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Ringwood Best Bitter (OG 1037, ABV 3.8%)
A well-balanced, golden brown beer. A malty and
hoppy aroma leads to a malty taste with some
sweetness. Malty and bitter finish, with some
fruit present.
Ringwood
Brewery Ltd - www.ringwoodbrewery.co.uk
Ringwood, which celebrates 30 years of
brewing in 2008, was setup in 1978 by
legendary micro-brewery builder Peter
Austin. The brewery moved in 1986 to
attractive 18th-century buildings, formerly
part of the old Trunks Brewery. A new
brewhouse was commissioned at the end of
1994, and a new fermenting room completed
in 1995. Additional fermenters were
installed in 2002 along with cask-washing
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Butcombe Bitter
(OG 1047, ABV 4.7%)
Amber coloured, malty and notably bitter beer, with subtle citrus fruit
qualities. Hoppy, malty, citrus and a very slightly sulphur aroma, and a
long, dry, bitter finish with light fruit notes. Consistent and
refreshing.
Three times a finalist at The Great British Beer Festival.
Butcombe Brewery Ltd, Bristol
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www.butcombe.com
One of the most successful of the newer breweries, set up in 1978 by a former Courage Western director, Simon Whitmore, this West Country independent based in
Somerset's Mendip hills has gained a considerable reputation with its quality beers and friendly service.
Butcombe's beers contain no added sugars, colourings or preservatives.
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Doom Bar (OG 1038-45, ABV 4%)
A rich, golden brown beer with a hint of barley. Dry malt and hops in the mouth. The malty finish becomes dry and hoppy. Fresh hop aroma.
Sharp's Brewery, Rock, Cornwall - www.sharpsbrewery.co.uk
Founded in 1994 in one industrial unit, the success and growth of this young Brewery has been phenomenal with Sharp's now the largest brewer of cask conditioned beer in the South West (Industry sources) and Sharp's leading brand Doom Bar is one of the UK's fastest growing beer brands.
The Brewery's unique position on Cornwall's Atlantic coast is a major influence. Doom Bar is named after an infamous sandbank at the mouth of the Camel Estuary.
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Young's Bitter (ABV 3.7%)
Bursting with taste, Young's Bitter is an easy to drink, refreshing cask ale with a fresh, fruity aroma that leaves a long, satisfying bitter finish. It is traditionally brewed to deliver a clean taste and is light and dry in flavour with a subtle taste of hops.
Wells & Young's Brewing Company, Bedford - www.wellsandyoungs.co.uk
As announced on 23rd May 2006 London brewer Young's has combined its brewing operations with Charles Wells of Bedford to create a major new national force in the brewing industry. The new company, Wells & Young's Brewing Company Limited, began operations on October 2nd, brewing all of Young's beers in Bedford alongside the Charles Wells brand portfolio.
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Ringwood Fortyniner
(ABV 4.9%)
Golden full-bodied malted beer, silver medal winner at the '96 International Beer Competition at Burton-on-Trent.
Light, fresh hop bouquet. Rounded malt in the mouth with strong hop balance, deep bittersweet finish.
Ringwood
Brewery Ltd - www.ringwoodbrewery.co.uk
Ringwood, which celebrates 30 years of
brewing in 2008, was setup in 1978 by
legendary micro-brewery builder Peter
Austin. The brewery moved in 1986 to
attractive 18th-century buildings, formerly
part of the old Trunks Brewery. A new
brewhouse was commissioned at the end of
1994, and a new fermenting room completed
in 1995. Additional fermenters were
installed in 2002 along with cask-washing
and cask-filling equipment.
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Guest
Ale
We also have a
constantly changing
guest ale available
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