Celtic Experience Ludlow Mayfields Monty's Waen Rhymney Otley Heart of Wales Even Evans RCH Six Bells Enville Woods Salopian Holdens Olde Swan Three Tunns Teme Valley Cannon Royall Wye Valley Purple Moose Windsor Castle Bridgnorth Breconshire Ffos Y Ffin Coverdale Black Country Ales Sarah Hughes S.A. Brain
Other ales may also appear according to availability
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Colours: 1 = Very Pale (Lager colour),
2 = Light (Golden), 3 = Medium (Average for Ales), 4 = Darker (Copper),
5 = Very Dark (Mild, Stout)
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ALE
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DESCRIPTION
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COLOUR | % ABV |
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The Celt Experience - South Wales The Hallstatt culture was the predominant Central European culture in the 8th to 6th centuries BC (European Early Iron Age), developing out of the Urnfield culture of the 12th century BC (Late Bronze Age). It was followed in much of Central Europe by the La Tène culture. The La Tène culture was a European Iron Age culture named after the archaeological site of La Tène on the north side of Lake Neuchâtel in Switzerland, where a rich trove of artifacts was discovered by Hansli Kopp in 1857....more ( Back to Top ) |
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| GOLDEN | This organically crafted ale has a delightful rich bronze colour and is distinguished by a full bodied character with crystal maltiness. A lovely delicate sweetness soon develops into a long hop finish through the traditional blend of hops. |
3
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4.5
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| BRONZE | A golden coloured organic ale, with a rich full-bodied texture accompanied by a unique blend of traditional and fruity hops. Drinkers of this delicious ale will experience a mouth-watering taste of citrus fruits with a slightly spicy aroma. |
3
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4.2
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| NATIVE STORM | Characterised as a robust mid brown ale full of spicy and biscuit flavours, 'Native Storm' has a refreshing mouthfeel complemented by a powerful presense of fresh hoppy aromas. The complex range of ingredients coupled with a long dry hop finish result in a delicious and moreish Welsh ale.' |
4
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4.4
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| BLEDDYN 1075 | This delicious pale strong ale has an original gravity of 1075 with a high mash temperature leaving a fine full bodied texture. Generous US and New Zealand variety hopping gives a very bitter tongue, which is complemented by a crisp sweetness and a delicious citrus and grapefruit aroma. |
2
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7.6
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Ludlow has a long tradition and history of brewing,
but the last brewery in town, the Ludlow and Craven Arms Brewery,
shut up shop in the 1930s, that is until now. It was the dream
of Gary and Alison Walters to rekindle this industry in Ludlow
and in May 2006 Ludlow Brewing Company’s first mash was started,
the rest as they say is history…more ( Back to Top ) |
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GOLD
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Our first brew, this is a golden drink in the tradition
of well-hopped ales. Pale hue, Maris Otter pale malt, Fuggles &
Goldings hops. Dry elongated bitter aftertaste.
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3
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4.2%
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| THE BOILING WELL | Our second brew. Uses Marris Otter pale malt, Fuggles
& Goldings hops, but we add a bit of crystal malt, which provides
a maltier flavour and a darker hue |
3
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4.7%
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| BEST |
Our latest beer is copper coloured well balanced session beer. Again we use Maris Otter pale malt along with Fuggles & Goldings hops. |
3
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3.7% |
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Since February 2008 we have been brewing from our new site in Leominster. We have made significant improvements, including a new water filter system, using reverse osmosis (a non chemical method that gives us pure water to brew with!). We see this as an essential ingredient to brewing consistently great quality ales. Other essential ingredients include Herefordshire hops that we use in our core beers, and the occasional use of the best aroma hops from around the world for our seasonal beers. Not forgetting to mention the finest quality malts...more ( Back to Top ) |
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| AUNTIE MYRTL'S | Gentle malt flavours with a strong hop finish. |
2
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4.5%
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| NAUGHTY NELL'S | Malty body and citrusy hop finish. |
3
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4.5%
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| RYELAND GOLD | A well hopped golden beer using Fuggles and Goldings hops |
3
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3.8%
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Monty’s Brewery is proud to be the first brewery in Montgomeryshire since the Eagle Brewery closed in the 1980’s. The owner and head brewer, Pam Honeyman is one of only a handful of brewsters (female brewer) in the UK.Monty’s aim is to provide quality real ales and excellent service to all our customers.Proudly serving Montgomeryshire and the borders since January 2009!..more ( Back to Top ) |
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| MOONRISE | Traditional style malty ale is an easy drinking session ale. Rich with malt flavours, smooth but not too sweet |
3
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4.0
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| SUNSHINE | Hoppy, golden, floral ale with a refreshing tang and dry finish |
3
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4.2
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| MIDNIGHT | Dark creamy stout, full of dark fruit and roasted malt flavours |
