31st Anniversary Festival Info

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 selling beer. Seven different hops used. Pale and citrussy with a clean finish. 1 token per half

White Armadillo 3.9% Pale Ale (GF) – Refreshing citrus and floral notes created by Amarillo hops. Sweet and fruity aroma with spicy orange throughout. 1 token per half

Adderstone 3.9% Pale Ale (GF) – Aromas of Amarillo, Azacca, El Dorado, Cascade, Columbus and Cashmere hops shine. A crisp and clean, easy-drinking pale ale. 1 token per half

Hedleyhope 4% Best Bitter (GF) – A traditional rich amber English bitter. It’s all about the balance. A modern take on a heritage beer style we should be proud of. 1 token per half

Just One More Thing 4.2% Columbo IPA (GF) – Columbus hops make a great team with Azacca, El Dorado and Centennial. Complex tropical fruit cocktail with hint of spice. 1 token per half

Dark Angel 4.3% Stout (GF) – Drinks much bigger than 4.3%. A robust and full-bodied stout with coffee roast bitterness and rich caramel notes. 1 token per half

Belma & Louise 4.5% IPA (GF) – Belma hops throughout create a heavenly mix of orange, melon, strawberry and pineapple with a slight hint of grapefruit. 1 token per half

31 Years Later 4.7% Anniversary IPA – Celebrating 31 years of brewing, this year’s anniversary IPA showcases stunning Krush Cryo hops for an incredibly fruity aroma.  1 token per half

Turkish Delight 5.6% Milk Stout (Contains Lactose – Low Gluten) – Rich and indulgent full-bodied milk stout with milk chocolate and rose water notes. Full of Eastern promise! 1 token per third

Smoking Blonde 6% Blonde Ale (Low Gluten) – Golden, with an aroma of oak smoked peach. Citra hops and Oak Smoked Wheat. A full velvety mouthfeel with soft marmalade bitterness. 1 token per third

BAR 2 (in the shop)

Perpetual Motion 5.5% Idaho 7 IPA- (Low Gluten) – Massive tangerine aroma with more zesty citrus throughout and a marmalade bitterness. This hop gives so much orange flavour and aroma. 1 token per third

St Cuthbert 6.5% IPA (VF & Low Gluten) – A strong and aromatic India Pale Ale with pronounced citrus and orange notes. Not too bitter with a peachy bitterness. 1 token per third

Temptation 10% Imperial Stout (VF) – Roast bitterness, coffee and liquorice notes combine in a velvety rich malt texture. Full and sweet body is balanced by traditional Goldings hops. 2 tokens per half

Deliverance 11.2% Whisky Barrel Aged Abbey Ale (VF) – Rich tawny ale fermented with Belgian yeast aged in Whisky casks for 6 months. Dried fruit, brown sugar and sherry accents with marmalade bitterness. 2 tokens per third

ASCENSION CIDER – SUSSEX (on bar 2)

Pilot 4.8% – 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

What’s The Market Value of a Soul 3.4% – Ascension birthday blend. Wild fermented cider belnded with black cherries. Less sour than Dance Commander, this is soft, full bodied, juicy and moreish.  1 token per half

BAR 1 IN THE BREWERY

DRAGONSLAYER GIN (DARLINGTON)

London Dry Gin, Strawberry & Mint Gin, Rhubarb Gin, Vodka

2 tokens per 25ml or a double for 3 tokens

SPIRITS Rum, Whisky

2 tokens per 25ml or a double for 3 tokens except premium Islay (3 tokens per 25ml or a double for 5 tokens)

Tonic and soft drinks 1 token

WINES

Various Red and White wines plus Prosecco 1/3 pint 3 tokens, Full bottle 75cl 10 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

12.20 James Hedley – CANCELLED last minute, huge apologies

13.00 Marrianne – Stepping into the brink and doing a longer set…thank you!!! Hugely talented young local singer songwriter who just keeps gets better!

15.00 Tony Bengtsson – Starting a little earlier than originally planned and doing a slightly longer set. North East lad with a touch of Nashville about him, modern country singer songwriter with a well-crafted repertoire of original songs. Those who know, know they’re in for a treat.

17.30 Driven Serious – Not to be missed! Three of the band join us for an epic stripped back set of folk rock. Time to get your dancing shoes on!

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 marquee (inc disabled). One in the shop area and two more at the end of the compound.

Please do not consume your own alcohol on our premises.

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).