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Here it is, the 2020 beer list. We've marked up the beers that are vegan friendly and gluten free. There are two gluten free beers; Shiny 4 Wood on the Cask bar, and Mala Gissona Batela (a rather nice Spanish craft pale ale) on the Foreign bar.

Cask Beers
BreweryBeerABV (%)Tasting Notes
4TsRuncorn, CheshireGeorge Shaw Sherry Bright5.9A seasonal favourite from the George Shaw Brewery. Fortified with a bottle of Sherry. Donated in memory of Roger Tunnicliffe a long-time volunteer at BBBB.
4TsRuncorn, CheshireStout Detectives5Moreish stout with long lasting chocolate fudge aroma. Chocolate and Fudge the stout detectives werent letting this stout get away lightly! STOUT, in the name of the law.
4TsRuncorn, CheshireWalkers Heritage Ale4.1A trip down memory lane, a traditional bitter from the authentic recipe book of Peter Walkers Brewery. It is rare to get such an authentic Walkers brew for draught consumption. This beer is normally only available at Anfield in the corporate hospitality suite, in a bottle.
71 BrewingDundeeAprs Apricot (AP)4Soft session pale ale made with pure apricot and citrus hops. Hazy, fruity and tart with a delicate bitterness to make this one super drinkable smasher.
Vegan Friendly
71 BrewingDundeeMandarina Sky Hazy IPA5Hazy in appearance with explosions of tropical and citrus flavours giving a creamy mouth feel and very low bitterness to finish.
Vegan Friendly
AbbeydaleSheffield, South YorkshireSanctuary4.2A pale golden coloured beer. Light caramel flavours from the Munich malt. Mixed candy citrus fruits with hints of Pear and Apricot on the nose. Noble hop flavours are earthy and herbal.
AbbeydaleSheffield, South YorkshireWanderer #6 - Kaffir Lime Leaf & Lemongrass Saison5.5Kaffir Lime Leaf & Lemongrass Saison. This super refreshing Saison has an abundance of flavour. Unique citrus from the Kaffir leaf and a sharp and tangy body from the introduction of lemongrass without an overwhelming bitterness.
Vegan Friendly
Anarchy Brew Co.Morpeth, NorthumberlandStrain Your Brain3.7A vegan friendly triple hopped East Coast pale ale using Mosaic, Amarillo & Pahto with Rosehip + Hibiscus!
Vegan Friendly
Bank TopBolton, Greater ManchesterHerkules White Walker6.5Full bodied hoppy aromatic brown ale with sweet malty notes and an orange citrus floral aroma.
Bank TopBolton, Greater ManchesterPavillion Pale Ale4.5This ale is extremely pale. The flavour is well rounded using primarily First Gold Hops and Cascade to finish.
BeartownCongleton, CheshireBeer School Best3.6A Session bitter, flavours of toffee and hoppy.
BlackedgeHorwich, LancashireHoP Pale Ale3.8Clean, dry, and refreshing citrus flavoured session beer with spicy floral aromas.
BlackedgeHorwich, LancashireWest Coast Bitter4.1A pale golden ale with lashings of west coast American hops to give a clean fresh flavour of tropical fruit and grapefruit with delicate hints of floral aroma.
BlackjackManchester, Greater ManchesterGolden Bitter4.2Golden and hoppy with a creamy-frothy head.
BlackjackManchester, Greater ManchesterMosaic Light3.7Hoppy with a fruity dryness, refreshing light drinking.
Castle RockNottingham, NottinghamshireElsie Mo4.7A blend of First Gold, Aurora, and Bobek hops give the beer its delicate citrus aroma and floral taste.
Castle RockNottingham, NottinghamshireSession IPA 2.0 v1.74Dry-hopped Session IPA brewed with Columbus, Simcoe and Ahtanum.
Cheshire BrewhouseCongleton, CheshireFunny Looking Bunny Wabbit4.6A classic single hopped beer with Mosaic hops its a Wascal of a beer.
Vegan Friendly
Cheshire BrewhouseCongleton, CheshireIccle3A table beer, pale, light, and dry hopped with Azacca, Amarillo, and Jester.‬
Vegan Friendly
Coach HouseWarrington, CheshireBlueberry Classic Bitter5A BBBB stalwart classic this is a pale ale with added blueberry flavours.
