Here is the list of the beers you can expect to see at our 2026, XIII Old Town Beer Festival!
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| Brewery | Beer Name | Type | ABV | Tasting Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeydale (Sheffield) | Black Mass | Black IPA | 6.7 | One of the world's longest standing Black IPAs. Brewed using 6 different malts including chocolate malts, black malts and roasted barley. Generously hopped with Cascade and Green Bullet. Flavours reminiscent of bitter chocolate, fruitcake and raisins, with beautiful aromas of coffee, pine, and burnt toast. Gluten Free, Vegan |
| Abbeydale (Sheffield) | Daily Bread | Bitter | 3.8 | Our take on a classic English bitter: copper coloured, well balanced, malty flavours and a smooth bitter finish. Using British grown Fuggles hops for subtle flavours, enhanced with a touch of Columbus and Bobek. National Bronze award winner at the SIBA Digital Beer Awards 2020. Gluten Free |
| Arkells (Swindon) | Belt Driver IPA | IPA | 4.2 | Belt Driver is a full-bodied, flavourful Indian Pale Ale (IPA) which bursts with tropical and grapefruit flavours and like a cask beer should, draws you in for that next pint every time! |
| Blue Monkey (Nottingham) | Hop Air Baboons | Pale | 4.2 | Double dry hopped pale with Vic Secret & Comet hops. Expect heaps of grapefruit, pineapple and orange peel followed by a dank resinous hop bomb. |
| Blue Monkey (Nottingham) | Infinity +1 IPA | IPA | 5.6 | A punchy strong IPA based on our award-winning Infinity IPA (Champion Golden Ale of Great Britain 2017), brewed with British pale and wheat malts. The flavour is amplified by dry hopping with masses of Citra hops, to give a soft bitterness. |
| Bond Brews (Wokingham) | Goldie - Hops | Pale | 3.9 | 'Goldi-hops' is an English style Pale Ale. Brewed using two blends of malted barley and wheat to provide a light golden hue. While two varieties of hop add a moderate bitterness level and a refreshing hint of citrus on the tongue. |
| Bond Brews (Wokingham) | Best of British | Bitter | 4 | Best Of British' is quintessentially British. Brewed using three blends of malted barley and wheat to provide a full bodied, rich copper coloured, nutty and biscuity session bitter. Two whole leaf hop varieties are used to provide a good bitter-sweet balance and a subtle fruity aroma, giving way to a lingering chocolate malty finish. |
| Corinium Ales (Cirencester) | Centurion Stout II | Stout | 4.7 | A smooth bodied stout with chocolate undertones …yum |
| Corinium Ales (Cirencester) | Ale Caeser III | IPA | 5 | A well hopped and fruity India Pale Ale …awesome! |
| Corinium Ales (Cirencester) | Bodicacia IV | Golden | 4.7 | A fine and zesty all British hopped pale golden ale; brewed in honour of local heritage…divine! |
| Dark Revolution (Salisbury) | Velveteen | Stout | 4.8 | Chocolate Milk Stout. Silky smooth oats, organic cacao nibs and lactose sugar come together to generate a deliciously drinkable milk stout. Velvet, Smooth, Chocolate |
| Dark Revolution (Salisbury) | Reboot | Pale | 4.3 | Pale is brewed using the perfect union of hops. Mosiac on the hot side, Citra and Nectaron on the cold. A pint of Reboot is like diving into a hazy, golden sunset. It's deliciously thick and creamy. Every mouthful is an explosion of sweet, tropical fruits. The finish is crisp and perfectly balanced. Tropical, Citrus, Stonefruit - GLUTEN FREE |
| Drink Valley (Swindon) | American Brown Ale | American amber | 4.5 | Well balanced beer, notes of caramel sweetness, roasted malt, & a slightly bitter finish. This amber has a smooth, almost lacy mouth feel. |
| Drink Valley (Swindon) | Blueberry Porter | Porter | 4.3 | Dark ale with a ripe blueberry aroma; a fusion of roasted malt, chocolate, and flavour from blueberries; light to medium body with mild residual sweetness. |
| Elgoods (Wisbech) | Cambridge Bitter | Bitter | 3.9 | Brewed with Maris Otter Pale Ale, Crystal and Roast Barley malts and malted wheat, this award-winning traditional tawny session ale offers a fruity aroma, subtle honey notes, and a satisfying malt finish |
