Clipston Beer Festival 2011
Beer, Cider & Wine List

Brewery

Beer

Tasting Notes

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Frog Island Best Bitter
Brewed in the typical style of a 'Best Bitter' to produce a well-rounded malty body with a slight fruitiness, a malty aroma with a hint of caramel.

The Best of Market Harborough www.thebestof.co.uk/local/market-harborough

3.8%
Great Oakley Wagtail
Wagtail is a straw coloured bitter with a unique bitterness derived from New Zealand hops.

Rural Trading www.ruraltrading.co.uk

3.9%
Concrete Cow Ironbridge
Ironbridge is a chestnut coloured ale with dark toasted malt and tangy fruit hop flavours leading to a smooth rounded hoppy bitterness and a little crushed apple aroma as a surprise on the nose.

Tim Howard-Smith Traditional Builder

3.7%
Nobbys Guilsborough Gold
Beautifully crafted Golden Ale with full bodied balanced traditional hop finish.

Harborough Kitchens www.harboroughkitchens.co.uk

4.0%
Digfield Fools Nook
A golden summer bitter that is well-hopped with a refreshing citrus aftertaste.

Bray and Bray Solicitors

3.8%
RCH Hewish IPA
A lightly, hopped bitter with a subtle sweetness and fruitful taste. Floral, citrus hop aroma all of which lasts well to the finish.

The Angel Hotel and Restaurant
www.theangel-hotel.co.uk

3.6%
Julian Church Wonky Spire
An amber coloured fruity IPA

Naseby HQ

4.7%
Church End Poacher's Pocket

 
Malt driven session bitter. A rich blend of two hops malts ensures this pale beer is stacked full of flavour.

TJ Thornton, Jeweller www.tjthornton.com

3.5%
Whittlebury SPA
A refreshing Pale Ale brewer with Maris Otter and Crystal malt to give it a light golden colour. With Sovereign, Challenger and Celia hops delivering a satisfying hop finish


Taylor-Made Displays Limited www.taylor-made.co.uk

3.7%
Tring Side Pocket for a Toad
Unmistakable citrus notes from only the best Cascade hops balanced with a floral aroma and crisp dry finish make this straw coloured ale a fantastic session beer.


Chris Spokes, Plumbing & Heating Engineer 01858 525511 or
07773 288 686

3.6%
Frog Island That Old Chestnut
A smooth, easy-drinking beer with subtle roasted notes.

This beer is also available from:
Farndon Fields Farm Shop
www.farndonfieldsfarmshop.co.uk

4.4%
Hopping Mad Brewery Bitter

 
A traditional beautifully balanced fully-hopped bitter, a complete beer experience provides a stimulating taste to savour followed by a fulfilling hoppy finish.

Avalanche Adventure
www.avalancheadventure.co.uk

4.3%
Brewery Cider

Tasting Notes

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Thatchers Cider Cheddar Valley
The colour of this unique cider gives it a vibrant character all of its own for those who want an alternative refreshing drink with a touch of natural sparkle. Naturally fermented, Cheddar Valley is matured in oak vats to ensure the distinctive full flavour is retained.

JWA Architects

6.0%
Ben Crossmans Farmhouse Cider

 
Produced by a fourth-generation cider maker from apples grown in their own Somerset orchards. The use of these traditional cider apples varieties results in excellent quality, well balanced and tasty cider

Barnes Noble Edwards
www.bne.co.uk

6.0%
Vineyard Wine

Tasting Notes

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Welland Valley White 2009 A white wine made from the German grape, Bacchus, currently considered to be the best grape variety for the production of still white wines in the UK. It has an elderflower nose and a touch of sweetness on the palate. Medium bodied, medium-dry style, it is easy drinking with food or on its own.

Clipston Tennis Club

11.5%
Chevelswarde

 

Red 2008

 

Made from Rondo and Regent grape varieties, this dry red wine has aromas of leather, black cherry and liquorice. It is smooth on the palate and easy drinking with food or on its own.

Chevelswarde Organic Growers
www.chevelswardeorganics.co.uk

11%