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TASTING NOTES
BASS – BASS DRAUGHT 4.4%SPONSORED BY AMA WASTE
Draught Bass is still brewedto an original recipe usingonly the finest ingredients
and the experience ofgenerations. It is brewed with
two strains of yeast toproduce a complex nutty,
malty taste with subtle hopundertones, which haswidespread appeal to
repertoire drinkers.
ADNAMS – GHOSTSHIP 4.7%SPONSORED BY FOODCARE
Pale Ale has a good assertive pithybitterness and a malty backbone. It is
brewed with a selection of malts –Pale Ale, Rye and Cara. Citra, and a
blend of other American hop varietiesto create some great citrus flavours.
BLACK SHEEP – SPECIAL ALE 4.4% SPONSORED BY C.BEAUMONT
Black Sheep Special Ale is a powerfullyflavoured pint that packs a punch with
rich fruit aromas and a distinctivelysmooth, bittersweet taste.
This multi award-winningbeer is a taste packed goldenbeer, with a balance of hops
to give a gentle bitternessand a refreshing citrus hint.
BEESTON BREWERY – WORTH THE WAIT4.2% - SPONSORED BY G.HIPPERSON
BEESTON BREWERY – ON THE HUH 5.0%SPONSORED BY CREATIVE ORCHARD
This is an old style traditional strong bitterwhich is smooth, malty & full bodied. The
name is a Norfolk colloquialism meaning abit wonky or not quite straight. Objectsmay appear this way after a few pints!
Awards include Champion Beer of Britain2013 (Strong Beer)
BEESTON BREWERY – AFTERNOONDELIGHT 3.7%
SPONSORED BY NORFOLK EQUINEVETS
This popular ale from Norfolkbased Beeston Brewery has
a Light to medium body withdiscreet fruit accents. Fresh
and with citrusy hops.
CASTLE ROCK – RED RIDING HOOD 4.3%SPONSORED BY PETER CARTER HAULAGE
Red Riding Hood bridges the gapbetween the most traditional of best
bitters, and the fruity red ales fromthe US and beyond. Red RidingHood is brewed with El Dorado
(USA) and Kohatu (NZ) hops,imparting flavours of soft stone fruit.
CHARNWOOD – TIPPING POINT 4.2%SPONSORED BY MATTHEWS MANAGEMENTACCOUNTANCY
Six different grainsharvest a wonderful light
red coloured beer.
American and NewZealand hops provide just
the right balance to thisearly autumnal ale.
This porter has dark fruit andhops on the nose and hints of
roast malt and smoke. Full bodiedin the mouth, smooth with a dry
and very subtle smoky finish withfruit and hop notes skittering over
the top of it..
BOUDICCA BREWING CO –PRASTO’S PORTER – 5.2%SPONSORED BY FRAMIN’ ART
An extremely pleasantbitter, straw coloured
beer with a terrific fresh,hoppy aroma.
This, coupled with anintense bitterness, leadsto an excellent long, dry
finish. Probably the beerto receive the mostawards in Britain! .
HOPBACK – SUMMER LIGHTNING 5.0%SPONSORED BY BEARTS
DARK STAR – HOPHEAD 3.8%SPONSORED BY STUDIO 20a
An extremely clean-drinking palegolden ale with a strong floralaroma and elderflower notes
from the Cascade hops. This beeris full-bodied and full-flavouredyet gentle enough to make it a
favourite session beer.
GRAIN BREWERY – LIGNUM VITAE 6.5%SPONSORED BY LAWS CROP NUTRITION
A traditional strong andhoppy IPA brewed withthe finest English Maris
Otter pale ale malt to givea full-bodied malty
chracter. Multiple awardwinner including bronze
Strong Bitter CBOB 2015,SIBA East Overall
Champion 2015, CAMRAChampion Strong Beer of
East Anglia 2015
MARSTONS – PEDIGREE 4.5%SPONSORED BY AMA WASTE
OAKHAM – INFERNO 4.0% SPONSORED BY OAKHAM ALES
This light igniting aleflickers complex fruits
across your tongueleaving a dry and fruity
bitter finish smotheringyour thirst.
This multi award-winningale is made using 5
different hops.
A light refreshing beer withpungent grapefruit, lychee andgooseberry aromas leading to
a dry, bitter finish
OAKHAM – CITRA 4.2%SPONSORED BY C. BEAUMONT
A refreshing, golden beerfull of life with hops all the
way through.
