2019 Beers

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Here it is. The 2019 beer list. Enjoy …

Cask Beers

Brewery		Beer	ABV (%)	Tasting Notes
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	Taste of orange, some peach, subtle melon, grapefruit, and slight floral hops. Gluten Free
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	Sweet citrus, spice, and peach flavour. Tasty. Gluten Free
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!
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	Wigan, Lancashire	California	3.8	A classic fruity bittersweet pale ale always a favourite at BBBB.
Wigan Brewhouse	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!

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Craft Corner

Brewery		Beer	ABV (%)	Tasting Notes
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	A dangerously drinkable low-ABV Session IPA brewed with Citra, Mosaic, and Simcoe hops. Gluten Free
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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Ciders

Brew	ABV (%)	From	Type
Broadoak Moonshine Cider	7.5	Somerset	Apple Cider
Broadoak Moonshine Rum & Raisin	4	Somerset	Apple Cider – Flavored
Broadoak Sloe Gin	4	Somerset	Apple Cider – Flavored
Crossmans Prime Farmhouse Cider – Sweet (Draught)	6	Somerset	Cider
Dudda’s Tun Salted Caramel Cider	4	Kent	Cider
Garden Plum & Ginger Cider	4	Surrey	Cider
Lyme Bay Reefbreak	4	Devon	Cider
Perry’s Barn Owl Cider	6.5	Somerset	Apple Cider
SeaCider Bourbon Barrel Aged	6.9	East Sussex	Apple Cider
SeaCider Marmalade	4	East Sussex	Apple Cider
Sheppy’s Raspberry Cider	4	Somerset	Apple Cider – Flavored
Snails Bank Mulled Cider	5.2	Herefordshire	Apple Cider
Snails Bank Strawberry & Lime	4	Herefordshire	Apple Cider
Thistly Cross Real Elderflower	4	East Lothian	Apple Cider
West Croft Dry Cider	6.5	Somerset	Cider
Wilcox Sweet Blended Cider	6.5	Somerset	Cider
Winkleigh Sam’s Medium Cider	6	Devon	Apple Cider

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Perrys

Brew	ABV (%)	From	Type
Broadoak Premium Perry	7.5	Somerset	Perry
Newton Court Whisky Cask Perry	5.8	Herefordshire	Perry
Severn Cider Farmhouse Blend Perry	5.8	Gloucestershire	Perry

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Fruit Ciders

Brew	ABV (%)	From	Type
Blackcurrant Cider	4.8	West Yorkshire	Cider – Flavored
Blueberry Cider	7.3	West Yorkshire	Cider – Flavored
Mango Perry	7.3	West Yorkshire	Perry – Flavored
Passion Fruit Perry	7.5	West Yorkshire	Perry – Flavored
Rhubarb Cider	4	West Yorkshire	Cider – Flavored

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Belgian Beers

Beer	Type	ABV (%)	Country
Chimay Bleue (Blue)	Belgian Strong Ale	9	Belgium
Chimay Dorée (Gold)	Belgian Ale	4.8	Belgium
De Halve Maan Straffe Hendrik Brugs Tripelbier 9	Abbey Tripel	9	Belgium
Delirium Noël	Belgian Strong Ale	10	Belgium

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Lagers and World Beers

Beer	Type	ABV (%)	Country
BeerCat Barcelona Blonde	Blonde Ale / Golden Ale	5	Spain
Brooklyn Lager	Amber Lager/Vienna	5.2	USA
Cruzcampo Premium Lager	Pale Lager – North Am. / Light	5	Spain
Flying Dog Doggie Style Classic Pale Ale	American Pale Ale	5.5	USA
Hacker-Pschorr Oktoberfest Märzen	Oktoberfest / Märzen	5.8	Germany
Hofbräu Münchner Weisse	Weissbier – Hefeweizen	5.1	Germany
Krombacher Pils	Classic German Pilsener	4.8	Germany
Lervig Liquid Sex Robot	American Pale Ale	7.9	Norway
Palax	Pale Lager – Intl / Premium	4.8	Spain
Paulaner Oktoberfest	Pilsner	6	Germany
Paulaner Original Münchner Hell (Premium Lager)	Helles / Dortmunder Export	4.9	Germany

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Fruit Beers

Beer	Type	ABV (%)	Country
Florisgaarden Cactus	Witbier / Belgian White Ale	4.2	Belgium
Florisgaarden Framboise	Fruit Beer	3.7	Belgium
Liefmans Fruitesse	Flavored – Fruit	3.8	Belgium
Rekorderlig Strawberry-Lime	Apple Cider – Flavored	4.5	Sweden
St. Louis Kriek	Lambic Style – Fruit	4	Belgium
Timmermans Peche Lambic	Lambic Style – Fruit	4	Belgium
Van Diest Fruli Strawberry Beer	Flavored – Fruit	4.1	Belgium

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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.