The Main Bar
This is your line up for 2024, featuring 32 real ales and 24 flavoured ciders as well as 4 continental beers, Carlsberg lager and Thatchers Gold cider on tap. This year we have San Miguel 0.0% on tap and alcohol-free Kopparberg cider available too.
Additionally there is the Cocktail Bar serving premium gin, vodka and rum based drinks, including zero-alcohol options, as well as schnapps and Jägerbombs. Wine and standard spirits available at the main bar.
Key: REAL ALE / CIDER & PERRY / LAGER & CONTINENTAL BEER
8 SAIL BREWERY, HECKINGTON
FENMAN BITTER (4.1%) -- A malt base of Pale Malt with a dash of Crystal, Chocolate and Wheat, balanced perfectly with Fuggles and Goldings Hops create our best-selling crowd pleaser.
FROGLET (4.0%) -- Hoppy pale ale with citrus and berry fruit flavors from American, English and New Zealand hops.
JOHN BARLEYCORN (5.5%) -- English Fuggles, Goldings and Target hops blended with Pale and Crystal malts to recreate the taste of an original 1800's english IPA. A style of beer that was brewed to be transported to India, hence the name.
KING JOHN'S JEWELS (4.5%) -- First brewed in 2015 for the anniversary of the signing of the Magna Carta, this golden ale has been a favourite ever since. Pale and Crystal malts are a good base for Fuggles, Goldings and Pilgrim hops to leave an earthy citrus flavour on the palate.
VICTORIAN PORTER (5.0%) -- An 1800's recipe recreates a beer style from the time when porter was popular. Generous amounts of Brown and Black malts give a rich, roasted coffee flavoured dark beer.
WINDMILL BITTER (3.8%) -- Pale amber bitter. Pale, Crystal and Cara malts are a base for a fruity flavour from Columbus, Pilgrim and Cascade hops.
ADNAM'S BREWERY, SOUTHWOLD
GHOST SHIP (4.5%) -- Brewed with Pale Ale, Rye Crystal and Cara Malts which add depth and those moreish, biscuity hints. A blend of Citra and other American hop varieties provide bold citrus flavours of lemon and lime, aromatic elderflower notes, and that famous hoppy finish.
BANKS'S BREWERY, WOLVERHAMPTON
AMBER (3.8%) -- Deep gold in colour, Banks's Amber Bitter is an outstanding example of classic English ale. A bitter that resonates with tangy and refreshing flavours.
SUNBEAM (4.2%) -- A gloriously zesty blonde, releasing tangy citrus and grapefruit overtones.
BLACK SHEEP BREWERY, MASHAM
BEST BITTER (3.8%) -- Peppery hop in the mouth with a long, bitter finish. A classic well-hopped and beautifully balanced beer with a deeply satisfying and refreshing taste that is followed by a distinctively dry and long bitter finish.
BRAKSPEAR BREWERY, HENLEY-ON-THAMES
GRAVITY (3.4%) -- VEGAN This amber ale has a crystal malt and a well hopped bitterness in taste, which transforms into a bitter-sweet and fruity finish with a good fruit, hop and malt nose.
OXFORD GOLD (4.0%) -- Pale gold with citrus aromas and a zesty fruity finish.
COURAGE BREWERY, READING
COURAGE BEST (4.0%) -- Pale in colour, fully balanced with a malty flavour and distinctive hop character.
DIRECTOR'S (4.8%) -- A rich, fruity and full-bodied chestnut coloured, classic ale.
EAGLE BREWERY, BEDFORD
BOMBARDIER AMBER (4.1%) -- It practically marches up to the doors of taste and boots them in. This triple gold medal winning real ale combines peppery aromas with the perfect balance of malty richness, tangy hops and sultana fruit on the palate; with a long, soft, spicy finish. Spicy and fruity…Bang On!
EAGLE IPA (3.6%) -- A complex finish of bitter hops, nuts and citrus fruits.
JENNINGS BREWERY, COCKERMOUTH
CUMBERLAND ALE (4.0%) -- A superb golden coloured ale, brewed with English pale ale malt using only the finest English aromatic hops. Full flavoured with a delicate hop character making this beer ideal for the demanding, modern beer drinker.
J.W. LEES & CO BREWERS, MANCHESTER
MANCHESTER PALE ALE (3.7%) -- Our refreshingly Mancunian pale ale gives ale lovers a similar hop-packed offering to its American equivalents. It's a golden ale that’s made entirely from all-British malt, Liberty and Mount Hood hops.
MARSTON'S BREWERY, WOLVERHAMPTON
61 DEEP (3.8%) -- Five American and Australian hops. Fresh, zesty aroma. Tropical fruit and citrus notes. Dive in.
OLD EMPIRE IPA (5.7%) -- Goldings, Fuggles and American Cascade hops. Crisp, citrus hop aroma. Balance, bittersweet finish. Strong and very memorable.
