CAMRA Richmond & Hounslow Branch
2014 Twickenham Beer & Cider Festival
CASK BEERS (with % Alcohol by Volume)
Colour Codes:
Milds
Golden/blonde/yellow bitters
Brown/amber/copper/ruby/dark bitters
Strong bitters (over 4.9%)
Porters & Stouts
Speciality beers (added flavours)
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BANK TOP, Bolton, Lancs.
Dark Mild (4.0) Dark brown beer with roast malt taste prominent, but some
underlying hoppiness.
BARNGATES, Barngates, Cumbria
Brathay Gold (4.0) Attractive sweet and rich aroma is followed by plenty of
fruit and hop tastes, then a long bitter finish.
BIG SMOKE, Surbiton, Gtr. London
Amber Ale (5.0) From the new brewery at the Antelope pub in Surbiton, a
light-haze American style amber ale, with plenty of hop and fruit flavours and a long
bitter finish; unfined so vegan-friendly.
BOX STEAM, Holt, Wilts.
Funnel Blower (4.5) Lightly hopped dark brown porter named after an
incident during Brunel’s Great Eastern sea trials, but no such problems here; subtle
vanilla-like aroma, then flavours of roasted barley and chocolate malt and just a slight
bitterness.
BRECON, Brecon, Powys
Three Beacons (3.0) Our lowest ABV offering this year, an American Pale
Ale style beer, quite full-bodied and extensively hopped.
Copper Beacons (4.1) Copper coloured best bitter, smooth with wellbalanced fruit and hop flavours.
BRIGHTWATER, Claygate, Surrey
Top Notch (3.6) Balanced amber ale with floral hoppiness leading to a clean,
bitter finish.
All Citra (4.3) Only Citra hops are used giving a bitter with bite and distinctly
citrus flavour; very refreshing.
BUFFY’S, Tivetshall St Mary, Norfolk
Vicenniale (3.8) Brewed to celebrate Buffy’s 20th anniversary last year, and
now continued as well-liked; a pale amber session beer.
BURSCOUGH, Burscough, Lancs.
Mere Blonde (4.0) Pale full-flavoured golden ale with a light bitterness but a
massive almost grapefruit-like finish.
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CONWY, Llysfaen, Conwy
Welsh Pride (Balchder Cymru) (4.0) Copper coloured bitter with a good
malt/hop balance, initial malty mouthfeel gives way to orangey zesty hops – slight
spice finish.
COTLEIGH, Wiveliscombe, Somerset
25 (3.8) Originally brewed to celebrate the Brewery’s 25th anniversary in
2004, but was so popular it is now a core brand (quick maths – yes, this year is their
35th anniverary); a pale golden beer with American Cascade hops for a fresh and
fruity taste.
CULLERCOATS, Wallsend, Tyne & Wear
Shuggy Boat Blonde (4.0) Refreshing smooth blonde beer, first brewed in
March last year. In case you didn’t know, a ‘shuggy boat’ was the local name for the
2-person gondola swing you used to get at fairgrounds.
DANCING DUCK, Derby
22 (4.3) Well-balanced best bitter with dark fruit overtones and a strong
hoppy, clean finish. The Brewery’s postcode is DE22.
DARK STAR, Partridge Green, W. Sussex
Partridge Best Bitter (4.0) Traditional Sussex-style best bitter – a blend of 3
malts, with aromatic East Kent Goldings hops added late in the boil.
Festival (5.0) Chestnut bronze coloured bitter with a smooth mouthfeel and
freshness. Dark Star’s version of Festive, the former King & Barnes beer.
DONNINGTON, Upper Swell, Glos.
BB (3.6) Ever since our first Festival at Feltham in 1993 we have wanted to
get a Donnington beer but without success until now – our 20th Festival; this is their
regular bitter, amber in colour and an excellent balance of the malt and hops giving a
bitter aftertaste.
Gold (4.0) A more recently produced beer with the expected citrus flavour
followed by a rounded malt finish.