Coach HouseWarrington, CheshireBurns Aulde Sleekit5.5Pale golden beer, well balanced malt and fruit flavours which linger on and give a bittersweet finish.
DalesideHarrogate, North YorkshireKey Lime Wheat3.8A clear session wheat beer with lime-citrus notes, over creamy biscuit grain.
Dark RevolutionSalisbury, WiltshireLuminous4.2Luscious pale and wheat malts paired with heavy weights Citra, Mosaic, and Galaxy. Crisp, fruity with a great balanced bitter finish.
EllandElland, West Yorkshire1872 Porter6.5Rich, complex, and dark Porter from an original 1872 recipe, with an old port nose and coffee and bitter chocolate flavours on the palate.
EllandElland, West YorkshireIdaho 73.9A pale ale single hopped using Idaho 7 for a crisp fruity bittersweet beer.
ExmoorTaunton, SomersetExmoor Gold4.5"Nectar of the Gods" this BBBB classic won't last long!
Flying MonkChippenham, WiltshireHabit4.2Sweet and bitter flavours from a Maris Otter mash and Kentish hops come together to form a very moreish English bitter.
Fyne AlesCairndow, ArgyllJarl3.8A full-on citrus experience, light and golden. A perfect ale for whiling away the hours on a sunny day.
Goose EyeKeighley, West YorkshireBlack Moor4A moreish dark mild. Full of character, with a delightful blend of roasted malted barley and hops to create a luxurious finish.
Goose EyeKeighley, West YorkshireSpring Wells3.6A light ale absolutely bursting with flavour, packed to the brim with New Zealand hops it will leave you coming back for more.
Great HeckGoole, North YorkshireTreasure IPA4.8This golden IPA has low to moderate bitterness and very distinctive tropical fruit notes from the premium American hops added late in the boil and during fermentation. Smooth, hoppy goodness.
HambletonRipon, North YorkshirePink Grapefruit Pale4.1A fruit infused version of our best-selling Stud Blonde. Smooth and refreshing with a lip smacking citrus character.
HawksheadKendal, CumbriaITI (Little) NZPA3.5A full bodied and aromatic IPA that showcases the unique hops of New Zealand.
HawksheadKendal, CumbriaNZPA6A full bodied and aromatic IPA that showcases the unique hops of New Zealand.
Hop BackSalisbury, WiltshireSummer Lightning5Terrific 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.
HophurstHindley, Greater ManchesterMilkshake IPA4.5Sweet and hoppy milkshake ice cream beer very Moorish.
HophurstHindley, Greater ManchesterPorteresque5.5Collab brew with The Firkin Micro Pub. Sweet milkshake porter.
HophurstHindley, Greater ManchesterSonnet4.2Made with Citra and Chinook. Dry Hopped with Falconers Flight.
Howling HopsHackney, LondonNew Old London4.8Longer nights require richer pints. London Porter for darker days. Slip into this malty hug of six different malts for safety. Roasty, toasty and hoppy in all the right places.
Howling HopsHackney, LondonTropical Deluxe3.8A fruity and hop-forward session beer fermented with a New England yeast strain. Aromas of stonefruit and pine, a reserved malt profile and a clean, dry finish.
Humpty DumptyReedham, NorfolkLemon & Ginger Ale4A pale amber crisp ale, finished with a refreshing ginger and lemon tang.
HydesSalford, Greater ManchesterAlsace4.6Subtley flavoured beer well hopped with Strisselspalt hops from Alsace.
London Beer LabBrixton, Greater LondonStracciatella6An ice cream flavour inspired white stout with vanilla, coco nibs and lactose sugar.
MallinsonsHuddersfield, West YorkshireBelladonna4.5A pale ale with the gentle aroma of lemon blossom.
MallinsonsHuddersfield, West YorkshireNew World Pale4This is a pale blonde beer with a fruity hoppy mango and orange explosive aroma, a hoppy bitter taste from the combination of Galaxy, Nelson Sauvin and Simcoe hops, and a long dry finish.
New BristolBristol, GloucestershireRock and Stars4.8Pale very tasty and very drinkable - a true Rock n Roll star in our eyes!