| Elgoods (Wisbech) | Golden newt | Golden | 4.7 | Light golden beer with floral aroma and hints of spicy hop, peach, and apricot notes. |
| Field + Theory (Compton) | Beacon | Pale | 3.4 | Pale ale. Citrus & mango, with a subtle note of blackberry & floral, earthy hop character. Designed for long afternoons. Refreshing and complex. |
| Front Row (Stoke) | Crouch | Bitter | 3.8 | A great, old-fashioned session bitter |
| Front Row (Stoke) | Arise Sir Kevin | Pale | 4.3 | Pale ale with easy-drinking Citra and Nectaron hops |
| Georges (Great Wakering) | Broad Sword | Copper | 4.7 | Deep burnished copper coloured ale in the style of Wartime Great Britain. Gluten Free. |
| Georges (Great Wakering) | Wallasea Wench | Chestnut | 3.6 | Chestnut colour smooth, easy drinking session bitter. Malt, roasted grains & fruity, floral bitterness. |
| Golden Triangle (Norwich) | Hop Lobster | IPA | 5.5 | A bold, high-strength IPA showcasing New Zealand hop varieties, delivering vibrant tropical fruit, fresh citrus, and white grape aromas. Gluten Free |
| Golden Triangle (Norwich) | Black Hops | Black IPA | 5 | Smooth, rounded malt sweetness leads, bringing flavours of toasted biscuit, dark chocolate, and a soft roast character. Gluten Free & Vegan. |
| Green Duck Brewery (Stourbridge) | Wanderlust | Pale | 4.2 | Radiant pale, easy drinking with light notes of lemon zest and sweet malt. |
| Green Duck Brewery (Stourbridge) | Euphoria | Pale | 4.5 | This zesty beer bursts with vibrant notes of lemon & lime offering a crisp citrus forward profile. |
| Hop Kettle (Swindon) | Dance Mode | NEIPA | 3 | All-day, Low ABV. NEIPA Light and soft with an explosive aroma of tropical fruits, peach, and apricot from Krush and Cryo pop hops. |
| Hop Kettle (Swindon) | Good Saint | Pale | 4.5 | Belgian Pale uses a classic Abbey-style yeast to create a light golden beer full of fruity and phenolic Belgian yeast character |
| Iron Pier (Gravesend) | Bitter | Bitter | 4 | Honey and spice, with some orange and plum, with a firm balancing bitterness. Gluten Free, Vegan |
| Iron Pier (Gravesend) | Cast Iron Stout | Stout | 4.7 | Rich chocolate and coffee with a hint of toffee popcorn, leading into a slightly bitter smooth finish. - Gluten Free, Vegan |
| Little (Derby) | Summer Glow | Pale | 4 | Tangerine and citrus fruit flavours hit hard alongside pale golden malts. Refreshing summer pale ale at its best. Gluten free |
| Little (Derby) | Wolf | Pale | 4.5 | Amazing Slovenian hops create the refreshing taste of stone fruits and delicate citrus. A Charles Faram collab.” Gluten free |
| Milton (Cambridge) | Justinian | Pale | 3.9 | Crisp pale bronze-coloured bitter. Attractive bitter orange flavours persist into a satisfying lasting finish. |
| Milton (Cambridge) | Pegasus | Copper | 4.1 | Complex copper-coloured beer. The initial hoppiness is balanced with a long, fruity, malty finish. Very moreish |
| Neepsend (Sheffield) | Vulcan | Bitter | 3.9 | East Kent Goldings & Challenger, traditional bitter |
| Neepsend (Sheffield) | Plouton | Black IPA | 5.5 | Mosaic, Strata and Sorachi Ace Black IPA |
| Nirvana (London) | Nirvana Stout | Stout | 0.5 | A rich, full-flavoured stout with aromas of chocolate, roasted barley, and subtle coffee. The palate is smooth and rounded, offering cocoa, toasted grain, and a hint of vanilla sweetness balanced by gentle bitterness. Despite being alcohol-free, the body is satisfying and well-structured, carrying the flavours seamlessly. The finish is long, dark, and comforting without becoming heavy or astringent. A rewarding stout that balances roast, sweetness, and drinkability with finesse. GLUTEN FREE VEGAN FRIENDLY |
| Nirvana (London) | Nirvana IPA | IPA | 0.5 | This amber West Coast IPA is bursting with new world hop flavours of citrus and tropical fruit, with a hint of pine for balance. Smooth and refreshing, it has a light malt sweetness giving way to juicy top notes with crisp bitterness. It’s full of flavour, yet easy drinking – with a clean, lingering finish. GLUTEN FREE VEGAN FRIENDLY |
