% abvMalted wheat of the highest quality and continental hops combine to make a refreshing beer.
Dare of Godreaman, GlamorganFalcon Flyer 5.2% abv
Strong, satisfying full bodied tawny coloured ale
Igamorgin 4.2% abvBrand new offering from this Welsh micro
Dark Star of Ansty, SussexHophead 3.8% abv
Light hoppy refreshing bitter (straw coloured)
Sunburst 4.8% abvStrong full flavoured golden ale
Sussex Extra Stout 4.5% abvEasy drinking dry stout
Digfield of Barnwell, Northants.Fools Nook 3.8% abv
Golden well hopped summer beer. Refreshing citrus aftertaste
I.P.A. 4.7% abvA premium bitter
Mad Monk 4.8% abvFull bodied brown ale with a chocolate & malt finish
Shacklebush 4.5% abvMid-brown, hoppy bitterness and a malty balance finish
Durham of DurhamApocalypse 4.9% abv
A new deep amber bitter. Aromatic hopping, a full fruity body and a clean finish
Evensong 5% abvDeep ruby coloured bitter. A complex malt grist is combined with Goldings, Fuggles and Challenger hops.
Vice 4.6% abvA Bavarian wheat beer. Cloudy and dry with the classic Hefe Weiss flavour of bananas, cloves and vanilla
East Coast of Filey, North Yorkshire John Paul Jones 4.3% abv
Wasn't he the bassist in Led Zeppelin??
Mary Rose 3.8% abvA 'shipwrecked' ale??
Moodies Mild 6% abvNew improved mild from Filey
Elgood's of WisbechBlack Dog Mild 3.6% abv
Traditional dark mild with roasted bitter flavours
Cambridge Bitter 3.8% abvImpressive copper coloured session beer
Feelgood Fresh 3.7% abvNew beer - No tasting notes
Festival Special 4.4% abv No advance tasting notes
Pageant Ale 4.3% abvWell balanced bitter-sweet premium beer
Elland of Elland, West Yorkshire1872 Porter 6.5% abv
International award winning porter, with an old port nose
Andromeda 5% abvMade with lager malt & German hops,
Savannah 3.8% abvLight refreshing blonde well hopped bitter using a single variety of New Zealand hops.
Fox of Heacham, NorfolkGreen Bullet 5.1% abv
Unusual fruit aroma with notes of wild strawberries
Grizzly Beer 4.8% abvAmerican pale ale
Sixty Minute IPA 5.5% abv Light coloured beer brewed with American Warrior hops
Full Mash of Stapleford, NottsSeance 3.9% abv
Crisp blond ale with a smooth finish
Spiritualist 4.3% abvIs it light? Is it dark? No it’s a medium
Fuller's of ChiswickGolden Pride 8.5% abv
Deep amber in appearance. Full flavoured, and reminiscent of sweet orange oil, toasted grains, and bread. Rich malty aromas lead to a similarly styled palate, with an intense finish
London Pride 4.1% abvWell-balanced golden brown best bitter
Summer Ale 3.9% abvPale in colour. Light, smooth & refreshing
Vintage Ale 8.5% abvA rich fruit aroma laced with dark orange hop notes
Fyne Ales of ArgyllshireAvalanche 4.5% abv
Straw coloured with a hint of grapefruit
Benleva 5.7% abv No advance tasting notes
Innishail 3.6% abvStarts with a citrus floral aroma, the tongue then picks up the honey and a bold grapefruity finish follow
Glastonbury of Glastonbury AlesHedgemonkey 4.6% abv
Full on, well rounded bitter. Very, very hoppy
Mystery Tor 3.8% abvZesty fruity hops give a refreshing citrus hop flavour
Grafters of Gainsborough, LincsGolden 4.3% abv
No tasting notes available
Moonlight 3.6% abvWinner of Gold Medal in the 'Best beer from a new brewery' category at the Peterborough CAMRA beer festival 2008
Wobble Gob 4.5% abvWatch out, this one will blow your socks off! Handle with care!