5
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4.1
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| MOJO | Session bitter with hints of toast and marmalade |
2
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3.8
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Over a year ago myself and my husband decided to bite the bullet and start a microbrewery, brewing hand crafted real ales. It was something we'd wanted to do for a long time, but we hadn't quite plucked up the courage to actually do it! We had already, in a rash moment, bought a second hand brew plant, but were lacking a few key pieces of kit. This we sourced from various people, mostly local suppliers in Newtown. Boys & Boden have been a huge help with everything from paint brushes to insulation jackets for our fermenters!..more ( Back to Top ) |
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| HONEY BEE | Limited run of honey beer made with Australian, Orange Blossom and Rosemary honey. |
2
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4.6
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| THE BARLEY WAEN | Gorgeous. Enough said |
4
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8.6
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| FIRST OF THE SUMMER WAEN | A great summer beer, full of fruity flavour and a touch of wheat, but not too hoppy. It's light in colour and fizz! |
2
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4.0
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| FESTIVAL LANDMARK | The landmark's cousin, same recipe just slightly lower ABV so that you can enjoy more of it! |
3
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4.2
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| THE LANDMARK WAEN | A beautiful beer. Light in colour, easy to drink on a warm summer's
night, a party beer. An aroma of sunkissed hops and lemonbalm. |
2
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5.5
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| SIR DREFALDWYN WAEN | Rrich in colour, an easy drinking darker ale. |
4
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3.3
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Rhymney Brewery - Dowlais - S. Wales The Rhymney Brewery began operating in 1839 with Andrew Buchan as its manager. In 1858 a directory for South Wales noted “brewing is carried on to a considerable extent by Andrew Buchan & Co at Rhymney, where the Brewery is considered the largest in South Wales”. Andrew Buchan was noted for his love of children and he financed annual treats for schoolchildren. According to his obituary, “If he saw a small boy with a shabby cap he would toss it over a hedge and then take the boy to his Shop and give him a new one-with a bag of biscuits also”. By 1878 the Brewery called Rhymney Brewery and Co. Ltd. delivered 12,500 barrels a year to its 29 tied houses and also to other public houses...more ( Back to Top ) |
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| Rhymney Bitter | A complicated beer using 4 types of Warminster Malt, complemented
with the rich flavour of Goldings hops and the slightly citrus First
Gold variety. |
3
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4.5
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| Rhymney Dark | A carefullly crafted beer, hopped with a true stout uppermost in our brewers mind. Mellow yet with a "Bite" that will only be fully appreciated on your second pint! |
5
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4.0
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| Rhymney Export | A heady flavour from a combination of mixed malts, carefully and skillfully mixed by hand, which we believe provides an ale of exceptional character. Full bodied yet rounded, series but eminently quaffable. |
3
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5.0
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| Bevan's Bitter | A beer of traditional colour with a smooth character and rounded after taste for an overall pleasant drinking experience. |
3
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4.2
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| Hobby Horse | We hope this hand crafted ale will awaken and re-kindle your senses. |
3
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3.8
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Otley Brewery - Pontypridd - S. Wales We had the idea to launch a brand that would appear fresh, modern, simple and a little intriguing. You have to immerse yourself a little in the product to find out a little more about it. The simplicity of the black and white seemed to us an obvious choice, the graphic’s potential is vast and when stacked on a busy shelf with other numerous products it‘s simplicity screams for your attention. The ‘O’ we use from Otley, being our family name has enabled us to compile a range of simple names for the beers, O1, O2, OBB, OG, O8 and even a Dark O stout...more ( Back to Top ) |
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| O1 | Traditional chestnut ale with Northdown and Challenger hops, quaffable enjoyment. |
4
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4.0
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| CO2 | Light coloured ale with citrus and floral aromas and a satisfying bitter after taste. |
2
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4.2
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| Columb-O | A dry hopped, very pale, summer ale, bittered with colombus hops
with aromas of cascade and columbus |
1
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4.0
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| OG | Golden honey coloured ale. Extremely smooth, steeped in WGV and Willamette hops. Easy to drink, hard to forget. |
3
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5.4
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| O8 | Pale golden strong ale. Deceptively smooth and drinker friendly, in moderation! Hoppy aromas and good bitterness with Willamette hops dominating. |
3
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8.0
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| O-Garden | Our tongue in cheek take on a wheat beer. Flavoured with roasted
Orange peels, coriander and cloves. |
3
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4.8
