Clitheroe Beer Festival
Clitheroe Beer Festival is back! Join us on the 14th, 15th and 16th of May 2026 at the Assembly Hall of St Michael and St John Parish Centre, Clitheroe. We're talking over 70 real ales, indie beers and craft ciders. There will be brand new first pours and exclusive one-offs you'll only find at this festival. Don't worry if beer or cider isn't your thing we have gin, prosecco ane wine. Throw in delicious food and live music, and it will be the festival to visit this spring. New for 2026 we will be taking card payments at the bars. Tokens will still be available for those of you who prefer to use cash or just enjoy being old school.
Email: clitheroebeerfestival.gmail.com, follow us on Facebook, and find us on Blue Sky @clithbeerfestival.bsky.social Please note that the session on Thursday 14th is for trade, sponsors and CAMRA members only. This session opens at 16:00
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St Michael & St John Parish Centre, Lowergate None Clitheroe BB7 1AG |
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Thu 14 May 2026 until Sat 16 May 2026 |
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https://clitheroebeerfestival.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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(3.6%)Oaks
An easy drinking session Bitter with a balanced Mosaic hop finish. (GF) (VF)
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(11.5%)Ronald's Revenge
Beer Shack Clitheroe, Lancashire
Brewed especially for the Festival, this potent golden brew features notes of pine, citrus and tropical fruit with a significant bitter finish. Citra, Simcoe and Amarillo hops, on top of a big malty base delivers a West Coast Triple IPA…but with more oomph!
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(5.0%)Cinder Toffee Stout
Blue Monkey Giltbrook, Nottinghamshire
A rich full-bodied Stout with huge toffee aromas and delicious caramel undertones. A crunchy in a beer! (VF)
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(4.3%)
Gold
A light, full-bodied and smooth Golden Ale. A base of British Maris Otter malt with just a touch of Caramalt and hopped using Alora, Lotus and Nelson Sauvin. (VF)
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(10.0%)
Re-Engineered Oil
Bowland x Mark Briggs Clitheroe, Lancashire
Especially brewed for the Festival, a new iteration of Engine Oil. Thick, velvet rich, with a coffee coloured head and notes of chocolate, vanilla, treacle, caramel and toffee.
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(6.0%)Blind Beer Taster
Brewed especially for the Festival in collaboration with Mark Briggs, local beer journalist and beer advocate. A well-balanced malt forward Extra Special Bitter leaving a taste of biscuit, toffee and caramel. Hopped with Challenger, Fuggles and Goldings. (GF)
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(5.0%)
Ulster Black Oatmeal Stout
Brehon Brewhouse Dunelty, Co. Monaghan, Ireland
A toasted malt aroma with flavours of dark chocolate and coffee. Full-bodied and full of flavour.
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(4.4%)
Decadence
Brewsters Grantham, Lincolnshire
Listed as one of Roger Protz's 300 Beers to Try Before You Die. A Golden Ale with a hint of malt sweetness from Caramalt with passion fruit and grapefruit aromas. Nelson Sauvin hops give a complex zesty hop palate with a fresh herby finish.
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(4.8%)
Clear & Present Danger
Crisp, light and hoppy. The extra pale malt gives a slight sweetness on the palate and the addition of wheat gives a 'cream' element with very low bitterness. (VF)
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(3.3%)
Wyrd Sisters
Castle Rock x Burton Bridge Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Burton on Trent, Staffordshire
A collaboration brew for International Women's Day 2026. Dark, with a creamy head, this Cascadian Dark Ale uses Krush and Mosaic hops, which gives flavours of citrus and ripe berries leading to a very subtle bitterness. (VF)
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(3.8%)
Salvation
Charnwood Loughborough, Leicestershire
A light refreshing golden beer, with tropical fruit, citrus and floral flavours from the Cascade and Amarillo hops.
