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Here it is, the 2023 beer list. We have a handful of vegan friendly and gluten free beer, noted against the beers themselves. Enjoy ...

Cask Beers
BreweryBeerABV (%)Tasting Notes
4T’sRuncorn, CheshireGeorge Shaw Common3.8An old recipe for mild brought back to life, for those who remember how mild was "back in't day". Low gravity full of malt flavour with a slight hop background taste.
4T’sRuncorn, CheshireGeorge Shaw Old Ale5.2Malty traditional ale with toffee notes. Another traditional recipe brought back to life from Leigh's historical brewery.
4T’sRuncorn, CheshireImperial Stout - Barrel Aged9.5Sherwood Barrel Aged Imperial Stout, created with 9 different malts to bring a complex and rich mouthful. Hopped with the English Hops to create floral and blackcurrant notes to complement the malt base. The aftertaste is warming from the ageing in the Sherwood cask used for ageing the stout for 12 months.
4T’sRuncorn, CheshirePappa Mangoes7A fruit crushing machine of a beer, Pappa Mangoes has been busy juicing and produced this mouth-watering delight. Smooth mouthful with little bittering, epic aromas of tropical fruits and MANGO! Vegan Hazy
4T’sRuncorn, CheshireTripwire5.5Winner of the Daisy Hill St George's Beer Festival 2022. Tropical IPA, hopped with Falconers Flight Blend & Mosaic. Bringing you a smooth mouthfeel with luscious tropical and citrus aromas. Vegan Clear
AbbeydaleSheffield, South YorkshireDeception4.1Light and refreshing NZ pale, showcasing the incredible Nelson Sauvin hops famed for delicious citrus flavours with hints of gooseberry and white grape.
AbbeydaleSheffield, South YorkshireVoyager #1 - Citra, Centennial, Mosaic5.6A big American style IPA, oozing juicy citrus and tropical fruit flavours with a vibrant finish. West Coast bitterness meets East Coast fruitiness. Vegan Friendly, Gluten Free
AlmastyShiremoor, Tyne & WearLoral & Blanc3.9A hazy sessionable pale ale hopped with Loral & Hallertau Blanc. The result is floral, citrusy and almost herbal with tropical fruit notes coming through.
AlmastyShiremoor, Tyne & WearSimple Pleasures4Cloudy Session American IPA from North East Brewers, 'Almasty'. Expect light, refreshing tastes of stone fruits. Hazy & quaffable - A simple pleasure!
Bank TopBolton, Greater ManchesterFlat Cap4The Bolton brewer's flagship beer - a pale bitter with a citrus aroma and a hoppy citrus finish.
Bank TopBolton, Greater ManchesterPalomino Rising5A pale and refreshing bitter with a tropical fruit aroma and a dry bitter citrus finish
BeartownCongleton, CheshireCréme Bearlee4.8Dessert lovers sit up and sip up. Roasty, toasty notes from dark malts partnered with the sweetness of molasses and Madagascan vanilla. Enjoy its delicious sweet embrace.
BeartownCongleton, CheshireKahuna4.5Passionfruit Pale – Clean and crisp on the palate, giving way to that familiar Mosaic flavour blended with passion fruit, leading the drinker on a thirst quenching journey of tropical fruit and floral notes.
BlackedgeHorwich, LancashireBlack Stout4A velvety stout with intense roasted barley flavours and rich undertones of chocolate and coffee with a liquorice finish.
BlackedgeHorwich, LancashireBlonde4.5An award winning full flavoured, full bodied blonde ale. Well hopped with US Summit and Citra to give a bold grapefruit like flavour and tropical twist.
BlackedgeHorwich, LancashireBrewers Gold3.9A lightly single hopped blonde ale with spicy blackcurrant and lemon flavours with delicate citrus aroma.
BlackedgeHorwich, LancashirePike Pale Ale4A pale golden ale well hopped with US Cascade, Summit and UK pioneer hops. Plenty of citrus sweet hop flavour and aroma with a lasting bitter finish.
BlackedgeHorwich, LancashireSession3.5Pale golden session ale, light and hoppy with a soft fruit and citrus flavour with a smooth bitter finish.
Burning SkyFirle, East SussexAurora5.6An expansive blend of US hops give a resinous mouthfeel, big citrus and tropical fruit flavours, which are prominent, yet well balanced.