GEORGE WRIGHT, Rainford, Merseyside
Mild (4.0) Dark, creamy mild, moderately fruity sweet, but also a little dry
and earthy; very enjoyable if you like traditional mild.
GREAT WESTERN, Hambrook, Bristol
Old Higby (4.8) Full-bodied malty bitter, roasty on the nose with a slightly
astringent bitter hop finish; brewed in memory of a legendary local drinker who was
related to the brewery-owning Stone family.
HAWKSHEAD, Staveley, Cumbria
Red (4.2) Impressive colour for this richly flavoured beer, lots of fruitiness
and good hop flavour with a lingering aftertaste.
Cumbrian Five Hop (5.0) Wow! A robust hoppy bitter with a blend of citrusy
hops and a fruity body; first brewed last year as a ‘one off’’ and won a couple of
awards, then again this year and it won ‘Silver’ in the Golden Ales category at
Champion Beer of Britain (CBOB) at Olympia in August.
HOLDEN’S, Woodsetton, W. Midlands
Golden Glow (4.4) Pale golden beer with a subtle hop aroma plus gentle
sweetness and a light hoppiness.
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ILKLEY, Ilkley, W. Yorks.
Black (3.7) We had this 2 years ago when it blew the keystone off the cask
and emptied on to the floor – hope it’s OK this time! A dark mild with a blend of 5
malts to give a smooth, mellow, easy-to-drink malt flavour with hints of liquorice in the
finish.
JARROW, Jarrow, Tyne & Wear
Rivet Catcher (4.0) Specially chosen in memory of CAMRA stalwart and
Whitton resident Bill Usher, originally from Jarrow, who passed away earlier this year.
A light, smooth, satisfying bitter with subtle fruity overtones.
KELBURN, Barrhead, E. Renfrews.
Cart Noir (4.8) A unique combination of 5 malts and 3 hops gives a smooth,
dark, spicy porter with hints of chocolate and blackcurrant; an award winner in
Scotland, UK.
KISSINGATE, Lower Beeding, W. Sussex
Black Cherry Mild (4.2) Real black cherries (in Muscavado) are added to
the brew to produce this award-winning mild, that has a light Amarillo hopping for a
wonderful taste experience.
Nooksack (5.0) A beer produced in collaboration with Twickenham Fine Ales
who hosted the first brew, now this second brew has been done at Kissingate; a pale
golden American Pale Ale, very juicy, fruity flavour and a tart bitterness.
Six Crows (6.6) Awesome rich, dark, decadent stout with intense notes of
molasses, bourbon, oak and wood smoke. Voted joint ‘Beer of the Festival’ last year.
LANGHAM, Lodsworth, W. Sussex
Triple XXX (4.4) Dark, smooth chocolate malty winter mild, gently hopped for
a slightly sweeter taste.
Arapaho (4.9) Super-hopped deep gold coloured American pale ale with
citrus and passion fruit flavours, now in its second year – always sells well.
AEgir (7.5) New brew from Langham being launched here, named after a
mythological Norse giant sea god who hosted parties for the other gods, brewing the
beer in a huge copper vat. But the beer is of a smoked Baltic porter style, as was
brewed in the Baltic states and exported to Scandinavian countries. Sorry - sales
may be limited to a half-pint per serving to hopefully ensure it lasts the whole
Festival.
LEEDS, Leeds, W. Yorks.
Midnight Bell (4.8) A premium dark mild, named after the Brewery’s flagship
Leeds pub; crystal and chocolate malts combine to give a full-bodied complex
character to this award-winning ale. Voted joint ‘Beer of the Festival’ last year.
LOCH NESS, Drumnadrochit, Highland
HoppyNESS (5.0) Brought all this way for your delectation, a golden,
smooth, hoppy brew from both barley and wheat malts and 4 American hop varieties
with a bitter finish, that drinks more easily than its strength might imply. Bronze award
in the Strong Bitters category at CBOB at Olympia in August.