Grainstore of OakhamMickey Dripping's Elixir of Life 4.2% abv
Festival special. No advance tasting notes.
Phipps Red Star 3.8% abvBrewed under the 'Phipps' range of ales
Rutland Beast 5.4% abvHints of chocolate & toffee
Rutland Panther 3.4% abvMild ale with a balance of hop and malt
Great Heck of Goole, East Yorkshire Staggering Genius 5% abv
Pale ale with Styrian Goldings hops. Fermented with a Belgian yeast strain
White Rabbit 3.8% abvPale & hoppy spring special
Yorkshire Pale Ale 4.3% abvPremium pale ale with a zesty finish
Great Oakley of Great Oakley, NorthantsHarpers 4.3% abv
Mid brown bitter with hints of chocolate & citrus in the finish
Wot's Occuring 3.9% abvMid-golden session bitter. It has a bitter sweet mouth feel with a subtle hop finish.
Green Jack of Lowerstoft, SuffolkBaltic Trader 9.5% abv
A rich & fruity export stout with plenty of hop character
Orange Wheat Beer 4.2% abvIntensely citrus beer with hints of marmalade
Ripper 8.5% abvDangerously smooth barley wine
Trawlerboys Best 4.6% abvVery drinkable copper coloured bitter
Harveys of Lewes, SussexArmada Ale 4.5% abv
Premium bitter with vibrant hop tones
Sussex Best Bitter 4% abvFull bodied brown bitter with hoppy aroma
Holt of ManchesterBitter 4% abv
Bitter beer with malt & hops in the aroma & taste
Maple Moon 4.8% abvMore usually available bottled
Hop Back of Salisbury, WiltsCrop Circle 4.2% abv
Golden coloured with slight citrus taste & dry aftertaste
Springzing 4.2% abvMaize, Wheat & Barly malts combine with hops to make a thirst quenching ale
Summer Lightning 5% abvThe ever popular pale strong bitter returns
Hopshackle of Market Deeping, Lincs.Bram's Birthday Brew 2009 5.1% abv
Brams birthday brew for 2009. Made with 40% wheat & 54% pilsner malt with added coriander, cumin & orange peel.
Double Momentum 7% abvStrong English ale
Historic IPA 5.9% abvPremium bitter
Historic Porter 4.8% abvThe taste is malt, fruit, hops, chocolate & liqourice with a long complex finish
Hydes of ManchesterOwd Oak 3.5% abv
Dark brown/red in colour. Biscuity malt taste
Traditional Bitter 3.8% abvPale brown with a malty nose and good bitterness to the finish
Iceni of Ickburgh, NorfolkCeltic Queen 4% abv
Gold, light & refreshing
Cloudy Wheat Beer 4.2% abv Actually called Cloud 9 - Very cloudy
Norfolk Lager 5% abvLager from Norfolk. What else can you say
Kelham Island of Sheffield, South YorkshireGolden Eagle 4.2% abv
Refreshing golden ale. Crisp and fruity with plenty of body
Pale Rider 5.2% abvWell balanced, multi award winning fruity ale
Riders on the Storm 4.5% abvGolden ale from this well establised Sheffield brewery
Lancaster of LancasterBlonde 4.1% abv
Bitter & very pale
Red 4.9% abvPremium strength ruby-red ale with a malt dominated body
Langton of Thorpe Langton, LeicestershireHop On 4.4% abv
No tasting notes
Inclined Plane 4.4% abvGolden blonde ale
Leeds of Leeds, West YorkshireFestival Special ?.?% abv
No advance tasting notes
Funfair 3.7% abvA straw coloured summer beer. Aromatic hop varieties and sweet malts give this pale ale delicate floral notes and a perfectly balanced finish.
Midnight Bell 4.8% abvA premium dark mild with roast & chocolate malts
Pale Ale 3.8% abvEasy drinking pale ale with floral notes & a well balanced finish
Lymestone of Stone, Staffordshire Foundation Stone 4.5% abv
A glorious golden pale ale crafted from the finest pale and crystal malts.
