2023 Beers

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Cask Beers

Brewery		Beer	ABV (%)	Tasting Notes
4T’s	Runcorn, Cheshire	George Shaw Common	3.8	An 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’s	Runcorn, Cheshire	George Shaw Old Ale	5.2	Malty traditional ale with toffee notes. Another traditional recipe brought back to life from Leigh’s historical brewery.
4T’s	Runcorn, Cheshire	Imperial Stout – Barrel Aged	9.5	Sherwood 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’s	Runcorn, Cheshire	Pappa Mangoes	7	A 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 Friendly Hazy
4T’s	Runcorn, Cheshire	Tripwire	5.5	Winner 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 Friendly Clear
Abbeydale	Sheffield, South Yorkshire	Deception	4.1	Light and refreshing NZ pale, showcasing the incredible Nelson Sauvin hops famed for delicious citrus flavours with hints of gooseberry and white grape.
Abbeydale	Sheffield, South Yorkshire	Voyager #1 – Citra, Centennial, Mosaic	5.6	A 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
Almasty	Shiremoor, Tyne & Wear	Loral & Blanc	3.9	A hazy sessionable pale ale hopped with Loral & Hallertau Blanc. The result is floral, citrusy and almost herbal with tropical fruit notes coming through.
Almasty	Shiremoor, Tyne & Wear	Simple Pleasures	4	Cloudy Session American IPA from North East Brewers, ‘Almasty’. Expect light, refreshing tastes of stone fruits. Hazy & quaffable – A simple pleasure!
Bank Top	Bolton, Greater Manchester	Flat Cap	4	The Bolton brewer’s flagship beer – a pale bitter with a citrus aroma and a hoppy citrus finish.
Bank Top	Bolton, Greater Manchester	Palomino Rising	5	A pale and refreshing bitter with a tropical fruit aroma and a dry bitter citrus finish
Beartown	Congleton, Cheshire	Créme Bearlee	4.8	Dessert 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.
Beartown	Congleton, Cheshire	Kahuna	4.5	Passionfruit 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.
Blackedge	Horwich, Lancashire	Black Stout	4	A velvety stout with intense roasted barley flavours and rich undertones of chocolate and coffee with a liquorice finish.
Blackedge	Horwich, Lancashire	Blonde	4.5	An 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.
Blackedge	Horwich, Lancashire	Brewers Gold	3.9	A lightly single hopped blonde ale with spicy blackcurrant and lemon flavours with delicate citrus aroma.
Blackedge	Horwich, Lancashire	Pike Pale Ale	4	A 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.
Blackedge	Horwich, Lancashire	Session	3.5	Pale golden session ale, light and hoppy with a soft fruit and citrus flavour with a smooth bitter finish.
Burning Sky	Firle, East Sussex	Aurora	5.6	An expansive blend of US hops give a resinous mouthfeel, big citrus and tropical fruit flavours, which are prominent, yet well balanced.
Burning Sky	Firle, East Sussex	Extra Stock Ale 2022	7.2	Burning 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.
Chapter	Sutton Weaver, Cheshire	Dead Man’s Fist	5.5	Multi-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 House	Warrington, Cheshire	Blueberry Classic Bitter	5	A wonderful straw coloured beer with a light hoppy aroma and a distinct blueberry aftertaste.
Coach House	Warrington, Cheshire	Honeypot	3.8	A medium bodied golden bitter, lightly hopped. Brewed with pure Cheshire honey, which adds a luscious silkiness to a fine beer.
Escape	Westhoughton, Greater Manchester	Tom, Dick & Harry	4.5	Unfined hoppy amber ale, expect malts, expect citrus flavour, something for every Tom, Dick & Harry.
Exmoor	Taunton, Somerset	Exmoor Beast	6.6	Brewed 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.
Exmoor	Taunton, Somerset	Exmoor Gold	4.5	Exmoor 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 Ales	Cairndow, Argyll	Jarl	3.8	Jarl is Fyne Ales flagship, flavour-forward, single-hop session blonde ale brewed as a showcase of American hop, Citra.
Hophurst	Hindley, Greater Manchester	Porteresque	5.5	Multi-award winning milkshake porter. Dark creamy sweetness that laces the mouth with delight.
Hophurst	Hindley, Greater Manchester	Winter Warmer	5.5	Malty citrus and tropical fruit notes along with the traditional extra strong bitter body gives you a true winter warmer.
Hophurst	Hindley, Greater Manchester	Wolf	4	A Slovenian Pale Ale. Lots of Dragon and Wolf hops used to give flavours of mango, tropical fruit and a lovely floral finish.
