The Festival Ales

Real Ales

52 ales & cider available at the festival

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Headliner Mosaic

4.8% ABV

Brass Castle Brewery, Malton

Sponsored by Kütchenhaus

Headliner Mosaic

4.8% ABV

Our new signature American pale ale, single hopped with Mosaic. Gluten-free & Vegan.

Brewed by

Brass Castle Brewery, Malton

Sponsored by

Kütchenhaus
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West Coast SIPA

4.0% ABV

Howling Hops, London

Sponsored by Front9 Travel

West Coast SIPA

4.0% ABV

This brew blooms with delicate floral notes and bursts of tropical fruits and pine, beautifully sessionable, light on the palate and rich in character.

Brewed by

Howling Hops, London

Sponsored by

Front9 Travel
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Hop Cat Citra Pale

3.9% ABV

Brew York

Sponsored by Crown Vets

Hop Cat Citra Pale

3.9% ABV

Meet Hop Cat, a lively pale ale with a very subtle haze and a whole lot of attitude. Brewed exclusively with Citra hops, this beer leaps from the glass with bright aromas of grapefruit zest, ripe mango and hints of passion fruit. The flavour follows through with juicy citrus and tropical notes.

Brewed by

Brew York

Sponsored by

Crown Vets
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ABV

4.1% ABV

Stancill Brewery, Sheffield

Sponsored by Adiuvo Management Projects

ABV

4.1% ABV

A balanced blend of three big hops contribute to the fine flavour profile of our special ABV. High alpha Admiral for that orange burst, Belma brings the clean fresh melon notes from the Yakima Valley, and the relatively new hop, Vista, for subtle soft fruit.

Brewed by

Stancill Brewery, Sheffield

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Jarl

3.8% ABV

Fyne Ales, Cairndale

Sponsored by Gray Hooper Holt

Jarl

3.8% ABV

Vibrant grapefruit and delicate lemon flavours with a refreshing finish. Jarl is our flagship, flavour-forward, single-hop session blonde ale brewed as a showcase of American hop, Citra.

Brewed by

Fyne Ales, Cairndale

Sponsored by

Gray Hooper Holt
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Hit the Burners

4.0% ABV

Bristol Beer Factory

Sponsored by Simon Parry

Hit the Burners

4.0% ABV

We're burning back into the cask stratosphere. Australia and the US come together in an ignited dual nation IPA at session strength. Galaxy takes the lead with a citrus, peach and passion splash. Amarillo plays support and lifts the citrus to the next level. All built on the custom BBF uber pale malt platform, this is outta-this-world cask.

Brewed by

Bristol Beer Factory

Sponsored by

Simon Parry

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Springtime

4.5% ABV

Burning Sky, Firle

Sponsored by Reigate & Redhill Society

Springtime

4.5% ABV

A pale ale with a rustic farmhouse approach to the malt bill. Noble and New World hops are combined for a pleasing aroma, with Sicilian lemon zest added after fermentation for a clean zesty finish.

Brewed by

Burning Sky, Firle

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Moving South

4.2% ABV

Rivington, Lancs

Sponsored by Savills

Moving South

4.2% ABV

A pale ale hopped entirely with Nelson Sauvin.

Brewed by

Rivington, Lancs

Sponsored by

Savills
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Harlequin Krush

4.5% ABV

Neptune, Liverpool

Sponsored by The Belfry Shopping Centre

Harlequin Krush

4.5% ABV

A double dry hopped pale with an abundance of mango, passion fruit and pineapple tropical fruits, with citrus in the foreground making for a delightful mix of fruit salad on the palette. Brewed in collaboration with Charles Faram & Yakima Chief Hops.

Brewed by

Neptune, Liverpool

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Just Below Where It Says Cask

4.2% ABV

Downlands, Warwick

Sponsored by House of Building

Just Below Where It Says Cask

4.2% ABV

We brewed a birthday beer with the Selden Arms. It's full of Nelson and Citra so it has all those gooseberry, white winey and citrus flavours you'd expect balanced with the right amount of bitterness.

