BANBURY BEER & CIDER FESTIVAL 2017

REAL ALE LIST

KEY TO SYMBOLS: A = Amber B = Bitter D(B) = Dark Bitter D(P) = Porters

D(S) = Stouts G = Golden M = Mild R = Red

Yorkshire = Beer from Yorkshire Locale = Beer from Oxfordshire and neighbouring counties

Golden Bitters and IPAs Amber and Brown Bitters Milds Dark Bitters / Porters and Stouts

Rack No.

Brewery Location BEER

ABV%

Tasting Notes

Beer Style

1

Abbeydale (1996) South Yorkshire MARAUDER

3.8 A session IPA that has been dry hopped with the US hop El Dorado for a nice citrus fruit burst on the palate with a hint of black pepper. Yorkshire

G

2

Abbeydale (1996) South Yorkshire DECEPTION

4.1

A light golden pale beer, made with Nelson Sauvin hops. Aromas of elderflower and grapes. Strong citrus flavours, especially grapefruit. Long lasting bitter finish. Refreshing and flavoursome. Yorkshire

G

3

Animal Brewing (2013) Buckinghamshire OCTOPUS 4.6

A variety of hops from Oceania (South Pacific) give floral, citrus and tropical notes, with a sweet malty, biscuit backbone with hints of red/dark fruits. Cold fermentation brings out the flavours of Green Bullet, Sticklebract, Dr Rudi, Wai-iti and dry hop Motueka. Locale

B(A)

4

Arbor Ales (2007) Avon POCKET ROCKET

3.9

A session pale ale brewed with Simcoe, Citra and Mosaic hops. While this ale has a good balance of malt and hoppy aromas and flavours, it has a zesty full bodied taste that delivers above its weight. Unfined.

G

5

Aylesbury Brewing Company (2011) Buckinghamshire GAMMA

5.0 The first instalment from new brewer, Ben Amos. Gamma is a Black IPA, as black as a stout but hoppy as the best American IPAs with a refreshing dry finish. Locale

D(IPA)

6

Bad Seed (2013) North Yorkshire CASCADE APA

5.4 A punchy American pale ale with a wealth of grapefruit and citrus flavours. Unfined and unfiltered. Yorkshire

G

77

Bad Seed (2013) North Yorkshire HORIZON

6.0 In this New World Rye IPA, a huge hit of spicy earthiness from the Rye malt combines with the huge amount of Citra, Cascade, Chinook and Galaxy hops. Unfined and unfiltered. Yorkshire

G

8

Binghams (2010) Berkshire HOP PROJECT - MOSAIC CITRA

4.5 Extra pale amber ale brewed with a blend of Mosaic and Citra hops for a tropical fruit and citrus hop character. Locale

G

9

Binghams (2010) Berkshire MACCHIATO STOUT

5.0

A delicious well balanced dark stout infused with vanilla and coffee. Rich roasted maltiness, notes of coffee, vanilla and dark chocolate, a creamy sweetness and coffee bitterness combine in this flavoursome stout. Locale

D(S)

10

Blue Bee (2010) South Yorkshire SON OF A PEACH (IPA)

5.2 Golden IPA brewed using El Dorardo hops with further additions of El Dorardo and Citra dry hops as well as 15 kg of peaches to give a predominantly fruity peach flavour. Yorkshire

G

11

Blue Monkey (2008) Nottinghamshire CHOCOLATE AMARETTO GUERRILLA

4.9 Brewed with natural chocolate and amaretto, this complex and malty stout delivers sweet amaretto notes and rich dark chocolate aroma and flavour.