Hush	Northwich, Cheshire	Weaver Las Vegas	4.3	American 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.
Hydes	Salford, Greater Manchester	Lowry	4.7	A 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’s	Golcar, West Yorkshire	High Roller	5	That 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’s	Golcar, West Yorkshire	The Bandon Car	4.8	This well-balanced porter is rich and satisfying, with a roasted edge and a sweet lingering aftertaste. Lords tribute to County Cork.
Mobberley Brewhouse	Mobberley, Cheshire	Bunji	3.8	This NZ Pale is right up there for those who want a session beer with plenty of typical NZ stone fruit flavours.
Mobberley Brewhouse	Mobberley, Cheshire	Summit	4.6	Mobberley Brewhouse have been churning out progressive, modern and vibrant craft beers, Summit is no exception to this. Hoppy, balanced and fresh!
Oakham	Peterborough, Cambridgeshire	Citra	4.2	The original 100% Citra hopped beer. Pioneering innovation for many an ale of today. Bursting with citrus and tropical flavours.
Pentrich	Pentrich, Derbyshire	Big in Japan	5.2	A 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.
Pentrich	Pentrich, Derbyshire	No Kind Words	5.5	A 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
Pentrich	Pentrich, Derbyshire	She Sells Citra	6.5	A naturally hazy, super hoppy IPA brewed with masses of Citra hops. Expect huge citrus and tropical flavours over a light bitterness. Vegan Friendly
Phoenix	Heywood, Greater Manchester	Wobbly Bob	6	This 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 Moose	Porthmadog, Gwynedd	Dark Side Of The Moose / Ochr Dywyll Y Mws	4.6	Using 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 Yorkshire	Ratsputin	7.4	A rich, full bodied and warming Imperial Russian Stout. Powerful at 7.4% with a pungent and lingering aftertaste.
Rat (Osset)	Huddersfield, West Yorkshire	White Rat	4	This 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.
Shiny	Little Eaton, Derbyshire	Affinity	4.6	Multi award winning, strong golden bitter with an abundance of fruity citra hops (which we have a strong affinity for!) Vegan Friendly Gluten Free
Shiny	Little Eaton, Derbyshire	Glamour Muscles	5.3	Vegan friendly, American IPA brewed with Citra, Mosaic, Simcoe & Chinook hops creates this hazy cask IPA. Vegan Friendly Gluten Free
Shiny	Little Eaton, Derbyshire	Non-Friction	4.7	Pacifica, Southern Cross & Wai-iti, all NZ hops creating a super smooth and delicious hazy pale ale. Vegan Friendly
Shiny	Little Eaton, Derbyshire	Rees’	5.5	Devilishly rich peanut butter milk stout, a must try for the peanut butter lovers. Contains lactose.
Siren	Finchampstead, Berkshire	Lumina	4.2	Hoppy aromas of mango and pineapple guide you towards explosive flavour, flashes of delicate citrus highlights and refreshing balanced bitterness.
Siren	Finchampstead, Berkshire	Nightshift	4.5	A 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 Taylor	Keighley, West Yorkshire	Landlord	4.3	Landlord 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 Taylor	Keighley, West Yorkshire	Ram Tam	4.3	Wholesome 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 Rebel	Newport, Gwent	Cwtch	4.6	Cwtch (rhymes with butch) can mean either cuddle or cubbyhole. A perfect blend of six caramelly malts and three citrussy American hops.
Tiny Rebel	Newport, Gwent	One Inch Punch	3.9	This 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 Fox	Wigan, Greater Manchester	Blonde Vixen	3.8	Sassy hand‐crafted blonde ale. This hand‐crafted blonde session ale, is light, refreshing and straw coloured.
Wily Fox	Wigan, Greater Manchester	Dark Flagon	4.4	If 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 Fox	Wigan, Greater Manchester	Karma Citra	4.3	A local favourite and multiple award winning ale. A quadruple hit of hops packs the flavour to this golden ale.
Wiper and True	Bristol, Gloucestershire	Golden Fields	3.7	A new, easy drinking, quaffable pale ale from Bristol based brewers Wiper & True.
Wiper and True	Bristol, Gloucestershire	Plum Pudding Porter	6.6	The rich malt base is layered with plums, cherries and blackcurrants, topped off with a sprinkling of cinnamon and lemon zest.
Wylam	Heddon-on-the-Wall, Northumberland	Fleek	4.2	Citra Amarillo Pale – A virtuously, honourably clean cask conditioned pale ale utilising an adroit yet subtle dimension of cold side hopping.
Wylam	Heddon-on-the-Wall, Northumberland	Gold Tankard	4	The 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

