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SPONSORED BY SIBA
The 'Festival Pub' is actually a big marquee which will include the following:
THE BEER FESTIVAL - Around 140 barrels of real ale for your delight - supplied and operated for us by SIBA (Small Independent Brewers Association, www.siba.co.uk), and featuring small breweries from Wales and the Marches. Most of the draught ales will be entered into SIBA's Best Bitter Competition. The judging for this will be taking place on Friday 6th May, and the winners will be announced the same day. The draught beers will be on sale from 1 token (worth £1) per half-pint, or from 2 tokens (£2) per pint. Tokens only are accepted, not cash. More about tokens.
The beers below will be available for you to enjoy - however remember once it's gone, it's gone!
Bewdley Brewery - www.bewdleybrewery.co.uk
OLD SCHOOL - 3.8 ABV - Full bodied pale ale with traditional flavour & hoppy finish.
Bewdley Brewery - www.bewdleybrewery.co.uk
SENIOR SCHOOL - 4.1 ABV - A well balanced amber coloured bitter with a malty taste & slight hoppy finish.
Blue Bear Brewery - www.bluebearbrewery.co.uk
ROAR SPIRIT - 4.2 ABV Amber-coloured tenacious beer, brewed to give a rounded malted flavour Add to this the balanced bitterness of traditional English hops and this real ale really does charm a spicy, blackcurrant aftertaste.
Blue Bear Brewery - www.bluebearbrewery.co.uk
WHITE BEAR - 4.5 ABV Golden premium ale, full-bodied with an effervescent fruit character, blended with three hops to leave a smooth mouth feel of citrus on the palate.
Breconshire Brewery - www.breconshirebrewery.com
GOLDEN VALLEY - 4.2 ABV Multi award winning Golden Ale, brewed with Progress hops for a soft but pervasive bitterness.
Breconshire Brewery - www.breconshirebrewery.com
CRIBYN - 4.5 ABV A very pale straw coloured aromatic Best Bitter, brewed with Northdown, Bramling Cross and Challenger hops.
Breconshire Brewery - www.breconshirebrewery.com
RAMBLERS RUIN - 5.0 ABV - A dark amber hued Champion Old Ale - malty but beautifully well-balanced.
Breconshire Brewery - www.breconshirebrewery.com
TWM'S TIPPLE - 4.0 ABV A deep copper coloured Bitter brewed to mark the 400th anniversary of the death of Twm Sion Cati - the famous welsh outlaw (also called the Welsh Robin Hood) who recieved a pardon from Elizabeth I and later became theMayor of Brecon! As full of character as the man himself.
The Celt Experience - www.theceltexperience.co.uk
CELT BRONZE - 4.5 ABV - This organically crafted ale has a delightful rich bronze colour and is distinguished by a full bodied character with crystal maltiness. A lovely delicate sweetness soon develops into a long hop finish through the traditional blend of hops. Drinkers will enjoy the real traditional values of this great smooth ale.
The Celt Experience - www.theceltexperience.co.uk
CELT GOLDEN - 4.2 ABV - A golden coloured organic ale, with a rich full-bodied texture accompanied by a unique blend of traditional and fruity hops. Drinkers of this delicious ale will experience a mouth-watering taste of citrus fruits with a slightly spicy aroma. This beer is named after the Golden Age of the Celtic people. The name Bracis-Curmi (malted beer) traces back to the ancient Celtic language or proto-celtic, an age where Celts were some of the first beer producers in Europe.
The Celt Experience - www.theceltexperience.co.uk
NATIVE STORM - 4.4 ABV - Characterised as a robust mid brown ale full of spicy and biscuit flavours, 'Native Storm' has a refreshing mouthfeel complemented by a powerful presense of fresh hoppy aromas. The complex range of ingredients coupled with a long dry hop finish result in a delicious and moreish Welsh ale.
The Corvedale Brewery - www.thesuninn.netfirms.com/corvedale.htm
BREAD & BANGER - 4.4 ABV Is so new we don’t have tasting notes yet, but is made with three malts, maris otter malt, brown malt and crystal malt and three hops two from Herefordshire and one Shropshire, specially brewed for today!