D(S)

12

Brass Castle (2011) North Yorkshire TAIL GUNNER

4.0

Dry-hopped rye session ale with reddish hue. Originally called ’Q-Queenie’ after a Halifax bomber that flew out of RAF Pocklington. The new name honours Sgt Lincoln Orville Lynch DFM, a Jamaican air gunner who served with 102 Sqn. Yorkshire

B

13

Brass Castle (2011) North Yorkshire HAZELNUT MILD

4.2 A gentle, easy drinking five malt nut brown mild with a delicate hazelnut aroma, moderate sweetness and light bitterness. Yorkshire

M

BANBURY BEER & CIDER FESTIVAL 2017

REAL ALE LIST

KEY TO SYMBOLS: A = Amber B = Bitter D(B) = Dark Bitter D(P) = Porters

D(S) = Stouts G = Golden M = Mild R = Red

Yorkshire = Beer from Yorkshire Locale = Beer from Oxfordshire and neighbouring counties

Golden Bitters and IPAs Amber and Brown Bitters Milds Dark Bitters / Porters and Stouts

Rack No.

Brewery Location BEER

ABV%

Tasting Notes

Beer Style

14

Burning Sky (2013) East Sussex AURORA

5.6

This premium strength pale ale has a satisfying blend of malts to provide a juicy backbone and a pale amber colour. An expansive blend of US hops give a resinous mouthfeel of big citrus and tropical fruit flavours, which are prominent, yet well balanced.

G

15

Church End (1994) Warwickshire GRAVE DIGGER’S ALE

3.8 Dark 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. Locale

M

16

Church Hanbrewery Oxfordshire (2016) RAUK

5.0 Delicately smoked beer malt is infused with noble hops giving pine and floral notes. An English beer with German accent, inspired by the Rauchbier (smoked beer) from Bamberg. Locale

G

17

Clouded Minds (2013) Warwickshire ELISIR

5.3 A fruity amber ale with caramel and biscuit taste from the malts is balanced by a generous amount of Centennial, Simcoe, Chinook and Cascade hops. Locale

B(A)

18

Dawkins Ales (2005) Gloucestershire RESOLUTION IPA

5.0

This rich hoppy Anglo-American IPA is Maris Otter malted, has American Cascade and Chinook hops and is dry-hopped with Centennial, giving a mango aroma and grapefruit / tropical fruit flavours. Locale

G

19

East London Brewing London (2011) ORCHID

3.6 A mahogany coloured dark mild, lightly spiced with hints of vanilla. There is a sweetness throughout and a light roasty bitterness to finish.

M

20

Exit 33 (2007) South Yorkshire ENCORE

4.5 A pale hop forward session beer hopped with a combination of great North American hops. Yorkshire

G

21

Exit 33 (2007) South Yorkshire HOP MONSTER

4.5 A refreshing golden American pale ale with a powerful distinctive hoppiness. Expect pink grapefruit, biting citrus and soft floral tropical fruit characters with a long dry bitter finish. Yorkshire

G

22

Exit 33 (2007) South Yorkshire OAT STOUT

5.0 A smooth, dark, distinctive, moderately sweet and lightly bittered traditional stout. The initial flavour hints of cocoa followed by delicate coffee, molasses and a light oaty texture. Yorkshire

D(S)

23

Five Points (2013) London RAILWAY PORTER

4.8 Brewed with British East Kent Goldings hops, this is a lovely smooth porter in the classic London style. Aromas of chocolate and coffee with hints of caramel. Unfiltered, unpasteurised.

D(P)

24

Flipside (2010) Nottinghamshire FULL CROWN

4.3 A medium bodied, smooth malty, golden brown coloured, traditional English bitter.

B

25

Framework (2016) Leicestershire TREACLE PORTER

3.9 A great flavoursome porter with distinct treacle notes throughout. Mildly sweet, slightly fruity with a light bitter finish.

D(P)

26

Froth Blowers (2013) West Midlands MONSOON MILD

4.0 Traditional mild that is medium-bodied with a nutty biscuity maltiness and slightly fruity flavour.

M

27

Great Oakley (2005) Northamptonshire EGRET

3.8 A new brew introduced in April 2017, Egret is a pale gold beer brewed with five different American and NZ Hops. Named after a pair of Egrets that frequent the field opposite the brewery.Locale

G

28

Gyle 59 (2013) Dorset DORSET GIPA

5.4 A ginger IPA. The beer has a subtle infusion of root ginger giving the IPA a refreshing and spicy addition to the citrus and floral taste and aroma provided by the hops. Unfined.

