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EAGLES BUSH
Golden Eagle IPA (4.2%), Old Buzzard Best (4.5%), Osprey Dark (3.9%)
ECCLESHALL
Slater's Bitter (3.6%): Golden bitter with a malty, yeasty taste, but delivering a hoppy finish.
ELGOODS
Barleymead (4.8%)
Black Dog Mild (3.6%): A classic of its genre, a multi-award-winning,
traditional dark mild a good balance of malt and Fuggles hops leading
to a roasted, bitter flavour.
Cambridge Bitter (3.8%), Double Swan (4.5%), Golden Newt (4.6%), Greyhound
Strong Bitter (5.2%)
Mad Dog (4.4%): Wheat and crystal malts give a full and fruity body
to this pale summer beer, with delicate hop flavours and aromas
from Challenger, Fuggles and Goldings varieties emerging in the
finish.
North Brink Porter (5%), Old Black Shuck (4.5%)
Old Wagg (4%): A pale, refreshing, hoppy brew made with Challenger,
Fuggles and Goldings varieties with a citrus aroma and palate and
a crisp, dry finish. A March/April 2008 seasonal.
Pageant Ale (4.3%)Reinbeer (5.9%), Thin Ice (4.7%), Wenceslas Winter Warmer
(7%)
E & S ELLAND
1872 Porter (6.5%), Bargee (3.8%), Bark and the Moon (5.6%), Best Bitter (4%), Beyond the Pale (4.2%), Born to be Mild (3.7%), Elland Back (4.6%), Fireball (4.2%), First Light (3.5%), Halifax Bomber (4.8%), IPA (6.5%), Living in the Cask (3.6%), Maximum Darkness (4.3%), Nettlethrasher (4.4%), Night Porter (4.3%), Sam's Revenge (5%), Stocking Top (4.4%), True Leveller (5.7%), Yorkshireman (4.1%)
ENVILLE ALES
Chainmaker Mild (3.6%), Czechmate Saaz (4.2%), Enville
Ale (4.5%), Enville Gargoyle (4.5%), Enville White (4.2%), Enville Womanizer
(5.6%), Ginger Beer (4.6%), Gothic Ale (5.2%), Maiden's Ruin (6%), Nailmaker
Mild (4%), Old Porter (4.5%), Phoenix IPA (4.8%)
Simply Simpkiss (4%): Previously brewed by the Simpkiss Brewery, in
Brierley Hill, as Simpkiss Ale. The brewery closed in 1985 but the brew
a favourite in the West Midlands was revived by Enville
in 2006. A golden bitter with a refreshing hop aftertaste.
EVAN EVANS
Mayfly (4.3%): A well-balanced, refreshing spring ale, with Fuggles and Perle hops giving hints of apricot on the palate after a light, floral aroma.
EVERARDS
4 REGULAR BEERS
Sunchaser (4%): A very pale session bitter made with lager malt and Hallertau and Saaz hops, which give spicy,peppery notes, with peach and lychees on the finish.
4 SEASONAL
BEERS
Pitch Black (4.3%): A dark seasonal beer with a smooth, dry taste
and aroma of bitter coffee. (27-09-07)
Sly Fox (4%): Bitter with a hint of ginger. Pale lager malt is
matched with Saaz and Willamette hops. (06-03-08)
EXMOOR
Ale (3.8%): Classic
bitter the colour of maple syrup. On the nose, malt comes to the fore
with a hint of citrussy hop in the background; a full, dry palate and
a finish which offers more malt and a long lasting bitterness. Excellent
on its own or with light meals such as salads, chicken and fish. (brewery
notes)
Beast (6.6%): Complex strong porter making
liberal use of chocolate and crystal malts. On the nose espresso, currants
and raisins, cocoa and a fiery hint of brandy or rum. More fruit cake,
alcohol, coffee beans, chocolate on the palate, all kept in line with
a spicy hoppiness, before the complex long aftertaste. Surprisingly thirst
quenching with a spicy curry or a traditional steak and also add to rich
fruit cake. Available in the winter. (Brewery notes)
Exmas (5%): Ruby-coloured Christmas
beer with a citrus and rich malty nose. The palate is smooth and fruity
leading to a smooth finish with spicy and fruit hop notes lingering. A
tasty toast to go with the turkey and trimmings. (Brewery notes)
Fox (4.2%): Cunningly crafted from a
blend of several malts and hops to produce a brunette beer of unusual
subtlety and taste. The slight maltiness on the tongue is followed by
a burst of hops with a lingering bitter-sweet aftertaste. Just right with
fragrant Thai and Chinese dishes. (Brewery notes)
Gold (4.5%): Soft malty nose with a hint
of citrus hop in the background. Well-rounded and refreshing on the palate,
with a slight sweetness leading to a malty finish accompanied by a touch
of toffee and vanilla plus a long aftertaste. Versatile golden ale to
accompany any meal! (brewery notes)
Hart (4.8%): Well balanced and full-flavoured
mahogany bitter with a grainy maltiness and a hint of citrus leading the
way before the delicious spicy, citrus aftertaste weaves its succulent
magic. Perfect with pies, casseroles and roast dinners. (Brewery notes)
Hound Dog (4%): Light and refreshing dark-gold
spring beer with a surge of lemon and lime on the nose, a touch of toffee
and vanilla on the palate with an exquisite balance of fruity hoppiness
and malt on the long finish. Delicious with fish and chips and other traditional
bar meals. (Brewery notes)
Silver Stallion (4.3%): Chestnut-coloured
best bitter with a full-bodied palate boasting a hint of blackcurrant;
the initial grainy malty finish is followed by a growing bitter finish.
Serve with Sunday lunch. (Brewery notes)
Stag (5.2%): Strong, copper-coloured premium
bitter with resiny hop mingling with grainy, maltiness on the nose. A
voluminous malty character stakes its claim on the palate though a well-fined
rich fruitiness also comes along for the ride, before a thrilling descent
into a long dry finish where a hint of sweetness keeps matters well-mannered.
Especially good with roast beef and game. (Brewery notes)
Wild Cat (4.4%): Warming amber coloured
ale produced for the autumn. The nose has plenty of deep booming earthy
hop notes on the nose, while the palate is malty with a touch of autumn
berries and a dry finish with more muscular hop thrusting its way. Ideal
with pasta and other Italian favourites.(Brewery notes)
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Today is compiled by Darren
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phone 07867 585395
(c) D Norbury 2004-2008

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