Stone the Crows 5.4% abvChewy juicy fruit flavours give way to a deep lingering bitterness with 3 types of hops
Mallard of NottinghamDancing Drake 4.3% abv
Pale brew. Single hopped with pioneer hops
Quackatoa 5.2% abvStrong & hoppy premium bitter
Mallinsons of Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Harold 4.2% abv
Blond beer with a hoppy slightly spicy nose and a bitter, lightly citric hop taste
Hazy Shade of Summer 3.9% abvSlightly spicy light fruit aroma with a gentle hop bitterness, followed by similar finish. A wheat beer.
Mauldons of Sudbury, SuffolkBlack Adder 5.3% abv
Dark stout with roast malt taste
Moletrap Bitter 3.8% abvWell balanced session beer with a late malty flavour coming through
Posh Adder 3.8% abv Brewed by the festival cellar team
Suffolk Pride 4.8% abvDeep tawny, full-bodied strong bitter
Mighty Oak of Maldon, EssexBurntwood Bitter 4% abv
Tawny bitter with roasted coffee character
English Oak 4.8% abvA glowing amber ale with full malt flavours balanced by a strong hop finish from First Gold and Bramling Cross hops.
Maldon Gold 3.8% abvLight golden ale with biscuity malt flavour
Mill Green of Edwardstone, Suffolk Good Ship Arbella 5.4% abv
Pale & hoppy American style ale using American hop varieties
Loveleys Fair 4% abvPale ale brewed using a blend of aromatic hops and named after the historic location of the brewery, Loveleys Green
Milton of Milton, CambsCyclops 5.3% abv
Light copper coloured ale, with a rich hoppy aroma, full body, fruit and malt notes develop in the finish. Brewed with 3 different malts and 4 different varieties of hops.
Dionysus 3.6% abvMiltons 501st brew
Othello 5.4% abv Dark and Moorish
Sparta 4.3% abvHoppy with citrus flavour. Delicious crisp finish
Monty's of Montgomery, Powys Mojo 3.8% abv
Golden amber beer with tastes of toast & marmalade
Sunshine 4.2% abvHoppy, floral ale
Muirhouse of Long Eaton, Nottinghamshire Master Brewer 5% abv
Golden fruity ale with a taste that will leave you wanting more
Ruby Jewel 3.9% abvBrand new bewery. Commenced brewing in June 2009
Nethergate of Pentlow EssexAugustinian 4.5% abv
Complex best bitter with a fruity aroma
Holy Smoke 4.4% abv A smoked beer
Umbel Ale 3.8% abvBrewed with coriander for a spicy fruit tang
Umbel Magna 5% abvRich dark porter with added coriander
Newby Wyke of Little Bytham, LincsAtlantic Class 85 4.4% abv
A previous festival special celebrating our link with the RNLI
Bear Island 4.6% abvBlonde beer brewed with 4 different hops
HMS Warrior 5% abvGolden blonde ale
Summer Session 3.8% abvTasty beer brewed especially for long hot summer days
Nobby's of Kettering, NorthantsBest Bitter 3.8% abv
No tasting notes
Claridges Crystal 3.6% abvGolden beer
Nottingham of Radford, NottinghamBroadway Reel Ale 4.4% abv
Pale amber brew. Normally exclusive to the Broadway cinema in Nottingham
Bullion 4.7% abvSingle malt with a triple hop finish
Extra Pale Ale 4.2% abvVery pale ale also based on an old recipe
Oakham Ales of PeterboroughAkhenaten 4.9% abv
Named after a heretic Egyptian Pharoah
Attila 7.5% abvChampion Winter Beer of Britain & Silver CBOB
Bishops Farewell 4.6% abvGold & intensly hoppy full bodied ale
Inferno 4% abvNow a permanent beer in the Oakham range. A dry fruity bitter finish
JHB 3.8% abvChampion Beer of Britain 2001 Superb session bitter
St Bibiana 5.5% abvBronze in colour with a strong hop taste finished with a delicate bitterness. Deceptively drinkable for its strength. Named after the patron saint of hangovers.