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(7.7%)
Belgian West Coast IPA
Brewed especially for the Festival. Triple hopped with fruity Polaris, Citra, and Motueka with a spicy, herbal bitterness from a Belgian yeast strain typically used to ferment Tripels.
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(6.0%)
Whispering Trail
Elusive x Tom's Tap & Brewhouse Finchampstead, Berkshire & Crewe, Cheshire
A collaboration with Tom's Tap of an original Pig & Porter beer called Whispering Bob and Elusive's Oregon Trail creating a classic West Coast IPA. (VF)
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(5.0%)
Transit Export India Porter
Elusive Finchampstead, Berkshire
A classic Stout base with Jester, Emperor and Citra hops leading to pine resin, grapefruit, citrus and light coffee flavours. (VF)
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(4.5%)
In a Bitter Bother
A double-hopped chestnut Bitter brewed with three malts for a light, dry body and a classic nutty-toffee character.
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(6.0%)
Voyage
Brewed especially for the Festival. This heavyweight, historical IPA is a tribute to the 19th-century ales that survived the four-month journey to India. Built on a robust base of floor-malted Maris Otter, this 6% powerhouse balances deep marmalade sweetness with a firm, spicy bitterness from Admiral and East Kent Goldings hops.
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(5.0%)
Calm Before the Storm
Five Kingdoms Isle of Whithorn, Dumfries & Galloway
A sessionable Stout. Super smooth and full-bodied with big notes of chocolate and coffee.
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(4.0%)
Sussex Best Bitter
An iconic English Session Bitter known for its deep amber colour and complex balance of malt and hops. It features prominent aromas of sweet caramel and doughy malt, followed by flavours of stewed fruits, marmalade, and floral/earthy hops, finishing with a crisp, dry bitterness. An absolute gem of a beer.
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(5.0%)
Fuzzy Logic
Jacaranda Southwell, Nottinghamshire
A New England style super hazy pale ale containing no less than seven perfectly blended hop varieties. (VF)
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(4.2%)
Black Cherry Mild
Kissingate Lower Beeding, West Sussex
Multi-award winning flavoursome Dark Mild. Real black cherries and gentle hopping provide a taste sensation.
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(4.0%)
Sussex
Kissingate Lower Beeding, West Sussex
A chestnut beer with simple roasted malt notes. A blend of English hops gives a gentle floral bitterness.
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(4.3%)
Kaleidoscope
Lancaster Lancaster, Lancashire
A very Pale Ale with a hoppy finish. Crisp and refreshing with tastes of mango, blackberry, lime, spice and herbaceous flavours from the hops.
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(5.5%)
1900 Porter
Inspired by historic recipes between 1895 and 1905, this is a rich and robust Porter, using traditional floor malted barley and exclusively hopped with British Fuggles. (VF)
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(4.4%)
Oatmeal Stout
Long Man Litlington, East Sussex
A smooth, rich and balanced Oatmeal Stout. Fermented with cocoa nibs, balancing bittersweet notes with a chocolate and coffee finish.
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(4.2%)
Sea Wall
Monkey Brewhouse Lymington, Hampshire
A golden mellow and juicy hazy Session IPA, with a clean malt base drenched in Citra and Simcoe. Hints of grapefruit, pineapple, orange and peach from the hops. (VF)
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(3.9%)
White Cat
Moorhouses Burnley, Lancashire
A bright, fruit-forward beer with a lively citrus and tropical character plus sweet orange and floral tones from the Amarillo hops.
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(3.9%)
1612
Moorhouses x Beer Shack Burnley, Lancashire
Brewed especially for the Festival. A collaboration between two of our local breweries. A bright golden traditional ale with Amarillo, Centennial and Columbus hops. With a little mystery twist!
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(4.2%)
My Father
This traditional ale has a rich malty flavour. Challenger and Goldings hops create a balanced bitterness and aroma.
