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| BLONDE & GOLDEN BEERS | ABV | Country | Price |
| Anchor Liberty Ale Special top-fermenting ale yeast is used during fermentation and is responsible for many of Liberty Ale's subtle flavours and characteristics. Light honey in colour with a slight haze as a result of dry hopping in the maturation tanks. This dry hopping creates a monumental hop aroma on the nose with pine needles, limes, oranges and grapefruit leaping out at you. The hop attack is brisk and direct coating the mouth in finely tuned bitterness before biscuit malts come through the dry centre along with a burst of fruit. The finish is long, dry, juicy, resinous and delicious. A perfect match for: Prawns, chillies, spices, smoked foods, mushrooms, lime, burgers, onions, grilled chicken, strong oily fish, crab cakes |
5.9% | USA | £3.70 |
| Little Creatures Pale Ale Bag loads of whole Chinook and Cascade hop flowers that we source from Washington and Oregon in the US as well as some local flowers from Tasmania are thrown at this beer, creating an intense citrus and grapefruit aroma and flavour that we balance with a careful selection of specialty malts and a local pale malt made to our own specifications. Preservative and additive free our Pale Ale is live-yeast conditioned in bottles. From brewing to release, a batch of pale ale takes about six weeks, allowing for two weeks conditioning in the bottle after packaging. A perfect match for: Prawns, chillies, spices, smoked foods, mushrooms, lime, burgers, onions, grilled chicken, strong oily fish, crab cakes |
5.2% | AUS | £3.60 |
| Goose Island Matilda Wild in character, with a slightly fruity aroma and a spicy yeast flavour that is as unique as it is satisfying – Matilda is an intriguing choice for beer and wine lovers alike. Dry and quenching, it’s the perfect accompaniment at the dining table or for casually socializing at the bar. A perfect match for: Matilda pairs with many foods. Its spicy yeast flavours compliment fresh mussels and contrast rich pork belly. It also goes very well with soft cheeses like Cornish Brie and Washed Rind Cheeses |
7.0% | USA | £4.15 |
| Duvel A fruity dry aroma, dry but still alcohol-sweet flavour makes the beer an excellent thirst-quencher, with a pronounced hop aroma. Thanks to the balance between a fine aroma and subtle bitterness, this beer occupies a unique position in the rich Belgian Beer tradition. Duvel has a distinctly different character at different temperatures. From the fridge it is perhaps smoother with a little less bite. At room temperature the light fruity notes become more apparent, revealing more complexity, and it develops a more vinous character. A perfect match for: Air dried ham, smoked salmon, pasta and clams, garlic, pesto, sausages, all fish, prawn cocktail, oysters and simply as a digestive |
8.5% | Belgium | £3.80 |
| Dogfish 60 minute IPA Our 60 Minute IPA is continuously hopped - more than 60 hop additions over a 60 minute boil (getting a vibe yet of where the name came from?). 60 Minute is a session India Pale Ale brewed with a slew of great North West hops. A powerful, but balanced East Coast I.P.A. with a lot of citrusy hop character. The session beer for hardcore beer enthusiasts. A perfect match for: Spicy foods, pesto, grilled salmon, soy-based dishes, pizza, vintage cheddar |
6.0% | USA | £3.80 |
| Dogfish 90 minute IPA Esquire Magazine calls our 90 Minute IPA. "Perhaps the best I.P.A. in America." An Imperial I.P.A. brewed to be savoured from a snifter. A big beer with a great malt backbone that stands up to the extreme hopping rate 90 Minute IPA was our first continually-hopped beer, which is a method of hopping that allows for a pungent, but not crushing hop flavour. In addition to the continual-hopping 90 Minute IPA receives during the boil, we also utilize our 'Me So Hoppy' device to dry-hop the beer during conditioning. A perfect match for: Pork chops, beef, grilled fish, chips, focaccia, split pea soup, Stilton cheese & snails |
9.0% | USA | £4.90 |