Warspite SDA 6.2% abvAn English strong ale
White Dwarf 4.3% abvMulti-award winner with complex flavours
Offa's Dyke of Trefonen, ShropshireBarley Gold 3.8% abv
Sorry. No tasting notes
Grim Reaper 5% abvDark and smooth with a rich flavour. Roast and chocolate dominate in the aroma.
Oldershaw of GranthamCaskade 4.2% abv
Pale golden beer brewed with cascade hops for a floral, hoppy flavour
Golden Sovereign 4.4% abv Won't cost as much as the coin equivalent
Newton's Drop 4.1% abvGolden amber beer with a distinctive flavour, brewed using dwarf First Gold hops
Ole Slew Foot of Hainford, Norfolk Devil's Dream 5% abv
Fruity, citrus flavour with a little sweetness .
Fox on the Run 4.8% abvBrewed with malt from Branthill farm in Norfolk & chocolate malt
Ossett of Ossett, W YorksBig Red 4% abv
A full-bodied ruby red ale with citrus/spicy characteristics.
Sizzler 4.2% abvNo tasting notes available
Otley of Cylfynydd, Mid GlamorganO-Garden 4.8% abv
Wheat beer. Flavoured with roasted orange peel, coriander and cloves.
O1 4% abvStraw coloured pale ale, with Styrian Goldings aroma hops
O8 8% abvHoppy aroma's & bitterness with Willamette hops dominating
Parish of Somerby, LeicsBaz's Bonce Blower 12% abv
A mind blowing barley wine. Treat it with care.
Festival Special 4.5% abv This years offering from Barry
Parish Special Bitter 3.9% abvBaz's standard bitter
Potbelly of Kettering, NorthantsCaptain Pigwash 5% abv
Porter made from the finest Maris Otter, chocolate & crystal malts & English hops
Pigs Do Fly 4.4% abvOriginally a festival special for Leicester beer festival. Light & golden ale
Streaky 3.6% abvStraw coloured, light & refreshing bitter
Purity of Alcester, WarwickshireMad Goose 4.2% abv
Named after the geese that patrol the brewery. Light copper pale ale.
Pure Gold 3.8% abvGolden, easy drinking beer with a lovely dry and bitter finish
Purple Moose of PorthmadogGlaslyn Ale 4.2% abv
Golden coloured fruity bitter with a well balanced hoppy finish
Red Fox of Coggeshall, Essex Hunter's Gold 3.9% abv
English extra pale malt and Super Styrian Goldings create a golden beer with a citrus orange nose
Wily Ol' Fox 5.2% abvAromatic amber beer using Boacicea hops and Maris Otter malt.
Rockingham of Blatherwyke, NorthantsChateau Amnesia 4.8% abv
Don’t forget to try this one!!
Hop Devil 3.9% abvGolden beer with six hop varieties to give a citrus start and a clean hoppy finish
Roosters of Knaresborough, N YorksHedgehog 3.7% abv
Light golden colour, citrusy, floral aromas. Lightly balanced. Moreish. Fresh hops from Harewood House, Leeds are added to this beer.
Jerry 4.3% abvPale coloured, lager style beer made with New Zealand Green Bullet and American Crystal hops.
Wrangler 3.7% abvA pale golden beer with moderate bitterness but lots of grapey/passion fruit aroma and great length of flavour.
Yankee 4.3% abvStraw coloured beer with a delicate fruit aroma
Rowton of Rowton, ShropshireBitter 3.9% abv
Low strength light refreshing bitter
Meteorite 4.7% abvNamed after an iron meteorite which landed in Rowton in 1876 not far from the brewery.
Rudgate of YorkFinn's IPA 4.2% abv
Bronze in colour. Lots of malt with a big, spicy, plentiful hop character.
