Beers at the 2009 Warrington Rotary Beer Festival  

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2009 Beers

This list will be added to as beers are confirmed for the Oktoberfest 13.
There should be around 70 ales eventually. We cannot guarantee that all beers will be available at all sessions or at all, as we are at the mercy of the suppliers and cannot predict which beers will run out first.

All Gates: Yankee Pale Ale Style: bitter Colour: pale ABV: 5.0	Brewery: All Gates Very pale and hoppy, a classic American style pale ale
All Gates: Brightblade Style: bitter Colour: very pale ABV: 4.0	Brewery: All Gates, Wigan The use of three hops arouses the taste buds with ginger spice & lemon nose. A very good aftertaste
Atlas Latitude Style: lager Colour: very pale ABV: 3.6	Brewery: Atlas Brewery Argyll Delicious straw-coloured session beer, inspired by the pale Pilsner lagers. Aroma combines a zesty attack & an apricot fruitiness with subtle floral hop notes.
Black Hole: Milky Way Style: wheat Colour: very pale ABV: 6.0	Brewery: Black Hole, Burton-on-Trent Wheat beer, brewed using Mount Hood & Styrien Golding hops providing bitter sweet finish.
Blue Monkey: BG Sips Style: bitter Colour: pale amber ABV: 4.0	Brewery: Blue Monkey, Derbyshire Pale & intensely hoppy beer. Tropical fruit aromas, finished with thirst quenching, almost peppery bitterness.
Brass Monkey: Brass Monkey Bitter Style: bitter Colour: amber ABV: 3.8	Brewery: Brass Monkey, West Yorkshire Dark copper session bitter
Brew Dog: 77 Lager Style: lager Colour: very pale ABV: 4.9	Brewery: Brew Dog, Fraserburgh British lager brewed with 100% Malt & fresh whole leaf hops
Brew Dog: Punk IPA Style: IPA Colour: very pale ABV: 6.0	Brewery: Brew Dog, Fraserburgh Delicate, white gold colour, light fruity aroma of lychee, kiwi and passionfruit with hint of cherry and strawberry. Strong wolf in sheep’s clothing.
Brew Dog: Trashy Blonde Style: bitter Colour: pale ABV: 4.1	Brewery: Brew Dog, Fraserburgh Made with hops specially imported from America
Bridestones: Dark Mild Style: mild Colour: black ABV: 4.5	Brewery: Bridestones Brewing, Hebden Bridge Creamy velvety mild with strong malt characters & overall sweetness
Bridestones: Sandstone Style: bitter Colour: pale ABV: 3.9	Brewery: Bridestones Brewing, Hebden Bridge Pale ale triple hopped to give a very smooth clean taste
Brunswick: Father Mike Style: stout Colour: black ABV: 5.8	Brewery: Brunswick, Derby Dark rich ruby ale
Brunswick: White Feather Style: bitter Colour: very pale ABV: 3.6	Brewery: Brunswick, Derby Very light, yet full of body, with loads of citrus hops
Buxton: Buxton Blonde Style: bitter Colour: pale ABV: 4.6	Brewery: Buxton, Derby Crisp & malty, mashed with barley & wheat for a zesty, fruity character.
Cairngorm: Trade Winds Style: bitter Colour: gold ABV: 4.3	Brewery: Cairngorm, Aviemore Light and golden, Perle hops and elderflower provide a bouquet of fruit and citrus flavours.CAMRA Champion Speciality Beer of Britai 2004, 2005, 2006 SIBA UK Champion Best Bitter 2006 CAMRA Champon Beer of Scotland 2004
Coach House: Postlethwaite Style: bitter Colour: gold ABV: 4.6	Brewery: Coach House, Warrington Champion Beer of Cheshire 2001 celebrates one of Warrington's famous sons.Golden ale, made from finest Maris Otter malt, Crystal malt & English hops. Choicest English Golding hops are added, resulting in a full-bodied drink with superb hop aroma.
Coach House: Wizard's Wonder Halloween Ale Style: bitter Colour: amber ABV: 4.5	Brewery: Coach House, Warrington Halloween Ale
Coach House: Blueberry Style: fruit Colour: pale ABV: 5.0	Brewery: Coach House, Warrington Fruity & bitter with light dry aftertaste. Only finest English ingredients are used, including natural blueberry flavour incorporated during maturation. Fully fermented to produce a very drinkable beer at this strength. Warming & autumnal.
Coachhouse: Crackerbarrel Bonfire Bitter Style: bitter Colour: amber ABV: 4.6	Brewery: Coachhouse Seasonal brew
Coachhouse: Ginger & Lemon Style: fruit Colour: very pale ABV: 5.0	Brewery: Coachhouse Pale & fruity, an Oktoberfest favourite
Coachhouse: Gunpowder Mild Style: mild Colour: black ABV: 3.8	Brewery: Coachhouse Guy Fawkes's favourite?
