Ludlow Spring Event, 12-13 May 2012
Ludlow Castle, Shropshire; Saturday & Sunday 12-13 May 2012

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What's on - summary page
Talks and Demonstrations
Music
What's on - the'Festival Pub'

SPONSORED BY SIBA

The 'Festival Pub' is actually a big marquee which will include the following:

THE BEER FESTIVAL - Around 150 barrels of real ale for your delight - supplied and operated for us by SIBA (Society of Independent Brewers) www.siba.co.uk, featuring small breweries from Wales and the West. Most of the draught ales will be entered into the -
SIBA Wales & West Beer 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!

Battledown Brewery - www.battledownbrewery.com
PREMIUM 4.6% ABV Full bodied fruit and malty with spicy hops.

FOUR KINGS 7.2% ABV Lots of everything and then some more. Heady aroma, full taste.

Birds Brewery - www.birdsbrewery.co.uk
THUNDERBIRD 3.8% ABV - Slightly sweet, malty with a distinct nutty finish
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ASHBOROUGH PALE 4.0% ABV - Light golden with dry citrus and hoppy aroma.

BLACK WIDOW 4.5% ABV - Roasted malt with overtones of blackcurrant, raisins and liquorice.

Breconshire Brewery - www.breconshirebrewery.com
BRECON COUNTY ALE 3.7% ABV
- Traditional style, hoppy pale ale.

CRIBYN 4.5% ABV - Very pale aromatic best bitter.

RAMBLERS RUIN 5.0% abv - Dark amber, well balance strong ale.

Celt Experience, The - www.theceltexperience.co.uk
CELT GOLDEN 4.2% ABV - Well hopped bitter with citrus and spicy after aromas.

NEWMANS-RED STAG 3.5% ABV - A red amber coloured bitter with a citrus and spicy after aroma.

CELT-BLEDDYN 7.5% ABV - A well balanced strong ale with grapefruit aromas.

CELT-DARK 4.0% ABV - A rounded coffee and chocolate dark ale.

Conwy Brewery Ltd - www.conwybrewery.co.uk

MULBERRY DARK 3.8% ABV - Quaffable dark mild with plenty of liquorice/coffee flavours.

RAMPART 4.5% ABV - Enticing floral aromas followed by smooth, spicy citrus flavours.

CELEBRATION ALE 4.2% ABV - Elderflower aromas followed by sweetish malt and hops.

HONEY FAYRE 4.5% ABV - Sweet, honey malt flavours lead to a dry refreshing finish.

Corvedale Brewery, The - www.corvedalebrewery.co.uk
NORMAN’S PRIDE 4.3% ABV - A light quaffable bitter.

DARK & DELICIOUS 4.6% ABV - A very dark bitter with chocolate malts.
FARMER RAYS 4.5% ABV - Amber in colour, brewed using four malts and local fuggles hops.

KATIE'S PRIDE
4.3% ABV - A dark mild with a sweet after taste.

ST GEORGE'S STOUT 4.5% ABV - Brewed from an old Shropshire recipe with chocolate and brown malts.

SUN SHINE 4.0% ABV - The flaked oats leave a sweet after taste.

Cotswold Spring Brewery - www.cotswoldbrewingcompany.com
OLD ENGLISH ROSE 3.8% ABV - Initial dryness on the palate and a hoppy finish.

OLD SODBURY MILD 3.9% ABV - Unusual mild made with oats, rye and dark malts.

GLOUCESTERSHIRE'S GLORY 4.1% ABV - A golden beer with a distinctive citrus hop nose.

CODRINGTON CODGER 4.2% ABV - Amber, perfectly balanced beer with a mild hoppy finish.

CODRINGTON ROYAL 4.5% ABV - Ruby in colour and strong in multi-malt flavours.

OLD SODBURY PORTER 4.8% ABV - Rich Dark porter with chocolate and roast in the mouth.

HONEYBEAR 5.2% ABV - A honey wheat beer with a smooth finish.

Evan-Evans - www.evan-evans.com
BREWERY BITTER 3.6% ABV - A session bitter with delicious malt and fruit palate
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CWRW 4.2% ABV - A rich premium bitter. Rich malty flavour, with a distinct fruity palate.