Burning SkyFirle, East SussexExtra Stock Ale 20227.2Burning Sky’s noted Extra Stock is the most traditional of ales. Three oak vats held the base beer for over four years where it developed a gentle Brettanomyces and succulent marmalade character.
ChapterSutton Weaver, CheshireDead Man's Fist5.5Multi-award winning Smoked Porter. This subtly smoked porter slinks smoothly past before being followed by the crack and heat of fiery black pepper. Vegan Friendly
Coach HouseWarrington, CheshireBlueberry Classic Bitter5A wonderful straw coloured beer with a light hoppy aroma and a distinct blueberry aftertaste.
Coach HouseWarrington, CheshireHoneypot3.8A medium bodied golden bitter, lightly hopped. Brewed with pure Cheshire honey, which adds a luscious silkiness to a fine beer.
EscapeWesthoughton, Greater ManchesterTom, Dick & Harry4.5Unfined hoppy amber ale, expect malts, expect citrus flavour, something for every Tom, Dick & Harry.
ExmoorTaunton, SomersetExmoor Beast6.6Brewed with liberal use of chocolate and crystal malts. The beer has the characteristics of a strong Porter, whilst retaining the typical Exmoor taste - a superb blend of malt and hops with a complex long aftertaste.
ExmoorTaunton, SomersetExmoor Gold4.5Exmoor Gold is the original "single malt" traditional ale - pale gold in colour with a malty aroma and flavour. A light sweetness is complemented by its long hoppiness resulting in a remarkable well-rounded beer.
Fyne AlesCairndow, ArgyllJarl3.8Jarl is Fyne Ales flagship, flavour-forward, single-hop session blonde ale brewed as a showcase of American hop, Citra.
HophurstHindley, Greater ManchesterPorteresque5.5Multi-award winning milkshake porter. Dark creamy sweetness that laces the mouth with delight.
HophurstHindley, Greater ManchesterWinter Warmer5.5Malty citrus and tropical fruit notes along with the traditional extra strong bitter body gives you a true winter warmer.
HophurstHindley, Greater ManchesterWolf4A Slovenian Pale Ale. Lots of Dragon and Wolf hops used to give flavours of mango, tropical fruit and a lovely floral finish.
HushNorthwich, CheshireWeaver Las Vegas4.3American Pale Ale heavily hopped with Cascade hops from Northwich's Nano Brewery, 'Hush'. A good session ale to get your body loose for Elvis dancing later.
HydesSalford, Greater ManchesterLowry4.7A beautifully crafted golden ale, a fitting tribute to the genius of world renowned local artist LS Lowry. The use of pale ale malts with Citra and Chinook hops ensures mighty levels of bitterness with citrus fruit and tropical flavours.
Lord'sGolcar, West YorkshireHigh Roller5That unattainable lifestyle is brought to you in the way of a beer. Hoppy, loud and using champagne yeast, you'll have to make sure you stick out that little finger when your drinking it so everyone knows you're a High Roller! Vegan Friendly
Lord'sGolcar, West YorkshireThe Bandon Car4.8This well-balanced porter is rich and satisfying, with a roasted edge and a sweet lingering aftertaste. Lords tribute to County Cork.
Mobberley BrewhouseMobberley, CheshireBunji3.8This NZ Pale is right up there for those who want a session beer with plenty of typical NZ stone fruit flavours.
Mobberley BrewhouseMobberley, CheshireSummit4.6Mobberley Brewhouse have been churning out progressive, modern and vibrant craft beers, Summit is no exception to this. Hoppy, balanced and fresh!
OakhamPeterborough, CambridgeshireCitra4.2The original 100% Citra hopped beer. Pioneering innovation for many an ale of today. Bursting with citrus and tropical flavours.
PentrichPentrich, DerbyshireBig in Japan5.2A very hazy, heavily hoppy pale ale that is jam packed with Mosaic, Columbus and Simcoe hops. Bold citrus flavours are backed up with light pine and floral notes.
PentrichPentrich, DerbyshireNo Kind Words5.5A vibrantly hoppy and super hazy pale ale packed full of bold tropical and citrus flavours, with some light pine notes. A gentle bitterness on the finish allows the juicy hop flavours to take centre stage. Vegan Friendly
PentrichPentrich, DerbyshireShe Sells Citra6.5A naturally hazy, super hoppy IPA brewed with masses of Citra hops. Expect huge citrus and tropical flavours over a light bitterness. Vegan Friendly