Brewery		Beer	ABV (%)
Arbor	Bristol, Gloucestershire	Texas Sunday Morning	6.5
Beavertown	Tottenham Hale, Greater London	Gamma Ray	5.4
Bullhouse	Belfast, County Antrim	Rolling Papers	5.5
Full Circle	Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne & Wear	Taking Back Sundae	5.5
Lost And Grounded	Bristol, Gloucestershire	Helles	4.4
Northern Monk	Leeds, West Yorkshire	Faith	5.1
Siren	Finchampstead, Berkshire	Soundwave IPA	5.6
State of Kind	Ince-in-Makerfield, Greater Manchester	Welcome to the Dark Side	8.4
Tiny Rebel	Newport, Gwent	Easy Livin’	4.3

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Ciders

Brew	ABV (%)	From	Type
Broadoak Moonshine Cider	7.5	Somerset	Apple Cider
Perry’s Barn Owl Cider	6.5	Somerset	Apple Cider
Perry’s Grey Heron Cider	5.5	Somerset	Apple Cider
Perry’s Vintage Cider	6.7	Somerset	Apple Cider
Sandford Orchards Devon Mist	4.5	Devon	Cider
Sandford Orchards Slack Ma Girdle	5.8	Devon	Apple Cider
Sandford Orchards Vintage The General	8.4	Devon	Apple Cider
Winkleigh Sam’s Autumn Scrumpy	7.4	Devon	Apple Cider
Winkleigh Sam’s Poundhouse Crisp Cider	4.5	Devon	Apple Cider
Winkleigh Sam’s Poundhouse Sweet Cider	6	Devon	Apple Cider

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Perrys

Brew	ABV (%)	From	Type
Broadoak Premium Perry	7.5	Somerset	Perry

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Fruit Ciders

Brew	ABV (%)	From	Type
Blackcurrant Cider	5	West Yorkshire	Cider – Flavoured
Blueberry Cider	5	West Yorkshire	Cider – Flavoured
Cherry Cider	5	West Yorkshire	Cider – Flavoured
Kiwi Cider	5	West Yorkshire	Cider – Flavoured
Mango Cider	5	West Yorkshire	Cider – Flavoured
Passion Fruit Cider	5	West Yorkshire	Cider – Flavoured
Peach Cider	5	West Yorkshire	Cider – Flavoured
Raspberry Cider	5	West Yorkshire	Cider – Flavoured
Rhubarb Cider	4	West Yorkshire	Cider – Flavoured
Strawberry Cider	5	West Yorkshire	Cider – Flavoured

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Belgian Beers

Beer	Type	ABV (%)	Country
Cherry Chouffe Rouge	Flavored – Fruit	8	Belgium
Chimay Bleue (Blue)	Belgian Strong Ale	9	Belgium
Delirium Noël	Belgian Strong Ale	10	Belgium
St. Bernardus Christmas Ale	Quadrupel / Abt	10	Belgium
St-Feuillien Blonde	Belgian Ale – Strong Pale	7.5	Belgium

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Lagers and World Beers

Beer	Type	ABV (%)	Country
3 Monts Bière de Flandre	Bière de Garde / de Mars / Brut	8.5	France
Alhambra Reserva 1925	Pale Lager – Strong	6.4	Spain
Birrificio Italiano Tipopils	Pilsener / Pils / Pilsner	5.2	Italy
Brewski Mangofeber DIPA	IIPA DIPA – Imperial / Double IPA	8	Sweden
Krombacher Pils	Classic German Pilsener	4.8	Germany
Krombacher Weizen	Weissbier – Hefeweizen	5.3	Germany
Lervig Tasty Juice	IPA – Hazy / NEIPA	6	Norway
Mala Gissona Apatxe	Pale Ale – American (APA)	5	Spain
Paulaner Hefe-Weissbier	Weissbier – Hefeweizen	5.5	Germany
Paulaner Original Münchner Hell (Premium Lager)	Helles / Dortmunder Export	4.9	Germany

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Fruit Beers

Beer	Type	ABV (%)	Country
Florisgaarden Framboise	Fruit Beer	3.7	Belgium
Liefmans Fruitesse	Flavored – Fruit	3.8	Belgium
Timmermans 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.