| Brewery | Beer | ABV (%) | Tasting Notes |
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| 4T’s | Runcorn, Cheshire | Big Daddy | 7.2 | Clean and crisp bittering with intense amounts of resinous, citrus, and grapefruit aromas. |
| Abbeydale | Sheffield, South Yorkshire | Absolution | 5.3 | Mid-straw coloured beer with aromas of tropical fruit and mangos. |
| Abbeydale | Sheffield, South Yorkshire | Deception | 4.1 | Lovely pale gold in colour, thin crisp head, with a honey-like aroma it is delicately sweet in taste and goes down a real treat. Very tangy and refreshing, pure flavour, very addictive. Go drink!! |
| Acorn | Barnsley, South Yorkshire | Cashmere | 5 | |
| Arbor | Bristol, Gloucestershire | Rocketman | 6 | Big, juicy, and bold. Lychee, mango, peach, nectarine, and tangerine. |
| Bad Seed | Malton, North Yorkshire | Shadow Dance | 5 | Big resinous hops and dark roasted malts in this Cascadian Indian Ale. |
| Bank Top | Bolton, Greater Manchester | Herkules White Walker | 6.5 | Full bodied hoppy aromatic brown ale with sweet malty notes and an orange citrus floral aroma. |
| Bank Top | Bolton, Greater Manchester | Waxing Crescent | 3.8 | New seasonal brew from this BBBB favourite. |
| Bathams | Brierley Hill, West Midlands | Best Bitter | 4.3 | Probably the best example of the traditional Black Country style of bitter. |
| Black Iris | Derby, Derbyshire | Rise & Shine | 5.2 | Sweet chocolate and creamy lactose. Earthy coffee with hints of vanilla and marshmallow. |
| Blackjack | Manchester, Greater Manchester | King of Clubs | 7.4 | Flavours of dark chocolate, toffee, caramel, coffee, and light smoke action. Smoky-dry finish. Tasty. |
| Blackjack | Manchester, Greater Manchester | Table Beer | 3.5 | A small beer with a big hoppy and bitter finish. |
| Blue Bee | Sheffield, South Yorkshire | Born In The USA | 6 | A classic IPA with big tropical and citrus fruit flavours along with pine like notes. |
| Bristol Beer Factory | Bristol, Gloucestershire | 12 Apostles | 5 | A showcase of Australian hops. Giving citrus, passion fruit, anise, floral, redcurrant, and melon aromas that jump out of the glass. |
| Bristol Beer Factory | Bristol, Gloucestershire | Milk Stout | 4.8 | Sweet, black, and extremely full-bodied. An historic beer, recreated for the modern drinker. |
| Bristol Beer Factory | Bristol, Gloucestershire | North to the Future Centennial, Denali | 5 | Hop fruity flavours of leaves and lemon followed by resinous bitterness to the finish. |
| Coach House | Warrington, Cheshire | Blueberry Classic Bitter | 5 | A pale ale with added blueberry flavours. |
| Coach House | Warrington, Cheshire | Elderflower | 4.1 | A pale ale with added elderflower flavours. |
| Cromarty | Davidston, Cromarty | White Out | 3.8 | A seriously hopped up session white IPA that is a Hop Head delight! |
| Exit 33 | Sheffield, South Yorkshire | Oat Stout | 5 | |
| Exmoor | Taunton, Somerset | Exmoor Gold | 4.5 | "Nectar of the Gods" this BBBB classic won't last long! |
| Front Row | Brindley Ford, Staffordshire | Mauled | 7 | Mild fruity aroma with a little Christmas spice. The taste is fruity and spicy with more Christmas flavours. |