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| Dark-O | Our new recipe mild stout, now with more body giving a full mouth feel to this smooth delicious black ale. Chocolate malt and fuggles hop aromas. |
5
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4.1
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| BOSS | Traditional chestnut ale with Northdown and Challenger hops, quaffable enjoyment. |
4
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4.4
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Heart of Wales Brewery - Llanwrtyd Wells The concept of the Heart of Wales Brewery came into being shortly after moving into the Neuadd Arms Hotel, as we realised how much the locals' appreciated good real ales. An initial brew was produced in 2004 using local spring water through a friend's brewery, especially for the Mid Wales Beer Festival held in the town each November. "Blaen Gwennol" (the name of the spring) was so well received that we felt there was definitely the potential to build on this success. Head Brewer (and salesman, bottler, cleaner and chief taster) Lindsay Ketteringham has been ably assisted and supported by his wife Catherine in bringing this dream to a reality...more ( Back to Top ) |
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| Aur Cymru | A clear, bright golden ale with a clean refreshing taste. An initial bitterness gives way to a sweeter, floral body as the Cascade hops burst through and citrus notes linger to the finish. |
3
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3.8
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| Heart of Wales Bitter | A light chestnut bitter in the Northern style, it has a fine smooth balance between malt and hop. Eminently moreish |
3
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4.1
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| Welsh Black | A fine, particularly dry stout, full of liquorice flavour. |
5
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4.4
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| Noble Eden Ale | At 4.6% abv, a dark brown premium ale bursting with fruit and malt, with just a hint of chocolate to tickle the tastebuds. A full bodied, flavoursome, satisfying pint. |
4
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4.6
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| Innstable | Requires a little respect, particularly with its deceptive smoothness and easy quaffability |
3
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5.5
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Information regarding ales will appear here shortly
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RCH Brewery - Weston Super Mare RCH Brewery started in the early 1980's at the Royal Clarence Hotel. The Brewery was purchased by the Davey Family in 1984. In 1993 Graham Dunbavan was employed as a brewer and new beers were developed by him and Paul Davey. Production quickly grew from 5bl a fortnight to 15bl a week, which was the capacity of the brewhouse in the hotel. Brewing became a problem then because the brewery used all the cold water supply to the hotel in the afternoon and guests could not wash because it was all being used in the paraflow. It was decided that we had to look for other premises...more ( Back to Top )
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| Hewish IPA | A lighty, hopped bitter with a subtle sweetness and fruitful taste. Floral, citrus hop aroma all of which lasts well to the finish. A light brown colour. | 2 | 3.6 |
| P.G. Steam | This complex multi layered ale has a floral hop aroma with medium bodied hop, bitter taste with some fruit and sweetness. | 2 | 3.9 |
| Pitchfork | A golden bitter with floral citric hop aroma. It has a hoppy predominate taste which is slightly sweet and fruity and leaves you wanting more. | 3 | 4.3 |
| Old Slug Porter | A delicious traditional porter with a full bodied taste of chocolate, coffee, blackcurrant and black cherry with a good aroma. A near black colour with a good white head | 5 | 4.5 |
| East Street Cream | This enigmatic full bodied beer with malty hoppy fruit bitter with a sweet taste which all vie for dominance in this complex and well crafted premium chestnut coloured ale. | 3 | 5.0 |
| Firebox | A reddish deep brown coloured beer which is a deceptively drinkable strong bitter with a fine combination of citrus hops and cherry fruit bittersweet flavours which gives a strong dry bitter finish. | 4 | 6.0 |
| Double Header | A golden brew made only with pale ale malt and goldings hops giving it a well balanced hoppy flavour. Very drinkable | 3 | 5.3 |
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Six Bells - Bishop's Castle, S. Shropshire 'BIG NEV' Richards started up in January 1997 with a 5 barrel capacity plant made up almost entirely from obsolete dairy equipment. His beers are consistently good and all very different. A 10 Barrel plant will shortly be coming on stream...more ( Back to Top ) |
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BIGNEV'S
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Pale, moderately hopped, citrus flavour, refreshing. |
2
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3.8
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GOLDINGSs BB |
Pale golden, single varietal hopped beer. Full bodied with a rounded hop flavour. |
2
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4.0
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| 1859 ORIGIONAL | The first recorded brew of Six Bells, straw coloured, delicately hopped, full boddied and a hint of sweetness |
1
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4.4 |
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CLOUD NINE
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A hoppy pale bitter. Very refreshing. A connoisseurs' beer, for those who enjoy hop flavours. |
2
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4.2
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Recently taken over by a consortium of local businessmen, Enville Ales is based on a picturesque Victorian farm complex about 5 miles west of Stourbridge. It uses the same water source as the original Village Brewery which closed in 1919. Honey (about 3 tonnes p.a.) is a noteworthy adjunct in some of their beers, especially the premium 'Enville Ale'...more ( Back to Top ) |
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ALE
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DESCRIPTION