PhoenixHeywood, Greater ManchesterWobbly Bob6This award-winning amber-coloured beer has a strong malt and fruit balance, evident in both the aroma and flavour, with a slight sweetness, leading to a dry finish.
Purple MoosePorthmadog, GwyneddDark Side Of The Moose / Ochr Dywyll Y Mws4.6Using a delicate blend of dark crystal malt, roasted barley and Bramling Cross hops, the 'Dark Side' exhibits a rich malty flavour balanced with fruity bitterness.
Rat (Osset)Huddersfield, West YorkshireRatsputin7.4A rich, full bodied and warming Imperial Russian Stout. Powerful at 7.4% with a pungent and lingering aftertaste.
Rat (Osset)Huddersfield, West YorkshireWhite Rat4This very pale, hoppy ale is made from low colour malt. A combination of Cascade, Columbus and Amarillo hops produce an intensely aromatic and resinous finish.
ShinyLittle Eaton, DerbyshireAffinity4.6Multi award winning, strong golden bitter with an abundance of fruity citra hops (which we have a strong affinity for!) Vegan Friendly, Gluten Free
ShinyLittle Eaton, DerbyshireGlamour Muscles5.3Vegan friendly, American IPA brewed with Citra, Mosaic, Simcoe & Chinook hops creates this hazy cask IPA Vegan Friendly, Gluten Free
ShinyLittle Eaton, DerbyshireNon-Friction4.7Pacifica, Southern Cross & Wai-iti, all NZ hops creating a super smooth and delicious hazy pale ale. Vegan Friendly
ShinyLittle Eaton, DerbyshireRees'5.5Devilishly rich peanut butter milk stout, a must try for the peanut butter lovers. Contains lactose.
SirenFinchampstead, BerkshireLumina4.2Hoppy aromas of mango and pineapple guide you towards explosive flavour, flashes of delicate citrus highlights and refreshing balanced bitterness.
SirenFinchampstead, BerkshireNightshift4.5A sessionable porter to keep you company in the winter months. Speciality malts lend us a rich chocolate base, flavours of light roast espresso and a nutty roastiness, while hops are used with a soft touch to give us accents of plums and dark berries.
Timothy TaylorKeighley, West YorkshireLandlord4.3Landlord has won more awards than any other beer, winning CAMRA’s Champion Beer of Britain in its history. A classic pale ale with a complex citrus and hoppy aroma.
Timothy TaylorKeighley, West YorkshireRam Tam4.3Wholesome and satisfying, this mellow beer has body and depth, leaving a pleasant fruity afterglow. Mild chocolate and roasty malts, with a bit of citrus.
Tiny RebelNewport, GwentCwtch4.6Cwtch (rhymes with butch) can mean either cuddle or cubbyhole. A perfect blend of six caramelly malts and three citrussy American hops.
Tiny RebelNewport, GwentOne Inch Punch3.9This 3.9% session beer has been hopped and dry hopped with Mosaic and backed up with a bulky malt bill to give some body behind the punch.
Wily FoxWigan, Greater ManchesterBlonde Vixen3.8Sassy hand‐crafted blonde ale. This hand‐crafted blonde session ale, is light, refreshing and straw coloured.
Wily FoxWigan, Greater ManchesterDark Flagon4.4If Blackbeard was still roaming the seven seas, imagine this drink to be in his flagon. Rum finish to a rich coffee and dark chocolate base!
Wily FoxWigan, Greater ManchesterKarma Citra4.3A local favourite and multiple award winning ale. A quadruple hit of hops packs the flavour to this golden ale.
Wiper and TrueBristol, GloucestershireGolden Fields3.7A new, easy drinking, quaffable pale ale from Bristol based brewers Wiper & True.
Wiper and TrueBristol, GloucestershirePlum Pudding Porter6.6The rich malt base is layered with plums, cherries and blackcurrants, topped off with a sprinkling of cinnamon and lemon zest. 
WylamHeddon-on-the-Wall, NorthumberlandFleek4.2Citra Amarillo Pale - A virtuously, honourably clean cask conditioned pale ale utilising an adroit yet subtle dimension of cold side hopping.
WylamHeddon-on-the-Wall, NorthumberlandGold Tankard4The original beer brewed by Tyneside giants Wylam. Fresh, clean flavour with a hint of grapefruit citrus from Willamette hops. Understandable how they got their great reputation.