| Front Row | Brindley Ford, Staffordshire | Sin Bin | 4.2 | A sinfully hoppy beer! |
| Furnace Brewpub | Derby, Derbyshire | Fun Sponge | 4.4 | Gluten Free
Taste of orange, some peach, subtle melon, grapefruit, and slight floral hops. |
| Fyne Ales | Cairndow, Argyll | Hurricane Jack | 4.4 | Hoppy aroma followed by a pleasant hoppy flavour with a slightly bitter finish. |
| Fyne Ales | Cairndow, Argyll | Jarl | 3.8 | A full-on citrus experience. Light and golden, a perfect ale for whiling away the hours on a sunny day. |
| Hartshorns | Derby, Derbyshire | Ignite | 3.9 | Light, golden beer that's lightly hopped but very thirst quenching. |
| Hartshorns | Derby, Derbyshire | Shakademus | 5.4 | Full bodied premium golden ale with a citrus hop bite. |
| Hawkshead | Kendal, Cumbria | Windermere Pale | 3.5 | Loads of fruity hop flavours from a medley of traditional and modern hops. The signature aroma hop is Citra. |
| Holdens | Dudley, West Midlands | Black Country Mild | 3.7 | A bold chestnut-red mild with nutty biscuit notes and a delicious hint of chocolate. |
| Hop Back | Salisbury, Wiltshire | Summer Lightning | 5 | Terrific straw-coloured beer with a fresh, hoppy aroma and a well rounded, malty flavour with an intense bitterness which leads to an excellent long, dry finish. Winner of numerous, prestigious awards. |
| Hophurst | Hindley, Greater Manchester | APA | 5.2 | An American Pale Ale that is well balanced for the discerning beer geek! |
| Hophurst | Hindley, Greater Manchester | Pale | 3.8 | A pale session ale idea for quaffing at BBBB. |
| Hydes | Salford, Greater Manchester | Alsace | 4.6 | This superb light and subtly flavoured hoppy beer also has a very inviting aroma. |
| J.W. Lees | Middleton, Manchester | Founders | 4.5 | Premium chestnut, full-bodied ale. Pilgrim and Goldings hops balance the crystal malt. |
| Littleover | Derby, Derbyshire | Epiphany | 4.1 | Golden colour with a white head. Aroma of grapefruit and lemon. |
| Littleover | Derby, Derbyshire | The Panther | 4.2 | Rich, smooth, and warming oatmeal stout with hints of coffee and Irish whiskey. |
| Magic Rock | Huddersfield, West Yorkshire | Hat-Trick | 3.7 | A complex and satisfyingly malty body allied to fruity US Citra and Eureka hops make for a deliciously refreshing and moreish ale. |
| Martland Mill | Wigan, Greater Manchester | D Day Dodger | 4.1 | A deep red beer with subtle malt aromas, a refreshing round bitterness, and a clean fruity finish. |
| Martland Mill | Wigan, Greater Manchester | Spinner’s Gold | 3.8 | Enjoyable golden ale with citrus hoppiness and a touch of spice. |
| Moorhouses | Burnley, Lancashire | Pendle Witches Brew | 5.1 | A bewitching full malty flavoured beer with a strong fruity hop aftertaste. |
| Moorhouses | Burnley, Lancashire | Scardey Cat | 4.3 | Frighteningly easy drinking IPA. |
| Mr Grundy's | Derby, Derbyshire | Big Willie | 4.3 | Thirst quenching Golden Ale packed with English hops giving a lasting dry bitter finish. |
