
Beer Festival 2025
-
Southwold Bitter 3.7% (Adnams, Southwold)
Appearance: Copper coloured with a creamy head.
Aroma: Herbal hop notes from late Fuggles additions, supported by East Anglian malt.
Flavour: Balanced malt sweetness with a distinct English hop character.
Mouthfeel: Smooth, sessionable, light bodied.
Finish: Dry and slightly nutty, leaving a clean bitterness.
Overall impression: A pint that tastes like tradition, sessionable, steady, and proudly English.
-
Broadside 4.7%. (Adnams, Southwold)
Appearance: Deep ruby brown with good clarity.
Aroma: Rich fruitcake, malt sweetness, and hints of toffee.
Flavour: Bold malt base with notes of dark fruit and caramel.
Mouthfeel: Medium bodied, smooth.
Finish: Warming, with a malty aftertaste.
Overall impression: A robust ale that showcases Adnams’ darker, richer brewing heritage.
-
Ghostship 4.3% (Adnams, Southwold)
Appearance: Pale golden with a lively white head.
Aroma: Zesty citrus, especially lemon and lime.
Flavour: Fruity hops over a crisp malt backbone.
Mouthfeel: Light and refreshing with gentle carbonation.
Finish: Dry and slightly tangy.
Overall impression: A bright, citrus led pale ale with great drinkability.
-
Boxer Blonde 4.0% GF (Bowland, Lancashire)
Appearance: Straw coloured with bright clarity.
Aroma: Bursting with grapefruit and light apricot.
Flavour: Crisp and fruity with a gentle hop bitterness.
Mouthfeel: Light bodied and refreshing.
Finish: Clean, fruity, and very moreish.
Overall impression: A refreshing golden ale with a grapefruit punch.
-
Hen Harrier 4.0% GF (Bowland, Lancashire)
Appearance: Golden with a lasting white head.
Aroma: Citrus and floral hops over light malt.
Flavour: Balanced notes of soft fruit and gentle malt sweetness.
Mouthfeel: Smooth and well rounded.
Finish: Crisp with a refreshing hop edge.
Overall impression: A well balanced golden ale, easy drinking yet full of flavour.
-
Blueberry Classic 5.0% (Coach House, Cheshire)
Appearance: Pale amber with a lively head.
Aroma: Sweet blueberry with subtle malt undertones.
Flavour: Fruity blueberry notes balanced against light malt.
Mouthfeel: Medium bodied and smooth.
Finish: Sweet yet refreshing.
Overall impression: A distinctive fruit beer where blueberry takes centre stage.
-
Ragner 3.4% GF VG (Rudgate, York)
Appearance: Pale golden with excellent clarity.
Aroma: Light citrus and grassy hops.
Flavour: Clean malt with a refreshing hop bite.
Mouthfeel: Crisp and light bodied.
Finish: Bright, dry, and thirst quenching.
Overall impression: A low A.B.V. ale that still delivers full flavour and drinkability.
-
Attermire Pale 4.3% GF VG (Settle, North Yorkshire)
Appearance: Pale golden with a foamy white head.
Aroma: Fresh citrus, hints of grapefruit and floral hops.
Flavour: Crisp, zesty hops balanced with earthy bitterness.
Mouthfeel: Smooth and easy drinking.
Finish: Refreshing, with lingering citrus notes.
Overall impression: A modern pale ale brewed for refreshment and flavour.
-
Sunset 4.4% (Arran, Isle Of Aran)
Appearance: Deep amber with a lasting off white head.
Aroma: Light perfumed.
Flavour: Malt led with notes of toffee and subtle fruitiness.
Mouthfeel: Medium bodied and smooth.
Finish: Gently sweet with a rounded bitterness.
Overall impression: A rich amber ale, warming and satisfying.
-
Cunning Stunt 4.3% (Fuzzy Duck, Lancashire)
Appearance: Deep amber with a lasting off white head.
Aroma: Light perfumed.
Flavour: Malt led with notes of toffee and subtle fruitiness.
Mouthfeel: Medium bodied and smooth.
Finish: Gently sweet with a rounded bitterness.
Overall impression: A rich amber ale, warming and satisfying.
-
Dark Flagon 4.4% (Wily Fox, Wigan)
Appearance: Dark mahogany with a creamy beige head.
Aroma: Roasted malt, coffee, and plum.
Flavour: Plum, vanilla, chocolate and rum.
Mouthfeel: Medium bodied and smooth.
Finish: Balanced with subtle roasted dryness.
Overall impression: A dark ale that’s bold but highly drinkable.
-
Farmer's Ale 3.9% (Bradfield, Sheffield)
Appearance: Traditional copper with good clarity.
Aroma: Floral hops over smooth malt.
Flavour: Balanced malt sweetness with a crisp hop bite.
Mouthfeel: Medium light and smooth.
Finish: Clean and sharp.
Overall impression: A traditional bitter showcasing English hops at their best.
-
Arizona 4.1% (Phoenix, Greater Manchester)
Appearance: Amber gold with a soft white head.
Aroma: Lightly spiced with floral notes and honey.
Flavour: Balanced malt sweetness with fruity hop character.
Mouthfeel: Medium light and smooth.
Finish: Crisp with gentle dryness.
Overall impression: An award winning pale ale with the perfect balance of malt and hops.
-
Schiehallion 4.8% (Harviestoun, Clackmannashire)
Appearance: Pale golden with a bright clarity and lively natural carbonation.
Aroma: Gentle floral and citrus notes, layered over light malt sweetness.
Flavour: Clean and crisp, with biscuity malt balanced by subtle herbal hop tones.
Mouthfeel: Smooth and refreshing, with a fine, delicate sparkle.
Finish: Dry and snappy, leaving a lingering citrus freshness.
Overall impression: A classic craft lager that balances elegance and drinkability.
-
Magic 8 Ball 4.4% (Salt Rock, Dunfermline)
Appearance: Almost black
Aroma: Sweet, coffee and chocolate
Flavour: Malty backbone with hints of burnt orange
Mouthfeel: Smooth and silky
Finish: Roasty, dark and sweet
Overall impression: Traditional Scottish 80/-