| Birra Baladin Nora This ‘Egyptian beer’ named after Nora is an organic wheat beer made partly from the ancient Egyptian kamut variety of wheat, and following other fragments of what we now about the brewing practices of the civilisation that built the pyramids, is flavoured with ginger and myrrh. It’s a cloudy orange with a thick slightly orange-tinted head and an unusual very grassy and chaffy aroma with notes of aniseed, lemon, camomile and liquorice. The palate is smooth and lightly citric with date-like fruit and distinctive herbal notes, finishing mild but refreshingly grainy with summer grass and a dash of hops, very easy drinking for its ABV. A perfect match for: Wild mushrooms, Pan-Asian dishes, risotto, curries, baked fish and chicken |
6.8% | Italy | £7.70 |
| Sierra Nevada Torpedo Torpedo Extra IPA has layers of flavours ranging from citrus, herbs, black pepper and pine, with delicate hints of tropical fruit. Torpedo is an assertive American IPA deep reddish-gold in colour, with a smooth and bready malt presence and over-the-top hop aromas. The beer has a solid bitterness and a massive hop flavour, yet remains easy drinking with a pleasant dry finish. A perfect match for: Avocado, burgers, chilli, chorizo, crispy and spicy duck, spicy soups and stews, Indian spices, mackerel, peanuts, salmon, Thai spices |
7.2% | USA | £4.00 |
| Odell 5 Barrel Pale Ale The distinctive hop character of our 5 Barrel Pale Ale is due to the extraction of essential oils from select hops. We treat 5 Barrel Pale Ale to an infusion of fresh whole hop flowers in the Hop Back and the fermenter, as well as four hop additions during the kettle boil. We like how this gives the beer a fresh, lively flavour and aroma. A perfect match for: Spicy foods, pesto, grilled salmon, soy-based dishes, pizza, vintage cheddar |
5.2% | USA | £3.80 |
| Odell IPA We took the traditional IPA, originally shipped from England to India in the 1700′s, and made it bolder and more flavourful – American Style. We’ve added new varieties of highly aromatic American hops to create a distinctive bitterness profile and an incredible hop character. A perfect match for: Avocado, burgers, chilli, chorizo, crispy and spicy duck, spicy soups and stews, Indian spices, mackerel, peanuts, salmon, Thai spices |
7.0% | USA | £3.90 |
| Birra Baladin Open A pale ale style beer, with definite tones, that has got character, which aroma explodes thanks to the intense hops and catchy grapefruit notes. A perfect match for: Prawns, chillies, spices, smoked foods, mushrooms, lime, burgers, onions, grilled chicken, strong oily fish, crab cakes |
7.5% | Italy | £3.90 |
| Birra Del Borgo My Antonia (Collaboration with Dogfish Head from the USA) One of the most unique aromas; floral, bright, sweet and with a vibrant, green hop character. The profile is almost herbal, all wildflowers and spice. Gold in colour and sporting a thick, billowy head, the mouth feel is thick, and the masses of juicy malt lay down a sweet-enough foundation for that late, long bitterness, which make My Antonia a supremely refreshing beer, despite having an abv of 7.5% and a lot of flavour. A perfect match for: Pheasant, partridge, quail, veal, pork, ham, oily fish, fried fish, sardines, octopus, scallops |
7.5% | Italy/USA | £3.50/£7.50 |
| Stone Levitation This deep amber ale has rich malt flavours, a big hoppy character, citrus overtones (courtesy of the hops and our special brewers yeast) and modest alcohol. We avoid additives, cheap adjuncts, stabilizers and chemical preservatives. So in the defiance of gravity we bring you Stone Levitation Ale. A perfect match for: Fish and chips, BBQ flavours, Spicy foods, chillies, lime, ginger, black pepper, mint, Indian spices, cream or yoghurt based sauces, tomatoes, pickles, fried/grilled chicken, strong oily fish, crab cakes |
4.4% | USA | £4.00 |