G

BANBURY BEER & CIDER FESTIVAL 2017

REAL ALE LIST

KEY TO SYMBOLS: A = Amber B = Bitter D(B) = Dark Bitter D(P) = Porters

D(S) = Stouts G = Golden M = Mild R = Red

Yorkshire = Beer from Yorkshire Locale = Beer from Oxfordshire and neighbouring counties

Golden Bitters and IPAs Amber and Brown Bitters Milds Dark Bitters / Porters and Stouts

Rack No.

Brewery Location BEER

ABV%

Tasting Notes

Beer Style

29

Harveys (1790) East Sussex SUSSEX XX MILD ALE

3.0 This dark traditional mild ale, brewed all year round, is a well-balanced beer with a light maltiness, a soft, slight sweetness and a dry, nutty aftertaste.

M

30

Hawkshead (2002) Cumbria CUMBRIAN FIVE HOP

5.0

Well hopped premium golden ale made using, five different hop varieties; Goldings, Bramling Cross, Fuggles, Citra and Amarillo. Flavours of tropical fruit, orange marmalade and herbal hop aromas are balanced by a juicy malt character.

G

31

Hilltop Brewing Co South Yorkshire (2015) BLONDE

4.0 An easy drinking golden ale with a rounded finish, moderate fruity flavour and a hint of honey sweetness. Yorkshire

G

32

Hoggleys (2003) Northamptonshire ALBION BITTER 3.6

Taking ownership of Hoggleys in 2013, with Hoggleys brewer Roy Crutchley joining the team, Phipps NBC is continuing the Hoggleys name including reviving past beers like this traditional bitter. Copper coloured with aromas of forest fruits, chocolate and marmalade and a moreish malty toffee flavour. Locale

B

33

Hook Norton (1849) Oxfordshire HOOKY MILD

2.8 A dark ruby-chestnut coloured ale, full of roast malt and fruity flavours, and complemented with superb dry-hop aromas from English Goldings. Locale

M

34

Hook Norton (1849) Oxfordshire 812 FLYING FORTRESS

3.5

A limited edition special at this festival. A burnished gold coloured ale with aromas and flavours of sweet malts and tropical fruits. Locale December 19th 1944: An American Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress serial number 43-38812 (‘812’), 749th Bomb Squadron, 457th Bomb Group, was diverted to RAF Portreath in Cornwall while returning from a bombing mission to Germany. December 23rd 1944: At approx 4.30pm,‘812’ took off from RAF Portreath heading for RAF Glatton, nr Peterborough, its home base. ‘812’ seemingly got lost en-route and crashed into trees near the Triangle at Great Rollright village at 6.15pm, killing all crewmembers except one - Tail Gunner Sgt Clifford A. Heinrich.

G

35

Hook Norton (1849) Oxfordshire MANE TAIL

3.7

A seasonal pale, golden straw coloured ale with crisp refreshing tastes of lychees, minty green tea and a subtle splattering of pineapple. Inspired by Hook Norton Brewery’s shire horses who still deliver beer the traditional way to its local pubs. Locale

G

36

Hook Norton (1849) Oxfordshire OXFORD RED 4.5

A tawny red coloured ale with summer fruits aroma and flavours of spiced apricots and citrus fruits. Brewed at Hook Norton Brewery in collaboration with Wychwood Brewery and Oxbrew Brewery to celebrate Oxford Beer Week - a week-long celebration of Oxfordshire breweries and beer. Locale

B(R)

37

Hook Norton (1849) Oxfordshire 168

6.8 A fruity reddish brown spicy ale. Brewed in the pilot plant, this experimental ale was created to celebrate, 168 years of brewing at Hook Norton Brewery. Locale

