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/-