Dark Star: Espresso Stout Style: stout Colour: dark ABV: 4.2	Brewery: Dark Star, Haywards Heath Freshly ground espresso coffee beans are added to the copper for a few minutes after the boil to provide a rich aroma.
Dark Star: Winter Meltdown Style: bitter Colour: dark amber ABV: 5.0	Brewery: Dark Star, Sussex Chocolate & Crystal malts for a bronze-coloured beer, malty flavour, bittered by Golding hops, then cask conditioned with Chinese stem ginger & warming spices for distinctive aromatic warmth.
Dark Star: Hophead Style: bitter Colour: pale amber ABV: 3.8	Brewery: Dark Star, Sussex Extremely clean-drinking pale gold-coloured ale,strong floral aroma & elderflower notes. Full-bodied despite its very quaffable strength & dryness.
Derby: Business as Usual Style: bitter Colour: amber ABV: 4.4	Brewery: Derby Brewery, Derby Well rounded malty, easy drinking traditional amber beer
Dunham Massey: Cheshire IPA Style: bitter Colour: pale ABV: 4.7	Brewery: Dunham Massey Hoppy traditional IPA
Dunham Massey: Treacle Treat Style: mild Colour: dark ABV: 4.1	Brewery: Dunham Massey Treacle is added for a smooth Bonfire Night treat
Empire Brewery: Empire Mild Style: mild Colour: dark ABV: 4.2	Brewery: Empire Brewery, Huddersfield Traditional dark mild
Falstaff: Scorpio Style: bitter Colour: pale ABV: 4.2	Brewery: Falstaff, Derby Dry hoppy flavours with fruity malt undertones & clean hoppy finish.
Goose Eye: Golden Goose Style: bitter Colour: pale ABV: 4.5	Brewery: Goose Eye, Keighley A straw coloured beer, light on the palate with a smooth and refreshing hoppy finish
Goose Eye: Over & Stout Style: stout Colour: black ABV: 5.2	Brewery: Goose Eye, Keighley Dark moreish stout with a hint of chocolate
Green Jack: Orange Wheat Beer Style: fruit Colour: pale ABV: 4.2	Brewery: Green Jack, Lowestoft Light, with grainy citrus & marmalade flavours from the fresh orange peel added to the copper.
Hawkshead Brewery: Hawkshead Bitter Style: bitter Colour: gold ABV: 3.7	Brewery: Hawkshead Brewery, Kendal Golden Ale. Hoppy & uncompromisingly bitter, complex fruit flavours from blending of English hop, First Gold, with the American, Cascade
Jennings: Snecklifter Style: bitter Colour: dark ABV: 5.2	Brewery: Jennings, Cockermouth Satisfying ale, wonderfully warming & full of complex flavours which create an intriguing beer of great character.
Leatherbritches: Hairy Helmet Style: bitter Colour: straw ABV: 4.7	Brewery: Leatherbritches, Derbyshire Very smooth, lively on the palate, light hop bitterness & sweet finish.
Leatherbritches: Lemongrass & Ginger Style: bitter Colour: straw ABV: 3.8	Brewery: Leatherbritches, Derbyshire Fruity bitter
Leeds Brewery: Gathering Storm Style: stout Colour: dark ABV: 4.4	Brewery: Leeds Brewery, Leeds Traditional stout a combination of dark roasted malt and subtle hops gives this robust stout a rich finish
Moorhouses: Broomstick Bitter Style: bitter Colour: pale ABV: 4.0	Brewery: Moorhouses, Blackburn Light citrus body with a bittersweet sensation
Moorhouses: Pendle Witches Style: bitter Colour: amber ABV: 5.1	Brewery: Moorhouses, Blackburn Full malty flavoured beer with a crisp sweet fruity aftertaste and soft citrus nose
Murph's Ales: Lights Out Style: bitter Colour: dark ruby ABV: 4.5	Brewery: Murph's Ales, Burton on Trent Ruby bitter from a brand new brewery
Murph's Ales: Pot o' Gold Style: bitter Colour: gold ABV: 4.3	Brewery: Murph's Ales, Burton on Trent Golden hoppy bitter
Naylors: Pinnacle Mild Style: mild Colour: dark ABV: 3.4	Brewery: Naylors, Keighley This dark brown, malty mild has complex roast flavours with chocolate and fruity undertones and a roast bitter finish
Ossett Brewery: Silver King Style: bitter Colour: pale ABV: 4.3	Brewery: Ossett Brewery, Ossett Lager-style beer with a crisp dry flavour & citrus fruity aroma
Peakstone's Rock: Oblivion Style: bitter Colour: gold ABV: 5.5	Brewery: Peakstone's Rock, Staffs Golden with plenty of body, strong citrus flavour and aroma
Phoenix: Uncle Fester Style: bitter Colour: pale ABV: 4.5	Brewery: Phoenix, Heywood Smooth with a bitter finish
Phoenix: Wobbly Bob Style: bitter Colour: dark ABV: 6.0	Brewery: Phoenix, Heywood Strong fruity, malty flavours & aromas, slight sweetness yields to dry finish. Best Beer Oktoberfest 9
Plassey: Dragon's Breath Style: bitter Colour: dark red ABV: 6.0	Brewery: Plassey, Wrexham A fruity, strong bitter, smooth & quite sweet, though not cloying with an intense fruity aroma. A dangerously drinkable winter warmer.
