37th Wigan Beer Festival
7th Wigan Beer Festival (27th Feb to 1st March) over 90 Real ales plus great selection of Craft and foreign beers and 30 traditional ciders.
Thursday evening and Friday afternoon are quiet sessions with background music only.
Live music Friday evening and all day Saturday.
Festival Food available all sessions plus Gin Bar.
Heritage bus runs from town centre to the festival see website for details.
Thursday (17.00 - 23.00) admission FREE
Friday (12.00 - 23.00) £4.00 but CAMRA members £2.00
Saturday (11.30 - 17.00) £4.00 but CAMRA members £2.00; 17.00 - 21.00 FREE
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Robin Park Sports Centre, Loire Drive, Newtown, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN5 0UL |
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Ended Sat 01 Mar 2025 |
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This festival is organised by the Campaign for Real Ale |
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https://beerfestival.wigancamra.org.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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(4.1%)Drop By Your Local
Support your local pub! A classic pale ale, dreamed up alongside our team from our own local, The Rising Sun – now our Co-Owners too! Hopped with Willamette, Cascade and Centennial. Best enjoyed in good company
- GF/V/UF: GF
- Ref: 1
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(5.8%)
Incognito
A West Coast IPA hopped with some classic American ‘C’ hops; Columbus, Centennial and Chinook for maximum pine and pithy grapefruit aroma
- GF/V/UF: GF, V
- Ref: 2
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(4.0%)
Input
Session pale dry hopped with Strata
- GF/V/UF: UF
- Ref: 3
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(4.0%)Bad To The Bone
Cascade and First Gold hops come together to create a strong yet balanced spiced citrus flavour profile, with a rich warm malt base
- Ref: 4
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(4.0%)
Flat Cap
Flat Cap is our Most popular beer by far, with subtle spice notes underpinning the balanced Citrus and Floral aromas creating a wonderful session beer
- Ref: 5
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(3.8%)
Identity Crisis
Our latest creation at 3.8% a very sessionable easy drinking pint
- Ref: 6
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(4.0%)
Main Character Syndrome
Bright, bold tropical and citrus flavors and aromas just jump out of the glass. Mngo, passionfruit, grapefruit and lime, just fruit forward loveliness!
- Ref: 7
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(4.5%)
Brand New Beer Launch – Name TBC
A Brand new beer brewed for launch at Wigan Beer Festival – so new, we didn’t even know the name at the time of printing – NEW BEER ALERT!!
- Ref: 8
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(3.9%)
Citra
Single hopped blonde with US Citra hops to give a clean refreshing mango &tropical; fruit flavour with a hint of lime in the finish
- Ref: 9
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(4.0%)
Pike
A pale golden ale well hopped with US Cascade, Summit & UK pioneer hops. Plenty of citrus sweet hop flavour and aroma with a lasting bitter finish
- Ref: 10
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(4.2%)
Elephants and Acrobats
Black Lodge Brewery x Thornbridge
This sessionable pale uses galaxy leaf hops as a base, boasting flavours of fragrant stone fruit like papaya and peach on the palate. The juiciness of the galaxy is well-balanced by the Nelson Sauvin dry hop, giving a unique tartness to the beer with a light smooth bitterness on the finish
- GF/V/UF: UF
- Ref: 11
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(4.0%)
Hen Harrier
Our top flight spectacular golden pale ale, refreshing beer filled with soft citrus and peach flavours
- GF/V/UF: GF
- Ref: 12
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(5.0%)
Morph IPA
Morph: Our morphous core cask IPA. This time, it’s a Brit Hop IPA, showcasing the best hops the UK has to offer! Godiva and Harlequin hops deliver fresh tropical, citrus flavour. Let us know what Morph IPA style you’d love to see it transform into next!