WARRIOR 4.6% ABV - A classic premium ale, distinctive full bodied with malty fruity & dry hop palate.

ARCHERS EMPIRE 4.8% ABV - A dark amber, premium beer, full bodied with rich biscuity malt palate, smooth fresh dry hop finish.

Gertie Sweet Brewing Company
NEW WORLD PALE 3.9% ABV - A pale bitter, well balanced with a citrus palate.

DUSKY MAIDEN STOUT 4.4% ABV - A complex flavoured full bodied stout

BRITISH MAID 4.7% ABV - A golden premium bitter brewed with First Gold hops.

Goffs Brewery - www.goffsbrewery.com
JOUSTER 4.0% ABV - Tawny coloured, lightly hopped balanced bitter, clean fruity aftertaste.

TOURNAMENT 4.0% ABV - Dark gold, clean and light, with big hoppy finish.

WHITE KNIGHT 4.7% ABV - Well hopped, light coloured, full bodied with dry hoppy aftertaste.

Great Orme Brewery - www.greatormebrewery.co.uk

CAMBRIA 3.8% ABV - Hoppy straw coloured session ale.

WELSH BLACK 4.0% ABV - More than a mild, not as heavy as a stout.

GREAT WELSH 4.1% ABV - Smooth easy drinking session ale.

ORME 4.2% ABV - Dark and malty.

CELTICA 4.5% ABV - Golden ale full of citrus tastes.

MERLYN 4.9% ABV - Ale with perfect balance of hop and malt.

Hereford Brewery - www.herefordbrewery.spinningdogbrewery.co.uk
HEREFORDSHIRE OWN BULL 3.9% ABV - A light copper session ale, initial bitterness leads to a pleasing hoppy aftertaste.

HEREFORDSHIRE ORIGINAL BITTER 4.1% ABV - Pale, golden, flavoursome brew with a smooth well rounded aftertaste.

GAMEKEEPERS BITTER 4.2% ABV - Dark, rich, chestnut coloured ale with fruit notes and a hint of coffee.

ORIGINAL OATMEAL STOUT 4.4% ABV - A blend of oats and barley along with Herefordshire hops.

KNIGHTS TEMPLAR 4.8% ABV - Smooth hoppy beer amber in colour, full bodied with a dry citrus aftertaste.

MUTTS NUTTS 5.0% ABV - A dark, strong ale, full boded with a hint of chocolate aftertaste.

HEREFORD CASTLE GATES 6.5% ABV - Pale, full bodied ale with strong fruit notes and well balanced bitterness.

Hobsons Brewery - www.hobsons-brewery.co.uk
HOBSONS MILD 3.% ABV - A dark mild, smooth character and chocolate malt notes.

BEST BITTER 3.8% ABV - Crisp, biscuity, malt character with citrus notes, bittersweet finish.

TOWN CRIER 4.5% ABV - Crisp, golden ale, hint of sweetness and subtle dry finish.

Hurns Brewing Co Ltd, The - www.hurns.co.uk

TOMOS WATKIN - 4.2% ABV - Refreshing golden ale with a subtle citrus flavour.

TOMOS WATKIN OLD STYLE BITTER 4.5% ABV - Full bodied traditional bitter.

Lion's Tale Brewery

BLOOMING BLONDE 4.1% abv - Very pale hoppy bitter.

CHESBREWNETTE 4.5% ABV - Smooth dark beer, cross between mild and a stout.

LIONBRU 4.1% ABV - Bitter flavour with Fuggles, Goldings and finished with Challenger.

Ludlow Brewing Co - www.theludlowbrewingcompany.co.uk
BEST 3.7% ABV - Well balanced session beer, golden amber.

GOLD 4.2% ABV - Golden yellow, pineapple, papaya, lemon soft full bodied and creamy.

BLACK KNIGHT 4.5% ABV - Ruby black, liquorice sweet, roasted coffee gently finish.

BOILING WELL 4.7% ABV - Auburn chestnut brown, autumn fruits, full bodied dry finish.

STAIRWAY TO PARADISE 5.0% ABV - Extra pale with Maris Otter, Sladek Czech hops.