PEDIGREE (4.5%) -- It has a dry hop aroma with a full range of complex flavours. The melding of nut, fruit and winey flavours create a smooth and very drinkable satisfying whole.
OSSETT BREWERY, OSSETT
YORKSHIRE BLONDE (%) -- This pale ale is full-bodied, well-rounded and slightly sweet on the palate. A generous addition of Mount Hood and Opus hops late in the boil result in a delicate fruity aroma.
RINGWOOD BREWERY, RINGWOOD
BOONDOGGLE (4.2%) -- Boondoggle is an American term first coined in the 1920’s a word meaning 'work of little value' which we have interpreted to mean 'Jolly' or ‘any excuse for a pint’. A hoppy aroma with a citrus punch. A well balanced moreish fruity taste.
FORTY-NINER (4.9%) -- Light, fresh hop bouquet. Rounded malt in the mouth with strong hop balance, deep bittersweet finish. Golden full bodied malted beer.
RAZORBACK (3.8%) -- Previously known as Best Bitter, The perfect supping beer. Our first brew and still a favourite tipple. Tempting hop aroma with fruit notes. Good malt feel in the mouth, dry, tangy fruit finish.
ST AUSTELL BREWERY, CORNWALL
PROPER JOB IPA (4.5%) -- Packed full of citrus, pineapple and grapefruit resinous flavours with a fine crisp bitter finish, Proper Job is brewed with a blend of imported American hops.
TRIBUTE (4.2%) -- Light, hoppy, zesty, easy to drink and consistently delicious. The zesty orange and grapefruit flavours are balanced with biscuit malt for this superb classic.
THWAITES BREWERY, BLACKBURN
WAINWRIGHT (4.1%) -- A refreshing golden ale, inviting citrus aroma, lightly hopped with subtle sweet notes and delicate citrus fruit flavours throughout.
WAINWRIGHT AMBER (4.0%) -- Brewed with 100% English malt, this is a fantastically refreshing new beer combining the brand’s reputation for great ales with the popularity of the Amber Ale style. Attractive amber colour and a scent hinting of spice - a clean, creamy drinking experience, with a malty and lightly fruity flavour delivering gentle bitterness.
TIMOTHY TAYLOR BREWERY, KEIGHLEY
LANDLORD (4.3%) -- Refreshingly reliable, nationally renowned, this full drinking Pale Ale with a complex and hoppy aroma has real 'Pulling Power' and stands out in any bar as the ideal regular.
WYCHWOOD BREWERY, WITNEY
HOBGOBLIN (4.5%) -- You get lovely spicy hops, juicy malt and a very light hint of apple fruit.
HOBGOBLIN IPA (4.5%) -- There are IPA’s and there are legendary IPAs. Ours is legendary. Pale golden with orange glints this beer is forged from the finest British hops and varieties gathered from the far-flung shores of the pacific. Prepare for an intense tropical explosion of zesty oranges, grapefruit, honey and juicy bitterness.
CIDER ON TAP
THATCHERS GOLD (4.8%) -- Using the best of Thatchers' traditional approach and modern techniques for a refreshing cider with a smooth appley taste and a bright sparkle.
CIDER & PERRY
LILLEY'S CIDER BARN - PIÑA COLADA (3.4%) -- GLUTEN FREE and VEGAN You’ll never get caught in the rain with this deliciously fresh and cool Piña Colada cider. Pineapple, rum, and coconut are all blended with our crisp Somerset cider. Escape with this smooth, sweet and summery delight. Perfect when served over ice with a fresh pineapple wedge to garnish
BROADOAK - PAIR & CHILLI (4.0%) -- GLUTEN FREE and VEGAN Our classic national gold award winning perry expertly blended with an influence of South East Asian chilli, imparting a lovely warm finish.
BROADOAK - PURPLE HAZE (4.0%) -- GLUTEN FREE and VEGAN Red and black fruits blended with our cloudy cider to produce a unique, refreshing fruit medley bursting with flavour. Slightly cloudy.
BROADOAK - RUM & RAISIN (4.0%) -- GLUTEN FREE and VEGAN Moonshine premium cider has been infused with rum and raisin, invoking the flavours of the warm and sunny West Indies.
LILLEY'S CIDER BARN - MANGO (4.0%) -- GLUTEN FREE and VEGAN An aromatic sweet cider expertly blended with exotic mango to create a mouth-watering tropical flavour.
LILLEY'S CIDER BARN - RHUBARB (4.0%) -- GLUTEN FREE and VEGAN A blend of crisp Somerset cider and tangy rhubarb to make this a real taste sensation. Sweet and full of rhubarb flavour with a tart edge.
LILLEY'S CIDER BARN - STRAWBERRY (4.0%) -- GLUTEN FREE and VEGAN Sweet berry burst which sublimely compliments the refreshing bite of an apple in this moreish juicy cider.