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COLOUR
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% ABV
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| CHAINMAKER MILD | A traditional Black Country mild. Dark with a good hop aroma and a smooth malty sweetness. |
5
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3.6
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| I.P.A | A golden traditional session bitter. Dry on the palate and with a mellow hoppy flavour |
2
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4.0
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| ENVILLE WHITE | A 20% wheat beer but very clear and refreshing. Gentle hop aroma and dry finish |
1
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4.2
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| SAAZ | Light, fruity, dry, Czech style beer using Saaz hops throughout |
1
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4.2
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| NAILMAKER MILD | High gravity dark mild with a more defined hop aroma than normal. Sweetness not dominant. Dry finish. |
5
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4.0
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| ENVILLE ALE | A beautiful golden beer using honey at the conditioning stage to produce a full rounded flavour. Initially sweetish but the hops then dominate. |
2
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4.5
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| OLD PORTER | A dark, complex mix of roast malt and fruit flavours with a degree of sweetness which then gives way to a dry tmish. |
5
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4.5
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| GINGER BEER | Produced using root extract ginger, the flavour is not overpowering but very refreshing. |
3
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4.6
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| 1859 ORIGIONAL | To commemorate the first recorded brew at Six Bells. Straw coloured, delicately hopped and full bodied with just a hint of sweetness throughout. |
1
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4.4
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Woods - Craven Arms, S.Shropshire A family owned brewery started in 1980 with EDWARD WOOD currently at the helm. Around 60 barrels are produced each week. The range is extremely varied, due in part to their willingness to experiment with less common hop varieties...more ( Back to Top ) |
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ALE
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DESCRIPTION
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COLOUR
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% ABV
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| QUAFF | Well rounded, deep drinking bitter with the flavour of hops and grain |
2
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3.7
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| CRAVEN ALE | A little darker than Parish Bitter but with a similar bitter flavour. A highly drinkable ale. |
3
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4.3
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| PARISH BITTER | Light bitter, dry-hopped for a highly drinkable refreshing flavour |
2
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4.0
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| SHROPSHIRE LASS | Fruity, gold coloured bitter beer with a good hop flavour on the palate and in the aftertaste. Some acidity is evident. |
2
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4.1
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| SPECIAL BITTER | Russet coloured with multi-layered malt/bitter flavours with fruitiness in the aftertaste. |
3
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4.2
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| POT OF GOLD | A golden ale, wonderfully refreshing with complex hop/malt variations throughout the taste experience. |
2
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4.4
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| SHROPSHIRE LAD | Strong well rounded bitter whose cascade of flavours comes from a careful blend of selected English malted barley, traditional English Fuggles and Goldings hops. |
2
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4.5
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| WOOD'S WONDERFUL | A dark and powerful ruby brew with a dominant malt and roast fruity taste. |
3
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4.8
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| OLDSAM | A dark copper ale with ripe rounded flavour and hop bitter edge |
4
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4.6
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Opened in 1995 using a 10 barrel plant based in an old dairy on the outskirts of Shrewsbury by brewer WILF NELSON. Weekly capacity is now 72 barrels...more ( Back to Top ) |
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ALE
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DESCRIPTION
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COLOUR
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% ABV
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| SHROPSHIRE GOLD | A light copper coloured ale, triple hopped giving plenty of fruity aromas and flavours. |
1
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3.8
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| ABBEY GATES | A traditional copper coloured ale, brewed to please the eye as well as the palate. Light bodied and refreshing, hopped with aromatic fuggles and styrian goldings |
3
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4.3
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| ORACLE | Oracle is a new core beer to the Salopian range. It is a crisp, sparklingly sunflower gold ale with a striking hop profile. Dry and refreshing with a long balanced aromatic finish |
2
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4.0
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| DARWIN'S ORIGIN | A specially brewed ale to celebrate the bi centennial of Charles Darwin's birth in Shrewsbury. A copper coloured beer that evolves with a pronounced hop character which is balanced by a refined malt finish |
3
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4.3
