Brown, Red and Black Ales, Old Ale and Strong Mild

BreweryBeerABVTown / CountyTasting NotesLocationBeer No.Dietary
BuxtonThe Wangdoodle4.6%Buxton - DerbyshirePine, spice and red berry aromas from Willamette, Liberty, Mount Hood and Crystal hop varieties pre-empt a full bodied texture. While a gentle caramel sweetness from the four malts give a satisfying, moreish finish.BAR A53
CloudwaterVictorian Mild5.8%CloudwaterMalt-forward beer honours British brewing heritage. East Kent Goldings take the lead, providing a gentle aroma of honey and spice, and an earthy, mildly bitter note to savour. Pair that with malt notes of caramel, toffee and dried fruit for a full-bodied drinking experience.BAR A57
DowntonMoonstruck5.5%Downton - WiltshireA dark ruby coloured premium bitter with malt and caramel in the aroma and taste which also carries notes of dried fruit and plum . A dry finish with some bitterness and lingering tasteBAR A66
Elgood'sDouble Dog6.5%Wisbech - CambridgeshireThis strong black mild has aromas of liquorice and espresso, leading to a balance of subtle hop notes and dark malt flavours, along with a smooth, lingering finish.BAR A72
Five PointsBrick Field Brown5.4%Hackney - Greater LondonA modern take on the traditional English brown ale. Malt-forward and robust, with earthy aromas and flavours of demerara, smooth oak, and hazelnuts, it was originally brewed with American Willamette hops. In recent iterations, we've opted for a full line-up of English hops (Ernest and Goldings).BAR B80Vegan
Humpty DumptyFirebox4.6%Reedham - NorfolkRich malty red IPA, heavily hopped with US hops to give a fruity taste and aroma.BAR B111
Ossett x AmityThunder Rat5.5%Ossett - West YorkshireA subtly sweet, malty & biscuity 5.5% Victorian mild.BAR C207
TheakstonOld Peculier5.6%Masham - North YorkshireA full-bodied, ruby brown, strong ale. Slightly malty with background hints of liquorice and sometimes roast coffee and for some caramel too. Over all this is a complex fruitiness suggesting dates, cherries blackcurrants, bananas and figs. The finish tends to be bitter but in a chocolate kind of way yet with a fruity sweetness too. A rich kaleidoscope of well integrated flavours.BAR D262
TwickenhamRed Sky4.1%Twickenham - Greater LondonEasy drinking red ale with chocolate, orange and sultanas notes on a sweet mouthful. This fades in the finish which is spicy with a bitter dryness. Chocolate and fruit aroma with subtle earthy hops.BAR D299