- GF/V/UF: GF, V
- Ref: 13
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(4.3%)
Dead Moon
Dead Moon is a deeply smooth Best Bitter. The flavour starts with a bitter sweet burnt toffee character and hints of marmalade on toast, but a resinous bitter finish draws you back in for more
- GF/V/UF: V
- Ref: 14
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(4.2%)
Baum Rabbit
Named after a mysterious, ghostly rabbit from Rochdale, this pale ale has malt flavours of freshly baked bread, digestive biscuit and a hint of honey sweetness. Balanced against this is a subtle bitterness and flavours of citrus and tropical fruit from Ernest and Harlequin hops
- GF/V/UF: V
- Ref: 15
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(6.2%)
Pizza Cat
Clay Brow x Tank Bar 41 Ormskirk
Single hopped with GALAXY, A creamy full bodied mouthfeel with tropical aromas of grapefruit & orange peel , lead to a finish of a pithy bitterness
- Ref: 16
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(3.4%)
Pacesetter
A refreshing, golden beer with a hoppy aroma and crisp palate, A subtle aftertaste makes this a wonderful quaffing beer
- GF/V/UF: V
- Ref: 17
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(4.4%)
Erik Weisz
One of Escape’s best sellers. It’s unfined but incredibly clear and vegan friendly
- GF/V/UF: V, UF
- Ref: 18
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(4.2%)Radical
Ruby red beer brewed with Maris Otter,crystal malt, black malt with a couple of hop varieties creating a sweety malty beer
- Ref: 19
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(4.5%)
Best Bitter
All the nostalgic notes of the great best bitters that came before resonate in this brew. A solid malt backbone gives way to celeia hops and for that all important bittering, first gold
- Ref: 20
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(3.4%)
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(4.8%)
Red
A premium strength, ruby beer. Robust and malt-dominated, fired by a spicy but sweet fragrance. An impact beer designed to leave lasting impressions both visually and on the taste buds
- Ref: 22
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(4.1%)
Pale Ale
A modern classic, ultra pale ale with a gentle haze, brewed with American hops giving Citrus, mango and stone fruits and just a little Pine from it’s blend of Citra, Centennial and Mosaic, this one is for whenever, no special occasion needed to enjoy this very sessionable beer
- GF/V/UF: GF, V
- Ref: 23
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(3.9%)
Motueka
One of our range of single hopped beers brewed only using Motueka hops from New Zealand. This is a blonde beer with a juicy, fruity hop aroma, a bitter taste and a hoppy fruity bitter finish. Lovely!
- Ref: 24
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(4.3%)
Lupilin Trio (Rakau, Ekuanot, Azacca)
Brewed using a fantastic trio of hops (Azacca, Rakau & Ekuanot), this is very pale blonde with a tropical fruit aroma and flavours of lime and noble hops. The finish is long and bitter, leaving pithy flavours at the end
- Ref: 25
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(5.0%)
Divebomb
Crafted with crystal malts, Mosaic, and Centennial hops, it’s a flavour journey that hits all the right notes. Discover the harmony of hops in every sip
- Ref: 26
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(6.8%)
Earl Grey IPA
Kees Bubberman (now of Brouwerij Kees) and John de Vries (now of Brouwerij de Molen) joined us originally to brew this smooth and citrusy India Pale Ale, which is fermented with timed additions of Earl Grey tea
- Ref: 27
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(5.4%)Sailing To Sheffield
Neptune Brewery x Abbeydale
A full bodied dark copper bitter with light flavours of citrus and berry fruits combine with biscuit malt leading to an earthy lingering bitterness
- Ref: 28
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(6.6%)
Chew Bubblegum & Kick Ass
Crispy IPA with heavy strawberry notes from ‘Most’ hops. Floral and citrus flavours
- GF/V/UF: V, UF
- Ref: 29
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(3.8%)
US Session (v108) Eldorado & Columbus
Version 107 of our US Session is dry hopped with El Dorado and Columbus . Flavours and aromas are tropical and stone fruit
- Ref: 30
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(4.0%)
Mountain Goat
Cashmere pale with a soft oaty mouthfeel and flavours of lime, melon, peach and tangerine
- GF/V/UF: UF
- Ref: 31
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Big Girls Blouse
Light hopped pale blonde session ale
- GF/V/UF: UF
- Ref: 35
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(4.0%)
Harlequin
Dry, single hopped pale ale. Refreshing bitterness with a full-on zesty aroma from UK Harlequin hops
- Ref: 36
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(4.3%)
Beer 3000
Redwillow’s 3000th Brew! As superbly brewed as the previous 2999. Generously hopped with Strata, Luminosa and Citra.