B

38

Little Critters (2016) South Yorkshire C MONSTER

6.5

A citrus IPA made with best quality American Chinook, Cascade, Columbus and Centennial hops and lime leaves and fresh citrus peel added during fermentation. A beast of an IPA, as refreshing as an ocean dip on a hot day. Yorkshire

G

39

Little Ox (2016) Oxfordshire GOLDILOX

3.9 A pale crisp bright golden ale with a fruity dry finish. Generously hopped, it is like sunshine in a glass. Locale

G

BANBURY BEER & CIDER FESTIVAL 2017

REAL ALE LIST

KEY TO SYMBOLS: A = Amber B = Bitter D(B) = Dark Bitter D(P) = Porters

D(S) = Stouts G = Golden M = Mild R = Red

Yorkshire = Beer from Yorkshire Locale = Beer from Oxfordshire and neighbouring counties

Golden Bitters and IPAs Amber and Brown Bitters Milds Dark Bitters / Porters and Stouts

Rack No.

Brewery Location BEER

ABV%

Tasting Notes

Beer Style

40

Loddon (2003) Oxfordshire BAMBOOZLE

4.8 This straw coloured strong pale ale has a pure malty body and is heavily hopped with English Goldings hops. The Pale ale malt gives the beer a clean and crisp background. Locale

B(A)

41

London Beer Factory London (2014) SAYERS STOUT

4.5

Brewed with roasted barley, chocolate malts and an array of British hops, delivering undertones of coffee, chocolate, honey and pine. With a distinctive full mouth feel, this dark brew is a fitting tribute to the London stouts of an industrial age.

D(S)

42

Loose Cannon (2010) Oxfordshire RECOIL

4.2 A crisp straw coloured spring seasonal ale. A dry hopped all Pilsner malt brew with big hits of tropical fruits and citrus flavours. Locale

G

43

Loose Cannon (2010) Oxfordshire TSAR

4.4 A Kölsch style warm fermented and lagered ale. Vienna malts and German hops create a thirst quenching refreshing drink with light fruit notes and crisp medium hop bitterness. Locale

G

44

Neepsend (2015) South Yorkshire ATLANTIS

4.2 Pale ale with a dry yet smooth bitterness. Hopped with Calypso, Citra and Mosaic giving notes of tropical and stone fruits. Yorkshire

G

45

Neepsend (2015) South Yorkshire CENTENNIAL IPA

5.5 Single hopped IPA brewed with Centennial. Intense lemon and floral hop aroma and a good bitterness with a Maris Otter and Munich malt base. An easy drinking IPA. Yorkshire

G

46

North Brewing Co West Yorkshire (2015) TRANSMISSION 6.9

A classic West Coast American IPA. Aroma and flavour dominate with Pine and Citrus, from U.S hops, whilst new varieties add tropical fruit notes. The high ABV balances out the huge late hopping, for a tasty beer with a light body and dry finish. Yorkshire

G

47

Peak Ales (2005) Derbyshire BAKEWELL BEST BITTER

4.2 Brewed on the Chatsworth Estate, this bitter is a robust amber coloured ale. It is dry and firmly bitter, with some roasted malt flavours and plenty of grassy hops.

B

48

Phipps NBC (2014; original=1817) Northamptonshire BECKET’S ALE

4.5

A sweet dark and malty bitter brewed with local honey as a key ingredient – as often found in Mediaeval ales. First brewed to mark the 850th anniversary of the trial of Thomas Becket at Northampton Castle and inspired by a recent archaeological dig discovering the town’s first commercial brewery opposite the brewery. Locale

B

49

Pig & Porter (2013) Kent DANCE FIRST

4.2

A flavoursome medium bodied, dry stout. Subtly hopped with Summit, Columbus and Willamette. Aromas of chocolate, liquorice, roasted malt, dark fruit and molasses. Light roasted sweet bitterness. Unfined and vegan friendly.

