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Beer Tasting Notes 2017 TASTING NOTES BRANDON BREWERY BEESTON BREWERY RUSTY BUCKET 4.4% WORTH THE WAIT 4.2% SPONSORED BY WASTE RAIDERS SPONSORED BY AC HIPPERSON & SONS A robust bitter with a deep copper hue from generous This multi award-winning beer from local, Beeston amounts of crystal malt delivering a grainy wheat flavour. Brewery is a taste packed golden beer, with a The aroma is overflowing with a warm tangerine citrus balance of hops to give a gentle bitterness and a notes with a delicious rich smooth tangy finish. A traditional refreshing citrus hint. style bitter with distinctive moreish flavour and fruitiness, an extremely pleasant ale. BOUDICCA BREWING CO BESTOW BREWERY PRASTO'S PORTER WITH DARK ON THE HUH 5.0% CHERRIES 5.2% SPONSORED BY YOUR LOCAL PAPER SPONSORED BY FOODCARE This is an old style traditional strong bitter which is smooth, This full-bodied porter has added dark cherries malty & full bodied. to create dark fruit and hops on the nose, hints The name is a Norfolk colloquialism meaning a bit wonky of roast malt, and a dry and smoky finish. or not quite straight. Objects may appear this way after a few pints! Awards include Champion Beer of Britain 2013 (Strong Beer) ADNAMS - NUT BROWN 4% TYDD STEAM SPONSORED BY ALFRED G PEARCE SNAKE EYES 4.2% SPONSORED BY BOOKERS The colour of a freshly-cracked nut with flavours of gooseberries, caramel & malt. Pale best bitter heavily hopped/dry hopped with American hops predominantly citra Bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, it’s a brown ale giving mango/lychee flavours with a big fresh with aromas of gooseberries, pine, toasted malt hop aroma. and caramel, and on the palate there’s brown sugar balanced with a fresh bitterness alongside . orange and fresh bread notes. AUSTENDYKE GREEN JACK BREWERY LONG LANE 4% TRAWLER BOYS 4.6% SPONSORED BY AMA WASTE MANAGEMENT SPONSORED BY JW SERGEANT FAMILY BUTCHERS Trawler boys is a multi award-winning best A rich, smooth-drinking session beer. A nice, copper- bitter. Expect a full-bodied, copper-coloured. coloured, malty beer with some peppery hop.. premium bitter brewed with English whole cone hops,rich and malty with fruity hop flavours. TWO RIVERS BREWERY ELMTREE BREWING MINERS MILD 3.7% 80 SHILLINGS 4.5% SPONSORED BY JH ENGINEERING SPONSORED BY BEARTS Two Rivers is the closest brewery to the King's Arms. Norfolk’s 80 Shilling has its roots in the fine Situated between the tidal and non tidal Ouses in Denver. export ales from the old Scottish breweries, ales that have a clean bitter quality and a This easy-drinking tawny mild has a malty character and a generous malt aroma. An easy drinking ale well light finish with dark chocolate notes. suited to our latitudes. HUMPTY DUMPTY - HUMPTY DUMPTY ALE 4.1% GRAIN BREWERY – LIGNUM VITAE 6.5% SPONSORED BY LAWS FERTILISERS SPONSORED BY STUDIO 20A A dark amber bitter with a spicey mouthfeel and A traditional strong and hoppy IPA brewed with the finest a floral nose and aftertaste. English Maris Otter pale ale malt to give a full-bodied malty chracter. Multiple award winner including bronze Strong Bitter CBOB 2015, SIBA East Overall Champion 2015, CAMRA Champion Strong Beer of East Anglia 2015 WOLF BREWERY PANTHER BREWERY BATTLE OF BRITAIN 3.9% AMERICAN PALE ALE 4.4% SPONSORED BY FLYING 8 BALLS SPONSORED BY CEFETRA LAMBRETTA CLUB A crisp and session friendly pale ale with a refreshing A traditional British copper coloured ale with hoppy finish. British grown malt & hops which makes this a glorious well made brew. WOODFORDES - WHERRY 3.8% WOODFORDES - ELECTRIC IPA 4.5% SPONSORED BY ACORN SEEDS SPONSORED BY EVRY ELECTRICAL The ever popular 'Wherry' is amber-coloured with an Full of fruity citrus hop notes in both the aroma and orange citrus nose. flavour, with a generous amount of Norfolk malt to give balance. Brewed using a blend of American hops including Citra, Bravo, centennial and Eureka. A mix of malt, hops, citrus and bitterness give a tangy marmalade dryness.. THRONBRIDGE EVERARDS - TIGER 4.2% JAIPUR 5.9% SPONSORED BY WASTE RAIDERS SPONSORED BY AVERAGEJOES.CO.UK Tiger is a perfectly balanced ale with carefully A citrus dominated IPA, soft and smooth yet builds to selected British hops. a crescendo of massive hoppiness accentuated by The Tiger is synonymous with Leicestershire after honey. An enduring, bitter finish. the Royal Leicestershire Regiment were nicknamed ‘The Tigers’ in 1825 following long service in India DARK STAR BLACK SHEEP BREWERY HOPHEAD 3.8% MY GENERATION 4.2% SPONSORED BY AGRII SPONSORED BY SB AGRICULTURE An extremely clean-drinking pale golden ale with a strong A flavoursome, inspiring, rock & roll session floral aroma and elderflower notes from the Cascade pale ale hops. This beer is full-bodied and full-flavoured yet gentle enough to make it a favourite session beer. A full on rock and roll