Vegan Friendly
North Brewing CoLeeds, West YorkshirePale4.1Everyone's favourite crisp American pale ale. Light in colour and body with assertive piney bitterness and a fruity candy aroma.
North RidingScarborough, North YorkshireUS I.P.A.6Pouting Stu's latest version is dry hopped with Ekuanot BBC pellets. Flavours and aromas are dank fruit, spicy and mildly peppery.
OakhamPeterborough, CambridgeshireCitra4.2Light gold in colour, bursting with citrus and tropical hop flavours and sensationally refreshing. The original UK Citra.
OakhamPeterborough, CambridgeshireScarlet Macaw4.4Juicy, exciting fruit flavours before an intense bitterness as sharp as a Macaws screech.
OssettOssett, West YorkshireSilver King4.3Consistently popular for fifteen years, Silver King is perhaps Ossetts best-known beer and the winner of many prestigious awards.
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.
ProspectWigan, Greater ManchesterNutty Slack3.9A multi-award winning ebony dark mild with a smooth, smoky malty taste and bursting with the aromas of chocolate and roasted coffee. This Stan Morris's favourite who was a long time volunteer at BBBB.
ProspectWigan, Greater ManchesterRaisins To Be Cheerful4A special winter brew from this local brewery.
ProspectWigan, Greater ManchesterRed Fox4.2A spicy red ale with a great malty balance.
Rat (Osset)Huddersfield, West YorkshireWhite Rat4A classic APA. American hops produce an intensely aromatic and resinous finish.
RivingtonAnderton, LancashireBeach House Pale3.8A pale, hoppy, unfined beer brewed in the shadow of Rivington Pike.
Vegan Friendly
RivingtonAnderton, LancashireTaste it Through the Speaker4West! Cooaaassst! A juicy and hazy explosion for US hops its full on "Bass!"
Vegan Friendly
RoamRoborough, DevonIdeal Pale Ale4.8A pale golden beer loaded with citrus flavour, balanced bitterness and body. Our IPA has a strong floral and hoppy aroma.
RoostersHarrogate, North YorkshireYankee4.3One of the original, new-style, pale ales to be brewed in the UK, Yankee is a modern classic. Light and easy drinking, its a beer that showcases the floral and citrus fruit aromas of the Cascade hop.
SalopianHadnall, ShropshireLemon Dream4.5A blonde ale brewed using Maris otter and wheat malt, fresh lemons are used in the copper to add a fresh citrus flavour.
SalopianHadnall, ShropshireShropshire Gold3.8Shropshire Gold was first brewed in July 1998. A golden, with a floral aroma and a full hoppy flavour that is balanced by a crisp dry maltiness and a rich finish.
Sarah HughesDudley, West MidlandsDark Ruby Mild6A BBBB favourite. A dark fruity treat, this beer won't last long so get it while you can!
ShinyLittle Eaton, Derbyshire4 Wood4.5A full-bodied English Best Bitter.
Gluten Free
ShinyLittle Eaton, DerbyshireNimbo Stratus5.5A HopHead IPA brewed using Chinook, Centennial, and El Dorado hops. Quite a Cloudy IPA.
SirenFinchampstead, BerkshireGoing Out Stout4.8Vanilla and raspberry intertwine with biscuit and chocolaty malts to create a stout that you'll keep going back to.
SirenFinchampstead, BerkshireYu Lu3.6Refreshing and exciting in equal measure, Yu Lu is brewed with Earl Grey tea and lemon zest for taste that belies its strength.
SkinnersTruro, CornwallBetty Stogs4Brazen Cornish Bitter. Copper coloured, just like Betty, with a light malty aroma a floral, even-cedar taste, and a sharp tang of bitter grapefruit, this is an ale that has the strength of character to take on tasty dishes like stews, hard cheeses, and meat packed pasties.
Timothy TaylorKeighley, West YorkshireLandlord4.3Madonna's favourite Yorkshire bitter won't last long at BBBB. Try this world class fruity ale while you can!
Tiny RebelNewport, GwentFeel the Rhythm4.6A new fruity and cloudy NIPA from this award-winning brewery - try it you might like it?