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(3.6%)
Aurum
Mysterious Silchester, Berkshire
Traditional full-bodied Golden Ale with notes of sweet bread and toffee from the blend of light caramel malts. (GF)
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(6.4%)
Fish Face
Mystery Fish Brewing Preston, Lancashire
Brewed especially for the Festival. A hazy Pale Ale, brewed with Anchovy hops for aroma and flavour. Anchovy is a US experimental hop variety, known for piney and fruity aromas, including watermelon candy and raspberry.
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(4.4%)The Dancing House
Mystery Fish Brewing Preston, Lancashire
Brewed especially for the Festival, a Dark Lager brewed with traditional Saaz hops to complement the malt flavour notes of toast, cocoa, and light caramel.
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(4.2%)
Bitter Seas
Northdown Brewery Margate, Kent
A moreish Best Bitter with a modern twist. Kent hops form the earthy herbal base, then dry-hopped with an aromatic dose of NZ hops resulting in a light toffee taste. (VF)
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(3.8%)
Fields
North Garden Brewery Brighton, East Sussex
A Best Bitter brewed with Goldings hops. A full malty and light floral flavour, with a delicate hoppy aroma, rounded off with a crisp, dry, bitter finish. (VF)
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(4.0%)
Midas
North Pier Sunderland, Tyne & Wear
A lightly-hopped Golden Ale brewed with US Centennial hops. Champion Session Pale Ale at SIBA National Cask Beer Awards 2026.
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(4.6%)
Golden Retriever
One Man and His Dog Preston, Lancashire
Brewed especially for the Festival, a pale Golden Ale with tropical fruity tastes from the Citra and Strata hops.
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(3.8%)
Yacht Rock
Only with Love Uckfield, East Sussex
Light and refreshing, easy-drinking Citra, Cascade and Magnum hopped sessionable Extra Pale Ale. (GF) (VF)
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(4.5%)Rauðr
ORM's Brewhouse Great Ormside, Cumbria
A bold Red Ale with smooth caramel notes balancing front-end bitterness with a lingering rich finish. Underneath it all, a malt bill that brings depth and body. (GF)
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(5.1%)
Maharaja IPA
A bold, hop-forward IPA with a big flavour. Rich, with an intense hop aroma and a taste of citrus and ripe fruit. (GF) (VF)
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(4.3%)
Goldrush 1846
Brewed especially for the Festival. A bright, refreshing Golden Ale. Sunny gold with a gentle malt sweetness with the late addition of Centennial and Chinook hops bringing a lively burst of citrus and a hint of pine.
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(4.0%)
Talon
RT Brewing Holmfirth, West Yorkshire
A well-balanced American Pale Ale. Packed with gentle hop character. Easy-drinking with a clean, refreshing finish.
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(6.0%)
Dark Ruby
Sarah Hughes Sedgeley, West Midlands
An iconic strong dark beer. A classic Ruby Mild which combines a good balance of fruit and hops. Superb!
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(4.2%)
Clan War
Silent Mill Lytham, Lancashire
Brewed especially for the Festival. A balanced blend of biscuit and light caramel sweetness from the malt, countered by moderate firm hop bitterness.
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(4.2%)
NZ Pale
Steam Town Eastleigh, Hampshire
Packed with New Zealand hops for pine, citrus and grape-like characteristics. (VF)
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(4.3%)
The Golden Flarch
A full-bodied Golden Ale with hoppy floral fruity notes.
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(4.4%)
Lowlander 80/-
Tempest Tweedbank, Roxburghshire
This copper-coloured traditional Scottish "Heavy"" Export Ale has layer after layer of complexity. Toasty, sticky dried fruit and luscious caramel are intertwined with a gentle hop resin taste. (VF)"
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(3.8%)
Pale Armadillo
Tempest Tweedbank, Roxburghshire
A classic highly refreshing Session IPA with a distinct orange citrus character and punchy tropical notes. An uncomplicated thirst quencher. (GF) (VF)
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(5.6%)
American Brown Ale
Thornbridge x Track Bakewell, Derbyshire & Manchester
Specially brewed on the Union Set rescued from Burton on Trent, this American Brown Ale has a complex and intriguing malt bill. Rich and full-bodied.
