Braintree Real Ale Festival
As always the festival will run from Thursday to Saturday, 5th to 7th June, at the Braintree Institute, Bocking End.
- Thursday 11am - 11pm
- Friday 11am - 11pm
- Saturday 11am - 9pm
We look forward to seeing you there.
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Bocking Arts Theatre (formally Braintree Institute), Bocking End Braintree CM7 9AE |
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Thu 05 Jun 2025 until Sat 07 Jun 2025 |
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https://braintreebeerfestival.co.uk/ |
Information is provided to the best of our knowledge, but please check with the festival organiser before attending as the details here may be inaccurate.
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This beer list is tentative, please check at the festival for available beers as changes can occur before and during the festival.
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(6.9%)1892 IPA
Our 1892 IPA packs a bit of a punch at 6.9% ABV, but we’ve actuallytaken it down a notch from where its Victorian equivalent would have been. It’s a robust India Pale Ale based on an 1890s recipe, far darker and more malty than a modern pale ale. The main hops are true to the era, with fuggles and goldings styles for bittering and flavour, but we’ve added a sprinkling of US citra and amarillo to give a slight touch of citrus aroma.
- Sponsor: A. G. Glass
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(4.2%)
Billericay Dickie
Hoppy amber ale with biscuity tones. Black Box Brewery Lost Luggage Bitter 5.0 For the discerning drinker, our Extra Special Bitter provides a higher-strength Amber Ale with a slightly more pronounced caramel flavouring from the use of Crystal malts, offset by the subtle spicy bitterness and aroma from the hops. Deceptively easy drinking.
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(4.0%)Vulcan XL426
Classic British style Golden Ale with a good balance of base flavours from the six types of malt used, complementing the All-British hops giving a medium level of bitterness and lasting earthy,spicy, aromas.
- Sponsor: Chequers Motor Company
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Jack O' the Green
Spring season session ale. Lovely floral hop aroma from the Czech noble hop Saaz. English malted oats and barley provide a smooth mouthfeel.
- Sponsor: Boddingtons Electrical Ltd.
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(4.0%)
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Hopper Strange Thing
Gluten Free - A blend of 5 different hops create a unique aroma of berries, lychee & pine - Contains Wheat & Barley (Gluten Removed)
- Sponsor: Patrick Menzies (Opticians)
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Porter in a Storm
Gluten Free & Vegan Friendly - Chocolate, coffee, liquorice finishing with a sweet/tart note from the cranberries - Contains Barley (Gluten Removed)
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(4.3%)
Urbane Gorilla
Traditional Bitter – Contains Wheat & Barley
- Sponsor: Essex Motor Factors
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(5.0%)
Boatyard IPA
A beer originally brewed for somewhere else (The Boatyard restaurant in Old Leigh), but was so popular it has caught on and has become part of our core range! This IPA has a combination of 4 hops for a classic West Coast feel with a big bitter finish.
- Sponsor: Kings Property
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(4.2%)
Mad Men
Gently hopped, amber ale with a malty sweet finish
- Sponsor: Oakfield Financial Services Ltd
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(4.0%)
Stark Mild
An Autumn Ruby mild, it has with a gentle blend of malt and fruit and a dry hoppy finish.
- Sponsor: King William IV
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(4.3%)
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Stone Pier
WHARF (Witham, Harwich And Red Fox)
An amber ale with a spicy finish.
- Sponsor: Kings Accountancy
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(4.5%)
Gorgeous Gary
A mellow beer, full of character, single hopped, extremely likeable.
- Sponsor: Essex Board & Timber
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(5.2%)
Philanthropist Phil
A good all rounder, not extreme and supporter of Smooth Beers. With the late addition of Cascade Hops giving a lovely smooth beer with a mature but not overpowering flavour.
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(5.0%)
Porter
Traditional full bodied porter with subtle hints of caramel and fruity notes coming though from the hops. Malts include: Marris otter, Roasted Barley,Crystal,Cara and Amber.
