Beers (2018)

The following is the list of beers that are available in the 2018 festival. A PDF of the list can be downloaded here: Beers 2108

Beer NameBreweryABVStyleDescription
CarouselAbbeydale4.10%USA paleThis fruity, juicy pale has us going round and round for more with big flavours from Sorachi Ace and Mt Hood.
Daily BreadAbbeydale3.80%CopperA classic copper coloured English bitter.?Well-balanced, copper coloured beer with malty flavours and a smooth bitter finish. Subtle hop characteristics from traditional Fuggles hops.
Steam PoweredArkells4.00%DarkFrom the celebratory steam collection. To create this delicious dark mild Ale we used 4 types of malt resulting in a deep complex flavour of chocolate, caramel and coffee, layered with a piney finish from our blend of English grown hops.
Goats MilkChurch End3.80%GoldenGolden yellow nectar. Pale barley, crystal malt and oats, blend to fill the palate with flavour. Aromatic hops dance over the tongue for a gentle hop finish. Champion Beer of Britain 2017
GravediggersChurch End3.80%DarkDark black and red in colour, with a complex mixture of chocolate and roast flavours. The use of two different hops, gives the beer a complex feel and smooth finish.
EntireCronx5.20%PorterInspired by Croydon brewing heritage. Entire was a blend of ‘Three threads’ that were made by a Croydon brewery – Ale, hopped beer & tuppenny, which were mixed together by a barman in Shoreditch where it became so popular with manual workers, later becoming known as ‘Porter’. Seven different malts go into this truly epic brew.
NektarCronx4.50%PaleA pale ale brewed using Marynka hops from Poland. Hints of Blackcurrent on the nose combine with a spicy finish to have you longing for more nektar.
StandardCronx3.80%BitterA full bodied British Ale using Pale and Crystal malts with a touch of the darker malts for depth of flavour. We use English hops for aroma and flavour. Standard by name, not by nature.
Chocks AwayFlying Monk4.60%GoldenA light golden beer, with a well-balanced hop flavour, leading to a grassy mint, sweet bitter aftertaste, and a fruity sweet aroma.
Great HeckTreasure IPA4.80%IPAThis golden IPA has low to moderate bitterness and very distinctive tropical fruit notes from the premium American hops used in its production. Smooth, hoppy goodness.
Nah thenImperial4.50%USA paleChinook hopped American Pale Ale
Studland Bay - WreckedIsle of Purbeck4.50%AmberNamed after the famous bay that the brewery overlooks, Studland Bay – Wrecked is a deep red amber ale with rich malt & caramel flavours, combined with a subtle spicy aroma to give a smooth full flavour premium beer. It is a stronger ale and its warm and malty mouthtaste, fruity berry aroma and woody, chocolate undertones give it almost autumnal flavour, well suited to evenings in front of an open fire.
Mod MildKelham Island3.70%MildA mild ale that is easy drinking, with a smooth slightly sweet palate, beautifully balanced with a pleasant bitterness, from our addition of the choicest English hops. A flavour of the swinging sixties
Wild RiderKelham Island5.50%IPAA strong full flavoured IPA brewed with a renegade band of hops from around the world, for a massive explosive hop aroma. Wickedly juicy, mouth watering and satisfyingly aromatic
Sleepy BadgerLittle Critters4.50%Oatmeal StoutA classic British-style stout brewed with flaked oatmeal, chocolate malt, crystal malt and roasted barley. The richness of the grain blend is balanced by the nutty/smokey character of the roasted malt, the creaminess from the oatmeal flakes and a dose of whole hops. With a light/medium body and dry finish this is our premium dark session ale.
Malty PythonLittle Critters4.80%GoldenMalty Python is our modern take on an English classic, we selected the finest quality malts and balanced their sweetness with some bite from the best quality whole hops. With a hint of caramel and aroma of hedgerow fruits this is a smooth drink to quench the thirst throughout the year.
Gunners GoldLoose Cannon3.50%GoldenA golden coloured session beer. An initial light peach aroma on the nose which then transfers to the palate with a satisfying crisp finish.
RecoilLoose Cannon4.20%StrawA dry hopped all pilsner malt brew, crisp and straw colouredwith big hints of tropical fruits and citrus flavours.
CentenaryMilestone4.50%A special ale brewed to celebrate 100 years of the Royal Air Force.
Little JohnMilestone5.00%BitterDeep mahogany bitter with crisp finish. Pleasing aroma and a complex blend of malt producing subtle winter berry notes, leading to a spicy herbal hop finish.
PatriotNavigation3.80%AmberTraditional style, amber-coloured smooth malty beer. Well balanced giving a mellow, malty finish.
KarpoNeepsend4.30%USA PalePale ale hopped with Citra, Motueka and Sorachi Ace. Tropical notes marry with coconut and spice for a refreshing and thirst quenching session pale.