Tiny RebelNewport, GwentR.E.S.T.E.C.P4.8A juicy IPA Cask collaboration Eco Friendly, RESPECT the World.
Twisted WheelStandish, Greater ManchesterBig Black Smoke4.9Immortalised in the Kinks hit of the same name, Big Black Smoke is a rich and warming dark porter. Smooth and creamy with treacle helping to produce a hint of smokiness in the finish.
Twisted WheelStandish, Greater ManchesterTen Pin4A traditional bitter, you won't strike out with this one!
Wigan Brewhouse (prev AllGates)Wigan, LancashireGin Pit4.3A saffron coloured ale with a smooth malt balance and floral aroma with a twist; a dry spicy finish from the Juniper berries and other gin botanicals.
Wigan Brewhouse (prev AllGates)Wigan, LancashireMad Monk7.1Imperial Stout - a very big and complex downright kick ass beer, loaded with chocolate and coffee aromas, some roast notes and bready yeast.
Wily FoxWigan, Greater ManchesterKarma Citra4.3Good vibe golden ale, a quadruple hit of hops. Hopster heaven.
Wily FoxWigan, Greater ManchesterThe Fox Hat4.2This artisan hop]infused Golden Ale is brewed using only the finest Maris Otter malt and complemented by the addition of American Cascade and Chinook hops to create a bitter, zesty, but well]balanced, moreish ale with distinctively spicy, citrus and grapefruit notes.

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Craft Corner
BreweryBeerABV (%)Tasting Notes
BeavertownTottenham Hale, Greater LondonBloody 'Ell (2019-)5.5A stripped back IPA malt bill highly hopped with Amarillo and Citra and added kilos of Blood Orange zest and juice late in the boil, which brings you a smack of citrus and hints of warm orange aromas.
BlackedgeHorwich, LancashireBlack Stout4A velvety stout with intense roasted barley flavours and rich undertones of chocolate and coffee with liquorice finish.
BlackedgeHorwich, LancashireBlonde4.5Full bodied Blonde ale, well hopped to give a clean refreshing citrus, grapefruit flavour and aroma.
KernelBermondsey, Greater LondonExport India Porter6.5A modern take on a traditional English beer.
Magic RockHuddersfield, West YorkshireHigh Wire Grapefruit5.5A West Coast Pale Ale variation of High Wire with added grapefruit; as it says on the pump clip, 'Same But Different'.
Magic RockHuddersfield, West YorkshireSalty Kiss4.1Originally a collaboration brew with Kissmeyer Beer. A traditional German style Gose, flavoured with gooseberry, sea buckthorn and sea salt. Tart, lightly sour, fruity and refreshing with a defined saltiness. An excellent accompaniment to food.
RivingtonAnderton, LancashireNever Known Fog Like It5.2An unfiltered New England-style Pale Ale. Never mind the haze - it's natural and fabulous!
ShinyLittle Eaton, DerbyshireCherry Truffle8.2A speciality dark beer with cherries, cocoa, and vanilla. Indulgently rich and decadent.
ShinyLittle Eaton, DerbyshireMosaic Sundae5.5Brewed with everyone's two favourite things, vanilla and mosaic hops! Sweet and creamy lactose pudding IPA!
SirenFinchampstead, BerkshireBroken Dream6.5An indulgence of chocolate and speciality malts, Broken Dream is smooth, unctuous, and moreish. It's brewed with milk sugar for balance and mouth feel, along with carefully selected espresso from London's Climpson & Sons. Awarded CAMRA Supreme Champion Beer of Britain 2018.
SirenFinchampstead, BerkshireCaribbean White Chocolate Cake7.4This is a brand new spin on Caribbean Chocolate Cake, one of Siren's all-time favourite beers, brewed in collaboration with Cigar City Brewing. This mind-bending tropical white stout features some of the key notes of the original in a guise you would not expect. Hand-roasted cacao nibs selected by the esteemed Willie's Cacao are accentuated by vanilla and cranberries and harmonised by cypress wood.
Tiny RebelNewport, GwentPump Up The Jam5Pump up the Jam combines the sweet jam flavours with a sweet bready malt base. Its a jam doughnut in a pint glass. No word of a lie.