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Craft Corner
BreweryBeerABV (%)Tasting Notes
ArborBristol, GloucestershireTexas Sunday Morning6.5
BeavertownTottenham Hale, Greater LondonGamma Ray5.4
BullhouseBelfast, County AntrimRolling Papers5.5
Full CircleNewcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne & WearTaking Back Sundae5.5
Lost And GroundedBristol, GloucestershireHelles4.4
Northern MonkLeeds, West YorkshireFaith5.1
SirenFinchampstead, BerkshireSoundwave IPA5.6
State of KindInce-in-Makerfield, Greater ManchesterWelcome to the Dark Side8.4
Tiny RebelNewport, GwentEasy Livin’4.3

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Ciders
BrewABV (%)FromType
Broadoak Moonshine Cider7.5SomersetApple Cider
Perry's Barn Owl Cider5.5SomersetApple Cider
Perry's Grey Heron Cider5.5SomersetApple Cider
Perry's Vintage Cider6.7SomersetApple Cider
Sandford Orchards Devon Mist4.5DevonCider
Sandford Orchards Slack Ma Girdle5.8DevonApple Cider
Sandford Orchards Vintage The General8.4DevonApple Cider
Winkleigh Sam's Autumn Scrumpy7.4DevonApple Cider
Winkleigh Sam's Poundhouse Crisp Cider4.5DevonApple Cider
Winkleigh Sam's Poundhouse Sweet Cider6DevonApple Cider

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Perrys
BrewABV (%)FromType
Broadoak Premium Perry7.5SomersetPerry

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Fruit Ciders
BrewABV (%)FromType
Blackcurrant Cider5West YorkshireCider - Flavoured
Blueberry Cider5West YorkshireCider - Flavoured
Cherry Cider5West YorkshireCider - Flavoured
Kiwi Cider5West YorkshireCider - Flavoured
Mango Cider5West YorkshireCider - Flavoured
Passion Fruit Cider5West YorkshireCider - Flavoured
Peach Cider5West YorkshireCider - Flavoured
Raspberry Cider5West YorkshireCider - Flavoured
Rhubarb Cider4West YorkshireCider - Flavoured
Strawberry Cider5West YorkshireCider - Flavoured

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Belgian Beers
BeerTypeABV (%)Country
Cherry Chouffe RougeFlavored - Fruit8Belgium
Chimay Bleue (Blue)Belgian Strong Ale9Belgium
Delirium NoëlBelgian Strong Ale10Belgium
St. Bernardus Christmas AleQuadrupel / Abt10Belgium
St-Feuillien BlondeBelgian Ale - Strong Pale7.5Belgium

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Lagers and World Beers
BeerTypeABV (%)Country
3 Monts Bière de FlandreBière de Garde / de Mars / Brut8.5France
Alhambra Reserva 1925Pale Lager - Strong6.4Spain
Birrificio Italiano TipopilsPilsener / Pils / Pilsner5.2Italy
Brewski Mangofeber DIPAIIPA DIPA - Imperial / Double IPA8Sweden
Krombacher PilsClassic German Pilsener4.8Germany
Krombacher WeizenWeissbier - Hefeweizen5.3Germany
Lervig Tasty JuiceIPA - Hazy / NEIPA6Norway
Mala Gissona ApatxePale Ale - American (APA)5Spain
Paulaner Hefe-WeissbierWeissbier - Hefeweizen5.5Germany
Paulaner Original Münchner Hell (Premium Lager)Helles / Dortmunder Export4.9Germany

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Fruit Beers
BeerTypeABV (%)Country
Florisgaarden FramboiseFruit Beer3.7Belgium
Liefmans FruitesseFlavored - Fruit3.8Belgium
Timmermans KriekLambic Style - Fruit4Belgium
Timmermans Peche LambicLambic Style - Fruit4Belgium
Van Diest Fruli Strawberry BeerFlavored - Fruit4.1Belgium

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We cannot guarantee that all beers will be available at all sessions. This is a once a year festival and some of these beers are in short supply. When they're gone, they're gone.

 

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