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(3.9%)
EL Dorado
Thwaites Mellor Brook, Lancashire
A gold-coloured Pale Ale with a base of Maris Otter, Golden Promise and Vienna malts. El Dorado and Galaxy hops give aromas of passion fruit and pineapple. A taste of the Caribbean! A seasonal release.
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(4.2%)
Slovenian Pale Ale
Thwaites Mellor Brook, Lancashire
A single-hopped Pale Ale with flavours of passion fruit, blackcurrant and hints of lemon and melon from the Styrian Dragon hops. The latest release in their Hop-ping Around the World Series.
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(4.3%)
Smooth
Turtle Head Nelson, Lancashire
Brewed especially for the Festival, an easy drinking, smooth and crisp with a subtle citrus aroma from the combination of Celeia and First Gold hops. (GF) (VF)
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(3.8%)
Urban Blonde
Urban Wolf Brewery Kirkham, Lancashire
A classic English Golden Ale with subtle golden hop aromas and a smooth dry cascade finish.
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(5.0%)
Pirate Blonde
Urban Wolf Brewery Kirkham, Lancashire
Brewed especially for the festival. A rum-infused Pale Ale. This festival version has extra rum!
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(4.5%)
Pupa
Vibrant Forest Hardley, Hampshire
A very hoppy and juicy Pale Ale, packed with Citrus and tropical fruit flavours. (VF)
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(4.0%)
Bright & Early
Wakey Wakey Rochdale, Gtr Manchester
Offers fresh notes of ripe mango and citrus from the Jester, Olicana, and Galaxy hops, balanced by a subtle caramel base from crystal malts giving a light flavour profile.
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(4.5%)
Blonde Organic Lager (K)
Black Isle Munlochy, Inverness
A Blonde style, crisp organic Lager brewed on a farm. (VF)
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(8.5%)
Rock E Road Star (K)
Brew York York, North Yorkshire
Aromas of dark chocolate, toasted marshmallow and roasted peanuts with a soft lactose sweetness. Notes of vanilla, caramel and a touch of smoke. It’s creamy, nutty and gloriously indulgent with a smooth and mellow finish.
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(8.0%)
Blonde (K)
A classic Belgian unfiltered top-fermented beer known for its hazy golden colour, citrus notes, and spicy coriander finish.
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(7.7%)
English Dubbel (K)
In the style of Belgian Trappist Dubbels, brewed in Liverpool using all English malt and hops. Roasted barley adds toasted notes to its dark and sweet character, while the addition of coriander, black pepper and cinnamon brings a gentle spice to its already boozy warmth.
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(5.9%)
Hazy (K)
Denham Denham, Buckinghamshire
A hazy, juicy, hoppy, full-bodied Lager. A fusion of New England IPA and Lager. UK winner at the 2025 World Beer Awards. (VF)
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(4.2%)
Blue River (K)
Duration x Time & Tide West Acre, Norfolk & Deal, Kent
Lively blueberry fruitfulness and a gentle peppery spice add farmhouse complexity to this lightly tart refreshing beer. (VF)
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(5.2%)
Hefeweizen (KK)
Geipel Gellioedd Corwen, Wales
With at least 50% wheat malt, it has a very different flavour to barley based beers. But it’s the unique yeast that gives it a cloudy appearance and unusual flavours of banana, bubblegum, clove and coriander.