D(S)

50

Pirate Brewery (2017) Oxfordshire MILD SEAS

4.3 A flavoursome traditional English mild ale with light caramel notes and a lingering mellow bitterness in the finish. Locale

M

51

Pirate Brewery (2017) Oxfordshire Red Beard

5.0 A vibrantly red coloured bitter with provides a balanced blend of malt and hop to give a light sweet flavour merging into a soft bitterness at the end. Locale

B(R)

52

Rat (Ossett) (2011;original=1994) West Yorkshire WHITE RAT

4.0 This very pale, hoppy ale is made from low colour Maris Otter malt. A combination of three high alpha American hops produce an intensely aromatic and resinous finish. Yorkshire

G

BANBURY BEER & CIDER FESTIVAL 2017

REAL ALE LIST

KEY TO SYMBOLS: A = Amber B = Bitter D(B) = Dark Bitter D(P) = Porters

D(S) = Stouts G = Golden M = Mild R = Red

Yorkshire = Beer from Yorkshire Locale = Beer from Oxfordshire and neighbouring counties

Golden Bitters and IPAs Amber and Brown Bitters Milds Dark Bitters / Porters and Stouts

Rack No.

Brewery Location BEER

ABV %

Tasting Notes

Beer Style

53

Rat (Ossett) (2011;original=1994) West Yorkshire RATELLA

4.3 A smooth milk chocolate and hazelnut stout. Rich, slightly sweet, with cocoa and hazelnut flavours and roast barley bitterness. Yorkshire

D(S)

54

Rebellion (1993) Buckinghamshire ANGEL 4.2

Named after Florence Nightingale, this red ale combines classic British hops with a speciality German malt. Whitbread Goldings Variety and Progress hops impart a traditional bitter style with gentle floral character. Carared malt adds light sweet maltiness, and the deep red colour. Locale

B(R)

55

Rebellion (1993) Buckinghamshire THE BARD 4.2

Amber pale ale with a strong malty backbone and a citrusy hop finish. Brewed with Pale, Crystal and Munich malts and First Gold hops, giving a light amber colour and pleasant malty character. The addition of Mandarin Bavaria hops at the end of the boil and in the hop back give this beer its distinct citrus/mandarin orange aroma. Named after William Shakespeare. Locale

B(A)

56

Sentinel Brewing Co South Yorkshire (2015) SHEFFIELD BITTER

3.3 Deceptively full-flavoured session ale. An amber bitter with a caramel malt body tickled by spicy rye, honeysuckle aroma and tangy orangey bitterness. Yorkshire

B

57

Shiny (2012) Derbyshire HAPPY PEOPLE

4.2 Easy drinking golden pale ale, with hints of pineapple and apricot in a soft sweet tropical fruitiness. Earthy hops leave a lasting moderately dry finish.

G

58

Shiny (2012) Derbyshire ABYSS

4.7 A moreish dark chocolate mild crafted from various malts. This English dark mild ale has chocolate and dark fruit aromas and flavours. It is light in hop content but certainly not in taste!

M

59

Siren Craft Brew (2013) Berkshire YU LU 3.6

An intricate loose leaf pale ale with layers of distinctive yet harmonic balanced flavours that belies its low strength. The name alludes to the mystical history of the humble tea leaf. The Earl Grey Tea addition delivers subtle bergamot orange and lemon notes, accentuated by the addition of lemon zest. Delicate hop high notes leave taste buds sparkling. Locale

G

60

Siren Craft Brew (2013) Berkshire BROKEN DREAM

6.5

A deep and complex breakfast stout with a gentle touch of smoke, coffee and chocolate. It binds smoke and coffee aromas with chocolate, milk and oats to create a thick, velvety and slick experience of flavour, passion and colour. Locale

D(S)

61

Summer Wine (2006) West Yorkshire DAKOTA

5.0

Amber bitter. Initial grassy aroma followed by fine grapefruit notes which soften. Grassy notes return followed by a prominent bitter and grapefruit blended finish. A very solid hoppy pint. Yorkshire

G

62

Summer Wine (2006) West Yorkshire TELEPORTER 5.0

A rich dark porter brewed with ten different malts and a measured amount of fruity hops, giving cocoa, caramel and vanilla flavours and a sweet roast richness that is balanced with just enough hop character. Do not let the mellow flavours and sumptuous roast malt fool you, this porter is seriously potent and has the potential to take you to another place. Yorkshire

D(P)

63

Tapstone (2015) Somerset SEA MONSTER

4.2 A lovely tasty fruity pale ale with tropical flavours that cascade over a crisp citrus base, with waves of blueberry, mango and fresh cut lime.