| Mr Grundy's | Derby, Derbyshire | Passchendaele | 3.9 | An all English, straw coloured, pale, sharp bitter with citrusy overtones. |
| Neptune | Liverpool, Merseyside | Jester | 4.1 | Single hopped English Pale using Jester hops. Zesty citrus and lychee flavours. |
| Northern Monkey | Bolton, Greater Manchester | Wilhelmina | 3.8 | |
| Oakham | Peterborough, Cambridgeshire | Attila | 7.5 | Fruit notes and elderflower on aroma. Taste of ripe red berries and citrus fruit with a long, bitter, and fruity finish. |
| Oakham | Peterborough, Cambridgeshire | Bishops Farewell | 4.6 | A strong premium beer of structured quality dominated by elaborate fruity hop notes, with a grainy background and dry finish. |
| Oakham | Peterborough, Cambridgeshire | Blue Skies IPA | 6 | Ripe fruity nose and hints of grapefruits. Mixed fruit hoppy taste of pineapple and grapefruit. Backbone of bread. |
| Oakham | Peterborough, Cambridgeshire | Inferno | 4 | This light, igniting ale flickers complex fruits across your tongue, leaving a dry, fruity, bitter finish, smothering your thirst. |
| Olde Swan | Dudley, West Midlands | Bumblehole | 5.2 | Pale, well hopped, traditional premium bitter. |
| Ossett | Ossett, West Yorkshire | Nelson Sauvin | 4.3 | New Zealand Nelson Sauvin hops give a high level of bitterness with gooseberry and grapefruit characteristics. |
| Ossett | Ossett, West Yorkshire | Silver King | 4.3 | This lager style beer with a crisp, dry flavour and citrus fruity aroma is ideal for drinking anytime. |
| Prospect | Wigan, Greater Manchester | Rifler Pale | 4.2 | Pale Golden Ale with summer fruit hops and a lingering finish. |
| Rat (Osset) | Huddersfield, West Yorkshire | Sepp Ratter | 4.4 | Golden coloured with a glow. Quite hoppy with some fruitiness, but there’s an underlying maltiness here too. |
| Rat (Osset) | Huddersfield, West Yorkshire | White Rat | 4 | A classic APA. American hops produce an intensely aromatic and resinous finish. |
| Sarah Hughes | Dudley, West Midlands | Dark Ruby Mild | 6 | A BBBB favourite. A dark fruity treat, this beer won't last long so get it while you can! |
| Shiny | Little Eaton, Derbyshire | Affinity | 4.6 | Gluten Free
Sweet citrus, spice, and peach flavour. Tasty. |
| Siren | Finchampstead, Berkshire | Broken Dream | 6.5 | Breakfast stout with a gentle touch of smoke, coffee, and chocolate. Deep and complex. |
| Siren | Finchampstead, Berkshire | Soundwave IPA | 5.6 | A west coast IPA. Golden, immensely hoppy, and alive with grapefruit, peach, and mango flavours. |
| Siren | Finchampstead, Berkshire | Undercurrent | 4.5 | A pale ale with spicy, grassy aromas and a taste of grapefruit and apricot. |
| Siren | Finchampstead, Berkshire | Yu Lu | 3.6 | Yu Lu is an intricate beer with layers of flavour that remain distinctive, yet work in perfect harmony. |
| Tapstone | Chard, Somerset | Kush Kingdom | 5 | Orange icky and sticky. As sweet as Mary! Citrus and dank flavours for a complex and uplifting 'resiny mouth feel'. |
| Timothy Taylor | Keighley, West Yorkshire | Landlord | 4.3 | Madonna's favourite Yorkshire bitter won't last long at BBBB. Try this world class fruity ale while you can!
