30th Anniversary Beer Festival
TOKENS can be purchased at the entrance £2 each or 6 for £10, NON REFUNDABLE
Cash or Card accepted (inc AMEX)
BAR 1 (in the brewery)
Magus 3.8% Pale Ale (GF) – Our best seller – the perfect session pale ale. Pale malts provide a base for a complex blend of UK, Czech and US hops. Zingy lemon, subtle grapefruit bitterness, tropical fruit notes with a hint of floral hop. A crisp and spicy black pepper finish. 1 token per half
Three Decades 3.9% Pale Ale (GF) – Celebrating 30 years of brewing. Showcasing the original US hop, Cascade alongside El Dorado. Refreshing grapefruit bitterness with tropical fruit notes of ripe mango and pineapple throughout with more tropical on the nose. 1 token per half
Pearls of Wisdom 4.1% IPA (GF) – Celebrating 30 years of brewing. A session strength IPA with a complex blend of UK, US, Australian and New Zealand hops. Aroma of gooseberry and quince with a hint of pineapple. Rounded bitterness with a hint of sherbet and peach in the body. A refreshing clean finish. 1 token per half
Celtic 4.2% Irish Red Ale (GF) – One of our first ever brews, brought back to celebrate 30 years of brewing. Celtic won Durham CAMRA Beer of the Festival in our first year of brewing in 1994 and again in 1995, putting us on the map as a new brewery. A traditional Irish red ale with crystal and dark malts creating bready and burnt toffee flavours. Complimented with traditional Northdown and Fuggles hops. Fresh berry and spice mingle with earthiness in this well balanced ale. 1 token per half
Wanderlust 5% Classic American Red (VF) – Brewed at Torrside Brewing in collaboration with us. Combining a big fruity hop hit, with satisfying bitterness, and a rich malty body. Like a pale ale, but red; equally enjoyable in the summer sun, or in a dank cellar! Allergens Wheat (gluten), Barley (gluten), Rye (gluten) 1 token per half
Pina Colada 5.2% Milkshake IPA – Fresh pineapple and toasted coconut have been added to a base IPA recipe with added lactose for sweetness. UK Harlequin hops create pineapple flavours to compliment the fresh pineapple. The malt base is pale but pillowy and soft. Refreshing and perfect for the summer! Allergens Wheat (gluten), Barley (gluten), Oats (gluten), Lactose (milk). 1 token per half
Smoking Blonde 6% Golden Ale (VF) – First brewed to celebrate our 21st Anniversary in 2015. Golden, with an aroma of oak smoked peach derived from the use of Citra hops and Oak Smoked Wheat. A full velvety mouthfeel with soft marmalade bitterness. More smoked peach in the body with a kick of coriander. Smoky finish. Gluten removed but untested. 1 token per third
Sumerian 8.4% Honey & Date Wheat Beer – Brewed to celebrate our 30th Anniversary. The oldest beer recipe in history. Created from the Sumerian Hymn to Ninkasi circa 1750 BC. Ninkasi was the Sumerian goddess of brewing and beer. We’ve used local Humble Bee honey, dates and spices; creating a beer some have described as liquid banana bread. The aroma is an alchemy of spices that would have been available in ancient Mesopotamia. Allergens barley (gluten), wheat (gluten), lactose (milk). 2 tokens per half
Redemption 10% Strong Abbey Ale (VF) – A limited edition rich tawny ale fermented with Belgian yeast. It’s all about the malt, with melanoidin, Munich and crystal malts creating dried fruit, brown sugar and sherry accents. Layers of flavour with gentle marmalade bitterness from Fuggles and Target hops. Sit and savour! Allergens barley (gluten). 2 tokens per half
Bede’s Barrel 10.5% Brandy Barrel Aged Tripel (VF) – Limited edition brandy barrel aged Belgian Tripel. Rich and luxurious boozy aroma of candied peel and brandy. Dried fruit and oak notes are lifted by lighter fruit. Orange, peach and apricot throughout. A dry finish with a subtle hint of spice. Gluten removed but untested. 2 tokens per third
BAR 2 (in the shop)
Dunkel 4.5% Dark Lager – Wow! A perfect balanced Bavarian style dark lager. The malt base is extremely complex with Munich, Vienna, Aromatic and Carafa 3. These create the perfect balance of bready, malt flavours with chocolate notes but not heavy roast. Hops are traditional European varieties with low bitterness to just balance out the malt base. Gluten removed but untested. 1 token per half
Nectaron 5.5% Unfined IPA (VF) – A big juicy and hazy unfined IPA. Nectaron hops are the most intensively aromatic variety that we have ever come across! Intense peach, pineapple and grapefruit on the nose with citrus, mango and a hint of pine in the full and luscious body. Not too bitter to let the aroma hops do the talking. Absolutely stunning! 1 token per half
Standby Caller 6% Cali Common (VF) – Brewed at Tom’s Tap and Brewhouse in collaboration with us. Nelson Sauvin and Motueka hops combine in a spectacular way to create aroma and flavour of lime Opal Fruits with gentle bitterness. Allergens Barley (gluten) 1 token per third
Imperious 11% Islay Barrel Aged Imperial Stout (VF) – Each small batch of Imperious is Temptation, our Imperial Russian Stout, aged in oak barrels. This year we have chosen Islay whisky. The only keg in existence! Allergens Barley (gluten), Wheat (gluten). 2 tokens per third
ASCENSION CIDER – SUSSEX (on bar 2)
Pilot 4.6% – This sessionable cider typifies the Eastern Counties style. An addition of freshly pressed apple juice to a wild fermented cider base, this has huge juicy flavours, complemented by tart acidity to create an unbelievably crushable cider. 1 token per half
Dance Commander 4% – Wild fermented cider blended with the juice from red cherries. Medium-sweet
and unbelievably moreish, this is incredibly popular and never lasts long! 1 token per half
BAR 1 PITWHEEL GIN & PROSECCO
Classic Dry Gin
Oak-Aged Orange & Ginger Gin
Raspberry & Vanilla Gin
1 token per 25ml
Fever Tree tonic and soft drinks 1 token
Prosecco 20cl 3 tokens
Crisps and water are available for £1 each or 2 for 1 token (please have correct money if using cash)
Soft drinks and crisps available at both bars
MUSIC
12.00 James Hedley
13.30 Marrianne
15.00 Tony Bengtsson
16.30 Carrie Steele
OTHER INFO
For First Aid please go to entrance.
No smoking in the marquees or buildings. Please be courteous to others around you, even outside and make sure cigarettes are fully extinguished.
Toilets are located through the door to the right of the big marquee (inc disabled). One in the shop area and two more at the end of the compound.
Doggy water bowls can be collected from the entrance inc a free bottle of water. Dogs are permitted everywhere except the brewery building (except assistance dogs).