LILLEY'S CIDER BARN - TROPICAL (4.0%) -- GLUTEN FREE and VEGAN A blend of Somerset cider with an explosion of tropical fruits. Pink grapefruit, pineapple, mango and lime all combine to make this a succulent thirst quencher.
SEACIDER - BAKEWELL TART (4.0%) -- GLUTEN FREE and VEGAN Cherry juice and almonds mixed with delicious medium Sussex cider gives a very moreish sweet tasting craft cider.
SEACIDER - BLOOD ORANGE (4.0%) -- GLUTEN FREE and VEGAN Made with real blood oranges and blended with SeaCider Medium, this cider is refreshing and packed with flavour.
SEACIDER - LEMON MERINGUE PIE (4.0%) -- GLUTEN FREE and VEGAN A genuine taste of lemon meringue made from lemons and apples - creating a delicious lemony cider!
SEACIDER - PASSION FRUIT (4.0%) -- GLUTEN FREE and VEGAN Made with the pure juice of passion fruit and blended with SeaCider Medium, this cider is refreshing and packed with flavour.
SEACIDER - BLOOD RASPBERRY RIPPLE (4.0%) -- GLUTEN FREE and VEGAN Raspberry ripple infused Sussex Cider.
SEACIDER - STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING (4.0%) -- GLUTEN FREE and VEGAN A genuine taste of sticky toffee made from caramel and apples to ensure this number is full flavoured and utterly delicious!
WESTONS - ROSIE'S PIG CLOUDY (4.2%) -- GLUTEN FREE and VEGAN Rosie Pig is an easy drinking cloudy cider with a fresh apple flavour with hints of citrus and spice.
GWYNT-Y-DDRAIG - TWO TREES PERRY (4.5%) -- GLUTEN FREE and VEGAN A pale, fruity perry with an aroma of fruit and a hint of honey on the palate.
GWYNT-Y-DDRAIG - FARMHOUSE SCRUMPY (5.3%) -- GLUTEN FREE and VEGAN A wonderfully nostalgic scrumpy cider. Golden in colour with a medium taste and a refreshing apple aroma. A smooth balanced flavour like all good scrumpy ciders should have.
SEACIDER - MEDIUM DRY (5.8%) -- GLUTEN FREE and VEGAN An easy drinking medium-dry cider made with sweet eating apples.
LILLEY'S CIDER BARN - BEE STING STILL PERRY (6.8%) -- GLUTEN FREE and VEGAN Sweet but incredibly refreshing with a glorious fresh tasting pear flavour and a wonderful pear aroma.
LILLEY'S CIDER BARN - CRAZY GOAT (6.8%) -- GLUTEN FREE and VEGAN A medium sweet mix of perry and cider expertly blended giving it a mouth-watering juicy flavour.
WESTONS - OLD ROSIE CLOUDY (6.8%) -- GLUTEN FREE and VEGAN This still cider is allowed to settle out naturally after fermentation resulting in a truly old fashioned, full flavoured, appley, cloudy scrumpy, with a well-balanced medium dry character.
BROADOAK - KB (7.5%) -- GLUTEN FREE and VEGAN A dry, full bodied copper coloured cider made from west country apples including the famous Kingston Black.
BROADOAK - MOONSHINE (7.5%) -- GLUTEN FREE and VEGAN Very pale cider, with fruity flavour, dry bite, with a medium finish.
BROADOAK - PREMIUM PERRY (7.5%) -- GLUTEN FREE and VEGAN Sweet but incredibly refreshing with a glorious fresh tasting pear flavour and a wonderful pear aroma.
ALOCHOL-FREE CIDER
KOPPARBERG (0.0%) -- Available in Mixed Fruit and Strawberry & Lime flavours.
LAGER ON TAP
CARLSBERG (4.5%) -- A Pilsner style lager originating from Copenhagen, Denmark, brewed using a yeast 'Saccharomyces Carlsbergensis' that became the basis for many modern-day lagers.
CONTINENTAL BIER
ERDINGER WEISSBIER (5.3%) -- The ultimate premium wheat beer brewed to the original recipe since 1886 and traditionally matured in the bottle like champagne for 28 days. Gently spiced wheat and yeast aromas with mildly bitter hops to give the distinctive aroma and flavour.
BIRRA MORETTI L'AUTENTICA (4.6%) -- A quality beer made in the traditional way. It is the result of a production process that has remained almost unchanged since 1859.
TUBORG GREEN (4.0%) -- A bottom-fermented lager beer, brewed on lager malt. A slightly roasted, bright type of malt which results in the well-known mild, fresh taste and aroma of flowers and grain. Tuborg beer is medium rich and lively with a moderate bitterness in the aftertaste.
SAN MIGUEL (0.0%) -- San Miguel 0.0% alcohol free lager is bright golden in colour, has herbal, floral and cereal aromas, and hoppy grainy flavours with moderate bitterness and sweetness.