| Stone Pale Ale Our flagship ale, Stone Pale Ale is our Southern California interpretation of the classic British pale ale style. Deep amber in colour, Stone Pale Ale is robust and full flavoured. A delicate hop aroma is complemented by a rich maltiness. A perfect match for: Fish and chips, Parmesan, pancetta, Spicy foods, chillies, lime, ginger, black pepper, mint, Indian spices, cream or yoghurt based sauces, tomatoes, pickles, fried/grilled chicken, strong oily fish, crab cakes |
5.4% | USA | £4.50 |
| Stone IPA An "India Pale Ale" by definition is highly hopped and high in alcohol - you'll find our Stone India Pale Ale to be true to style with a huge hop aroma, flavour and bitterness throughout. If you're a hop-head like us, then you'll love our Stone India Pale Ale! Medium malt character with a heavy dose of over the top hops! Generous "dry hopping" gives this beer its abundant hop aroma and crisp hop flavour. A perfect match for: Fish and chips, Spicy foods, chillies, lime, ginger, black pepper, mint, Indian spices, cream or yoghurt based sauces, tomatoes, pickles, fried/grilled chicken, strong oily fish, crab cakes |
6.9% | USA | £4.80 |
| Stone Oaked Arrogant Bastard The real beauty, richness and depth in life can only be found if the journey through life itself is looked upon as a constant chance to learn, live and find life’s passion. Passion threatens the complacent, and fills them with fear. Fear of the new, the deep and the different. We, on the other hand, seek it out. Endlessly, joyously...and aggressively. To this end we bring you the “OAKED Arrogant Bastard Ale.” Another reward for those seeking new sources of passion, and another point of dissension for those who are not. A perfect match for: Char grilled steak, Wild mushrooms, Spicy foods, chillies, lime, ginger, black pepper, mint, Indian spices, cream or yoghurt based sauces, tomatoes, pickles, fried/grilled chicken, strong oily fish, crab cakes |
7.2% | USA | £5.50 |
| Stone Ruination IPA So called because of the "ruinous" effect on your palate! This massive hop monster has a wonderfully delicious and intensely bitter flavour on a refreshing malt base. One taste and you can easily see why we call this brew "a liquid poem to the glory of the hop!" Those who seek, crave and rejoice in beers with big, bold, bitter character will find true nirvana in Stone Ruination IPA! A perfect match for: Fish and chips, Roast garlic, strong cheese, Spicy foods, chillies, lime, ginger, black pepper, mint, Indian spices, cream or yoghurt based sauces, tomatoes, pickles, fried/grilled chicken, strong oily fish, crab cakes |
7.7% | USA | £5.60 |
| Odell St Lupulin A mystical legend echoes in our brewhouse – that of St. Lupulin (loop-you-lin) the archetypal hophead. He devoted endless summers to endless rows of hops, tending to the flowers and the beloved resin within – lupulin. Extraordinary oils in this yellow resin provide this dry-hopped extra pale ale with an undeniably pleasing floral aroma and clean, crisp finish. One sip of this seasonal summer ale and you too, will believe. A perfect match for: Spicy foods, pesto, grilled salmon, soy-based dishes, pizza, vintage cheddar. To be honest this beer is just perfect on its own as an aperitif too. |
6.5% | USA | £4.80 |
| Indigo Imp Blonde Bombshell An American blonde ale with a smooth malty taste, moderate hop bitterness, and slightly fruity and nutty aftertaste. A perfect match for: Spicy foods, pesto, grilled salmon, soy-based dishes, pizza, vintage cheddar. To be honest this beer is just perfect on its own as an aperitif too. |
6.2% | USA | £4.50 |
| AMBER AND DARK BEERS | ABV | Country | Price |
| Rodenbach Grand Cru Rodenbach is a beer that distinguishes itself by its refreshing, fruity taste and bright red colour. The result of a mixed fermentation of top yeasts and bacterial flora, followed by 24 months of maturation in oak casks, whereby organic acids are converted into higher alcohols and fruity esters. A nose of vanilla from the oak, preserved lemons, earth, passion fruits, apricots and sherry. The palate is round and sweet, with caramelised malts quickly countered by firm acidity. Sherry, fruit and oak lead to a long sweet and sour finish. A perfect match for: Most game, wood pigeon, partridge, beef cheeks, short ribs, liver pate, pickled dishes, pork belly |