Jorvik Blonde 3.8% abvBalanced hoppy bitterness with a crisp fruity finish
Ruby Mild 4.4% abvNutty rich ruby ale. Champion Beer of Britain 2009
The Mighty Slynn 4% abv Yet another special for our larger than life cellarman
Salopian of Shrewsbury, ShropshireDarwin's Origin 4.3% abv
A copper coloured beer that evolves with a pronounced hop character which is balanced by a refined malt finish
Hop Twister 4.5% abvPremium bitter with citrus flavour & complex hop finish
Post Horn Gallop 5.5% abv The tune of the same name has become a tradition to play at formal dinner functions
Shalford of Shalford, EssexLevelly Gold 4% abv
Golden summery ale with a pleasant finish
Springfield 6.5% abvRefreshing, crisp, clean bitter made from a careful blend of wheat and barley malt
Shepherd Neame of Faversham, KentSpitfire 4.7% abv
Well balanced, thirst quenching popular ale
Whitstable Bay Organic 4.1% abvClean, refreshing organic ale
Silverstone of Syresham, Northamptonshire Chequered Flag Bitter 4.5% abv
A dark bitter with a rich malty taste and a chocolate overtone
Pitstop Bitter 3.8% abvHoppy, light, session beer with a distinctive, thirst quenching taste and creamy head.
Skinner's of Truro, CornwallBetty Stogs Bitter 4% abv
Pale amber with distinctive hoppy overtones
Cornish Knocker Ale 4.5% abvStrong, clean tasting golden ale with a fresh flowery aroma
Heligan Honey 3.9% abvBrewed with honey from the ' Lost gardens of Heligan'
Slater's of StaffordOwzat 3.8% abv
Smooth, easy drinking session ale
Premium 4.4% abvRich amber coloured beer with hints of caramel, malt and a complex fruit hop aroma
Top Totty 4% abvLight straw coloured bitter with a big hoppy aroma
Son of Sid of Little Grandsden, CambridgeshireGolden Shower 3.9% abv
Light hoppy session beer. Nothing to do with water sports
Old Soke Bitter 4.8% abv No advance tasting notes
Spire of Chesterfield, DerbyshireSergeant Pepper Stout 5.5% abv
Full bodied stout laced with Black pepper. Not be sneezed at.
Staff Beer of Only On, The Staff BarVolunteers Only Ales ?.?% abv
A selection of ales only available on the staff bar
Stewart of EdinburghEdinburgh Gold 4.8% abv
A captivating gold beer, sophisticated in taste and rich in colour.
Pentland IPA 4.1% abvGolden dry ale, with slight fruit tones and a moderate bitterness.
Sticklegs of Great Bromley, Essex Malt Shovel Mild 3.4% abv
Deliciously dark, full of smoked fruit and caramel with a long lingering sweetness.
Prizefighter Bitter 4.2% abvVery drinkable with a hint of ripened cherries, and an initial sweetness masking a long bitter finish.
Taylor of Keighley, W YorksLandlord 4.3% abv
Dry hoppy bitter & spicy, citrus character
Ram Tam 4.3% abvUsually only available in the winter
Theakstons of Masham, N YorksBlack Bull Bitter 3.9% abv
A bright amber bitter, well attenuated to give a crisp, refreshingly dry taste
Grouse Beater 4.2% abvGolden mid gravity bitter. Dry hopped with fuggles
Old Peculiar 5.7% abvRich, dark and smooth tasting with a large following
Thornbridge of Ashford in the Water, Derbys.Alecost 5.2% abv
Stout using Alecost to give a mint and balsamic hint to its nose, a smooth mouthfeel and an almost cooling quality in the swallow
Brother Rabbit 3.7% abvMalty bitter
Jaipur 5.9% abvSoft, smooth start with massive hoppiness & honey taste
Toby Jug East of Elveden, Thetford Jug of Ale 4.4% abv
No tasting notes available
Toby East Bitter 3.8% abvNo tasting notes available
Tower of Burton-on-TrentBastille 4.3% abv
Light golden bitter with a mild citrus character
Battlements 5% abvDeep brown classic strong bitter
Trinity of Beccles, SuffolkGisleham Gold 4.3% abv
No tasting notes available
Wishing Well 3.9% abvBrand new bewery. No tasting notes available
Tudor of Abergavenny, GwentBlorenge 3.8% abv
Blonde, satisfying ale. Goes well with curries & spicy food
Sugarloaf 4.7% abvAn amber medium dry beer with sweet aroma
Tydd Steam of Tydd St. Giles, Cambs.Armageddon 5% abv
Won the Bronze medal for Premium Bitter at Peterborough 2008
Barn Ale 3.9% abvRefreshing pale session bitter, with a zesty bitterness and a lingering citrus finish.
