Winter Festival 2025 Beer List

4Ts – Warrington, Cheshire

#1 Squirrel’s Heaven 4.8%

It may not stick to the roof of your mouth, but this stout delivers all the nutty smoothness of peanut butter. Smooth roasted chocolate with peanut butter aromas throughout.

Abbeydale – Sheffield, South Yorkshire

#2 Restoration Ruby Mild     4.8%

Rich, smooth and full bodied, with unsung heroes of the UK hop world Fuggles giving a gently floral blackcurrant character to balance out the mellow and moreish malt bill.

All Nations – Madeley, Shropshire

#3 Nations Bitter     3.8%

Sweetish light biscuit malt aroma, light and fresh, cereal malt sweetness balanced with hop bitterness, just a touch of zesty fruit and a dry bitter finish.

#4 Superior     5%

Strong ale from the All Nations brew pub.

Alter Ego – Alfreton, Derbyshire

#5 Escape Goat     4.2%

American Pale hopped with Chinook and Strata for maximum grapefruit and a touch of caramalt to balance out the bitterness.

Ashover – Clay Cross, Derbyshire

#6 Turning Stone     4.4%

Brown ale with Motueka hops

Barsham – Fakenham, Norfolk

#7 Debut     4%

Floral, Pine, Punchy. A rounded mouthfeel and bitterness using, Mosaic, Simcoe & Nelson Sauvin.

Beermats – Winkburn, Nottinghamshire

#8 In Search of Space     4.6%

Rich, dark depths with cosmic complexity reflect the album’s interstellar exploration, perfect for ardent space travellers.

#R9 Silver Machine     4.2%

Bold citrus hops and experimental brewing techniques mirror the track’s groundbreaking impact on British rock, offering an unapologetically unique taste.

Bluemonkey – Giltbrook, Nottinghamshire

#10 Cinder Toffee Stout     5%

A rich full-bodied stout with huge toffee aromas and delicious caramel undertones lingering nicely on the tongue, a crunchie in a glass!

#R11 Money Puzzle     4.7%

English Pale Ale, brewed solely with British Ingredients. Heritage Maris Otter Malt, alongside Harlequin, Endeavour & Barbe Rouge.

Brentwood – Brentwood, Essex

#12 Summer Virgin     4.5%

A light golden beer with citrus notes and aromatic hops, giving a range of fruit flavours.

Buxton – Buxton, Derbyshire

#13 Basic Witch     4.7%

Notes of cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove layered over chocolatey malt.

Castle Rock – Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

#14 Venus in Flares     4.2%

Rakau hops give intense aromas of ripe stone & candied tropical fruit with Nelson Sauvin bringing white wine & gooseberry notes.

Crafty Brewing  – Godalming, Surrey

#15 Crumbs Rye Ruby Ale     5%

Brewed using unsold loaves of Chalk Hills Rye bread. It’s complex with flavours of caraway seed and spice. resulting beer is rich and delicious, a real winter warmer.

Electric Bear – Bath, Somerset

#16 Theroux the Looking-Glass     3.8%

Citra and Idaho 7 bring soft peach iced tea vibes, zesty citrus rind, and a crisp grapefruit bitterness.

Enville – Stourbridge, West Midlands

#17 Ginger Gothic     5.2%

Strong dark ale made from black malt, a selection of specialised sugars and extract of ginger. Stout-like with a distinctive taste of ginger and lurking hints of honey.

Fixed Wheel – Halesowen, West Midlands

#18 Rooster     4.5%

A well-balanced amber ale that marries rich malt sweetness with bold hop character. Chinook and Centennial hops bring both depth and brightness.

Front Row – Brindley Ford, Staffordshire

#19 Wotcha Treacle     5.2%

Oatmeal and treacle stout full bodied stout with oatmeal and treacle.

Golden Duck – Swadlincote, Derbyshire

#20 Udders Stout     5.7%

A smooth strong and dangerous stout, using three types of malt to give a slightly sweet and rich malty flavours.

#21 Extra Pale     4.2%

Brewed using extra pale malts, a light bitter with a sweet after taste.

Green Duck – Stourbridge, West Midlands

#22 Bostin Mild XXL     6%

A deep malty flavour with notes of caramel and subtle chocolate with aromas of vanilla and hazelnut.

#23 Sentinel     5.5%

IPA with plenty of grapefruit, citrus and tropical fruit flavours.

Indian Brewery – Birmingham, West Midlands

#24 IPA     4.9%

Hoppy punch with piney tones. Traditional and refreshing.

Jacaranda – Southwell, Nottinghamshire

#25 Big Sur West Coast IPA     5.6%

A West Coast IPA providing all you’d expect from this style: a firm bitterness balanced with malty sweetness and citrus and pine from the American hops.

Left Bank – Brecon, Powys

#26 Zhito-Rhyg Rye IPA     4.5%

This light amber IPA, crafted with 20% rye malt, offers a unique dry spiciness that complements its late and dry hop character, creating a well-balanced brew with a subtle malt complexity and a crisp, hop-forward finish.

