Small Beer Cask March 2023

BRITAIN’S LEADING CASK AND CRAFT BEER WHOLESALER

FIREBIRD BREWING sussex

TWO HORSES PALE ALE

A lower strength pale ale for ease of drinking, but still with a full aroma and bitterness.

HERITAGE SUSSEX BEST ALE

Full malt flavour, robust bitterness, and a subtle dried fruits aftertaste.

EL DORADO SINGLE HOP PALE ALE

The El Dorado hop imparts a characteristic pineapple, peach and apricot aroma to this full-flavoured, pale beer.

PARODY SESSION IPA

This big malt base acts as a great foundation to a storm of modern and traditional hops yielding powerful bitterness.

J.W.LEES manchester

MPA

A golden ale that’s made entirely from all-British malt, Liberty and Mount Hood hops.

BITTER

Pale ale and crystal malt, and Golding hops, for a satisfying flavour and citrus aftertaste.

STOUT

A dark and brooding ale.  A roasted, hoppy aroma leads to a smooth and creamy taste.

SPRING DEW

This lager ale hybrid is Bock in style but with the body and characteristic of a fine premium ale.

WILY FOX BREWERY wigan

CRAFTY FOX

Triple hopped with classic English varieties Northdown, Fuggles & East Kent Goldings. Full-bodied bitter ale.

KARMA CITRA

Good vibe golden ale, a quadruple hit of hops, hopster heaven.

DARK FLAGON

A traditional porter with a rich coffee and dark chocolate base. A supremely quaffable beer.

DUBLIN UP

The symphony of roasted barley and dark malts deliver cappuccino and mocha flavours on the palate.

Gluten free. Gluten free. Gluten free.

BEERMATS PRAGMATIC 3.8%

A refreshing amber session ale made with 100% British hops.

BLACK HOLE THE DARK SIDE 4.4%

A rich stout. Drinkability is increased with flavours of roasted coffee and chocolate, by finishing not too dry.

BRUHA PORTER 4.5%

Dark and rich with notes of caramel, toffee and chocolate. Simcoe & Citra hops give a piney and citrus character that balances out the body.

DOWNTON QUADHOP 3.9%

Four varieties of hops (Challenger, East Kent Goldings, Pioneer & Styrian Goldings) provide a full range of floral and citrus aromas and a moreish bitterness.

CHARNWOOD OUTBACK 4.0 %

£91.49 FEATURED ALES MARCH 2023 NEW

GOWER GOWER POWER 5.5%

This beer is endowed with a good dollop of quality whole hops. The result is a warming, malty, fruity strong Welsh ale.

A straw coloured beer dominated by fabulous Australian hops. Apricot and peach fruit flavours come through in both aroma and taste.

GOWER BLACK DIAMOND 4.2%

A stunning full-bodied Welsh porter. Smokey, chocolate and liquorice flavours, with subtle spicy bittering hops.

Vegan friendly.

LINCOLN GREEN THE BITTER END 5.5%

This extra special bitter uses UK hops Admiral, Fuggles & Goldings to create floral and fruit flavours against a rich malt backbone.

LITTLE BREWING CO HAWK 4.4%

Malty and fruity with hints of caramel and raisin. Using entirely English hops this is a bitter at its best!

NEW

MAGPIE ANGRY BIRD 4.0 %

Ruby red bitter, heavily hopped with sweet notes such as dried fruits and caramel.

LORD’S LOADING RAGE IPA 4.0 %

A tribute to the 80s child. Easy-drinking, hoppy with biscuit notes.

ORKNEY MAN O’HOY 4.2%

A deep golden ale brewed with Mosaic and Amarillo hops for flavours of citrus and mango. It is creamy and hoppy with a long bitter fruity finish.

SALOPIAN THE WHOLE TRUTH 4.4%

A super hoppy aroma gives way to rich tropical fruit flavours. Triple hopped to give an extra burst of moreish citrus flavour and a tingling bitterness.

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This ale is rich in flavour from the Maris Otter and then boldly hopped with English Challenger and Goldings, topped off with American Amarillo to give the beer its distinctive finish.

ACORN OLD MOOR PORTER 4.4%

A full-bodied Victorian style porter with hints of liquorice. The initial bitterness gives way to a smooth, mellow finish.

AINSTY AINSTY ANGEL 3.6%

A light pale ale with a tropical aroma from hops from New Zealand & the UK. Additional dry hopping gives a clean, refreshing taste.

BARSHAM OAKS 3.6%

Easy-drinking session bitter with a balanced Mosaic hop finish. Named after a centuries -old copse of oak trees that stand proud at the centre of the West Barsham Estate.

BREWSTER’S BRIGID’S BREW 4.2%

Golden ale with Chinook, First Gold and Simcoe hops bringing an abundance of citrussy hop aromas and flavours.