- Ref: 37
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(5.4%)
Sleepless
This American style amber ale made with red rye and generously hopped with Nelson Sauvin and Amarillo to give lush tropical fruit flavours over a rich malt body and a long satisfying bitter finish
- Ref: 38
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(4.2%)
Bounced Right Back
A Pale Ale hopped with Citra & Rakau
- Ref: 39
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(4.3%)
Golden State
A classic Rooster’s pale ale showcasing a blend of big hitting U.S. hops; Ekuanot, Cashmere and Mosaic. Aromas of tropical fruit leap out, leading to a palate of ripe pineapple, grapefruit and a soft peachy finish
- GF/V/UF: V
- Ref: 40
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(5.0%)
Fort Smith
Named after the town in which Rooster Cogburn lived, Fort Smith is a big and bold American Pale Ale, brewed using Citra and Chinook hops from the USA to create tropical and passion fruit aromas and a lasting, bitter finish
- GF/V/UF: V
- Ref: 41
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(4.0%)
Whitewell
Easy drinking session pale, light and fruity with a crisp finish
- Ref: 42
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(4.2%)
Pacific Gem
Our ever-changing single hop pale. This version is brewed with Pacific Gem bringing subtle notes of blackberry and oak with a satisfying bitterness
- Ref: 43
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(5.6%)
Oot n’ Aboot
A saying both Geordies & Canadians are familiar with, “oot n’ aboot” is our IPA. This brew boasts robust North American hops, yielding vibrant notes of citrus, mango, pineapple and stone fruits. complemented by a gentle malt character with a striking blonde colour and a touch of haze, its bold bitterness delights the palate
- GF/V/UF: V, UF
- Ref: 44
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(4.5%)
1838
In 2024, Thornbridge Brewery worked to preserve a historic piece of British brewing heritage, the Burton Union system. They transported this iconic equipment to Bakewell, where it has been in active use ever since. Maris Otter malt with Savinjski Goldings hops to create a full-bodied beer with a light amber hue. Expect rich, biscuity malt flavours, balanced by floral hop notes and a crisp, refreshing finish
- Ref: 45
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(5.9%)
Jaipur
A citrus dominated India Pale Ale, its immediate impression is soft and smooth yet builds to a crescendo of massive hoppiness accentuated by honey. An enduring, bitter finish
- Ref: 46
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(5.4%)
Green Hop Export Pilsner
The Three Legs Brewing Company
A special collaboration with Loughran Brewers Select and Hukin Hops just down the road from us. A green hop pilsner with Challenger hops
- GF/V/UF: V, UF
- Ref: 47
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(7.4%)
Too Many Devils
Proper west coast IPA – clear, bitter, and full of resinous fruity hops
- GF/V/UF: V, UF
- Ref: 48
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(4.5%)
Ariana
Single-hop pale brewed with new German hop Ariana, for an unexpectedly American hit of mango and orange
- GF/V/UF: V, UF
- Ref: 49
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(4.5%)
Chop & Change – Nelson Sauvin
Our ever-evolving, single hop pale ale. Extra pale, wheat & jumbo oat base with Vocation yeast for fruity esters and a light haze. Nelson Sauvin hops deliver a crisp white wine flavour, with hints of freshly crushed gooseberries and green grapes
- Ref: 50
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(4.1%)
Shepherds Delight
Crafted with the finest low-colour Maris Otter, wheat, and a blend of crystal malts, this Red Session IPA delivers a rich, smooth malt base and an eye-catching red hue. Generously hopped with Galaxy, Citra, Mosaic, and Nelson Sauvin, it bursts with vibrant fruit flavours
- GF/V/UF: V
- Ref: 51
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(4.0%)
Snooze Button
Wake up your taste buds with this smooth and juicy pale ale. Bursting with citrus, tropical flavours & notes of pine from Krush and Simcoe hops, it’s a refreshing sip to ease into the day—or kick back and relax with. Perfectly sessionable, Snooze Button lets you hit pause and savour the flavour
- GF/V/UF: V
- Ref: 52
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(3.9%)
MadHatter
In cask this is a great session beer, brewed with Amarillo hops from the USA to give spicy and floral character
- Ref: 53
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(3.9%)
I Wanna Beer-dored
Hopped with English Bramling Cross and Mystic, to give a refreshing citrus aroma and finishing with a mild bitterness
- Ref: 54
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(4.6%)
Landslide
Golden in colour. Brewed with NZ Hop Superdelic, producing aromas of citrus, Tropical fruit and Candy
- Ref: 55
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(5.0%)
Red Light Spells Danger
US style Red Ale with distinctive malt and hop character giving citrus/orange aroma
- Ref: 56
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(4.5%)
Point Break
A well balanced west coast pale brewed using columbus, amarillo and comet hops; a solid bitterness and healthy malt backbone all add up to a fruity and refreshing beverage
- GF/V/UF: V
- Ref: 57
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(4.3%)
Karma Citra
Quadruple hopped to extol the magnificent virtues of the Citra hop. This exquisitely complex ale exudes intense citrus and tropical flavours, and guarantees to tantalize the palate
- Ref: 58
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(3.9%)
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(6.7%)Black Mass
One of the world’s longest standing Black IPAs and a multiple award winner. Generously hopped with a mix of Columbus, Cascade and Green Bullet. Well-bodied with complex aromas of dark chocolate, pine, coffee and burnt toast, giving way to flavours reminiscent of bitter chocolate, fruitcake and raisins. A beast of a brew!