6.0% | Belgium | £4.85 |
| Fraoch Heather Brewed in Scotland since 2000 B.C. heather ale is probably the oldest style of ale still produced in the world. From an ancient Gaelic recipe for "leann fraoch" (heather ale). Into the boiling bree of malted barley, sweet gale and flowering heather are added, then after cooling slightly the hot ale is poured into a vat of fresh heather flowers where it infuses for an hour before being fermented. Hazy orange in colour, the nose is sweet and richly floral with notes of mint, hay, ginger, honey, jasmine, orange flowers and bergamot. On the palate the beer is quite light with a quickly fading bitterness. The dry floral centre gives way to a long finish. A perfect match for: Rich and Spicy foods, quail, partridge, pheasant, rabbit |
5.0% | Scot | £3.95 |
| Dogfish Indian Brown Ale Forget about the car companies, this is the original hybrid, a cross between a Scotch Ale, an India Pale Ale, and an American Brown. Our Indian Brown Ale is well-hopped and malty at the same time (magical). The beer has characteristics of each style that inspired it; the colour of an American Brown, the caramel notes of a Scotch Ale, and the hopping regiment of an India Pale Ale. This beer is brewed with Aromatic barley and organic brown sugar. A perfect match for: Balsamic vinaigrette salads, smoked meats, duck confit, braised ribs, venison, prosciutto, stews |
7.2% | USA | £3.80 |
| Dogfish Palo Santo Marron An unfiltered, unfettered, unprecedented brown ale aged in handmade wooden brewing vessels. The caramel and vanilla complexity unique to this beer comes from the exotic Paraguayan Palo Santo wood from which these tanks were crafted. Palo Santo means "holy tree" and it's wood has been used in South American wine-making communities. This beer is a 12% abv, highly roasty, and malty brown ale aged on the Palo Santo wood. It was a huge hit at our Rehoboth Beach brewpub when first released in November of 2006, Palo went into full production at the end of 2007. A perfect match for: Steak, chorizo sausage, cajun cuisine, farmhouse cheddar |
12.0% | USA | £6.70 |
| Odell 90 Shilling Ale We introduced 90 Shilling, our flagship beer, at our opening party in 1989. For a while, we’d been wondering what would happen if we lightened up the traditional Scottish ale? The result is irresistibly smooth and delicious medium-bodied amber ale. The name 90 Shilling comes from the Scottish method of taxing beer. Only the highest quality beers were taxed 90 Shillings. A perfect match for: Balsamic vinaigrette salads, smoked meats, duck confit, braised ribs, venison, prosciutto, stews |
5.3% | USA | £3.80 |
| Odell Isolation Ale Ever been in a warm, cozy cabin and had a secret desire to get snowed in? To celebrate the winter season, we offer our Isolation Ale – a traditional winter brew made with premium malts imported from England. It’s just one of the reasons Isolation Ale stands. A perfect match for: BBQ Pork, smoked meats, char grilled vegetables, steak, cold roast beef, onions, tomatoes, cheese, horseradish, almonds, cumin, chillies |
6.0% | USA | £3.90 |
| Sierra Nevada Tumbler As the nights grow cool, the leaves on the valley oaks begin to turn and fall. In honour of this yearly dance, we bring you Tumbler Autumn Brown Ale and invite you to enjoy the show. We use malt within days of roasting at the peak of its flavour to give Tumbler a gracefully smooth malt character. So pour a glass, and grab a window seat to watch as the leaves come tumbling down. A perfect match for: BBQ Pork, smoked meats, char grilled vegetables, steak, cold roast beef, onions, tomatoes, cheese, horseradish, almonds, cumin, chillies |
5.5% | USA | £3.40 |