session pale ale, it’s a light straw colour, made with four whole flower hops: Polaris, Galena, Cascade & Magnum and the best British Maris Otter malted barley. ST AUSTELL IIIKLEY BREWERY PROPER JOB 4.5% MARY JANE 3.5% SPONSORED BY AMA WASTE MANAGEMENT SPONSORED BY THE TINTENTERS A powerfully authentic IPA, Proper Job is brewed Made with high quantities of Amarillo hops, this pale crisp with a blend of imported American hops. beer has refreshing citrus aromas and flavours.. An award-winning modern IPA, packed full of citrus, pineapple and grapefruit resinous flavours with a fine crisp bitter finish. WADSWORTH BREWERY TITANIC BREWERY SWORDFISH 5% PLUM PORTER 4.9% SPONSORED BY CARTER HAULAGE SPONSORED BY LYNN CARPET CENTRE This beer is dark strong and well rounded; the richness This interesting, full bodied ale simply has to be tried. of such a rotund beer is brought to an even keel by the late addition of Goldings hops and natural plum Swordfish ale is a unique blend of Wadworth beer and flavouring. Pusser’s Navy Rum (rationed to the Navy during WWII) Perfect for those who like to enjoy something a little different. ROBINSONS SKINNERS DIZZY BLONDE 4.4% BETTY STOGS 4% SPONSORED BY AMA WASTE MANAGEMENT SPONSORED BY SOULPAD Known at the brewery as Peggy, this Dizzy Blonde is great Copper-coloured, with a light malty aroma, a floral, even fun, great company, and often the centre of attention. cedar taste, and a sharp tang of bitter grapefruit, this is an ale that has the strength of character. Inspired by our colonial friends across the pond, Dizzy is a sassy, fresh, zesty, vibrant ale with wild, aromatic, In Cornish folklore Betty Stogs was reputedly full- invigorating Amarillo hops…and a crisp, dry finish. bodied, golden-hearted and just a little fruity . CHARNWOOD - VIXEN 4% BLUE MONKEY - FUNKY GIBBON 4.1% SPONSORED BY DRIVING MISS DAISY SPONSORED BY WASTE RAIDERS A well balanced copper-coloured best bitter with A traditional light-copper coloured session ale. Funky Gibbon is infused with Willamette hops subtle hints of honey, spice and hedgerow fruits. from the USA to create a fruity earthy beer Late added Pacific Gem hops deliver a fruity nose which perfectly balances malt and hops. and finish. BUDE BREWERY - HAVEN 4.2% HOPBACK - SUMMER LIGHTNING 5% SPONSORED BY NORFOLK EQUINE VETS SPONSORED BY DOUBLE G CLOTHING This Amber Ale has hints of toffee and citrus This original Summer ale is brewed all year and packs a hoppy kick from the late addition round. An extremely pleasant bitter, straw of Chinook hops. coloured beer with a terrific fresh, hoppy aroma. This, coupled with an intense bitterness, leads to an excellent long, dry finish PURITY BREWING CO NENE VALLEY BREWERY UBU 4.5% EGYPTIAN CREAM PORTER 4.5% SPONSORED BY BARSBY PRODUCE SPONSORED BY CARERS ELITE HOMEWARE Pronounced ‘OO-BOO’, this distinctive, full flavoured beer has a sweeter finish. A Milk Stout with a velvety mouthfeel and a deep, full richness created with a range of Brewed with English Maris Otter, Crystal, and malts and flaked oats with a little extra lactose Wheat malts, with Pilgrim and Cascade hops. sweetness. CASTLE ROCK - HARVEST PALE 3.8% SPONSORED BY ACCENT FRESH SUPREME CHAMPION BEER OF BRITAIN 2010 Castle Rock's flagship beer. Harvest Pale is brewed with a gently-kilned malt, and an aromatic blend of American hops added during the brewing process gives this 3.8% all pale beer exceptional poise. Its distinct hop flavour leads to a crisp finish. BINGHAM BREWERY VANILLA STOUT 5% SPONSORED BY CREATIVE ORCHARD PR & EVENTS SUPREME CHAMPION BEER OF BRITAIN 2017 DON'T FORGET THE FOLLOWING CHAMPION This stout is infused with vanilla pods which BEERS OF BRITAIN WILL BE THE BAR IN THE complement the dark malts to create a smooth KING'S ARMS OVER THE WEEKEND drinking, deliciously dark stout. TINY REBEL BREWERY TIMOTHY TAYLOR'S CWTCH 4.6% BOLTMAKER 4% SUPREME CHAMPION BEER OF BRITAIN 2014 SUPREME CHAMPION BEER OF BRITAIN 2015 CWTCH (rhymes with butch) can mean either cuddle or A well-balanced, genuine Yorkshire Bitter, with a full cubbyhole. A perfect blend of six caramelly malts and measure of maltiness and hoppy aroma. three citrussy American hops. This welsh red ale isn’t your average bitter - the hops do more to this deep amber coloured beer than just provide bite. Using some of the most aromatic and tangy hops from the other side of the pond to give this red a fresh hit that complements the caramel flavours of the malts that gives this beer its colour. CROUCH VALE BREWERY KELHAM ISLAND BREWERY BREWERS GOLD 4% PALE RIDER 5.2% SUPREME CHAMPION BEER OF BRITAIN 2005 & 2006 SUPREME CHAMPION BEER OF BRITAIN 2004 This multi-award-winning beer is pale, refreshing and A well-balanced, strong, fruity, full-drinking pale ale, extravagantly hoppy with gorgeous aromas of tropical flavoured with North American hops.
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