DANCING DUCK WADDLE IT BE? 4.5%

Pale ale packed full of five New World hops, giving a complex mouthfeel and intense fruity flavours of orange, peaches and blackcurrants with a spicy black pepper kick.

FIXED WHEEL QUEEN OF ROUBAIX 4.5%

A light-bodied pale ale, flavoured with Italian white grape juices, refreshing notes of melon, lemon, and grapefruit throughout falling into a lasting sweet finish.

BARSHAM GOLDEN CLOSE I.P.A. 5.0 %

A golden, true-to-style I.P.A. brewed with malted Maris Otter barley and a blast of Boadicea hops for a flavoursome finish.

CELLAR HEAD SESSION BEST 4.0 %

A moreish full-flavoured beer with a peppery and warming taste, on the darker side than norm. Rich, ripe orchard fruits flavour with a smooth bitter finish.

FAT CAT MEOW MILD 3.8%

Session strength traditional dark mild with smooth chocolate malt flavours.

GLOUCESTER RAIN FOREST 3.9%

Pale ale with a fruity zesty hoppiness. Easy-drinking and perfect for the spring months.

SETTLE ATTERMIRE PALE 4.3%

Hoppy citrus flavours are perfectly balanced with earthy bitterness in this classic premium pale ale.

SHADOW BRIDGE BATTLE STANDARD 3.8%

Gentle, slightly smoky with some sweetness. Session ale.

SETTLE ERNIE’S MILK STOUT 4.5%

Rich and malty with roast coffee and chocolate tones, sweetness from the milk –it’s heaven!

ST AUSTELL CONVERSION 4.0 %

A robust pale ale that strikes a moreish balance of malt and hops. Perfectly positioned to celebrate the Six Nations Championship.

TOP REGIONAL BREWERS

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Established in 1996 when Patrick Morton along with his father Hugh decided to pursue their mutual love of fine beer.

Established in 1872, Adnams is probably best-known as a brewer of beer in the coastal town of Southwold in Suffolk.

A brewery full of soul, with a rich history and an innovative future.

Ilkley Brewery proudly brews beers of distinction, hand-crafted with passion, patience and skill.

Multi award-winning Oakham Ales are a favourite amongst those who like their beers hoppy, dry and with refreshing citrus notes.

Bob Lawson began the brewery following a 30 year career brewing for Joshua Tetley’s, Beverley Brothers and Kelham Island.

Blue Monkey has been producing award-winning beers since 2008.

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE

Castle Rock has gone from strength to strength over the years, developing a reputation for excellent quality real ale.

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When Purity Brewing Company set out the mission was simple: brew great beer without prejudice, with a conscience and with consistency.

NORTH YORKSHIRE

Hatched in 1993, Roosters Brewing Company fast developed a reputation for brewing groundbreaking, hop-forward pale ales.

All our beers are Vegan Friendly.

LONDON

The partnership papers of Fuller, Smith & Turner were officially signed in 1845, marking the start of something very special for London’s brewery scene.

YORK

Established in 1992, the original brewery was situated in the former ammunition building of RAF Marston Moor Airfield.

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Based in beautiful Shropshire, over the last 25 years Salopian has built a reputation as one of the country’s leading independent brewers.

Founded in 1851 by Cornishman Walter Hicks, today St Austell Brewery remains 100% independent and family owned.

DERBYSHIRE

In 2005 the founders Jim Harrison and Simon Webster were recruited to brew on a second hand 10-barrel kit at Thornbridge Hall.

Timothy Taylor established the Brewery in the centre of Keighley in 1858, moving to The Knowle Spring, in 1863.

Born in 2015 with one member of staff, a rebuilt chicken shed, and a dog for company, Vocation has grown to brew over 10 million pints a year.

Woodforde’s is dedicated to making great beer and has won over 130 awards for doing so!

GREENE KING

IPA 3.6%

A perfectly-balanced ale, with a fresh, hoppy taste and clean, bitter finish.

£80.49

LINCOLN

IMPERIAL ALE 3.8%

Copper coloured session bitter with a floral and malty aroma.

EXCLUSIVE TO SMALL BEER

£74.49

FYNE ALES

JARL 3.8%

A showcase for Citra, waves of fruity citrus flavours and a clean finish.

£103.49

DANCING DUCK

AY UP! 3.9%

Subtle malt and floral notes are matched splendidly with citrus hops.

£84.99

THEAKSTON

BEST BITTER 3.8%

With good bittersweet balance, this beer has a subtle hop character which is sweet & fruity.

£88.49

TITANIC PLUM PORTER 4.9%

Well-rounded porter with fruity, sweet notes over a hoppy flavour.