The Corvedale Brewery - www.thesuninn.netfirms.com/corvedale.htm
DARK & DELICIOUS - 4.6 ABV - This is a dark red beer that is biscuity and malty with a little chocolate and a suggestion of cinnamon. Biscuity dark chocolate features in the fairly bitter taste, with just a little hop fruit throughout the dry bitter nutty roasted finish.
The Corvedale Brewery - www.thesuninn.netfirms.com/corvedale.htm
FARMER RAYS - 4.5 ABV - This is an ale using hops from a farmer (Ray Morris) in South Shropshire and malt from a farmer in North Shropshire, amber in colour.
The Corvedale Brewery - www.thesuninn.netfirms.com/corvedale.htm
GREEN HOP - 4.5 ABV - We only brew this ale in September each year using green hops from Ray Morris the green hops gives it a hint of wood.
The Corvedale Brewery - www.thesuninn.netfirms.com/corvedale.htm
KATIE'S PRIDE - 4.3 ABV This is a dark gold / amber beer with an aroma that's malty and spicy and becomes citrus-fruity and floral yet malty, with light floral and fruity notes with a dry hoppy finish.
The Corvedale Brewery - www.thesuninn.netfirms.com/corvedale.htm
MOLLY MORGAN - 4.0 ABV - This is a new ale to Corvdale Brewery It's light in colour but not golden it's brewed using Maris otter and brown malts, the hop is Kate.
The Corvedale Brewery - www.thesuninn.netfirms.com/corvedale.htm
NORMAN’S PRIDE - 4.3 ABV - This was the first ale Norman brewed almost 10 years ago. It is soft and fruity and is dark golden/amber in colour.
The Corvedale Brewery - www.thesuninn.netfirms.com/corvedale.htm
NOT THE NORM - 4.4 ABV - Is a light coloured ale using Fuggles hops from Ray Morris.
The Corvedale Brewery - www.thesuninn.netfirms.com/corvedale.htm
ST GEORGES STOUT - 4.5 ABV This stout is named after the brewers Grandson George and is brew using 4 malts, Maris Otter, Brown, Crystal Chocolate with local Shropshire hops.
Cotswold Brewery - www.cotswoldbrewingcompany.com
CODRINGTON CODGER - 4.2 ABV - A dry, crisp, amber, perfectly balanced beer with a mild hoppy finish.
Cotswold Brewery - www.cotswoldbrewingcompany.com
GLOUCESTERSHIRE'S GLORY - 4.1 ABV - A golden beer with a distinctive citrus hop nose, mouth-filling malt and fruit, and a deep dry finish.
Freeminer -
SLAUGHTER PORTER - 5.0 ABV Dark but light in flavour, well defined aroma of Fuggles hops in the nose, and hints of the lighter side of this complex hop, an excellent Porter for drinkers who enjoy dark beers but are looking for the underlying flavours of a premium strength beer Dark, roasted malts get a chance to show their softer side.
Goffs Brewery - www.goffsbrewery.com
JOUSTER - 4.0 ABV - A tawny coloured ale, with a light hoppiness in the aroma, underscored by fruitiness, with a clean hoppy aftertaste.
Goffs Brewery - www.goffsbrewery.com
LAUNCELOT - 4.5 ABV A pale ale with a floral nose and a clean hoppy aftertaste.
Goffs Brewery - www.goffsbrewery.com
WHITE KNIGHT - 4.7 ABV - A well hopped bitter with a light colour and full bodied taste.
The Great Orme Brewery - www.greatormebrewery.co.uk
Celtica - 4.5 ABV - A refreshing contemporary cask conditioned golden ale full of citrus taste and aroma. This ale is brewed using a single pale ale malt giving at a lovely golden colour. Citrus flavoured hops are used during the boil to produce an intense fruity flavour which is often enjoyed as a more flavoursome alternative to lager.
The Great Orme Brewery - www.greatormebrewery.co.uk
MERLYN - 5.0 ABV - Although this is our strongest beer at 5%, its strength is well disguised by the perfectly balanced hop bitterness and sweet malt making it very drinkable and bursting with flavour.
The Great Orme Brewery - www.greatormebrewery.co.uk
ORME - 4.2 ABV - A mouth-watering cask conditioned ale based on a traditional Welsh recipe. The taste of this slightly sweet ale is due to the subtle addition of crystal and chocolate malts to the base Maris Otter pale ale malt. The initial well balanced taste gives way to a delicate smoked finish.