Tiny RebelNewport, GwentStay Puft5.2This marshmallow porter has the classic roasty qualities of a proper dark ale, whilst the marshmallow gives it a smooth sweetness, both combining for a delightful, Smores-like ale. A sweet treat for the cold winter nights.
White HagCo. Sligo, BallymoteThe Pca Dry Hopped Lemon Sour Apricot3.5A traditional lemon sour with added apricots.

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Ciders
BrewABV (%)FromType
Ampleforth Abbey - Traditional Still Cider6.5North YorkshireApple Cider
Broadoak Moonshine Cider7.5SomersetApple Cider
Green Valley Devon Scrumpy5.5DevonApple Cider
Gwatkin Norman Cider7.5HerefordshireApple Cider
Haywood Farm Cider - Medium (Draught)6CornwallApple Cider
Hecks Kingston Black Cider6.5SomersetApple Cider
Newton Court Newtons Dabinett6.2HerefordshireApple Cider
Oliver's Yarlington Mill SV Cider (Draught)6HerefordshireApple Cider
Skidbrooke Captain Cobbler Sweet Scrumpy6LincolnshireApple Cider
West Croft Medium Cider / Janets Jungle Juice6SomersetApple Cider
Winkleigh Sam's Poundhouse Sweet Cider6DevonApple Cider

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Perrys
BrewABV (%)FromType
Double Vision Impeared Vision Perry (Draught)7.4KentPerry
Hecks Perry6SomersetPerry
Oliver's Classic Perry6HerefordshirePerry

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Fruit Ciders
BrewABV (%)FromType
Blackcurrant Cider4.8West YorkshireCider - Flavored
Blueberry Cider7.3West YorkshireCider - Flavored
Broadoak Moonshine Rum & Raisin4SomersetApple Cider - Flavored
Broadoak Sloe Gin4SomersetApple Cider
Kiwi Cider4.8West YorkshireCider - Flavored
Lyme Bay Cherry Cider4DevonApple Cider
Mango Perry7.3West YorkshirePerry - Flavored
Passion Fruit Perry7.5West YorkshirePerry - Flavored
Pineapple Cider4.8West YorkshireCider - Flavored
Raspberry Cider6.3West YorkshireCider - Flavored
Rhubarb Cider4West YorkshireCider - Flavored
SeaCider Marmalade4East SussexApple Cider
Snails Bank Elderflower, Gin & Tonic4HerefordshireApple Cider
Strawberry Cider7.3West YorkshireCider - Flavored
Thistly Cross Whisky Cask Cider6.9East LothianApple Cider

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Belgian Beers
BeerTypeABV (%)Country
De Halve Maan Brugse ZotBelgian Ale - Pale / Golden6Belgium
La Trappe TripelTripel8Netherlands
Lefebvre Floreffe DoubleDubbel6.3Belgium
St-Feuillien QuadrupleQuadrupel / Abt11Belgium

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Lagers and World Beers
BeerTypeABV (%)Country
Brooklyn Defender IPAIPA5.5United States
Cruzcampo Premium LagerPale Lager - North Am. / Light5Spain
Krombacher PilsClassic German Pilsener4.8Germany
Lervig Tasty JuiceIPA - Hazy / NEIPA6Norway
Lwenbru OktoberfestbierOktoberfest / Mrzen6.1Germany
Mala Gissona Batela (Gluten Free)Pale Ale - American / APA4Spain
PalaxPale Lager - Intl / Premium4.8Spain
Paulaner Hefe-WeissbierWeissbier - Hefeweizen5.5Germany
Paulaner Original Mnchner Hell (Premium Lager)Helles / Dortmunder Export4.9Germany
Rogue Ales BatsquatchIPA - Hazy / NEIPA6.7United States

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Fruit Beers
BeerTypeABV (%)Country
Boon KriekLambic - Fruited4.5Belgium
Florisgaarden CactusWitbier / Belgian White Ale4.2Belgium
Florisgaarden Pomme / AppleFlavoured - Fruit3.6Belgium
Mongozo BananaFlavoured - Fruit3.6Belgium
Mongozo MangoFlavoured - Fruit3.6Belgium
Rekorderlig Strawberry-LimeApple Cider - Flavored4.5Sweden
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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