G

BANBURY BEER & CIDER FESTIVAL 2017

REAL ALE LIST

KEY TO SYMBOLS: A = Amber B = Bitter D(B) = Dark Bitter D(P) = Porters

D(S) = Stouts G = Golden M = Mild R = Red

Yorkshire = Beer from Yorkshire Locale = Beer from Oxfordshire and neighbouring counties

Golden Bitters and IPAs Amber and Brown Bitters Milds Dark Bitters / Porters and Stouts

Rack No.

Brewery Location BEER

ABV%

Tasting Notes

Beer Style

64

Tapstone (2015) Somerset VOODOO JUICE

4.8

Voodoo Juice is a vibrant riot of hop alchemy. Bursting with stone-fruit aroma and deep orange flavour, it has seven heavy hitting hop additions. Then it is triple dry hopped with the most dank and resinous hops known to mankind.

B(R)

65

Thornbridge (2004) Derbyshire COCOA WONDERLAND

6.8 A full bodied, robust porter with natural mocha malt flavours from the complex malt grist, complementing the decadent additions of real chocolate to the maturation process.

D(P)

66

Timothy Taylor (1858) West Yorkshire LANDLORD

4.3 Nationally renowned, multi-award winning classic strong pale ale with complex and hoppy aroma. Four time CAMRA Supreme Champion Beer of Britain. Yorkshire

B

67

Tollgate (2011; original=2005)

Derbyshire

OLD RASPUTIN STOUT

4.5 Old Rasputin is a smooth rich dark moreish stout, full of flavour and with a creamy head.

D(S)

68

Tollgate (2011; original=2005)

Derbyshire

RED STORM IRISH ALE

4.6 A deep reddish brown coloured malty Irish bitter with complex hops producing a berry fruity aroma and light caramel taste, leading to a dry bitter finish.

B(R)

69

Triple fff (1998) Hampshire PRESSED RAT & WARTHOG

3.8

Ruby coloured, hoppy dark mild. Coffee and chocolate aromas with hints of dried fruits and sour cherry lead to a soft yet full dry roast flavour, hints of fruit and malt vying with the rounded hoppy bittersweet finish.

M

70

Turpin (2013) Oxfordshire GOLDEN CITRUS

4.2 Multi-award winning flagship brew, this golden ale is steeped with Yakima Valley American hops giving a powerful citrus taste. Two time Oxford CAMRA Beer of the festival winner. Locale

G

71

Turpin (2013) Oxfordshire MASQUERADE

5.2 A complex flavoursome amber bitter brewed with Belgian, English and German malts, combined with American and Polish hops – hence a total masquerade. Locale

B(A)

772

Vale (1995) Buckinghamshire BLACK SWAN MILD

3.9 A dark and smooth mild with hints of chocolate and coffee on the nose and a soft rounded malt finish. Locale

M

73

Vibrant Forest (2011) Hampshire SUMMERLANDS

3.5 An extensively dry hopped IPA with notes of grassy/piney and citrus hoppiness and a far bigger hitting flavour than expected for its ABV. Fabulously hopped to balance the golden maltiness.

G

74

Vibrant Forest (2011) Hampshire BLACK FOREST

4.9 A splendid full bodied flavoursome piquant porter with excellent notes of coffee, bittersweet chocolate and dark fruit berries. Full bodied on the palate with a good balance of roasted bitterness.