MAULDONS, Sudbury, Suffolk
Broomstick Bitter (4.0) Regular Hallowe’en-time offering, a traditional dark
bitter using Styrian Goldings hops with a distinctive hoppy aroma and balanced
bitterness.
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MR GRUNDY’S, Derby
Big Willie (4.3) From a tiny micro-brewery at the Georgian House Hotel in
Derby, a thirst-quenching golden ale packed with English hops giving a lasting dry
bitter finish. Named of course after a WW1 tank that was later referred to as ‘Mother’.
NORTH COTSWOLD, Stretton-on-Fosse, Warwicks.
Shagweaver (4.5) Pale hoppy bitter brewed with a blend of 3 New Zealand
hops that could even appeal to lager drinkers. A shagweaver was a local woolweaver.
Hung, Drawn ‘n’ Portered (5.0) Strong, dark treacle-coloured porter with
Bramling Cross hops and a malty finish, reminiscent of the Ramsbury-style beer
popular in 18th century London.
NORTH YORKSHIRE, Pinchinthorpe, N. Yorks.
Pinchinthorpe Golden Ale (4.6) Very hoppy golden ale from the microbrewery at Pinchinthorpe Hall, near Guisborough; a natural stream provides the
water, and the brewery is certified ‘organic’ by the Soil Association.
OUTSTANDING, Bury, Lancs.
Stout (5.5) Indulgent black, roasty, strong stout with some underlying
liquorice taste and bitterness; entirely appropriate for the brewery’s name.
PALMERS, Bridport, Dorset
Dorset Gold (4.5) More complex than many golden ales thanks to a pleasant
banana and mango aroma that carries on into both taste and aftertaste.
PORTOBELLO, North Kensington, Gtr. London
VPA (4.0) Very Pale Ale that was brewed exclusively for Nicholson and
Castle group pubs, but is now more widely available (well, we’ve got it anyway); uses
a UK-grown Cascade hop variant giving a clean base that allows the citrusy hop
flavour to come through.
Malster Mash (4.1) New Hallowe’en-time brew with 4 different malts and 5
hop varieties combining to give fruit, coffee and hazelnut flavours and a spicy tang.
APA (5.0) Full-bodied straw-coloured strong ale in the American Pale Ale
style; a honey-like sweetness and soft citrus notes are balanced by bittering hops
giving a dry aftertaste.
PROSPECT, Standish, Gtr. Manchester
Gold Rush (4.5) Deep golden ale with hoppy and bitter flavours, light fruity
notes, and a grassy floral finish.
RAMSBURY, Aldbourne, Wilts.
Gold (4.5) Popular rich golden-coloured beer with a light hoppy aroma and
taste; the barley used is grown on the Ramsbury Estates farm, although it still goes
to Warminster for malting.
REBELLION, Marlow Bottom, Bucks.
Photo Finish (4.2) Seasonal offering that partly uses Munich malt for a
sweet toffee character balanced by a single New Zealand hop variety.
SALOPIAN, Shrewsbury, Shrops.
Darwin’s Origin (4.3) Light copper ale with a striking hop profile balanced by
a refined malt finish. Bronze award at this year’s CBOB at Olympia in August, after
winning Gold in the Best Bitter category.
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Hop Twister (4.5) Refreshing and crisp premium bitter with citrus flavour and
complex hop finish. Bronze award in the Golden Ales category at Olympia.
SALTAIRE, Shipley, W. Yorks.
Cascade Pale Ale (4.8) Well-balanced with a smooth mouthfeel, floral hop
aromas and pronounced bitterness, giving a long, dry finish and aftertaste.
SPRINGHEAD, Laneham, Notts.
Drop o’ the Black Stuff (3.8) Dark, but not heavy, porter brewed with both
malted and roasted barley and aromatic hops; never fined, so vegan-friendly.
Outlawed (3.8) Distinct lemon-like flavour to this light, crisp, blonde beer;
named of course in honour of Robin Hood.