KlikitatNeepsend4.20%Hoppy PaleUS pale ale hopped with Simcoe, Mosaic and Citra. Tropical fruits dominate on aroma & palate with notes of mango, passionfruit and a pine-like finish.
InspirationPlain Ales4.00%CopperLight Copper in colour. Balanced malt and hops giving of floral, earth, spice and honey flavours.
Chequered FlagPrescott Ales4.10%AmberWinning refreshment can be had with every pint of our Chequered Flag amber ale. Generously hopped using Cascade and Willamette this ale will leave you wanting more.
Hill ClimbPrescott Ales3.90%PaleA wonderfully fruity and refreshing IPA. Cascade and Bobeck hops are combined with Maris otter pale malt and Torrified wheat to create our awarding winning session ale.
JPARamsbury4.00%PaleA very pale ale with lasting bitter finish. Brewed with our gin-botanicals juniper, orange & lemon peel, plus Jester & Olicana hops
Tripple HopRamsbury4.40%Goldengolden ale, infused with 3 different hops ,celia,goldings and Citra. Producing a well-balanced very Moorish summer ale.
SpartacusRenegade Brewery5.10%ESBSpartacus is an ESB with a twist. Created by Steve Munro , the king of our pilot kit, this beer is based on our classic malt mix of Pale Ale, Crystal and Chocolate with a touch of Malted Wheat to give the beer a smooth rounded character. To this Steve has added English Goldings for a classic bitterness and some dried English elderflowers to give this beer a light floral character. Late and dry-hopped with Mosaic, this is a big, full flavoured beer with fruity, floral aromas with a pithy bitter finish.
Riviera GoldRiviera4.20%PaleA deep golden Pale Ale with subtle bitterness from First Gold hops plus Styrian Goldings with citrus fruit flavours from Cascade and Chinook hops giving way to a mouth lingering hoppyness.
DevonianRiviera4.20%AmberAmber colour ale, easy drinking with subtle bitterness from First Gold and Target hops with aroma from Styrian Goldings and Cascade providing a floral citrus finish.
Crafty FoxSlightly Foxed4.10%PaleExtra pale, and dry hopped for a full punchy flavour.
ExodusSpringhead3.70%Goldenbright golden-coloured beer,?with a bold?citrus flavour, balanced by a biscuity malt body, and?with?a burst of?grapefruit aroma. Refreshing and clean tasting; the perfect session beer.
Arrow Black TipThree Castles Brewery4.40%StoutA smooth dark? stout beer. with bittersweet flavours of liquorice & a subtle burnt aroma.
Big Arrow Orange TipThree Castles Brewery5.50%CopperCopper ale with powerful citrus hop aroma, intense citrus hop flavour with marmalade orange and bitterness with a Hoppy dry finish.
Christ Church IPAThree Castles Brewery4.70%HoneyHoney Coloured , easy drinking. Subtle floral aroma with a sweeter taste using a unique blend of lager malts.
Milder But WilderThree Castles Brewery3.80%RubyRuby, black in colour. Well balanced with sweet caramel flavours in the taste.
Vale AleThree Castles Brewery4.30%GoldenGolden coloured smooth ale with a fruity palate and a strong floral aroma.
Tollgate BitterTollgate4.30%BitterClassic Golden English bitter with a hint of grapefruit.
Old BarnTwisted Oak4.50%RubyA classic traditional ruby coloured ale made with 4 different malts. Progress and Bramling Cross hops have been generously added to provide a distinctive fruit and spice flavour.
Spun GoldTwisted Oak4.50%GoldenA beautiful golden ale brewed with just one single malt (pale malt) and late hopped with Perle and Willamette. Another fantastic smooth tasting beer.
CavendishWelbeck Abbey5.00%BlondeCavendish, our signature blonde ale, plays tribute to the House of Cavendish, a family lineage which spans from the 1300’s through to the current family at Welbeck. Our Cavendish is a beautifully balanced blonde with crisp, zingy grapefruit flavours powering through.
Pixie DustWelbeck Abbey3.80%NZ hopped paleYou may have heard of our head brewer James, but we like to call him Tink - short for Tinkerbell the beer fairy! He works tirelessly to produce our 15,000 pints of hand-crafted real ale each week with a great deal of skill, care and we think a little help from Pixie dust. A fruity session ale brewed from a magical blend of hops from three continents
Mango Fever4TS4.60%IPAMango IPA. Indian Pale Ale with bursts of mango aroma throughout. If your feeling fruity, get down to MANGO FEVER it won’t let you down.
WSB (Warrington Special Beer)4TS4.20%BitterEnglish bitter. Typical malty base, brewed with 4kg of pioneer & bramling cross hops giving a crisp & refreshing bittering of blackcurrant & citrus.