D(P)

75

West Berkshire (1995) Berkshire MAGGS MAGNIFICENT MILD

3.8 A traditional-style, deliciously dark mild. Full of roast malt flavours coupled with a smooth mouth feel and gentle sweetness. Locale

M

76

White Horse (2004) Oxfordshire WAYLAND SMITHY 4.4

This best ingredients and the skills of the traditional brewer combine to create this hammering good bitter. Red, like the fire at its heart, and balanced with buckets of aromatic hops. Locale Dedicated at this festival to the memory of Steve Robinson, former landlord of The White Horse, Banbury and a CAMRA member.

B

BANBURY BEER & CIDER FESTIVAL 2017

REAL ALE LIST

KEY TO SYMBOLS: A = Amber B = Bitter D(B) = Dark Bitter D(P) = Porters

D(S) = Stouts G = Golden M = Mild R = Red

Yorkshire = Beer from Yorkshire Locale = Beer from Oxfordshire and neighbouring counties

Golden Bitters and IPAs Amber and Brown Bitters Milds Dark Bitters / Porters and Stouts

Rack No.

Brewery Location BEER

ABV%

Tasting Notes

Beer Style

77

Wild Beer (2012) Somerset BIBBLE

4.2

Brewed with Vienna Malt and Oats and hopped with Mosaic hops helped along with some nice orangey Amarillo hops both at the end of the boil and in the dry hop. A moreish bitterness is complimented by tropical fruit tastiness. Unfined.

G

78

Wye Valley (1985) Herefordshire GOLDEN ALE

4.2

A light gold coloured ale brewed using two of the finest English hop varieties, Goldings and Fuggles. The hops used are grown locally in Herefordshire and matched with Maris Otter pale malt for this crisp and zesty golden ale.

G

79

Wye Valley (1985) Herefordshire TOROS

4.6 A surprisingly pale and hoppy beer that packs a punch with its flavour and citrusy undertones.

G

80

XT Brewing (2011) Baby Animal Buckinghamshire RUM STOUT

4.3 A special at this festival. One of only four casks from a rare unique limited edition brew. A beer for the adventurous. Locale

D(S)

81

XT Brewing (2011) Buckinghamshire 666 BLACK MAGIC

6.66 The number of the yeast beast, 666 is a South Seas Black Magic potion. A dark and moody beer heavily hopped with Green Bullet, Wakatu and Dr Rudi hops from New Zealand. Locale

D(B)

CAMRA 17th Banbury

Beer and Cider Festival

Army Reserve Centre, Oxford Road, Banbury

Thursday 4th May 2017 - 5.00 pm till 11.00 pm

Friday 5th May 2017 - 12.00 noon till 11.00 pm

Saturday 6th May 2017 - 11.00 am till 11.00 pm

BANBURY BEER & CIDER FESTIVAL 2017

CIDER AND PERRY LIST

KEY TO SYMBOLS: D = Dry MD = Medium Dry M = Medium MS = Medium Sweet S = Sweet

Yorkshire Cider = Cider from Yorkshire Local Cider = Cider from Oxfordshire and neighbouring counties

Cider Perry

CIDER

Rack No.