| Birra Baladin Super The masterpiece of the brewery. The beer that mostly encountered the favour among the customers at Le Baladin. Although one wouldn't believe that it's the most alcoholic among all the productions. It originated from an old recipe created toward the end of the '800 following the style of the belgian abbey beers. Intense aroma of warm flowers, apricot and banana and hints of bitter almond. Agreeable, refreshing and quenching taste of apricot in syrup, almond cake and citrus fruits. Excellent use of Belgian selected hop during the fermentation process. A perfect match for: This beer matches perfectly with ripe cheeses, biscuits and almond sweets |
8.0% | Italy | £3.90 |
| Fullers Vintage Ales 2000-2010 (please ask about individual vintage’s availability) A truly distinguished bottle conditioned beer; Vintage Ale has been produced annually since 1997 using a blend of that year's finest ingredients creating a unique, limited edition brew. Each vintage is unique, and continues to develop over time like a fine wine or whisky. A perfect match for: Perfect with nutty cheeses and buttery blue cheeses like Stilton or Berkshire, Puddings like Crème Brûlée, Banoffee Pie, tart tatin and vanilla ice cream |
8.5% | UK | Various |
| Stone Old Guardian Barley Wine Allow us to present you with the Stone Old Guardian Barley Wine, in all its unadulterated glory. Known colloquially as "OG", this is the OG OG. The über malty, super hoppy mega beer that you know and love (and apparently depend on for your sanity and continued wellbeing) is here. We're glad to tell you without the slightest modicum of modesty: it's delicious. And if you're of the type that's patient enough to squirrel bottles away, know that this behemoth is poised to continue evolving with age. A perfect match for: Cheese, cheese, cheese! Make sure they are FULL flavoured ones too, blue and/or very ripe |
11.3% | USA | £12.00 |
| PORTERS AND STOUTS | ABV | Country | Price |
| Anchor Porter This porter is made with specially roasted malts, top-fermenting yeast, and only fresh whole hops, which are added liberally. Full black colour and a complex nose of dark chocolate, espresso, liquorice and leather. The flavours are robust, rounded and slightly sweet with moderate bitterness balancing. Caramel, coffee and chocolate form the middle palate with a long off dry finish. A perfect match for: Grilled meats, ham, chocolate and fruit desserts, char grilled steaks, BBQ, slow cooked pork, oysters, prawns, vanilla ice cream |
4.8% | USA | £3.70 |
| Brooklyn Black Chocolate Stout The aroma is richly chocolaty and darkly malty, with a strong alcohol hint of grain spirit or liqueur. It has a very heavy roast, burnt malt flavour. However, the chocolate flavour is even more lavishly present, with a rich depth of flavour. Despite the alcohol content, it is remarkably smooth and creamy. There is inevitable alcohol warmth on the back of the throat and an aftertaste of lingering, bitter malt and chocolate. This is a heavy, rich, complex and very drinkable chocolate stout, not one for the fainthearted. A perfect match for: Chocolate puddings, cheesecakes, fruit tarts, ice creams, strong cheeses and especially strong blue cheeses |
10.00% | USA | £4.00 |
| Carnegie Porter Carnegie Porter is a Swedish beer classic. It has been brewed since 1836 and the label which has undergone no change through the years is the oldest registered brand of all categories of Sweden. It's a black, top fermented Porter of 5.5 % alcohol/volume. with very rich flavors including strong roasted tones of chocolate character and lots of hop bitterness which both are balanced and softened by a degree of sweetness. There is a complex blend of fermentation aromas combined with a heavy but smooth body. A perfect match for: This porter is a great accompaniment to a wide array of Mexican dishes, burgers, steaks, sausages, ham, smoky flavours and chocolate desserts. |
5.5% | Sweden | £3.70 |