| Nirvana (London) | Nirvana Best | Bitter | 0.5 | Pouring a rich amber in the glass, this classic, well-rounded best bitter presents warm aromas of biscuit, light toffee, and soft orchard fruit. The flavour is smooth and malt-forward with subtle nuttiness and gentle caramel depth. A measured earthy hop bitterness provides balance without harshness. Mouthfeel is soft and satisfying, leading to a clean, moreish finish. An inviting, approachable traditional-style bitter that delivers understated complexity in an alcohol-free format. GLUTEN FREE VEGAN FRIENDLY |
| Redemption (London) | Hopspur Amber | Amber | 4.5 | Amber Ale with some citrus fruit aromas, chewy biscuity malt flavours, slight sticky sweetness and grapefruit piney hop flavours. Well balanced with hop flavours to the fore and an easy bitter finish. SIBA Gold Medal winner |
| Redemption (London) | Kazbek | Blonde | 4 | Blonde ale single hopped with Czech Kazbek hop for refreshing zesty lemon, lime and grapefruit flavours with delicate lemon aroma. |
| Rusty Garage (Swindon) | Stick Shift | IPA | 4.5 | A light tropical pale ale, subtle bitter and hoppy aftertaste |
| Rusty Garage (Swindon) | Sump Oil | Milk Stout | 4.6 | A smooth, slightly sweet, easy on the plate |
| Rusty Garage (Swindon) | H.G. Saison | Saison | 4.2 | A pale, fruity and dry |
| Settle Brewery (Settle) | Attermire Pale | Pale | 4.3 | This Pale Ale boasts vibrant citrusy flavours balanced by earthy undertones. |
| Settle Brewery (Settle) | Hoffman Gold | Gold | 4.1 | A flavoursome golden ale. Light & refreshing combines fruity noted with a crisp dry finish. |
| Stonehenge (Netheravon) | Sign of Spring | Bitter (Green) | 4.6 | A light coloured and beautiful translucent green premium ale, traditionally brewed using only the finest quality of Stonehenge Spring Water, barley and wheat malts, whole hops and the brewery’s own top-fermenting yeast and a drop of green magic. This beer is incredibly smooth and rich in both malt and hop aroma, the finish is delightfully fruity and pleasantly bitter. |
| Stonehenge (Netheravon) | Heel Stone | Bitter | 4.3 | A copper coloured best bitter, traditionally brewed using only the finest quality of Stonehenge Spring Water, barley, crystal and wheat malts, whole hops and the brewery’s own top-fermenting yeast. This session beer is medium bodied with plenty of flavour in the aftertaste and is very noticeably malty, fruity and hoppy. |
| Tap Social Movement (Kidlington) | Golden Ale | Golden | 4.3 | A touch of malty caramel sweetness balanced by a blend of Citra and Simcoe hops offering zings of fresh berry and citrus flavour. |
| Tatton (Knutsford) | Blonde | Blonde | 4 | A blonde beer with a hoppy fruity taste & a fine fruity aroma. Gluten Free |
| Tatton (Knutsford) | Pennine Dark Mild | Dark Mild | 3.9 | Best mild, russet, toasty, full bodied. Gluten Free & Vegan. |
| Wantsum (Kent) | Heart of Darkness | Stout | 4.5 | Rich stout with Blackcurrant, liquorice and cedar note. |
| Wantsum (Kent) | Hurricane | New World IPA | 4.5 | A refreshing IPA brewed with Mosaic & Citra hops, packing a citrus punch and smooth mouthfeel. Gluten Free |
| Welbeck (Worksop) | Sligo | Stout | 5.4 | The estate’s famous network of underground tunnels was built by the great philanthropist, the fifth Duke of Portland. This traditional brew remembers the Irish workers who helped construct the network, their campsite being nicknamed ‘little Sligo’. At 5.4% this is a velvety smooth, chocolatey brew, created using the finest roast British malts and rolled oats. |
| Welbeck (Worksop) | New Rise | Pale | 3.8 | Named after a secluded ancient woodland situated on a gentle slope in the heart of the Welbeck estate, bordering Sherwood Forest. This session pale is packed full of citrus zesty high notes from Citra and Simcoe hops with a biscuity sweetness balance from Vienna malt. |
| Welbeck (Worksop) | Some Enchanted | IPA | 5 | The infamous underground ballroom held many a dreamy party for those in favour with the 6th Duke of Portland. This heavily hopped American IPA showcases the very best of dazzling Idaho 7, Mosaic, and Sabro hops, giving a sumptuously juicy pale beer packed full of tropical fruit flavours. |
| Welbeck (Worksop) | Cavendish | Blonde | 5 | Cavendish, 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. |
Beer Pump Clip Gallery 2026