Brewed by

Downlands, Warwick

Sponsored by

House of Building
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Hop Plug! Krush

4.2% ABV

Three Legs, Bexhill

Sponsored by Sean Hawkins

Hop Plug! Krush

4.2% ABV

Direct to cask hopped pale ale. Classic traditions with spectrum liquid hops for more aroma. A juicy pale ale with Krush hops bringing bags of fresh ripe tropical flavours with mango, guava and passionfruit with a herbal bitterness.

Brewed by

Three Legs, Bexhill

Sponsored by

Sean Hawkins

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Tap City

5.0% ABV

Gun Brewery, Heathfield

Sponsored by DV Read & Son

Tap City

5.0% ABV

Brewing exclusively with pale malt allows the tropical passion fruit flavours from the NZ hops to shine through.

Brewed by

Gun Brewery, Heathfield

Sponsored by

DV Read & Son
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Electronic Rat

5.0% ABV

Ossett Brewery

Sponsored by Your IT Man

Electronic Rat

5.0% ABV

West Coast IPA, an Ossett brewery collaboration with Azvex Brewery. Electronic Rat is a classically crushable West Coast IPA, expect a rich bronze colour, hoppy citrus notes and a smooth mouthfeel.

Brewed by

Ossett Brewery

Sponsored by

Your IT Man
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Titan

3.8% ABV

Left Handed Giant, Derby

Sponsored by Philip Baldwin

Titan

3.8% ABV

A brand new addition to our core range, certified Gluten-Free and eminently drinkable, built on a delicate malt bill with whole leaf, pellet and liquid hops added throughout. A modest dry-hop of US and NZ varieties expresses sweet orange and pressed grape with a finish of bright pine. Light, refreshing and sessionable. Vegan and Gluten Free.

Brewed by

Left Handed Giant, Derby

Sponsored by

Philip Baldwin
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Vortex

4.0% ABV

Salopian, Shrewsbury

Sponsored by Space & Matter

Vortex

4.0% ABV

A swirling mass of hops envelops the palate with floral, earthy, and subtly fruity aromas. This refreshing, straw-coloured golden ale finds perfect balance as vibrant hops meet a delicate backbone. The dry, moderately bitter finish lingers, while a smooth, rounded mouthfeel highlights its classic heritage.

Brewed by

Salopian, Shrewsbury

Sponsored by

Space & Matter
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Ford

4.2% ABV

Trig Brewery, York

Sponsored by RDO

Ford

4.2% ABV

Bright and vibrant pale ale generously hopped with Mosaic, El Dorado and Citra.

Brewed by

Trig Brewery, York

Sponsored by

RDO
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Session

3.9% ABV

Pilgrim, Reigate

Sponsored by Reigate Priory Cricket Club

Session

3.9% ABV

An amber session ale, hopped with a delicate combination of British and Continental hops to produce a well-rounded flavoursome beer.

Brewed by

Pilgrim, Reigate

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Quench

3.6% ABV

Pilgrim, Reigate

Sponsored by Robinsons

Quench

3.6% ABV

A session pale ale, brewed with only Maris Otter malt and a blend of New World hops. This vibrant pale ale has a spicy grapefruit bitterness followed by a fresh lime flavour and tropical fruity aromas.

Brewed by

Pilgrim, Reigate

Sponsored by

Robinsons
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Surrey

3.7% ABV

Pilgrim, Reigate

Sponsored by Hystar Construction

Surrey

3.7% ABV

A well rounded session pale ale, with a malty flavour. First made in 1983 this is one of the first and most popular Pilgrim Ales and is one of the heritage range. Surrey is made with Whitbread Golding and Styrian Golding hops, Maris Otter and Crystal malt.

Brewed by

Pilgrim, Reigate

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Free Jacks

5.1% ABV

Dropkick, Dorking

Sponsored by Built by Cornerstone

Free Jacks

5.1% ABV

Hazy and juicy. New England IPA using a combination of Citra and Idaho 7 hops, offering a deep fruity flavour and sweet aroma accompanied by a proper New England full bodied mouth feel. A hazy, fruity and juicy monster of a beer.

Brewed by

Dropkick, Dorking

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Goldenland

4.5% ABV

Dropkick, Dorking

Sponsored by Brian Johnston Insurance

Goldenland

4.5% ABV

Golden British Pale, a light summer pale ale offering a thirst-quenching drinkability and refreshing smoothness. With only a light Citra dry hop, there is a touch of citrus on the palate with a sweet aroma. The perfect beer for a sunny day.