| Dorothy Goodbody Imp. Stout Dorothy Goodbody’s Imperial Stout has been brewed in celebration of Wye Valley Brewery's 25 years of producing quality beers. For this limited edition brew, Dorothy has selected her favourite Herefordshire hops from Pennington’s in Madley, and Herefordshire Maris Otter pale malt grown especially for Wye Valley Brewery by Chris Davies of Upper Derndale Farm in Canon Pyon. Crafted by our head brewer, Jimmy Swan, the stout's flavours include sweet vanilla and toffee giving way to a delicate, lingering hoppy character. The result is a warming, rich, full-bodied stout that will improve with age. Being bottle conditioned it forms a natural sediment, so pour carefully, sit back, and enjoy this sensational limited edition stout. A perfect match for: Chocolate, caramel, fruit tarts, cheesecake, shortbread, strawberry shortcake, carrot cake, game sausages, Stilton |
7.0% | Eng | £7.70 |
| Odell Cutthroat Porter Not quite a stout but definitely no lightweight, Cutthroat Porter is smooth and robust. Inspired by the classic London porters, we use dark roasted malts to create a deep, rich colour and flavour that hint at chocolate and coffee. We named it Cutthroat Porter as our tribute to the Colorado state fish – with its own rich heritage and unmistakable dark colouring. And while we’re big fans of small batches, here’s to the currently threatened Cutthroat population reaching mass quantities. A perfect match for: Grilled meats, ham, chocolate and fruit desserts, char grilled steaks, BBQ, slow cooked pork, oysters, prawns, vanilla ice cream |
5.1% | USA | £3.70 |
| LAMBICS AND FRUITS | ABV | Country | Price |
| Cantillon Rose Gambrinus A top-class bottle-conditioned fruit lambic based on two-year-old lambic with both raspberries and cherries. Sparkling and very acidic, it has no trace of sweetness, and a delicious lasting aftertaste that's both bitter and intensely fruity. It most resembles a dry rosé wine. A perfect match for: Goats cheese, venison and boar sausages, coarse pate |
5.0% | Belgium | £4.95 |
| Bacchus Frambozen Van Honsebrouck is a family owned brewery in West Flanders Belgium. It makes a range if beers including Bacchus, a beer in the local style of the region. It is on this beer that the kriek and framboise is based, a premium fruit beer for which Belgium is well known. Hand wrapped and presented in half champagne bottles. This is a remarkable beer. A perfect match for: Dark chocolate desserts, cheesecake |
4.5% | Belgium | £4.70 |
| Liefmans Kriek Liefmans Kriek starts with old brown beer which is macerated with fresh whole cherries (13kg of cherries per 100 litres of beer) it is then left to mature for 1 year and afterwards it is blended with both Oud Bruin and Goudenband of different ages. Hazy, cloudy red brown colour with aromas of cherry, wood and almonds. The result is a well balanced sour and sweet kriek of great complexity. A perfect match for: Duck, venison, chocolate desserts |
6.0% | Belgium | £4.70 |
| WHEAT BEERS | ABV | Country | Price |
| Schenider Weisse Reddish-amber in colour, exuberant carbonation raises a fluffy sustained head. A perfect match for: Brandade, yoghurt, fruit, cheese omelette, eggs Benedict, hollandaise, salads, radishes, goat’s cheese, pork, fried fish, crab cakes, scallops, lobster |
5.4% | Germany | £4.10 |
| Weihenstephan Kristal Pale in colour with a high-rise, creamy head that tastes of vanilla. Nose is light and spicy, with characteristic vanilla ice-cream and bubblegum notes. It is lively and spritzy on the tongue, yet very smooth and creamy. Flavours are light vanilla and white grapes, with a little bitter hop and a sherbet tingle in the back of the throat, the whole effect being extremely refreshing and drinkable. Finish is citrusy and zesty. This is a staggeringly refreshing example of the style. A perfect match for: Fish, seafood, salads and light dishes. |
5.4% | Germany | £4.10 |
| Schneider Aventinus Dark-ruby, almost black-coloured and streaked with fine top-fermenting yeast, this beer has a compact and persistent head. This is a very intense wheat doppelbock with a complex spicy chocolate-like aroma and a hint of banana and raisins. On the palate, it is soft, very rich and complex, though fresh with a hint of caramel. It finishes in a rich soft and lightly bitter impression. A truly delicious classic that lives up to its reputation. A perfect match for: Duck, venison, pork, wild boar, beef stew, turbot and mushrooms |
