Beers and Ciders

Andwell Brewery, North Warnborough, Hants
King John 4.2% ABV
Deep amber with a blend of pale ale and crystal malt, the bitterness and fruity aroma are developed from a combination of hops
Resolute 3.8% ABV
This Best Bitter combines the finest malt and hops to produce a well balanced malty and hoppy flavour with a light amber colour.

Art Brew, North Chideock, Dorset, courtesy of John & Becky at Art Brew
Renaissance 4.5% ABV
Mid-brown bitter. Malty notes, brought on by carefully caramelizing the brew while in the gas-fired copper, are balanced by a clean bitter finisg, care of East Kent Goldings

Bowman’s Brewery, Droxford, Hants
Quiver 4.5% ABV
Gloriously rich golden in colour and with a wonderful mown grass aroma, this premium bitter is full of complex flavours including a tiny amount of caramel. The addition of American hops gives it a full hop flavour with a dry finish.
Eldorado 3.5% ABV
A subtle injection of Elder Flowers defines this beer. Unlike some other brews of this type, there is no heavy floral scent, but more of the tiniest hint of this spring bloom. This beer has plenty of character and a lovely bitter finish.

Butts Brewery, Hungerford, Berks, courtesy of the Nag’s Head, Reading
Barbus barbus 4.6% ABV
Hoppy and well-balanced, a classic beer from this organic brewery

Crondall Brewery, Crondall, Surrey
Sober as a Judge 4.0% ABV
A sunset copper-coloured bitter with light initial aromas of good English and American hops.

Flowerpots Brewery, Cheriton, Hants
Gooden’s Gold 4.8% ABV
A modern-style strong bitter, quite hoppy, with a rich golden colour.

Hog’s Back Brewery, Tongham, Surrey
OTT – Old Tongham Tasty 6.0% ABV
An old ale of distinction. Overflowing with roasted malt flavours, creating the smoothest of ales, with a taste to enjoy. Strong black beer with rich and complex aromas.
TEA – The English Ale 4.2% ABV
Pale brown, with a hoppy and slightly fruity aroma supported by malt in the taste. A well crafted, bittersweet beer with a long dry finish. A classic Best Bitter.

Loddon Brewery, Dunsden, Oxfordshire
Hoppit 3.5% ABV
Moderate in strength, but packed with flavour. Smooth malty body, quite bitter with the aroma and taste of east Kent Golding hops.
Russet 4.5% ABV
A multi-grain red beer brewed with Barley, Wheat, Oats and Crystal Rye and hopped with Fuggles and Styrian Goldings from Slovenia to produce a beer packed with flavour and aroma.

West Berks Brewery, Yattendon, Berks, courtesy of the Hobgoblin, Reading
Good Old Boy 4% ABV
A classic and truly quaffable bitter with a good balance of malt and hops. Nicely bitter, with a strong hoppy finish.
Dr. Hexter’s Healer 5% ABV
A strong beer, with a strong flavour. Uses a mix of three different hops to produce a smooth, blanaced beer with citrus notes and a marmalade finish
Maggs’ Magnificent Mild 3.8% ABV
A typical dark mild with a slightly higher hop rate than normally used in milds. Not too sweet and very popular.

Wells & Young Brewing Co., Bedford, Beds, courtesy of the White Hart, Sherfield
Wells Bombardier 4.3% ABV
A burnished copper colour, it has a rich, tempting aroma of peppery hops and raisins, while the palate is dominated by more dark fruit, juicy malt and tangy hops.
Young’s Bitter 3.7% ABV
A refreshing ale, golden in colour, with a light, dry palate, a fresh, fruity aroma and a long, satisfying bitter finish. 100% malt brew combining Maris Otter and Crystal malt with locally-sourced British Fuggle and Goldings hops.

A mystery ale – courtesy of the Longbridge Mill, Sherfield