Brewed by

Dropkick, Dorking

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Fullback

4.9% ABV

Dropkick, Dorking

Sponsored by Fairclough & Dyer

Fullback

4.9% ABV

A modern IPA rooted in APA tradition, showcasing bright tropical aromas of pineapple and soft citrus. Medium-light in body with a gentle bitterness, finishing clean and refreshing.

Brewed by

Dropkick, Dorking

Sponsored by

Fairclough & Dyer
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Eagles

4.7% ABV

Dropkick, Dorking

Sponsored by Michael Blacker Partnership

Eagles

4.7% ABV

A modern American pale ale offering a perfect blend of pale malt and new age American hops, combining to form a hop-forward beer with punchy mango notes and citrus depth.

Brewed by

Dropkick, Dorking

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Wallaby

3.4% ABV

Dropkick, Dorking

Sponsored by Old Reigatians

Wallaby

3.4% ABV

Refreshing and fruity. This low ABV beer packs a punch of mango and passionfruit aromas and flavours with a light zingy carbonation to create a refreshing and truly sessionable beer.

Brewed by

Dropkick, Dorking

Sponsored by

Old Reigatians
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Leveson Buck

3.7% ABV

Titsey Brewery

Sponsored by Rand Associates

Leveson Buck

3.7% ABV

A feisty little fellow with an American accent. Can be enjoyed either as cask ale from the handpump or carbonated from the keg tap. After hopping in the brew as normal, more hops are added as it ferments, tons more flavour. A more complex beer for bigger flavours, but without the extra bitterness.

Brewed by

Titsey Brewery

Sponsored by

Rand Associates
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Bristol Bitter

4.0% ABV

New Bristol Brewery

Sponsored by Roger Fairclough

Bristol Bitter

4.0% ABV

Very sessionable, malt driven Bristol beauty. Light to medium body, gold in colour. Vegan.

Brewed by

New Bristol Brewery

Sponsored by

Roger Fairclough

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Tarquell

3.8% ABV

Pomona Island, Salford

Sponsored by Thurlowe-Clarke

Tarquell

3.8% ABV

Classic pale/gold Mancunian bitter.

Brewed by

Pomona Island, Salford

Sponsored by

Thurlowe-Clarke
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Lamanva

4.0% ABV

Verdant Brewing, Penryn

Sponsored by Woodlands Lettings

Lamanva

4.0% ABV

Our take on a cask best bitter. Amber hues and malt flavours abound. Bread crust, light toffee and drying biscuity finish are the order of the day, balanced by the delectable traditional hop pairing of UK grown Fuggle and Golding hops.

Brewed by

Verdant Brewing, Penryn

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Boddington's Bitter

3.8% ABV

Boddington's, Manchester

Sponsored by Aviel Intelligence

Boddington's Bitter

3.8% ABV

JW Lees, Manchester's oldest brewer, is now the exclusive brewer of Boddingtons Cask Ale which they brew under licence. This revival brings together two powerhouses of Northern beer heritage. Boasting a distinctive golden colour and a luscious creamy head when poured. Smooth, creamy and slightly bitter.

Brewed by

Boddington's, Manchester

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Talisman

4.9% ABV

Pilgrim, Reigate

Sponsored by WS Planning & Architecture

Talisman

4.9% ABV

A rich malty ale, brewed with a grist of Maris Otter, crystal and dark roasted chocolate malts to produce a ruby glow accompanying nutty winter flavours with shades of a Belgian Dubbel. A seriously good beer.

Brewed by

Pilgrim, Reigate

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Gower Wolf

4.0% ABV

Titsey Brewery

Sponsored by Reg Foster

Gower Wolf

4.0% ABV

A classic Best Bitter, Gower Wolf (4.0% ABV) has got a nice traditional feel to it, hints of chocolate and honey in the aroma and flavour give it character. Locally grown hops give an edge to the smooth malt profile. A traditional pint for a traditional pub, especially on more wintry days. Great with sausage and mash.

Brewed by

Titsey Brewery

Sponsored by

Reg Foster

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AAA Pass

4.5% ABV

Arbor Ales, Bristol

Sponsored by Access Knowledge & Training

AAA Pass

4.5% ABV

Collaboration with Hook Norton. American Amber Ale features Amarillo, Citra and Emperor, creating a hoppy finish on top of deep caramel malt flavours.