8.0% | Germany | £4.45 |
| Blue Moon Refreshing citrus aroma with undertones of coriander spiciness. Flavours start out crisp and tangy and end creamy, this beer does not have a bitter character and is brewed to be balanced and smooth. Its creamy body comes from being brewed with oats. The oats create a chewy feel, finally cleaning up slowly with a residual coriander and orange spiciness. A perfect match for: Fish dishes, grilled prawns, calamari, chicken dishes, pork fillet and chops, asian spices and curry spices, citrus dishes |
5.4% | USA | £3.30 |
| Birra Baladin Isaac Wheat beer, revolutionary in the world of italian productions, the "Isaac Biere" present absolutely original qualities. It is, in fact, a biere blanche of obvious belgian root, with an intense fruity fragrance where the camomile and mallow stand out. Balanced taste of apricot, pear and fig with a lovely spicy note, typical for the white beer. Its quality of a very pleasing and easy to drink beer and its olfactory characteristic gain it the appellation of "biere pour enfants" ( and not by chance Isaac is the name of Mastro Teo's son). A perfect match for: Excellent during meals it matches wonderfully first dishes and fish, while its use in cooking allows enjoyable and appreciated variations. |
5.0% | Italy | £3.50/£7.70 |
| Sudwerk Hefe Weizen Sudwerk Hefe Weizen is a truly authentic, unfiltered, Bavarian style wheat beer. This top fermenting yeast remains in the beer producing a distinctive aroma and flavour profile. A perfect match for: Brandade, yoghurt, fruit, cheese omelette, eggs Benedict, hollandaise, salads, radishes, goat’s cheese, pork, fried fish, crab cakes, scallops, lobster |
4.7% | USA | £3.60 |
| TRAPPIST | ABV | Country | Price |
| Chimay Blue/Grand Reserve Aromas of cocoa and cinnamon with a slightly sharp citrus note, hinting at the complexity to come. On the palate it is firm, lively and quite creamy, yet fizzy on the tongue. The malt body is powerful when young, and fabulously heavy in older vintages. There is plenty of chocolate, some raisin, red berries and hazelnut. It warms the back of the throat with the alcohol kick, cinnamon and cloves. A perfect match for: Very gamey venison, rustic pate, mustard, duck, goose, wood pigeon, beef cheeks, oxtail |
9.0% | Belgium | £4.15/£10.50 |
| Chimay White/Cinq Cent This falls firmly into the Belgian tripel category and is heavily hopped, the hops imparting a dry balance without excessive bitterness. On the palate it is fruity, with a pleasantly light hoppy character and a citrus sharpness taking on a slight sourness if the yeast is mixed in. Towards the finish there is a phenol hint, cleansing, like peppermint. Aftertaste is bitter and lightly fruity. A rounded, well-balanced, very pleasant beer, A perfect match for: Pheasant, partridge, quail, veal, pork, ham, oily fish, fried fish, sardines, octopus, scallops |
8.0% | Belgium | £4.00/£10.95 |
| Orval The beer is remarkably light, lively and foamy. It has an intense hoppy bitterness, with fruity notes and a spicy hint of cinnamon or nutmeg. There is no sweetness discernible anywhere in the beer, although the malt character comes through as a darker, grainy flavour, reminiscent of whisky. It is also perfectly carbonated - lively without being too fizzy. Mixing the yeast in gives the beer a much smoother, vanilla character, playing down the hops a little. Finish is chiefly complex hop flavours, dry but sharp and tart, with a very bitter, grapefruit, long-lasting aftertaste. A perfect match for: Perfect Aperitif, salty flavours, sardines, trout, porcini, herbs, lemon, olive oil, mackerel, herring, ceviche, mushrooms, Perfect with mild semisoft cheese, steamed mussels, clams, oysters, smoked salmon trout, and calamari. |
6.2% | Belgium | £3.70 |