CIDER Producer County

ABV %

Description

Style

1 RUSSET

Kent Cider

Kent

8 A robust cider produced from Kentish Egremont Russet

apples. Earthy & Mature. Featured in the Independent D

2 DISCOVERY

Hecks

Somerset

6 This is one of only 10 boxes of this limited edition cider. A

single variety cider made from the Discovery apple MD

3 RED LOVE

Biddenden

Kent

5

Britain’s first naturally red cider, produced with a red

skinned, red fleshed apple called Red Love. A light and

exceptionally refreshing cider MD

4 TRADITIONAL FARMHOUSE

Sherborne Cider

Dorset

6 Award winning traditional cider carefully crafted from a

blend of 15 apples from Dorset orchards MD

5 PRIME FARMHOUSE

Crossmans

Somerset

6

An award winning classic traditional cider made with

bittersweet apples including Michelin, Fredericks, Stoke Red,

Yarlington Mill and Dabinetts

MD

6 MEDIUM

Chucklehead

Devon

7 Golden in colour and a very drinkable cider created from a

blend of traditional West Country Cider apples M

7 FARMHOUSE

Hartlands

Gloucestershire

5.8 A no frills cider from last year’s champion perry award

winner M

8 KINGSTON REDSTREAK

Once upon a Tree

Herefordshire

7 The Kingston Black and Redstreak apples are blended to

give a spicy tasting cider with a smooth finish M

9 TRADITIONAL

Ampleforth Abbey

Yorkshire

6.5 For over 200 hundred years the monks from Ampleforth Abbey have been making cider from over 40 varieties of

apples. Yorkshire Cider M

10 MEDIUM

Seacider

Sussex

4.6 Plenty of Gala apple flavour with a bit of a twang M

11 HANDCRAFTED MEDIUM

Colemans Cider

Yorkshire 6

An easy drinking eastern counties style cider handcrafted in

the Yorkshire Wolds using locally sourced desert, culinary

and crab apples. Yorkshire Cider M

12 BLACKCURRANT

Barbourne

Worcestershire

4 A delicious cider which is not overpowered by the

blackcurrant M

13 FESTIVAL FERRET - BROWNS

Ty Gwyn

Herefordshire

5 Using Browns apples – it has elderflower notes. A delicate

instantly quaffable cider MS

BANBURY BEER & CIDER FESTIVAL 2017

CIDER AND PERRY LIST

KEY TO SYMBOLS: D = Dry MD = Medium Dry M = Medium MS = Medium Sweet S = Sweet

Yorkshire Cider = Cider from Yorkshire Local Cider = Cider from Oxfordshire and neighbouring counties

Cider Perry

CIDER (Continued)

Rack No.

CIDER Producer County

ABV %

Description

Style

14 SLOE GIN

Broadoak

Somerset

4 A clear and pink fruity cider.

MS

15 MERRY ENGLAND

Salt Hill

Berkshire

6

Made from a blend of eating and cooking apples, this award

winning producer has just won silver in the cider national

awards last weekend in Reading. Local Cider MS

16 CHERRY

Dudda’s Tun

Kent

4 A sumptuous blend of cider and cherry. This light berry

coloured cider is not too sweet, but full of fruity flavours. MS

17 RHUBARB

Westons

Herefordshire

4

Cloudy cider paired with a refreshing infusion of rhubarb

juice. The well balanced, fruity taste and tart finish provides

a deliciously moreish cider. MS

18 TRADITIONAL FARMHOUSE

Cranborne Chase

Dorset

6 Traditional old fashioned cider matured in oak barrels

S

19 SWEET UNION

Pure North

Yorkshire 5.5

A delicious cloudy cider with a full apple flavour.

Made using cider fruit from Yorkshire and eating apples

from Lancashire, a sweet union of two great counties!

Yorkshire Cider

S

20

SALTED CARAMEL

Dudda’s Tun

Kent

4 This sumptuous blend of cider and caramel, with just a hint

of salt to soften the acidity is a massive hit with those who

have a sweeter tooth. Golden in colour with a sweet caramel

aroma

S

PERRY

Rack No.

PERRY Producer County

ABV %

Description

Style

21 BLAKENEY RED

Ty Gwyn

Herefordshire

6.5 Crafted from Blakeney Red pears with a light floral aroma

and smooth finish M

22

BRANDY and BLAKENEY

RED

Butford Organics

Herefordshire

6.4 A blend of Blakeney Red and Brandy pears, this delicious

organic perry captures the aroma and taste of pears M

23 WELSH LOVE

Gwynt y Ddraig

Pontypridd, Wales

6 A vibrant and strong perry which is busting with flavour -

guaranteed to excite your taste buds! M

24 PERRY

Broadoak

Somerset

7.5 An ever popular perry with fresh-tasting pear – very

drinkable! S