- Sponsor: Kings Financial
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Shafted
A copper bitter with a crisp finish – Contains Wheat & Barley
- Sponsor: Boddingtons Electrical Ltd.
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(4.0%)
Archer
In hops we trust. Packed with US Chinook and Citra this American Pale Ale punches above its ABV.
- Sponsor: G & B Finch Ltd
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(4.7%)
Tuck
Full bodied and dependable. A rich, smooth and well rounded porter.
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(4.3%)
Black Pearl Stout
Using American Nugget & Gallena Hops this stout has a full body with a rich and creamy mouth feel and a bitter finish. Who said stout was just a winter thing?
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(5.2%)
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(4.9%)
Honey Porter
Rich smooth porter with brewers gold, golding and galena hops.
- Sponsor: Econoprint (UK) Ltd
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(3.8%)
Lion's Pride
A Copper coloured Session Ale. Well balanced Light & refreshing.
- Sponsor: Econoprint (UK) Ltd
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(4.0%)
Garibaldi
A triple-hopped pale ale celebrating the famous freedom fighter and his famous Reds.
- Sponsor: Boddingtons Electrical Ltd.
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(4.4%)
Bejing Black
A Strong dark mild, Mild but not Meek!! “Supreme Champion” at SIBA National Beer Competition 2006
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(3.9%)
Larger Brau
A beer brewed using Lager Malt, Lager Hops, and a different strain of yeast to give a genuine lager taste without the gas! Golden and refreshing.
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(5.0%)
Atlas
This American West Coast IPA showcases the best New World hops, bringing both piney resinous and bold tropical flavours, which are balanced with English malted barley.
- Sponsor: Essex Motor Factors
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(4.0%)Sloe Gin
The marrying of the flavours of sloe, gin and cider culminate with the characteristics of a fruity cider punch.
- Sponsor: Chandler Material Supplies Ltd.
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(4.0%)
Banana Bonobo
Culinary apple cider, fermented with ripe bananas
- Sponsor: Boddingtons Electrical Ltd.
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(4.0%)
Chilli Ginger
Cider fermented from mainly dessert fruit with root ginger.
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(7.4%)
Copper Top
A rich copper coloured cider that is full of taste and strength!
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(4.0%)
Rhubarb Bob
4% Tart Rhubarb infused with a swirl of vanilla for a refreshing long drink.
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(6.0%)
Foxwhelp
The Foxwhelp apple is one of the oldest recorded varieties of cider apple, dating back over 300 years.
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Pornstar Martini
This passionfruit punch is packed with all the favourites of the legendary cocktail. The hit of lime smashes through the sweetness of the purple fruit, leaving the light linger of vanilla. Chin, chin, darlings!
- Sponsor: Boddingtons Electrical Ltd.
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(5.5%)
Hangy Downs
Crafted from traditional Devon apples including Hangy Downs! Delicious baked apple and butterscotch flavours with a rich cider finish.
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(4.0%)
Gooseberry Fool
Tart stewed Gooseberries blended with sweet vanilla. Balanced to perfection.
- Sponsor: G & B Finch Ltd
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(4.0%)
Pinapple & Pink Grapefruit
The sweet tasty Pineapple is balanced out by the tangy Grapefruit. English cider with a tropical twist!!
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(4.0%)
Raspberry Ripple
Sweet cider infused with tart raspberry rippled through with vanilla.
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(3.7%)
Marvelous Maple Mild
This is a delicate dark brown mild with just a hint of maple syrup coming through in the finish.
- Sponsor: Boddingtons Electrical Ltd.
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(5.0%)
Cavendish
Cavendish is a beautifully balanced blonde with crisp, zingy grapefruit flavours powering through.
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Initial data sourced from CAMRA
This website is not endorsed by the festival organisers, it's just something I put together which I thought might be useful. Bear in mind that the information provided here may be inaccurate.