Neanderthal 4.6% abv Festival special. No advance tasting notes.
Roadhouse Bitter 4.3% abvPale golden bitter beer with a long pine/citrus finish
Ufford Ales of Ufford, CambsFool's Gold 4.8% abv
No advance tasting notes
Golden Drop 4.3% abvA golden blonde ale
Nirvana 5.7% abvNo advance tasting notes
White Hart 3.8% abvExtremely light & refreshing summer session beer
Wadworth of Devizes, Wiltshire6X 4.3% abv
Copper coloured with a malty & fruit nose
Horizon 4% abvLight easy drinking with 100% pale ale malt and a blend of 3 hops
Wells & Youngs of BedfordBombardier 4.3% abv
Pale brown best bitter with a lasting dryness
Eagle I.P.A. 3.6% abvRefreshing amber session bitter
Youngs Bitter 3.7% abvWell balanced light brown bitter
Wheal Maiden of Crofthandy, Cornwall Grandma's Ginger Beer 5.5% abv
Very gingery, fiery & hot
Whim of Hartington, DerbyshireArbor Light 3.6% abv
Light coloured, sharp clean bitter with delicate light aroma
Flower Power 5.3% abvVery pale, clean tasting, fruity & hoppy
Snow White 4.5% abvA wheat beer
White Park of Sheffield, South Yorkshire White Rose 3.9% abv
Light & hoppy beer from South Yorkshire
White Rose of Sheffield, South YorkshireOriginal Blonde 4% abv
Pale, hoppy session ale
Wild Walker of Derby, Derbyshire Great Escape 5% abv
Dark and Rich in colour and flavour, this malty bitter has a subtle hoppiness creating a deceptively strong and pleasing beer.
Last Orders 3.8% abvA sweet malty light straw coloured beer. Brewed with blended hops creating a well balanced fruity and spicy fine ale
Williams of Alloa, ClackmannanshireGold 3.9% abv
A refreshing and full bodied sparkling golden ale, brewed using a blend of seven malts
Harvest Sun 3.9% abvLight session ale with very delicate malt
Wolf of Attleborough, NorfolkGolden Jackal 3.7% abv
Hoppy golden bitter
Straw Dog 4.5% abvPale & refreshing clear wheat beer
Wood of Craven Arms, ShropshireSummer That 3.9% abv
Crisp and clean on the palate, slightly sweet but with a balanced bitterness.
Wonderful 4.8% abvA dark and powerful ruby brew with a flavour that you enjoy from the first to the last.
Woodforde's of Woodbastwick, NorfolkHeadcracker 7% abv
Pale but strong & full-bodied. Plums, damsons and lots of hops.
Nelson's Revenge 4.5% abvRich floral aromas, sweet malts & a burst of citrus hops.
Norfolk Nog 4.6% abvSmooth rich old ale. Hints of chocolate, treacle & liquorice.
Sundew 4.1% abvSubtle pale golden beer. Light on the palate with distinctive hoppy finish.
Wherry Best Bitter 3.8% abvFresh and zesty with crisp floral flavours. Numerous Champion Beer of Britain awards.
York of YorkGuzzler 3.6% abv
Easy drinking summer ale
York IPA 5% abvTawny beer. Malty with hoppy aftertones
