Blanchfields

Blanchfields Brewing Co, 3 Fleet Hall Road, Rochford, Essex SS4 1NF (01702 530053)

Originally a Norfolk brewery, Blanchfields now operates from Essex, with more than two dozen outlets supplied.

Regular beers: Golden Bull (4.2%), Raging Bull Bitter (4.9%), White Bull (4.4%)

Seasonal beers: 9 Bull (4.9%, September), Black Bull Mild (3.6%, May and June), Black Witch (4.6%, October), Fire Bull Night (3.9%, November), Jester Bull (4.4%, April), Killer Bull (6%, January and February), Santa's Red Nose Bull (6%, December), Spring Bull (4.2%, March)