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| Tipsy Angel | Warrington, Cheshire | Angels Folly | 5 | A recreation of the historic beer Walkers Falstaff. |
| Weird Beard | Hanwell, London | Mariana Trench | 5.3 | A riot of mango and passion-fruit on the nose but balanced enough to drink by the bucketful. Dive in and grab a pint now! |
| Wigan Brewhouse (prev AllGates) | Wigan, Lancashire | California | 3.8 | A classic fruity bittersweet pale ale always a favourite at BBBB. |
| Wigan Brewhouse (prev AllGates) | Wigan, Lancashire | Plum Porter | 4.4 | A traditional dark fruity plum porter. Beer of the Festival at Wigan a couple of years ago. |
| Wild Beer | Shepton Mallet, Somerset | Bibble | 4.2 | Pale Ale + Mosaic + Amarillo + Unfined. |
| Wilde Child | Leeds, West Yorkshire | Event Horizon | 5.1 | Very dark ruby red with cherry dominant in its taste and aftertaste, and always with a strength to its subdued roasted malts. |
| Wily Fox | Wigan, Greater Manchester | Crafty Fox | 4 | A quaffable, full bodied bitter ale with a spicy, earthy aroma. |
| Wily Fox | Wigan, Greater Manchester | Karma Citra | 4.3 | Good vibe golden ale. A quadruple hit of citra hops. Hipster heaven. |
| Wiper and True | Bristol, Gloucestershire | Stout Milk Shake | 4.5 | Marshmallow, chocolate, lactose, and vanilla flavours with a full body, sweet, and smooth finish. |
| Woods | Wistanstow, Shropshire | Shropshire Lad | 4.5 | A traditional strong, well-rounded bitter. |
| Woods | Wistanstow, Shropshire | Shropshire Lass | 4.1 | A blonde, well flavoured and very tasty beer for the modern drinker! |
| Brewery | Beer | ABV (%) | Tasting Notes |
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| Beavertown | Tottenham Hale, Greater London | Neck Oil | 4.3 | The name comes from an old Black Country term: 'I'm going down the pub for a pint of neck oil!' Pale, crisp, light, and hoppy this is a low-ABV session IPA than you can drink from 8am in the morning, all day, every day. |
| Blackjack | Manchester, Greater Manchester | Black Maria | 5.8 | A Columbus hopped Black IPA. You'll get a hoppy aroma, a light body, a stout colour, and tasty roasty malty flavours. Made with heaps of lovely US hops for that bit of bite. |
| Brick | Peckham, London | Peckham IPA | 6.5 | A long time to perfect, this is Brick's version of an American style IPA; and they're rightly proud of their work. Expect a lot of hops with a malty backnote. Columbus, Chinook, Summit, and Citra hops give a citrus and tangerine character. |
| Burning Sky | Firle, East Sussex | Arise | 4.4 | 'Shall we get one or two of these?' was the question. 'Get three because it's that good!' was the answer. And it is!
Not too much bitterness with peach, pine, and hops.
It's billed as a Session IPA that's perfect for the start or the end of the day. Get it at the start, because by the end there might be none left. |
| Shiny | Little Eaton, Derbyshire | Fallout | 4.2 | Gluten Free
A dangerously drinkable low-ABV Session IPA brewed with Citra, Mosaic, and Simcoe hops. |
| Tiny Rebel | Newport, Gwent | Stay Puft | 5.2 | Remember Ghostbusters? 'I'm terrified beyond the capacity for rational thought.'
There's no need to be afraid of this luxurious marshmallow porter.
Think of toasting marshmallows over a camp fire. The roasty toasty taste gives way to that delicious marshmallow sweetness. A perfect treat for a cold winter's night. |
| Twinshock | Atherton, Greater Manchester | Astley Ale | 5 | Pale ale from Atherton's new brewery. Malts, caramel, and a shot of hops will leave you wanting more. |
| Twinshock | Atherton, Greater Manchester | Milk Mon | 5 | This delicious milk stout has travelled less than 900m from the brewery to the festival. When you drink it you are saving beer-miles and doing your bit for the environment. Save a polar bear. Drink Milk Mon. |
| Vocation | Cragg Vale, West Yorkshire | Naughty & Nice | 7.5 | Let's be honest. When you see a milk stout at 7.5% you're expecting something special aren't you? Well bring it on.
Bold, chocolaty, and decidedly decadent this is a beer to sip and savour. It's a little bit naughty, but very, very nice. Treat yourself, because you deserve it. |
| Wiper and True | Bristol, Gloucestershire | Pale Ale Kaleidoscope | 4 | Kaleidoscope is an evolving series of the same beer made with three different hops that change seasonally. So the beer you drink with us will be subtly different to the Kaleidoscopes of the future.
It is named after the colour changing optics that use three internal mirrors to make an ever-changing pattern. Cute huh?
It's bright, and refreshing, and well worth trying. |
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