Roaring Meg (5.5) Classic IPA-style beer with citrus and honey aromas
yielding to a dry bitterness; named after a cannon used in the English civil war.
STOD FOLD, Halifax, W. Yorks.
Amber (4.2) From this new brewery (opened last year), a best bitter with
balanced bittersweet aroma and flavour.
THREE B’s, Tockholes, Lancs.
Bee Witched (3.9) From a brew-pub near Blackburn, a new seasonal beer –
no tasting notes yet, but if there are any honey overtones they will only be from the
hops!
TIRRIL, Long Marton, Cumbria
1823 (4.1) Full-bodied session bitter with a gentle bitterness from only
traditional English ingredients; the brewery has moved twice since starting up in 1999
to cope with increased demand – for a while they used the brewing rooms (dating
from 1823) at nearby Brougham Hall.
TITANIC, Burslem, Staffs.
Mild (3.5) Fresh fruity hop aroma leads to a caramel start, then some
bitterness comes through; lingering dry finish.
Chocolate and Vanilla Stout (4.5) Delightfully sweeter alternative from a
brewery renowed for its stouts; chocolate and Madagascan vanilla are added to the
brew for this unique taste, then Northdown hops give a slight bitter edge..
Plum Porter (4.9) Dark, strong and well-rounded porter brought to an even
keel by Goldings hops and natural plum flavouring that really comes through.
TRING, Tring, Herts.
Mansion Mild (3.7) Smooth and creamy dark ruby mild with a fruity palate
and gentle late hop.
TWICKENHAM, Twickenham, Gtr. London
Grandstand Bitter (3.8) Pale brown beer with peach, citrus and malt on the
palate, fading in the bitter, slightly dry finish.
Autumn Red (4.4) New last year, spicy red ale, comforting with a fruity edge
and floral aroma from the Williamette hops, clean lasting bitterness to finish.
Naked Ladies (4.4) Flagship beer, named after the statues behind this hall,
an outstanding spicy hop beer, with fruit overtones and a lasting bitterness. Won
Silver in the Golden Ales category at the London & SE CBOB qualifiers in January.
Decade (5.0) IPA-style beer brewed to celebrate the Brewery’s 10th
anniversary; lots of fruity tastes with a gentle bitterness coming through.
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VALE, Brill, Bucks.
Red Kite (4.0) Refreshing chestnut-red malty bitter, a blend of 3 malts, roast
barley and 4 hop varieties that give a strong bitter finish.
WHALE, Lower Brailes, Warwicks.
Pale Whale (3.6) Pale golden ale, lemongrass and honey in the aroma,
hoppy citrus taste leads to a dry finish.
Premium Amber (4.3) Balanced premium ale, hints of biscuity malt with
floral and orange zest hop resins coming through.
WINDSOR & ETON, Windsor, Berks.
Knight of the Garter (3.8) Straw-coloured ale brewed with American
Amarillo whole-leaf hops, grapefruit-like aroma and gentle bitterness.
Green Guardsman (4.2) Guardsman was the first new beer brewed in
Windsor (in 2010) for over 80 years; a classic English best bitter brewed from Maris
Otter malt, Fuggles and Goldings hops giving a copper-coloured ale, but – this is not
quite the regular brew; each year they use some freshly picked ‘green’ hops for this
special tangy version.
Conqueror (5.0) Brewed in the style of an IPA - strong, dry and hoppy - but
using a blend of 5 darkish malts to produce a near-black version; Summit and
Cascade hops produce the flavour and gentle bitterness.
WYLAM, Heddon on the Wall, Northumberland
Angel (4.3) A pale copper- coloured well balanced bitter with a citrus
character in the aroma and finish.
XT, Long Crendon, Bucks.
4 (3.8) From the brewery that numbers its regular beers from 1 to 9
depending on the colour; this one is a mellow amber bitter brewed with Belgian malt
and a mix of American and European hops.
6 (4.5) Ruby red premium bitter, malty and smooth and bittersweet, with a
Cascade hoppy finish.
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