Brewed by

Arbor Ales, Bristol

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Stand and Deliver

4.5% ABV

Howling Hops, London

Sponsored by Jackson-Stops

Stand and Deliver

4.5% ABV

Boldly classic, this ale offers a light fruit cake aroma that gently leads into warming notes of roasted coffee and rich dried fruit. Smooth, comforting, and packed with character, it's a proper nod to tradition with just enough swagger to steal the show.

Brewed by

Howling Hops, London

Sponsored by

Jackson-Stops
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Khaos

4.0% ABV

Otherworld, Dalkeith

Sponsored by Cantor Atkin

Khaos

4.0% ABV

Full-bodied, flavourful porter with a complex malt profile. Layers of roast malt, caramel and burnt sugar create a rich body, while a generous addition of fresh espresso adds bold coffee character, dark chocolate notes and a lingering bitter finish.

Brewed by

Otherworld, Dalkeith

Sponsored by

Cantor Atkin
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Stop the Pigeon

5.0% ABV

Sureshot, Manchester

Sponsored by Ascough Architects

Stop the Pigeon

5.0% ABV

Robust cask stout using a massive blend of speciality malts. Chocolate malts for a milk chocolate, Belgian Speciality Malt for a complex richness and a gentle dry hop of Belma creating roasted coffee and sharp cacao slick bodied pint. Smooth, creamy and satisfying.

Brewed by

Sureshot, Manchester

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Dark Mild 2026

4.2% ABV

RedWillow, Macclesfield

Sponsored by Brewers Decorator Centres

Dark Mild 2026

4.2% ABV

Made with 8 different malts, a satisfying dark mild with flavours of chocolate and flapjack, perfect for armchair drinking in front of a warm fire.

Brewed by

RedWillow, Macclesfield

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Market Porter

6.2% ABV

Pilgrim, Reigate

Sponsored by Stentor Music

Market Porter

6.2% ABV

Our deep ruby porter is a fine example of a beer that gained popularity during the industrial revolution. Brown malt imparts an aroma of bread crust with a subtle roast character, alongside chocolate and crystal malt which brings the classic smooth sweetness typical of this classic style.

Brewed by

Pilgrim, Reigate

Sponsored by

Stentor Music
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If Life Gives You Lemons

3.8% ABV

Torrside Brewing, High Peak

Sponsored by Holborn's General Stores

If Life Gives You Lemons

3.8% ABV

Crisp and zesty pale brewed with just a hint of Sicilian sea salt and lemons.

Brewed by

Torrside Brewing, High Peak

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Evoke

4.2% ABV

Vibrant Forest, Southampton

Sponsored by Joshua Lewis Construction

Evoke

4.2% ABV

Evoke is a soft, floral and piney session pale. Idaho 7 and Cascade bring grapefruit and pine notes, whilst Loral provides a long, floral finish.

Brewed by

Vibrant Forest, Southampton

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Brazil Nut Porter

4.5% ABV

North Riding, Scarborough

Sponsored by Dexter's Barber Shop

Brazil Nut Porter

4.5% ABV

Porter using four different malts for a smooth rich flavour then infused post fermentation with Brazil Nut flavouring. Lovely sweet and nutty.

Brewed by

North Riding, Scarborough

Sponsored by

Dexter's Barber Shop

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Pangoltergeist

6.2% ABV

Tartarus, Leeds

Sponsored by The Market Stores, Reigate

Pangoltergeist

6.2% ABV

Black IPA brewed with crystal and roasted malts to produce a dark base beer with notes of caramel and roasted coffee. Hopped with Centennial, Chinook and Citra for a slight piney bitterness with a big citrus finish. Allergens: Barley, Wheat. Vegan Friendly.

Brewed by

Tartarus, Leeds

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Lemonade Stand

4.0% ABV

Tiny Rebel, Newport

Sponsored by Priory Farm

Lemonade Stand

4.0% ABV

When life gives you lemons, make beer. Lemonade Stand is sunshine in a pint, zesty, refreshing, and full of bright citrus hops that pop like a summer holiday for your taste buds. Light-bodied with a crisp, clean finish, it's the perfect pint for the beer garden when that first hint of warmth is in the air.