#27 Winter Wheat WIT BIER     5.2%

This hazy white wheat beer features a generous use of unmalted wheat combined with barley malt, resulting in a refreshing, smooth profile with spicy and citrusy notes, enhanced by added spices that create a vibrant, aromatic, and lively drinking experience.

Lenton Lane – Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

#28 What is Pint?     4.2%

A light golden ale that has been packed with Idaho-7, Simcoe & El Dorado hops for a smooth, piney finish.

#29 Peak Porter     4.4%

A dark & robust 7-malt porter that has a silky smooth finish. Gasman Brews Collab!

Milestone – Cromwell, Nottinghamshire

#30 Cupid     4.4%

Aromatic crips citrus and pine flavours with a refreshing citrus nose.

#R31 New World Pale     3.9%

Lovely session beer, crisp new world hops bring citrus and grapefruit flavours.

Moorhouse’s – Burnley, Lancashire

#32 White Cat     3.9%

Citra brings bold tropical & citrus punch, and Amarillo’s sweet orange & floral tones create a layered juicy profile.

North Cotswold  – Shipston-on-Stour, Warwickshire

#33 Shagweaver     4.5%

Refreshing golden hoppy ale brewed with New Zealand hops. Appeals to ale and lager drinkers alike.

Oakham – Peterborough, Cambridgeshire

#34 Cosmic Jellyfish     4%

Two Slovenian hop varieties combine to impart mango, passion fruit, citrus orange and floral aromas and flavours.

Old England Ales  – Kettering, Northants

#35 Raedwald’s Gold     3.9%

Rich honey sweetish aroma with a dry bitter flavour with notes of dried vine fruit and citrus zest and a lingering bitter biscuit aftertaste.

Ossett – Ossett, West Yorkshire

#36 Ice Queen     4.2%

Dry-hopped golden pale, with citrus, grapefruit and candied lime. Juicy, moreish and full of hoppy goodness at an easy-going strength.

Pheasantry – East Markham, Nottinghamshire

#37 Screamer     4.5%

A hoppy red ale made with magnum and raku hops which alongside the malt gives a full malty flavour with a sweet fruity finish.

#38 Orange Pheasant     6%

In this strong orange ale the combination of specially selected hops releases the flavour of Seville oranges, grapefruit and marmalade.

Pot Belly  – Kettering, Northants

#39 Beijing Black     4.4%

Aromas of toffee, caramel, chocolate. Taste is nutty and caramel. Sweet finish.

Red Dog – Ilkeston, Derbyshire

#40 Mill and Castle     3.8%

Light and delicate English pale ale.

Revolution  – Market Drayton, Shropshire

#41 Hoptimism     4.2%

Light crisp refreshing new beer well rounded with a crisp bitter finish.

Rudgate – Tockwith, North Yorkshire

#42 Warriors Way     4%

Pale ale with spice, citrus and fruity flavours.

Salopian – Hadnall, Shropshire

#43 Charm Assault     4.1%

With flavours of apricot, lychee and grapefruit, the aroma may give a perception of sweetness.

Shivering Sands  – Manston, Kent

#44 Timeball Bitter     4.3%

Single hopped using Prima Donna Hops. This is a traditional English bitter that is fruity with spicy notes.

Tollgate – Calke, Derbyshire

#45 Münchner Dunkles     5.2%

Malty aroma, notes of chocolate and red berries. Tastes sweet at first but there’s a wonderful bitter hoppiness which follows, with a touch of astringency.

#46 Stand & Deliver     3.4%

Modern English bitter with mystic hops

Trig – York, North Yorkshire

#47 Force     3.4%

A light, session strength pale ale showcasing the iconic Cascade hop. Generous additions of UK & US T90 Cascade bring zesty grapefruit, white peach & floral notes overlaying a rich Maris Otter malt backbone.

#48 Interloper     5%

A rich, smooth and complex winter beer. The mixture of biscuit, caramel & roasted malts provide a dark, full body with thick mouthfeel from the oats. Coffee, dark chocolate and rich fruitcake flavours dominate with a hint of smokiness & intriguing complexity.

Twisted Barrel – Coventry, WestMidlands

#49 Dark Vanilla Mild     3.4%

A traditional Midlands style Mild brewed with a complex variety of malts for a rich body and deceptive depth of flavour. Madagascan vanilla provides a smooth creaminess to complement the roasted body.

#50 Personal Jesus     4.5%

A celebration of Sabro hops in all their coconutty, stone fruit glory. Soft, juicy and tropical

Two Mats – Sutton in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire

#51 The Secret of El Dorado     6%

NEIPA Heavily dry hopped with El Dorado and Vic Secret this gives off strong pineapple and tropical flavours.

Wantsum  – St Nicolas At Wade, Kent

#52 Hurricane     4.5%

Refreshing IPA brewed with Mosaic & Citra Hops, this beer packs a Citrus Punch, Oats in the Mash give a smooth mouthfeel and plenty of body to the beer.

Wibblers  – Southminster, Essex

#53 Dengie Gold     4%

Light in colour with a real hop kick from US Cascade hops. Refreshing and very moreish.

#54 Stoaty McMilkshake Stout     5.3%

A lovely milk stout. Beautiful chocolate and coffee flavours with a vanilla hint.