£105.49

GREENE KING

ABBOT ALE 5.0%

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BATEMANS

Citra, Mosaic and Simcoe hops create big tropical flavours over a lightly kilned, super crisp malt base.

£105.49

WADWORTH

6X 4.1%

Full-bodied and distinctive, it’s a strong premium ale. ALSO

£92.49

MARSTON’S BOMBARDIER 4.1%

Dry hopped with Citra. Citrus orange aromas with a satisfying bitter end.

£100.99

SHEPHERD NEAME

SPITFIRE 4.2%

Three Kentish hops adorn this beautifully balanced British bitter.

£89.49

EXMOOR

GOLD 4.5%

Gentle maltiness & floral, citrussy fresh hop fruitiness.

£92.49

HOPBACK SUMMER

LIGHTNING 5.0%

An extremely pleasant beer with an intense bitterness, leading to an excellent, long dry finish.

£101.99

Brewed with four malts and three varieties of hops, for a deliciously spicy, fruity and biscuity flavour.

XXXB 4.8% £97.99

PHEASANTRY

BEST BITTER 3.8% £79.99

A smooth tasting copper coloured beer, with a light spicy aroma.

SHARP’S

DOOM BAR 4.0%

Accomplished and precise, Doom Bar is the epitome of consistency, balance and moreish appeal.

£105.49

BASS

PREMIUM ALE 4.4%

A dry and creamy pale ale. Notes of malt, caramel and light pine hops.

SUPPLIED IN 10G CASK

£114.49

BRAINS

THE REV JAMES 4.5%

Rich and well-balanced with a mellow malty flavour that gives way to a clean, refreshing finish.

£101.99

FAT CAT

TOM CAT 4.1%

Session IPA showcasing the tropical flavours of the Mosaic hop delivering bold and fruity flavours.

£89.99

ABBEYDALE SALVATION IRISH STOUT 4.5%

Roasty, toasty and hearty malt flavours with a fabulous aroma.

BEARTOWN INCEPTION 4.4%

Crushable & quaffable session IPA, fruity hop character & a delicate finish.

BEARTOWN MASSACHUSETTS SKI CLUB 6.3%

Intense tropical fruit and tangerine with a hint of coconut.

BREWDOG BLACK HEART 4.1%

Layers of roasted, toasted coffee & cocoa, with a hint of caramel.

CELLAR HEAD OPERATOR 4.2%

A crisp pale ale, with smooth tones of grapefruit, lime and pineapple.

CELLAR HEAD PARADUICY 5.9%

A reserved tropical hop presence lends notes of citrus, pineapple and mango.

CODEBREAKER ETERNALLY HAZY IPA 4.8%

A balanced and slightly hoppy lager, always brewed unpasteurised.

Hazy. NEW

FIREBIRD PARODY SESSION IPA 4.5%

A malty foundation on which layers of mango and citrus aromas are built.

Gluten free. Vegan friendly.

FIREBIRD WORK ETHIC NEW ENGLAND IPA 5.0%

A pale yellow and cloudy appearance that delivers a booming citrus hit.

Vegan friendly.

PURITY SESSION IPA 4.5%

Infused with real grapefruit peel & brimming with tropical fruit notes.

Gluten free. Vegan friendly.

PURITY PURE STOUT NITRO 4.7%

Uncomplicated yet perfectly balanced notes of dried fruit & chocolate.

Vegan friendly.

PURITY PURE HELLES LAGER 5.0%

Lager with a clean, refreshing and bright appearance.

Gluten free. Vegan friendly.

ONLY WITH LOVE DANCE EVERY DAY PALE ALE 3.8%

Dry hopped for a fuller body and full haze using Citra, Mosaic and Simcoe.

ONLY WITH LOVE BONGO TROPIC IPA 4.5%

Big-hopped sunshine quencher, stacked with pineapple, passion fruit and mango.

ONLY WITH LOVE FRANKENSTEINER 5.2%

Bavarian yeast and hops mashed up with Galaxy from Down Under.

SIGNATURE STUDIO LAGER 4.0%

Noble hops give an unmistakable floral hit and a pleasingly bitter finish.

SIGNATURE ROADIE 4.3%

Notes of citrus fruits including grapefruit and lime.

SIGNATURE BACKSTAGE IPA 5.6%

A myriad of tropical flavours including passion fruit, tangerines and berries.

BEER COLOUR GUIDE

ASTON MANOR birmingham

Grown in the shadow of the Hereford and Worcestershire hills, made with bittersweet apples including Three Counties, Yarlington Mill and Dabinett.

TRADITIONAL DRAUGHT CIDER

The ultimate in cider indulgence, this award-winning vintage cider provides a gloriously fresh taste at a higher ABV to carry through the intense flavour of the apples.