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| HOPTWISTER | A premium bitter with a fine citrusy flavour and a complex hop finish. Refreshing and crisp. |
2
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4.5
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| LEMON DREAM | light gold ale brewed with wheat malt and subtly flavoured with fresh lemons. |
2
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4.5
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| GOLDEN THREAD | A bright gold ale using wheat and lager malts, flavoured with 'First Gold' hops |
2
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5.0
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Holdens - Woodsetton, Dudley, W. Midlands A family brewery going back four generations, HoIdens began life as a brew pub when Edwin and Lucy Holden took over the Park Inn in the 1920's. The inn, now the brewery 'tap' has been fully refurbished to its former Victorian heritage. Their tied estate of 22 pubs is continually growing...more ( Back to Top ) |
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ALE
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DESCRIPTION
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COLOUR
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% ABV
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| BLACK COUNTRY MILD | A good, redlbrown mild; a refreshing light blend of roast malt, hops and fruit dominated by malt throughout. |
5
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3.7
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| BLACK COUNTRY BITTER | A medium-bodied, golden ale; a light, well-balanced bitter with a subtle, dry, hoppy finish. |
3
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3.9
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| GOLDEN GLOW | A pale golden beer, with a subtle bop aroma plus gentle sweetness and a light hoppiness. |
2
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4.4
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| BLACK COUNTRY SPECIAL | Sweet, malty full-bodied amber ale with hops to balance in the taste and in the good, bitter-sweet fmish. |
3
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5.1
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Olde Swan - Netherton, Dudley, W. Midlands Known locally as 'Ma Pardoe's' after the matriarch who ruled the brewery 'tap' for years, this traditional style brewery supplies mainly the pub. ( Back to Top ) |
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ALE
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DESCRIPTION
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COLOUR
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% ABV
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| ORIGINAL | A light refreshingly smooth session beer with a malty finish |
2
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3.5
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| DARK SWAN | Smooth and full tasting with an intriguing mixture of chocolate and roast flavours blended with a light hop. |
4
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4.2
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| ENTIRE | A smooth, full-bodied, creamy session beer, well balanced and hoppy with a light floral aroma. |
2
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4.4
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| BUMBLEHOLE | A strong, clean, full tasting, pale bitter with a delicate hop flavour and long lingering finish. |
2
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5.2
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Three Tunns - Bishops Castle, S. Shropshire A superb Victorian miniature tower brewery built in 1899 which has recently been resurrected by the new owner, BILL BAINBRIDGE. Brewing recommenced under the John Roberts Brewing Company name in late 2003. Their beers are developing very well but are not widely available outside their local area...more ( Back to Top ) |
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ALE
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DESCRIPTION
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COLOUR
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% ABV
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| 1642 BITTER | A golden bitter with light maltiness comprising nutty and coffee flavours, leading to a refreshing medium/strong spicy bitterness with a long lingering fmish |
2
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3.8
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| STOUT | Black, silky smooth, creamy old fashioned stout with a tight, foamy head and effusive caramel and burnt, roasted flavours, carrying to a long, spicy bitter fmish |
5
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4.4
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| XXX | Exceptionally pale, tightly hopped smooth flavoured bitter. Initially sweet, leading to a lingering citrus hop bitterness in the after taste. |
1
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4.3
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| CLERICS CURE | Straw coloured, outstandingly well hopped to approach the bitterness and hop flavour of India Pale Ales of old. |
2
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5.0
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Teme Valley - Knightwick, Worcestershire Brewer CIIRlS GOOCH and his team of 4 produce fine traditional beers on a 5 barrel (180gallon) plant behind the Talbot hotel, 7 miles west of Worcestershire. Only English malt and Worcestershire hops are used...more ( Back to Top ) |
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ALE
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DESCRIPTION
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COLOUR
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% ABV
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| THIS | All the easy drinking virtues of a light ale with a vivid hop aroma. A memorable session beer. |
2
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3.7
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| T'OTHER | A pale beer with a light, biscuity flavour and brewed using only Mathon Golding hops to give a delicate aroma |
2
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3.5
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| THAT | A chestnut coloured best bitter with a robust malt flavour balanced by powerful hops |