Brewed by

Tiny Rebel, Newport

Sponsored by

Priory Farm
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Pioneer

4.5% ABV

Pilgrim, Reigate

Sponsored by Redhill Redstone Rotary Club

Pioneer

4.5% ABV

An American style pale ale, using only hops grown in the Pacific Northwest. The high note, stone fruit classic aroma leaves a clean palate with a mosaic of fresh berry and tropical after tones. A brewery favourite for all occasions.

Brewed by

Pilgrim, Reigate

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South Island

4.1% ABV

Pilgrim, Reigate

Sponsored by The Hatch Public House

South Island

4.1% ABV

Extra pale malts give a beautifully light effervescent mouthfeel to help accentuate a wonderful mix of New Zealand hops. Rakau, Nectaron and Nelson Sauvin produce notes of passionfruit and gooseberries. Harikoa (Gluten Free).

Brewed by

Pilgrim, Reigate

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Maori

3.8% ABV

Dropkick, Dorking

Sponsored by RM Consult

Maori

3.8% ABV

An extra pale ale offering that light refreshing quench alongside a double New Zealand hop build of Nelson Sauvin and Nectaron to give that tropical fruit punch.

Brewed by

Dropkick, Dorking

Sponsored by

RM Consult
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Passionfruit

4.6% ABV

Dropkick, Dorking

Sponsored by Fieldhouse Family

Passionfruit

4.6% ABV

Packed with bold passionfruit flavour, this pale ale is juicy, zesty, and seriously refreshing. Think tropical sunshine in a glass with a clean, crisp finish.

Brewed by

Dropkick, Dorking

Sponsored by

Fieldhouse Family

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Peach Lager

3.0% ABV

Dropkick, Dorking

Sponsored by Sorella Aesthetics

Peach Lager

3.0% ABV

Crisp, cold, and packed with juicy peach flavour. This 3.0% session lager is made for easy drinking, sunny days, and going back for another.

Brewed by

Dropkick, Dorking

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Somers

3.9% ABV

Pilgrim, Reigate

Sponsored by Unusual Expo

Somers

3.9% ABV

An English lager with an authentic continental heritage. Developed with a combination of German noble hops and a classic grist of Pilsner, Vienna and wheat malts to produce a straw coloured, snappy flavoured, highly quaffable lager. The herbal, woody and citrus aroma notes create a lager that's perfect for all seasons. Gluten Free and Vegan.

Brewed by

Pilgrim, Reigate

Sponsored by

Unusual Expo
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Azzuri

5.0% ABV

Dropkick, Dorking

Sponsored by Dropkick Brewery

Azzuri

5.0% ABV

Crisp, easy-drinking Italian lager brewed for pure refreshment. Light-bodied with a clean finish, it delivers subtle malt sweetness balanced by a delicate hop character. Smooth, refreshing, and effortlessly drinkable, perfect for any occasion.

Brewed by

Dropkick, Dorking

Sponsored by

Dropkick Brewery
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Pilsner

4.0% ABV

Dropkick, Dorking

Sponsored by Rand Associates

Pilsner

4.0% ABV

Czech-style pilsner made with traditional Czech Saaz hops for a crisp taste and clean fast finish. The perfect crushable lager.

Brewed by

Dropkick, Dorking

Sponsored by

Rand Associates
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Silly Moo Cider

4.8% ABV

Trenchmore Farm, Cowfold

Sponsored by Corinna Bogin

Silly Moo Cider

4.8% ABV

Light sparkle, hint of tannin, pleasing sweetness, fresh clean flavour, well-balanced blend with initial apple notes followed by more complex soft back note of tannin which give good structure. Very juicy and full mouth feel.

Brewed by

Trenchmore Farm, Cowfold

Sponsored by

Corinna Bogin

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Classic Draught Cider

5.5% ABV

Sheppy's, Taunton

Sponsored by Holmesdale Garage

Classic Draught Cider

5.5% ABV

Sheppy's famous Classic Draught Cider is produced in Somerset from home grown apples from the farm at Three Bridges. A traditional blend of cider and dessert apple varieties produces this thirst-quenching sharing cider.

Brewed by

Sheppy's, Taunton

Sponsored by

Holmesdale Garage