The Great Orme Brewery - www.greatormebrewery.co.uk
WELSH BLACK - 4.0 ABV - Rich, dark and full of malt flavours, this black ale owes its characteristics to the large amount of chocolate malt giving it a velvety smooth rich coffee finish. No aroma hops are added to this beer; instead seven types of grain are used to develop the flavour.
Hobsons Brewery - www.hobsons-brewery.co.uk
BEST BITTER - 3.8 ABV A pale brown to amber, medium bodied beer with strong hop character throughout. It is consequently bitter but with malt discernible in the taste. (West Midlands Beer of Year 2007)
Hobsons Brewery - www.hobsons-brewery.co.uk
TOWN CRIER - 4.5 ABV - An elegant, straw coloured bitter. The hint of sweetness is complemented by subtle hop flavours, leading to a dry finish. (West Midlands CAMRA Special Beer of year 2002)
Hobsons Brewery - www.hobsons-brewery.co.uk
TWISTED SPIRE - 3.6 ABV - A fine blond beer with a sweet, floral aroma. The initial sweetness gives way to a refreshing burst of hop flavour which lingers through to a crisp, dry finish.
Ironbridge Brewery - www.ironbridgebrewery.co.uk
1779 - 4.2 ABV - 1779 is a light straw coloured best bitter, lots of interesting malt character is finely balanced by a super hop zing.
Ironbridge Brewery - www.ironbridgebrewery.co.uk
CORACLE - 3.8 ABV Coracle benefits from lots of late hopping with traditional Goldings whole leaf hop which gives it a super, refreshing flavour.
Ironbridge Brewery - www.ironbridgebrewery.co.uk
GOLDEN GATE - 4.5 ABV - Brewed especially for the Gate at Bratton, this golden ale has a wonderful hop flavour thanks to lots of dry hopping with Styrian Goldings.
Ironbridge Brewery - www.ironbridgebrewery.co.uk
IRONBRIDGE GOLD - 4.5 ABV Ironbridge Gold is a very light golden colour premium smooth ale, Gold won a prestigious silver medal at the 2008 Peterborough Beer Festival for 'Best Beer From A New Brewery'.
Ironbridge Brewery - www.ironbridgebrewery.co.uk
IRONBRIDGE SPECIAL BREW - 5.0 ABV A full bodied traditional ale with delicious citrus character which is derived from late additions of First Gold and Cascade whole leaf hops. Using the hops later in the brewing process makes ISB much more mellow.
Ludlow Brewing Co - www.theludlowbrewingcompany.co.uk
BEST - 3.7 ABV A copper coloured well balanced session bitter.
Ludlow Brewing Co - ww.theludlowbrewingcompany.co.uk
BOILING WELL - 4.7 ABV A premium bitter with a dark IPA complexion. Full bodied with a gentle bitter finish.
Ludlow Brewing Co - www.theludlowbrewingcompany.co.uk
GOLD - 4.2 ABV A pale golden ale with a slight initial sweetness followed by a long dry bittter finish.
Malvern Hills Brewery - www.malvernhillsbrewery.co.uk
BLACK PEAR - 4.4 ABV, A premium beer, golden in colour with a combination of hops giving a pleasant bitter finish.
Mayfields Brewery - www.mayfieldsbrewery.co.uk
AUNTIE MYRTLES - 4.5 ABV - Amber coloured ale, gentle malt flavours with a strong hop finish.
Mayfields Brewery - www.mayfieldsbrewery.co.uk
NAUGHTY NELLS - 4.2 ABV - A smooth copper coloured ale with a citrus hop finish.
Mayfields Brewery - www.mayfieldsbrewery.co.uk
RYELAND GOLD - 3.8 ABV - A golden coloured beer with light malt flavours and a traditional hop finish.
Newmans Brewery - www.theceltexperience.co.uk
SPRING COTTAGE BISCUIT - 4.2 ABV - A delightful full mashed biscuity bitter, with an emphasis on dry andcrisp maltcharacters. The tasty body is complemented with a mildly bittered yet well flavoured hop character. Thepowerful sweet and fruitylate aromas lend to a well-balanced hop mélange.