Flowery and fruity hops inthe mouth and malt
undertones, with cleanand lasting bittersweet
finish. .
SKINNERS – CORNISH KNOCKER 4.5%SPONSORED BY AMA WASTE
HUMPTY DUMPTY BREWERYNORD ATLANTIC –3.7% SPONSORED BY HORTON ENGINEERING
Gentle caramel notes onthe nose with a hint of
toasted biscuity maltiness ain the background.
The mouthfeel is roundedand voluptuous with
interplay between spicyhop and a soft billowing of
malt sweetness, before alasting dry finish.
A mid-brown, thirstquenching hoppy ale with
Target and Centennialhops
A mighty fine session ale.
HUMPTY DUMPTY BREWERY –BROADLAND SUNRISE 4.2%SPONSORED BY SB AGRICULTURE
.A crisp, orange-red alebrewed with additions of
rye for a dry finish withcitrus American hop notes. Awards: 2013 Norwich and
Norfolk CAMRA ChampionBottled Beer of Norfolk.2010 CAMRA Champion
Beer of Norfolk
ST AUSTELL – TRIBUTE 4.2%SPONSORED BY AMA WASTE
THORNBRIDGE – KIPLING 5.2%SPONSORED BY AMA WASTE
.Typical of a New ZealandSauvignon Blanc wine,
this wonderful SouthPacific Ale has a greatgrassy nose with kiwi
fruits in abundance. Thewonderful fruity mouth
gives way to a great bitterfinish.
A citrus dominated India Pale Ale,its immediate impression is soft
and smooth yet builds to acrescendo of massive hoppiness
accentuated by honey.An enduring, bitter finish..
THORNBRIDGE – JAIPUR IPA 5.9%SPONSORED BY LYNN CARPET CENTRE
This beer is dark strongand well rounded; the
richness of such a rotundbeer is brought to an evenkeel by the late addition ofGoldings hops and natural
plum flavouring.
TITANIC – PLUM PORTER 4.9% -SPONSORED BY ADELPHI HOMES
TAYLORS – LANDLORD 4.3%SPONSORED BY FLYING 8 BALLS SC
Light, hoppy, zesty, easyto drink with bags of
orange and grapefruitflavours, balanced with
biscuit malt for a superbcornish classic.
A classic pale alewith complex citrus and
hoppy aromas.
Landlord has won moreawards than any other
beer, winning bothCAMRA’s Champion Beer
of Britain and the BrewingIndustry Challenge Cup
four times.
TAYLORS – DARK MILD 3.5%SPONSORED BY J.PEARCE
A dark ruby beer with roastednotes and a smooth, creamy
taste.
A favourite of lovers of a goodmild.
TWO RIVERS BREWERY – TWORIVERS MINERS MILD 3.1%SPONSORED BY NORFOLK EQUINE VETS
WOODFORDES – NORADA – 4.3%SPONSORED BY ACORN SEEDS
Triple-hopped American IPA combining crispand zesty citrus notes of lemon and
grapefruit with the exotic sweetness ofmango and papaya. Powerfully hopped using
a blend of Mosaic, Cascade and NelsonSauvin to give a full hop character. Maris
Otter and Crystal Rye malts provide the solidmalt backbone. Medium-bodied finish. .
The ever popular 'Wherry' is amber-coloured with an orange
citrus nose.
A mix of malt, hops, citrus andbitterness give a tangy marmalade
dryness..
WOODFORDES – WHERRY 3.8%SPONSORED BY AGRII
An infusion of vine fruit, malt andhops provide a rich, rewarding
experience with a sweet, Madeira-like finale..
WOODFORDES – NELSONS REVENGE 4.5%
SPONSORED BY SARGEANTS BUTCHERS
TYDD STEAM BREWERY – RATCATCHER 4.3%SPONSORED BY AD DAMPCURE
Two Rivers is the closestbrewery to the King's Arms.
Situated between the tidal andnon tidal Ouses in Denver.
This easy-drinking tawny mildhas a malty character and a
light finish with dark chocolatenotes.
This amber mid strength bitterfrom Tydd Steam has a refreshing
clean bitterness balanced withcitrus New Zealand hops
TYDD STEAM BREWERY AMERICAN EAGLE 4.5%SPONSORED BY MOORELEC
A Golden session AmericanPale Ale with a strong crisp
bitterness and an intense fruit/ citrus finish