3
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4.1
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Cannon Royall - Uphampton, Worcestershire Jim Wonders, a displaced Geordie, is hard to describe without this sounding like a eulogy. He is a 120% (or more) dedicated brewer producing fantastic beers on an overworked 5 barrel plant. His beers are excellent but are therefore in short supply...more ( Back to Top ) |
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DESCRIPTION
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COLOUR
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% ABV
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| FRUITERERS MILD | Fruity dark mild with plenty of roast malt coming through the mouth. A classic mild, well-liked and respected |
5
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3.7
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| KING'S SHILLING | Golden bitter with an initial attack of malt and hops of equal measure, finishing with a bitter-sweet aftertaste. |
2
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3.8
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| ARROWHEAD | Yellow bitter ale with a striking citrus nose giving way to a dry bitterness and leaving an equally dry mouthfeel. |
2
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3.9
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| ARROWHEAD EXTRA | A stronger version of the Arrowhead shown in Section 1 with the same characteristics. |
2
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4.3
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| MUZZLE LOADER | Floral hops dominate the aroma which then lead into a more subtle mix of tastes as the hops give way to the malts. Straw coloured |
2
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4.2
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Wye Valley - Stoke Lacey, Hereford Founded in 1985 by PETE AMOR and now under the control of his son VERNON, Wye Valley moved from Hereford in 2002 to a larger plant capable of brewing 80 barrels per day. Their premium ale - 'Butty Bach' has won several CAMRA awards and been 'Beer of the Festival' at Cardiff on four separate occasions. Dorothy Goodbody came on the scene in the early 90's and the beers are worth trying for the pump clips alone...more |
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ALE
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DESCRIPTION
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COLOUR
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% ABV
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| WYE VALLEY BITTER | A classic example of an Englisb bitter beer. Chestnut coloured with a rich white head, delicate hop aroma, malty fullness ending with a crisp bitter fmish. |
3
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3.7
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| HEREFORD PALE ALE | A delightful straw coloured ale with a delicate hop aroma, a hint of sweetness before a dry finish. |
2
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4.0
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| D.G. GOLDEN ALE | A golden coloured ale with a rich, floral hoppy aroma balanced by biscuity malt flavours. |
2
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4.2
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| BUTTYBACH | A burnished gold premium ale. Full bodied, smooth and satisfYing. |
3
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4.5
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Purple Moose - Porthmadog, Gwynedd LAWRENCE WASHINGTON devised the name 'Purple Moose' to adorn the bottle labels of the product of his new brewery opened in June 2005. Purple being Lawrence's favourite colour and 'moose', well everyone loves moose, Lawrence more than others...more ( Back to Top ) |
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ALE
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DESCRIPTION
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COLOUR
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% ABV
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| SNOWDONIA ALE | A delightfully refreshing summer ale brewed with a delicate combination of aromatic hops. |
2
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3.6
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| CWRW MADOG | A refreshing session bitter with a reddish hue. The perfect thirst quencher that will have them coming back for more. |
3
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3.7
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| CWRW GLAS LLYN | A golden coloured best bitter for those who prefer something stronger |
2
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4.2
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| DARK SIDE OF THE MOOSE | A delicious dark ale with a deep malt flavour from roasted barley and fruity bitterness from Bramling Cross hops |
5
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4.6
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Windsor
Castle - Stourbridge, West Midlands
Closed in 1927, the old Windsor Castle Brewery has been revived by the same family in the care of JOHN ALEXANDER SADLER and his son CHRlS. Totally traditional methods are used on the 10 barrel brew length plant with 40 barrels as the estimated maximum output. John is obviously interested in hop varieties and is not afraid to experiment...more ( Back to Top ) |
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ALE
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DESCRIPTION
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COLOUR
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% ABV
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| JACKS ALE | A very pale, hoppy bitter with a crisp and zesty lemon undertone. Full of flavour and aroma but still gentle in strength. |
1
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3.8
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| GREEN MAN | An extremely pale, lager styled ale. Brewed using the fmest European lager hops. This is truly the perfect quaffing ale. Refreshing and very drinkable. |
1
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4.0
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| SADLERS MILD | A dark mild in the true Midlands tradition |
4