| Rochefort 10 It pours almost black with a mahogany colour when held up to a strong light, and has a tight-bubbled, pale beige head that lasts well. The aroma takes on a brandy-like quality, and there are layers of rich, spicy, nutty malt, dark chocolate, dried dark fruits such as dates and figs, port wine and woody notes. In the mouth it is immediately rich and remarkably smooth. The complexity continues, with chocolate malt, toffee or nougat, coffee, more dark fruit including raisins and plums, a little red berry fruit, a touch of almond or marzipan, cinnamon and cloves, plus woodier, tannic, vinous notes associated with fortified wines. Alcohol is present in the finish as glowing warmth in the back of the throat. A perfect match for: Very gamey venison, rustic pate, mustard, duck, goose, wood pigeon, beef cheeks, oxtail |
11.3% | Belgium | £5.00 |
| Rochefort 8 Dark brown in colour, with lots of dry fruit aromas. Figs and dates predominate, but there are also pronounced phenol notes, the whole combining to give elements of Christmas pudding. It is smooth on the palate, with lots of chocolate accompanying the dark pudding fruit. A yeasty chalkiness adds to the smoothness, but there is quite an alcohol hit on the back of the throat, along with a touch of sweetness. Finish is warming malt and chocolate, leaving a slightly treacly aftertaste lightened a little by the phenols. A perfect match for: Fabulous as an after-dinner drink or an accompaniment to most cheese. |
9.2% | Belgium | £4.15 |
| Westmalle Dubbel bottle. The creamy head has the fragrance of malt and leaves an attractive lace pattern in the glass. The flavour is rich and complex, herby and fruity with a fresh-bitter finish. It is a balanced quality beer with a soft feel in the mouth and a long, dry aftertaste. A perfect match for: Lamb, herbs, duck, foie gras, sweetbreads, beef stew, rabbit stew, pork belly. |
7.0% | Belgium | £3.95 |
| PILSNERS AND LAGERS | ABV | Country | Price |
| Brooklyn Lager Brooklyn Breweries award winning ‘Vienna’ style beer. Amber gold in colour, a firm malt centre supported by fine bitterness and a floral hop aroma. A perfect match for: Roast meats, fish and chips, BBQ’s, sausages, chops |
5.1% | USA | £3.30 |
| Kasteel Cru The first taste delivers an immediate 'zing' from the carbonation and a natural acidity is created by the use of champagne yeast during fermentation. This enhances the refreshing and moreish character of the beer. Brewed with water from les Vosges mountains in Alsace, malted barley, choicest hops, and the extraordinary, inventive addition of Champagne yeast fermentation, a deliciously crafted lager which combines strength with a lightness of touch. A perfect match for: Cheeses, light dishes, caviar, calamari, crab, clams, prawns, oysters, lobster, monkfish, salmon all types, anchovies, sardines, cheese and ham sandwich, chorizo and spicy sausages |
5.2% | France | £3.15 |
| Brewdog 77 Lager 77 lager is made with 100% malt and whole leaf hops. It contains no preservatives, additives, cheap substitutes or any other junk. Taste 77 Lager and we are pretty sure you will agree that the fine line between genius and insanity has just become a little more blurred. A perfect match for: Calamari, crab, clams, prawns, oysters, lobster, monkfish, salmon all types, anchovies, sardines, cheese and ham sandwich, chorizo and spicy sausages, poached eggs |
4.9% | Scot | £3.30 |
| Sharps Monsieur Rock Monsieur Rock is a limited edition beer made in collaboration with Jean-Marie Rock, brewmaster at the world-renowned Orval Brewery. Monsieur Rock showcases the beauty of the Saaz hop and the depth and clarity of flavour produced through extended lagering. One of the first to taste the new beer, Zak Avery, Beer Writer of the Year (2008), said of Monsieur Rock: "I thought it was extraordinary - a 5% abv beer that drank like a session beer and with a depth of sweetly herbal complexity that made it ruinously drinkable. A perfect match for: Calamari, crab, clams, prawns, oysters, lobster, monkfish, salmon all types, anchovies, sardines, cheese and ham sandwich, chorizo and spicy sausages, poached eggs |
5.2% | UK & Belgium | £4.00 |
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