Malvern Hills Brewery - www.malvernhillsbrewery.co.uk
BLACK PEAR 3.3% ABV - A premium beer, golden in colour with a combination of hops giving a pleasant bitter finish.

FEELGOOD 3.8% ABV - A light beer with a floral spicy aroma and good bittering quality.

SWEDISH NIGHTINGALE 4.0% ABV - A light hoppy beer that imparts a floral nose leading to citrus flavours.

Mayfields Brewery - www.mayfieldsbrewery.co.uk
PIONEER BEE 3.6% ABV - A refreshing beer with a delicate sweetness and hop character.

PRIORY PALE ALE 4.0% ABV - Golden ale, fresh malt body, floral hop character.

DUCKING STOOL 4.2% ABV - Golden amber, with a citrus hop character.

AUNTIE MYRTLES 4.5% ABV - Dark copper ale, smooth body and strong hop finish.

Monty's Brewery - www.montysbrewery.co.uk
BUDS OF MAY 4.1% ABV - A golden fresh bitter with a well balanced hoppiness.

SUNSHINE 4.2% ABV - Golden, gloriously hoppy, floral and citrus.

MANJANA 3.9% ABV- Chestnut, malty bitter supported by gentle hoppiness.

MISCHIEF 5.0% ABV - Dry golden bitter with crisp finish.

MIDNIGHT 4.0% ABV - Dark, smooth stout with coffee and chocolate aroma.

Nailsworth Brewery - www.nailsworth-brewery.co.uk
ALESTOCK 3.6% ABV - Light and very hoppy with elderflower notes.

THE ARTIST'S ALE 3.9% ABV - A zingy tangy thirst quencher.

THE MAYOR'S BITTER 4.2% ABV - Traditional best bitter; autumnal fruits on a malty base.

OLD ROCKY 4.4% ABV - As much 'grapefruitiness' flavour as we could squeeze in.

THE VICARS STOUT 4.5% ABV - Dark, rich and pleasantly bitter.

THE TOWN CRIER 4.7% ABV-Dark, rich and fruity with lots of malty flavours.

North Cotswold brewery -www.northcotswoldbrewery.co.uk
PIGBROOK 3.8% ABV - Full flavoured session bitter brewed with English hops.

SHAG WEAVER 4.5% ABV - Refreshing bitter brewed with New Zealand hops.

HUNG DRAWN 'N PORTERED 5.0% ABV - Strong dark treacle porter brewed with Bramling Cross hops.

CAPPUCCINO STOUT 5.0% ABV - Dark stout with creamy head brewed with Italian coffee.

MONARCH 10.0% ABV - Traditional full flavoured IPA brewed with American hops.

Otley Brewing Company - www.otleybrewing.co.uk
04 COLOMBO 4.0% ABV - Golden American hopped bitter with big aroma.

O2 4.2% ABV - Copper coloured ale with peach fruit notes.

03 Boss 4.4% ABV - Chestnut red American hopped bitter.

O-GARDEN 4.8% ABV - Orange, coriander and clove Krystal Wheat beer.

08 8.0% ABV - Strong golden ale, quaffable hoppy aromas.

Prescott Brewery - www.prescottales.co.uk
HILL CLIMB 3.8% ABV - Light, smooth, golden pale ale, refreshingly flavoured with Cascade and Styrian goldings hops.

TRACK RECORD 4.4% ABV - Maris Otter and crystal malts create a full flavoured best bitter, using traditional hop varieties.

GRAND PRIX 5.2% ABV - A powerful yet sweet and intense flavour created by using Maris Otter and crystal malts and traditional hop varieties.

Purple Moose Brewery - www.purplemoose.co.uk
SNOWDONIA ALE 3.6% ABV - A refreshing pale ale brewed with aromatic hops.

MADOG'S ALE - 3.7% ABV - A crisp, malty, amber coloured traditional session bitter.

GLASLYN ALE - 4.2% ABV - A golden coloured fruity best bitter with a well balanced hoppy finish.

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.

Salopian Brewery - www.salopianbrewery.co.uk
SHROPSHIRE GOLD 3.8% ABV - Golden, with a floral aroma and a full hoppy flavour.

ORACLE 4.0% ABV - A crisp, sparklingly sunflower gold ale with a striking hop profile.