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4.0
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| WORCESTER SORCEROR | Pale, light and refreshing yet smooth and fruity with hints of mint and lemon. Floral aroma and crisp bitterness. |
2
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4.3
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| THIN ICE | A refreshing ale, extremely pale in colour, with a delicate pine lemon crispness, softly complemented with a satisfYing spiced orange citrus fusion. |
1
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4.5
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| STUMBLING BADGER | A well-balanced winter ale. Its reassuring winter bronzed colour is delicately complemented with undertones of fruit and spice. Warming, smooth and satisfying, this bitter is perfect for our cold winter days |
3
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4.9
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Bridgnorth - Bridgnorth, Shropshire Based behind an old coaching inn, in Bridgnorth's 'High Town', this 4 barrel plant produces a fine range of well crafted ales thanks to the expertise of head brewer ANDREW BROUGH, formerly with Sarah Hughes Brewery...more ( Back to Top ) |
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ALE
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DESCRIPTION
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COLOUR
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% ABV
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| APLEY ALE | Pale straw coloured ale with a fruity aroma and a light hop fmish |
1
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3.9
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| BEST BITTER | A true bitter with a fruity flavour and well balanced hops |
2
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4.4
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| NORTHGATE GOLD | Pale golden ale with a complex hop aroma and distinctive taste |
2
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4.6
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| BISHOP PERCY | Well balanced and fruity amber beer, full bodied from the use of crystal malt |
3
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4.7
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| OLD MO | A dark, strong beer, finely balanced with strong malt flavours | 4 | 5.6 |
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Set-up in 2002 by C.R Marlow, an established wholesaler, initially to supply their tied estate of 8 pubs. Brewer Justin 'BUSTER' Grant now uses this 10 Barrel plant to produce a high quality, consistent range of beers...more ( Back to Top ) |
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ALE
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DESCRIPTION
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COLOUR
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% ABV
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| BRECON COUNTY ALE | A very pale softly hopped session ale, great thirst quench er, their most popular beer. |
2
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3.7
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| GOLDEN VALLEY | A very pale softly hopped session ale, great thirst quencher, their most popular beer |
1
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4.2
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| RED DRAGON | Large quantities of crystal malt are blended into a complex grist with a selection of unusual hops, including Pioneer and 93/50. Hop bitterness balances the biscuity malt characteristics of this easy drinking beer |
3
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4.7
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| RAMBLER'S RUIN | A mid coloured strong best bitter, malty and well hopped with a beautifully balanced aftertaste. |
3
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5.0
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| CRIBYN | A very pale straw coloured Best Bitter, brewed with Bramling Cross, Northdown and Challenger hops for a hugely aromatic and refreshing experience. |
2
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4.5
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| WELSH P. A. | Brewed in response to requests for a pale, easy to to drink quaffing ale, Welsh Pale Ale is based on an old welsh beer style, and is a pale golden, mildly hopped session ale |
2
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3.7
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Ffos Y Ffin - Capel Dewi, Carmathen Looking down upon the Dyfed Powys Police HQ near Carmarthen, this 5 barrel brewery, based on a farm, started up in early 2006. STEVE SMITH, the owner, has a scientific approach to the business resulting in an interesting range of well crafted ales ( Back to Top ) |
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ALE
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DESCRIPTION
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COLOUR
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% ABV
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| MERLINS BREW | An amber beer, gently hopped and with a wellrounded maltiness which belies its relatively low strength. |
3
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3.6
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| COTHIGOLD | A light golden beer with a soft, mellow, slightly sweet flavour throughout |
2
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3.9
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| CWRWCAREDIG | A golden ale, well-hopped with bitterness on the palate and a sweet, fruity finish. |
2
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4.1
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| DYLAN'S CHOICE | Crisp in flavour, smooth of texture, this beautifully hopped ale stimulates the taste buds with a compelling combination of fruity notes and floral overtones |
3
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4.4
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| 3 ARCHES | An enticingly golden real ale with sharp floral notes emphasised by a balanced bitterness and a lingering sweetness of the malted grain. An ale for all occaSIons. |
2
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4.8
