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

BreweryBeerABVTown / CountyTasting NotesLocationDietary
Alfred'sFyrd4.6%Winchester - HampshireA smooth and moreish beer, pouring very dark amber with an off-white foam. Flavours of dark chocolate and toffee with a long, refreshingly dry finish.BAR A
AnarchyBoot Boys5.0%Newcastle upon Tyne - Tyne and WearEnjoy a kick in the taste buds from this classic northern brown ale. Laced up with rich caramel malt flavours and a nutty finish.BAR A
Animal (XT)Hare4.6%Long Crendon - BuckinghamshireA full bodied, aromatic Red Rye ale brewed with malted barley, and the addition of 20% Rye to the recipe, gives some dryness and spice, and only lightly hopped to allow the malts to shine through.BAR A
BillericayDickie4.3%Billericay - EssexA balanced amber ale with a darker yet hoppy flavour reminiscent of old English bitters, and a slight, sweet maltiness to finish it with.BAR A
BrockleyHarcourt Red4.8%Brockley - Greater LondonMalty aroma, roast barley bitterness balanced by notes of red berries, marmalade, blackcurrants. Dry, roasty long aftertaste., which remains fruity.BAR AVegan
Burton Bridge5 O'Clock Somewhere5.0%Burton upon Trent - StaffordshireAmerican-style red ale, packed with Chinook, Citra, and Simcoe hops.BAR A
Burton BridgeMumford Mild4.2%Burton upon Trent - StaffordshireDark mild brewed with UK grown hops.BAR A
Burton Bridge (Heritage) x Sunken Knave1950s Burton Ruby Mild4.3%Burton upon Trent - StaffordshireHints of caramel and nuts seep in to create a well balanced ale. BAR A
Drop ProjectToasty4.3%Mitcham - Greater LondonSeductively sweet & complex flavours of caramel cinder & toffee, entwined with a touch of light spice from a grist full of Rye, Cara Red, Munich and Wheat malts.BAR B
Gipsy HillSouthpaw4.2%West Norwood - Greater LondonA hop-forward amber, with enough dark, roasty flavour to not overwhelm the piney, grapefruit of this Simcoe and Cascade charged amber.BAR BVegan
Harvey'sOld Ale4.3%Lewes - East SussexSoft and full-bodied, with hints of dried fruits and dates. Rich, dark and warming. To be enjoyed in the autumn and winter months by a roaring fire.BAR B
Hewitt's (Brentwood)Red Menis3.8%Brentwood - EssexA refreshing session ale red/ruby in colour ale not too bitter (around 30 IBU) but very heavily hopped for a strong spicy grassy aroma perhaps a hint of blackcurrant.BAR B
Howling HopsDark Mild4.5%Hackney Wick - Greater LondonTraditional style with a light fruit cake aroma and a warming, roasted coffee and dried fruit flavour.BAR BVegan Unfined
Iron PierRosherville Red4.8%Gravesend - KentHoppy red rye ale, brewed with US hops to give a fruity character which contrasts nicely with the rich and spicy rye malts.BAR B
LanghamXXX4.4%Lodsworth - West SussexA dark, chocolate malty, but light mild ale with smooth hopping, for a slightly sweeter taste.BAR B
Long ManOld Man4.3%Litlington - East SussexThis original dark beer has soft malt notes of coffee and chocolate that combine with a pleasant light hoppiness to create a rich, full tasting Old Ale of times gone by.BAR C
MarbleMild4.1%Salford - Greater ManchesterEight different malts were used to create this balance Mild. Hints of caramel and chocolate are layered in the modern interpretation of a classic British style. A rich dark colour with a dry finish.BAR CVegan
NeepsendKluddle5.2%Sheffield - South YorkshireRich, malty and aromatic Belgian Brown Ale. Fermented with an authentic yeast strain for flavours of sweet fig, dates and caramelised sugar.BAR C
PennineSchwart Clipper4.4%Bedale - North YorkshireDark twist on their regualar IPA, the same balance of zesty fruits, mild liquorice and black pepper but delivered in a deceptive black beer, with a final citrus burst.BAR C
SouthwarkRoutemaster Red4.2%Bermondsey - Greater LondonRoutemaster Red is a modern style Red Ale. Pale, Bestmalz Red X® Malts give a subtle red hue with a hoppy flavour of peach and passionfruit.BAR DVegan
StardustRoses4.2%White Waltham - BerkshireThis sessionable red ale has everything you need: a full body, a wide range of dark malts flavours, and a clean finish.BAR D
ThornbridgeStrong Dark Mild Union5.5%Bakewell - DerbyshireA rich, dark ale with roasted malt flavours, hints of chocolate and caramel, and a smooth, warming finish. It’s a bold yet balanced beer, perfect for those who enjoy a classic British mild with depth and character. Brewed on the Union brewkit.BAR D