- GF/V/UF: GF, V, UF
- Ref: 60
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(5.2%)
S’More Fire
A sweet milk stout with the addition of smoked malt to bring the fire and provide some balance and complexity to the sweet marshmallow
- Ref: 61
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(5.0%)
Port O Call
Classic dark malt flavour profile and full body mouthfeel rounded off and wonderfully complimented by the added Ruby Port to give a lasting rich finish on the palette
- Ref: 62
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(5.7%)
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(4.0%)
Black
A velvety stout with intense roasted barley flavours and rich undertones of chocolate and coffee with liquorice finish
- Ref: 64
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(4.5%)
Deer Stalker
Dark, rich stout full of dark fruit flavours. A superbly rich stout, strong in dark fruit flavours with a wonderful chocolaty finish
- GF/V/UF: GF
- Ref: 65
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(5.5%)
Cherry Bad Kitty
A sweet cherry twist on our flagship vanilla porter. Like cherry cola bottles in beer form! This Rich and robust is a drinkable delight. Even if we say so so ourselves!
- GF/V/UF: GF, V
- Ref: 66
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(5.8%)
The Hooded Monk
Ink Black in appearance , Beautiful aromas of Oats and dark malts combine as one , With a deep mouthfeel that pulls you in to its moderately sweet taste
- Ref: 67
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(4.8%)
Vanilla Oatmeal Stout
A dark, smooth and aromatic ale with delicate vanilla notes
- Ref: 68
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(4.1%)
Old Legover
A well-balanced, mid brown ale, nutty in the mouth with a lingering hop and bitter aftertaste
- GF/V/UF: V
- Ref: 69
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(4.8%)
Taxi For Cole
Out latest brand new beer! This is a first for us and rare dark one from Escape
- GF/V/UF: V, UF
- Ref: 70
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(4.3%)
Hoof
A coffee milk stout brewed with locally roasted beans from our friends at Atkinsons coffee roasters. Roasted coffee & chocolate notes on the palette rounded off with a smooth sweet finish from the addition of lactose. Pairs well with the morning paper
- GF/V/UF: UF
- Ref: 71
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(5.8%)
On The Bounty
Rich and smooth velvet dark chocolate with notes of vanilla and a hit of coconut
- Ref: 72
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(5.2%)
The Handbook For The Recently Deceased
Luxuriate in wintery roasted barley goodness with this deep, dark & surprisingly creamy Irish inspired stout. Heavy coffee bitterness from the malts alone, undercut with smooth chocolate notes & a soft aroma of blackcurrant from traditional Bramling Cross hops. It’s showtime!!!
- GF/V/UF: V, UF
- Ref: 73
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(5.5%)
Bakewell Tart Stout
Stout brewed using five different malts including oats and English Bramling Cross hops, infused post fermentation with Bakewell Tart flavouring
- GF/V/UF: UF
- Ref: 74
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(4.0%)
Reeny’s Beans
Rich and creamy Coffee Mild with gentle coffee notes with a residual sweetness
- Ref: 75
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(5.0%)
Crazy World Of Half
American style brown ale, hoppy with biscuity malts and a touch of resin
- GF/V/UF: UF
- Ref: 76
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(4.1%)
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(3.6%)
Treacle Miners Tipple
Very Northern character. Intensely dark traditional Dark Mild. Sweetish with a hint of liquorice and more body than a standard mild. Bitterness comes through in the lasting aftertaste
- GF/V/UF: UF
- Ref: 78
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(4.2%)
Nowt But Stout
A velvet-smooth, well-bodied triumph featuring rich chocolate, coffee, and light charcoal undertones. This deep and dark delight delivers a sweet essence, concluding with a satisfyingly balanced, bitter finish
- GF/V/UF: V
- Ref: 79
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(5.0%)
Schwarzbier
The Three Legs Brewing Company
A limited run of casks of our classic Black Lager. Vienna lager malt base and additions of black malt and crystal for cocoa and roasted coffee flavours. UK Bullion and Cascade bring orange zest and floral bitterness
- GF/V/UF: V, UF
- Ref: 80
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(4.5%)
Birthday Cake Stout (IN THE WOOD)
Celebrate 10 years of Vocation Brewery with our Birthday Cake Stout. It’s rich and velvety with a classic chocolate base, layered with flavours of warm vanilla, sticky sweet caramel, vibrant blueberries and a touch of cherry to top it off
- Ref: 81
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(5.2%)
Stout Out To My Ex
Full bodied rich malty Stout, infused with cacao nibs and matured in cask. A velvety smooth chocolate finish with hints of vanilla
- Ref: 82
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(5.0%)
The Night
Brewed using U.S Hop Centennial, bursting with Roasted Malt and Hop flavours with a well balanced finish
- GF/V/UF: UF
- Ref: 83
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(4.4%)
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(4.5%)
Dublin Up
A black, velvety Irish Oatmeal Stout. A rich and moreish, ebony coloured Irish Oatmeal Stout. The symphony of roasted barley and dark malts deliver Cappuccino and Mocha flavours on the palate,and are complemented by the clean bitterness of Fuggles & East Kent Goldings hops leading to a velvety, dry finish
- Ref: 85
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(4.3%)
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