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(6.8%)
Tonka Fwonka (KK)
This kettle-soured beer gets a decadent twist using Tonka beans. Bursting with layers of blackcurrant, blackberry and cherry, it’s triple-fruited for a bold aroma, vibrant acidity, and a lush, jammy finish. (VF)
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(5.0%)
Helles Lager (K)
International award-winning Lager. It's slow-brewed and cold-fermented in the heart of Bavaria using Hallertau hops. Crisp and refreshing. Crowned "The world's best lager"" at the IWSC awards. (VF)"
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(4.0%)
Damn Good Lager (K)
Neighbourhood Poynton, Cheshire
SIBA award-winning Kolsch Lager, brewed using a traditional KOLN yeast strain and only the finest German Noble hops. This very sessionable Lager hits the sweet spot between crisp drinkability and flavour. (VF)
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(4.5%)
Livewire (K)
Only With Love Burgess Hill, West Sussex
A sharp, super-charged raspberry and cherry fruit sour. (VF)
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(8.0%)
Echoes Through the Void (K)
Rise As One Burnley, Lancashire
Brewed especially for the Festival and to mark the bicentennial of the Weaver’s Uprising in 1826.Mosaic, Krush and Idaho 7 delivers a layered hop profile of ripe tropical fruit, citrus and soft stone fruit, underpinned by a subtle resinous edge. Full-bodied and smooth, with enough bitterness to keep it balanced and drinkable.
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(4.1%)
Paradise #3 (K)
Thwaites Mellor Brook, Lancashire
A totally tropical Pale Ale, with mango and pineapple ensuring a refreshing burst of flavour. Golden in colour and bittersweet in taste. Brewed using Citra, Ernest and Styrian Cardinal hops.
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(6.5%)
Bergamo (KK)
Triple Point Sheffield, South Yorkshire
A crisp lively classic Belgian Saison inspired by a Mauritian tea plantation. A splash of bergamot and vanilla enhances its fruitiness and gives a fun twist! (GF) (VF)
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(5.2%)
Clemenade (KK)
Up Front Strathaven, South Lanarkshire
A lip-smacking sour clementine and passionfruit Gose, with fresh fruit juice/ puree, Indian coriander seeds and pink Himalayan salt. Tart and refreshing, jumping with fruity aromatics and slightly salty. (VF)
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(4.5%)
Strawberry & Rhubarb Ripple (KK)
Sweet strawberries and tart rhubarb rippled through a smooth and creamy vanilla ice-cream Sour.
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(5.0%)
Tropical Sundae (KK)
Yonder x Left Handed Giant Radstock, Somerset & Bristol
This ice-cream Sour is creamy, full-bodied with soft acidity and a sundae-style sweetness. It's piled high with mango, pineapple, peach and banana.
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(5.5%)
Friels Vintage Cider
Award-winning pale-gold refreshingly fruity medium-dry vintage Cider. (GF) (VF)
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(3.4%)
Tutti Frutti
A tropical twist of pineapple and cherry creates a deliciously exotic flavour. Sweet and tart. (GF)(VF)
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(4.5%)
Two Trees Perry
A pale, fruity medium Perry with a hint of honey. (VF)
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(4.5%)
Raspberry Lemonade
A berry burst with a zing of lemon mixed with raspberries. Pink and hazy with a sweet and tangy balance. (GF) (VF)
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(3.4%)
Rhubarb and Strawberry
A Cider twist on a classic dessert. A medley of ripe strawberries, ripe rhubarb and fresh pressed apples. (GF) (VF)
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(6.0%)
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(3.4%)
Mango Daiquiri
A tropical twist on a firm favourite. It's packed with juicy fruit, a rum twist and a kick of lime. (GF) (VF)
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(4.0%)
White Peach
A fruity and refreshing blend of medium Cider and white peach juice. (GF) (VF)
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(4.0%)
Pineapple and 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%)
Black Forest
Medium sweet Cider blended with sour black cherry, sweet vanilla and subtle hints of chocolate .
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(5.1%)
Very Perry
A fruity medium Perry with a complex yet balanced flavour made from Stinking Bishop pears. Recently awarded Bronze in the CAMRA National Perry Awards.
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Initial data sourced from CAMRA
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