DARWIN'S ORIGIN 4.3% ABV - A copper coloured beer that evolves with a pronounced hop character.

HOP TWISTER 4.5% ABV - Fresh and focused, with soft malt overtones and pronounced citrus flavours.

GOLDEN THREAD 5.0% ABV - Golden, with a clean hoppy aroma.

IRONBRIDGE STOUT 5.0% ABV - Black dry stout with a warming hue; dark malts provide a satisfying and full flavour.

BLACK OPS 7.5% ABV - Intense dark full flavoured stout.

Severn Vale Brewery - www.severnvalebrewing.co.uk
SESSION 3.4% ABV - Full bodied low alcohol bitter brewed with English hops.

DURSLEY STEAM BITTER 4.2% ABV - Golden ale, light and refreshing with a distinctive floral hop finish.

DANCE 4.5% ABV - Golden ale with subtle orange notes.

SEVERN SINS 5.2% ABV - Dark, malty stout; roasted barley flavours and spicy hops.

Stone House Brewery - www.stonehousebrewery.co.uk
STATION BITTER 3.9% ABV - Full bodied amber bitter with fruity hops.

CAMBRIAN GOLD 4.2% ABV - Golden fruity beer with a dry finish.

KINGSTONE FLYER KPA 4.6% ABV - Crisp pale ale with herby green bullet hops.

OFF THE RAILS 4.8% ABV -Old ale with rich toasted malt flavour.

WHEELTAPPERS WHEAT BEER 4.5% ABV - Golden wheat beer, with coriander and lemon zest.

Stroud Brewery - www.stroudbrewery.co.uk
STROUD ORGANIC ALE 4.0% ABV - Refreshing golden organic ale with a delicate apple aroma.

TOM LONG 3.8% ABV - Amber bitter with a spicy citrus aroma.

BUDDING 4.5% ABV - Pale ale, grassy bitterness, sweet malt and floral aroma.

REDCOAT 4.2% ABV - Ruby mild delicately spiced with golding hops.

Waen Brewery, The - thewaenbrewery.co.uk
SHANDYGAFF 3.4% ABV - Refreshing lemon zest and spicy ginger tingle on the tongue.

BLACKBERRY STOUT 3.8% ABV - Well balanced with a distinctive bitter hop back palate and fruity lift in finish.

TIDY PINT! 4.0% ABV - Well balanced session ale with a vanilla rose and smooth caramel and toffee palate.

FESTIVAL GOLD 4.2% ABV - Golden session ale with citrus notes and delicate hop finish.

JANNER'S PRIDE 4.6% ABV - Malty chestnut coloured bitter with hints of ginger and whisky, smooth hoppy finish.

LANDMARK 5.5% ABV - Well balanced strong bitter with smoky fruit and lingering hoppy finish.

PORTERS HOUSE BLUE 6.1% ABV - Strong and dark.

Wood Brewery, The- www.woodbrewery.co.uk
QUAFF 3.7% ABV - A pale and refreshing light bitter with clean finish.

PARISH 4.0% ABV - Pale ale with bitter aftertaste of goldings hops.

SHROPSHIRE LASS 4.1% ABV -A golden ale with zesty bitterness.

POT O' GOLD 4.4% ABV - A golden ale with powerful citrus bitterness.

SHROPSHIRE LAD 4.5% ABV - An amber ale with fuggles and goldings hop notes.

WONDERFUL 4.8% ABV - Mid brown with a fruity malt flavour.

Wye Valley Brewery - www.wyevalleybrewery.co.uk
WYE VALLEY BITTER 3.7% ABV -Chestnut coloured bitter with a delicate hop aroma, full malty flavour, and crisp, clean bitter finish.

HEREFORD PALE ALE 4.0% ABV - Straw coloured, truly distinctive pale ale with wonderful aroma from Styrian Goldings.

BUTTY BACH 4.5% ABV - Burnished gold premium ale, full bodied, smooth and satisfying.

DOROTHY GOODBODYS WHOLESOME STOUT 4.6% ABV - Classic stout with intense roasted barley flavours and a dry bitter finish.

DOROTHY GOODBODYS COUNTRY ALE 6.0% ABV - Full bodied ruby ale.

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.


Bread stall
There'll be lots of
bread


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