North Cotswold brewery -www.northcotswoldbrewery.co.uk
SHAG WEAVER - 4.5 ABV - Pale hoppy bitter made with New Zealand hops.
Otley Brewing Company - www.otleybrewing.co.uk
O-GARDEN - 4.8 ABV - Our tongue in cheek take on a wheat beer. Flavoured with roasted orange peels, coriander and cloves. Gold Medal CAMRA GWBCF Speciality Beer 2007 and 2008, Gold Medal Champion Beer of Britain 2008 Speciality Beers.
Otley Brewing Company - www.otleybrewing.co.uk
O MAI - 4.3 ABV - Light copper coloured ale infused with raspberries and hopped with pilgrim and cascade hops. This is not a fruit beer but a beer with hints of fruit. Delicious bitter ale with delicate sweet finish.
Otley Brewing Company - www.otleybrewing.co.uk
OTLEY O1 - 4.0 ABV - Our flagship beer. Straw coloured pale ale heavy with Celeia aroma hops.
Otley Brewing Company - www.otleybrewing.co.uk
OTLEY O2 - 4.2 ABV - Light copper coloured ale with citrus and floral aromas and a satisfying bitter after taste.
Otley Brewing Company - www.otleybrewing.co.uk
OTLEY BOSS - 4.4 ABV - Traditional chestnut alewith Northdown and Challenger hops, quaffable enjoyment.
Otley Brewing Company - www.otleybrewing.co.uk
OTLEY OBB - 4.5 ABV - Chestnut red coloured ale. Amalty blend of pale, wheat and crystal malts, with Amarillo and progress hops reminiscent of traditional Welsh ale but with a modern twist.
Purple Moose Brewery - www.purplemoose.co.uk
DARK SIDE OF THE MOOSE - 4.6 ABV - A delicious dark ale with a deep malt flavour from roasted barley and a fruity bitterness from Bramling Cross hops.
Purple Moose Brewery - www.purplemoose.co.uk
MADOG'S ALE - 3.7 ABV - A crisp, malty, reddish coloured session bitter with a dry bitter finish.
Purple Moose Brewery - www.purplemoose.co.uk
GLASLYN ALE - 4.2 ABV - A golden coloured fruity best bitter with a well balanced hoppy finish.
Purple Moose Brewery - www.purplemoose.co.uk
SNOWDONIA ALE - 3.6 ABV - A delightfully refreshing pale ale brewed with Pale and Crystal malt with a delicate combination of Pioneer, Styrian Goldings and Lubelski hops.
Salopian Brewery - www.salopianbrewery.co.uk
DARWIN'S ORIGIN - 4.3 ABV - A specially brewed ale for 2009 to celebrate the bi centennial of Charles Darwin's birth in Shrewsbury. A copper coloured beer that evolves with a pronounced hop character which is balanced by a refined malt finish.
Salopian Brewery - www.salopianbrewery.co.uk
GOLDEN THREAD - 5.0 ABV - A bright gold ale, using wheat and lager malt and flavoured with first gold hops. Whilst this is a strong ale and quite bitter, it is also well balanced, subtly flavoured and dangerously easy to drink! SIBA West champion strong bitter 2003,2004,2005, supreme champion 2005.
Salopian Brewery - www.salopianbrewery.co.uk
HOP TWISTER - 4.5 ABV - A premium bitter with a fine citrusy flavour and a complex hop finish. Refreshing and crisp.
Salopian Brewery - www.salopianbrewery.co.uk
LEMON DREAM - 4.5 ABV - A light gold ale brewed with wheat malt and subtly flavoured with fresh Lemons.
Salopian Brewery - www.salopianbrewery.co.uk
ORACLE - 4.0 ABV - It is a crisp, sparklingly sunflower gold ale with a striking hop profile. Dry and refreshing with a long balanced aromatic finish.
Salopian Brewery - www.salopianbrewery.co.uk
SHROPSHIRE GOLD - 3.8 ABV - A light copper coloured ale, the complex malt grist gives an unusual blend of body and dryness. The beer is triple hopped using finest British and continental varieties to give plenty of fruity aromas and flavours. SIBA West champion bitter 2003, 2004, supreme champion 2003.