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| TOWYALE | A full bodied traditional real ale with a strong silky taste of the malted grain. A simple combination of hops creates a bitter sweet taste combination to compliment the distinctive character of this powerful ale |
2
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5.0
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| PAXTONS PRlDE | A strong bodied richly coloured real ale that combines an initial sweetness with a developing bitterness accentuated by delicate and fruity aftertaste. At 5.5% this real ale is to be savoured. |
3
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5.5
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NORMAN PEARCE commenced brewing in a building behind The Sun Inn pub in 1999 using water from the local borehole combined with British hops and malt...more ( Back to Top ) |
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ALE
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DESCRIPTION
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COLOUR
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% ABV
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| MOLLY MORGAN'S ALE | No description Available |
4.5
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| KATIE'S PRIDE | ABV A full bodied, rounded dark mild in the true Midland tradition |
5
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4.3
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| NORMAN'S PRIDE | A golden amber beer with a refreshing, slightly hoppy taste and a bitter finish. |
2
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4.3
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| DARK AND DELICIOUS | A dark ruby beer with hops on the aroma and palate, and a sweet after taste. |
4
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4.6
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| FARMER RAY'S | A clear, ruby bitter with a smooth slightly sweet, malty taste |
3
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4.5
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GUY PERRY, the former head brewer for 'Sarah Hughes' of Sedgley has branched out on his own in nearby Lower Gornal (where even a true 'yo-yo' like me struggles to understand the accent). His beers are quite varied in character, demonstrating his technical aptitude applied to the traditional brewers' art...more ( Back to Top ) |
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ALE
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DESCRIPTION
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COLOUR
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% ABV
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| BRADLEYS FINEST GOLDEN | A straw coloured quaffing beer, impressive bold, citrus hop aroma. Fruity balanced sweetness with lingering refreshing aftertaste. |
2
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4.2
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| PIG ON THE WALL | A refreshing chestnut brown mild with a complex flavour of light hops, giving way to a fantastic bittersweet blend of roasted malt. Suggestions of chocolate and coffee undertones |
4
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4.3
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| FIRESIDE | A full bodied, well rounded premium bitter, amber in colour, clean in taste. Fruit hop aroma leading to a pleasant dry rewarding finish. |
3
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5.0
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Sarah Hughes - Sedgley, Nr Dudley, W Midlands Originally opened in the 1860's, Sarah Hughes bought the brewery in 1921 and started brewing 'Dark Ruby'. Closed in the 50's, it was re-opened in 1987 by her grandson JOHN HUGHES and has been going strong since then. Dark Ruby has won a string of awards, a tribute to the expertise of these dedicated brewers...more ( Back to Top ) |
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ALE
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DESCRIPTION
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COLOUR
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% ABV
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| SURPRISE | A bitter-sweet, medium bodied hoppy ale with some malt |
2
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5.0
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| AMBER | Tasting notes and history of the regulars will follow shortly |
2
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4.0
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| DARK·RUBY | Coloured as the name suggests, a strong ale with a good balance of fruit and hops leading to a pleasant, lingering hop/malt finish. |
4
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6.0
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S.A. Brain - Cardiff Still owned by the descendants of the founders that took over a fledgling brewery in a small stone building behind a Cardiff pub in 1882, you can now find the Brains name above the door of over 270 pubs, bars and hotels across Wales and the West of England. ...more ( Back to Top ) |
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DESCRIPTION
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COLOUR
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% ABV
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| SA | Renowned 'Special Ale', copper colour, nutty richness with 3 hops |
2
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4.2
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| SA Gold | Hoppy and refreshing, golden ale. Target hops creates a satisfying bitterness, perfectly balanced by vibrant citrus aromas and hop flavours |
2
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4.7
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| Brains Dark | Treacle coloured with creamy head. Brewed using chocolate malt with hints of liquorice and ground coffee |
5
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3.5
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| Brains Bitter | Amber coloured, crisp aroma and subtle flavour of fine pale and crystal malts |
2
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3.7
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| Reverand James | Full-bodied and warming, rich in palate, spicy and aromatic with a deeply satisfying finish |
3
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4.5
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