Severn Vale Brewery - www.severnvalebrewing.co.uk
DURSLEY STEAM BITTER - 4.2 ABV - A light and refreshing golden ale with strong hop notes.
Severn Vale Brewery - www.severnvalebrewing.co.uk
SESSION - 3.4 ABV - Well-malted cooking bitter with traditional English hops.
Severn Vale Brewery - www.severnvalebrewing.co.uk
SEVERN SINS - 5.2 ABV - Our Champion stout, dark and warming. Lots of chocolate and roast barley flavours, balanced with just enough bitterness.
Severn Vale Brewery - www.severnvalebrewing.co.uk
SEVERN SPRINGS - 4.4 ABV Our slant on a traditional IPA. Golden in colour, strong hop character from English Fuggles and Goldings.
Spinning Dog Brewery - www.spinningdogbrewery.co.uk
CELTIC GOLD - 4.5 ABV - A crisp golden beer with a well rounded malt/hop bitterness throughout.
Spinning Dog Brewery - www.spinningdogbrewery.co.uk
GAMEKEEPERS BITTER - 4.2 ABV
Spinning Dog Brewery - www.spinningdogbrewery.co.uk
HEREFORD ORIGINAL BITTER - 3.7 ABV - Pale flavoursome brew, using German Spalt hops to give a dry smooth aftertaste.
Spinning Dog Brewery - www.spinningdogbrewery.co.uk
TOP DOG - 4.2 ABV
Stone House Brewery - www.stonehousebrewery.co.uk
CAMBRIAN GOLD - 4.2 ABV - A deep golden fruity beer with a subtle dry finish.
Stone House Brewery - www.stonehousebrewery.co.uk
KINGSTONE FLYER KPA - 4.6 ABV (Kiwi Pale Ale) Acrisp pale ale, made using Green Bullet hops, from New Zealand.The hops add adistinctive herby, floralnote.
Stone House Brewery - www.stonehousebrewery.co.uk
STATION BITTER - 3.9 ABV - A traditional, amber coloured bitter. Full bodied, very drinkable session beer, with a perfect balance of fruity hops and roasted malt.
Stone House Brewery - www.stonehousebrewery.co.uk
WHEELTAPPERS - 4.5 ABV - A refreshing, golden wheat beer with hints of coriander and lemon zest.
Stroud Brewery - www.stroudbrewery.co.uk
BUDDING - 4.5 ABV Champion Beer of Gloucestershire 2006 and 2008. A pale ale with a grassy bitterness, sweet malt and luscious floral aroma.
Teme Valley Brewery - www.temevalleybrewery.co.uk
TALBOT BLOND - 4.4 ABV - Golden, creamy and well bittered using Worcestershire Northdown hops.
Teme Valley Brewery - www.temevalleybrewery.co.uk
THAT - 4.1 ABV - Chestnut coloured with a robust malt flavour balanced by powerful hops.
Teme Valley Brewery - www.temevalleybrewery.co.uk
THIS - 3.7 ABV - All the easy drinking virtues of a light ale with a vivid hop aroma.
Teme Valley Brewery - www.temevalleybrewery.co.uk
T'OTHER - 3.5 ABV - Pale with a light biscuity flavour brewed using only Worcestershire Goldings hops.
Wem Brewing Co - matthew.horobin@wembrewingcompany.co.uk
ALL SEASONS ALE - 4.2 ABV - A very light hoppy bitter, well balanced and very thirst quenching. Brewed with a fine blend of Fuggles & Cascade hops. A drink to suit any occasion.
Wem Brewing Co - matthew.horobin@wembrewingcompany.co.uk
BLACK MAGIC MILD - 4.0 ABV - A dry, malty & very dark mild. Superb head retention & full of mischievous character.
Wem Brewing Co - Matthew.horobin@wembrewingcompany.co.uk
CASCADE BITTER - 4.5ABV - A clean pale bitter made with Cascade hops producing a crisp flavour & hoppy finish. Superb refreshment after a roast dinner.
Wem Brewing Co - Matthew.horobin@wembrewingcompany.co.uk
CHERRY BOMB - 6.0 ABV - A splendid rich & fruity beer with a Maraschino cherry flavour & potent punch!
Wem Brewing Co - Matthew.horobin@wembrewingcompany.co.uk
GOLDEN HONEY - 4.5 ABV - A golden coloured beer brewed with Australian honey. Not over sweet, but very round & lush with an exquisitely smooth finish.
Wem Brewing Co - Matthew.horobin@wembrewingcompany.co.uk
NUTCRACKER ALE - 6.0 ABV - A very full & golden coloured bitter, brewed with a fine blend of malt & hops. Easy drinking & very moreish!
Wem Brewing Co - Matthew.horobin@wembrewingcompany.co.uk
RAINBOW CHASER - 4.3 ABV - A very pale bitter brewed with Styrian & Pioneer hops, very refreshing & hoppy, a great companion to a spicy meal.
Wem Brewing Co - Matthew.horobin@wembrewingcompany.co.uk
SCORPIO PORTER - 4.5ABV - A dark porter with an interesting & complex palate, introducing hints of coffee & chocolate, contrasting & complementing the background hoppiness.
Wem Brewing Co - Matthew.horobin@wembrewingcompany.co.uk
SHROPSHIRE STOUT - 4.4ABV - A full bodied & rich ruby-black coloured stout. A blend of 3 malts producing a very distinctive chocolate malt dry flavour, with a tight & creamy head. Wonderful with steak!
Wem Brewing Co - Matthew.horobin@wembrewingcompany.co.uk
THICK EDGE - 4.2 ABV - Hoppy, golden & well balanced bitter. Brewed using Fuggles & a late addition of Cascade hops.
The Wood Brewery - www.woodbrewery.co.uk
PARISH - 4.0 ABV - A light coloured beer hopped in the cask for a hoppy, refreshing flavour.
The Wood Brewery - www.woodbrewery.co.uk
QUAFF - 3.7 ABV - A pale and refreshing light bitter with a clean hoppy finish.
The Wood Brewery - www.woodbrewery.co.uk
SHROPSHIRE LAD - 4.5 ABV - A strong well rounded bitter drawing flavour from a fine blend of selected English malted barley, traditional English Fuggles and Goldings hops.
The Wood Brewery - www.woodbrewery.co.uk
SHROPSHIRE LASS - 4.1 ABV - Fruity gold coloured bitter beer. Fine English Pale malts together with Fuggles and Cascade hops.
The Wood Brewery - www.woodbrewery.co.uk
SPECIAL - 4.2 ABV A russet coloured beer, multilayered taste.
The Wood Brewery - www.woodbrewery.co.uk
TRIPLE A - 4.3 ABV - Mid amber colour with a fusion of fruity hops and a lingering bitter aftertaste.
Wye Valley Brewery - www.wyevalleybrewery.co.uk
BUTTY BACH - 4.5 ABV - A burnished gold premium ale Full bodied, smooth and satisfying.
Wye Valley Brewery - www.wyevalleybrewery.co.uk
DOROTHY GOODBODYS COUNTRY ALE - 6.0 ABV - A strong ruby ale bursting with rich malt flavours and hop bitterness.
Wye Valley Brewery - www.wyevalleybrewery.co.uk
DOROTHY GOODBODYS GOLDEN ALE - 4.2 ABV, A light gold coloured ale with good hop character throughout.
Wye Valley Brewery - www.wyevalleybrewery.co.uk
H.P.A - 4.0 ABV - A delightful straw coloured ale with a wonderful hop aroma from the Styrian Goldings. A truly distinctive beer.
Wye Valley Brewery - www.wyevalleybrewery.co.uk
HAZY DAISY - 4.4 ABV - A pale golden wheat beer, naturally hazy as the name suggests with a spicy finish.
Wye Valley Brewery - www.wyevalleybrewery.co.uk
WYE VALLEY BITTER - 3.7 ABV - A mouth watering example of a cask conditioned bitter. Chestnut coloured with a delicate hop aroma leading on to a full malty flavour ending in a crisp, clean bitter finish.
WINE BAR - operated by Wroxeter Vineyard, and offering a selection of English wines produced by themselves and others - selling by the glass or bottle. You can use your tokens here too.
NON ALCOHOLIC - manned by Radnor Hills there will be delicious chilled fruit drinks and water available for those under 18 and the drivers!
MUSIC STAGE will be continually running throughout the event with music to add some atmosphere, but at a volume that will not interfere with the general ambience of the event.
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