Prospect: Giant's Hall Style: bitter Colour: gold ABV: 4.2	Brewery: Prospect, Wigan Golden beer named after the Standish Lower Ground pit.
Purple Moose: Dark Side of the Moose Style: porter Colour: dark ABV: 4.6	Brewery: Purple Moose, Porthmadog Delicious roast and fruity hop flavours
Purple Moose: Snowdonia Style: bitter Colour: gold ABV: 3.6	Brewery: Purple Moose, Porthmadog Brewed with Pale & Crystal malts combined with a delicate combination of Pioneer, Styrian Goldings & Lubelski hops.
Richmond: Station Ale Style: bitter Colour: amber ABV: 4.1	Brewery: Richmond, Richmond, N. Yorks Dark rich ale brewed using an all malt grist & traditional English hops.
Richmond: Stump Cross Style: bitter Colour: dark ABV: 4.7	Brewery: Richmond, Richmond Dark rich ale brewed using an all malt grist & traditional English hops.
Ridleys: Witchfinder Style: bitter Colour: amber ABV: 4.3	Brewery: Ridleys New seasonal beer with rich toffee & liquorice flavours
Robinson's: Wags to Witches Style: bitter Colour: amber ABV: 4.0	Brewery: Robinson's, Stockport Rich, roasted malt and liquorice flavours
Roosters: Wrangler Style: bitter Colour: gold ABV: 3.7	Brewery: Roosters, Knaresborough Golden pale ale with upbeat fruityness and grape and passion fruit aromas
Saltaire: Blackberry Cascade Style: fruit Colour: pale ABV: 4.8	Brewery: Saltaire, Shipley American style pale ale, hopped with Cascade & Centennial hops. Infused with a hint of Blackberries.
Saltaire: Raspberry Blonde Style: fruit Colour: pale ABV: 4.0	Brewery: Saltaire, Shipley Refreshing blonde ale delicately infused with raspberry flavours
Saltaire: Titus Black Style: porter Colour: black ABV: 4.5	Brewery: Saltaire, Shipley Dark, silky, full bodied ale with smoky roast malt flavours, bittered with Fuggle hops.
Shepherd Neame: Canterbury Jack Style: bitter Colour: very pale ABV: 3.5	Brewery: Shepherd Neame, Faversham Fragrant grapefruit aroma
Spitting Feathers: Farmhouse Ale Style: bitter Colour: gold ABV: 3.6	Brewery: Spitting Feathers A mid-brown session bitter. Traditional English malts and hops combine to make this a well balanced and satisfying beer
Steamin' Billy: Howlerween Style: bitter Colour: amber ABV: 4.5	Brewery: Steamin' Billy, Burton-on -Trent Autumnal copper beer with warming appearance & strong floral flavour.
Thomas Hardy: Primrose & Blue Style: bitter Colour: amber ABV: 5.4	Brewery: Thomas Hardy Brewery, Burtonwood To celebrate the winning of the Challenge Cup. Pale & hoppy
Thomas Hardy: Trident Style: bitter Colour: dark ABV: 6.0	Brewery: Thomas Hardy Brewery, Burtonwood Rich & dark with a Scottish style sweetness
Thomas Hardy: Wizzerwoo Style: bitter Colour: very pale ABV: 5.6	Brewery: Thomas Hardy, Burtonwood Very pale, very strong. Best Beer Oktoberfest 8
TSA: Aloeween Pumpkin Ale Style: fruit Colour: gold ABV: 4.0	Brewery: TSA , Sterlingshire Favourite for Halloween brewed with pumpkin in the mash. Excellent golden ale with a well rounded & refreshing hoppy aftertaste.
TSA: Wild Oat Stout Style: stout Colour: black ABV: 4.5	Brewery: TSA , Sterlingshire Traditional Scottish stout with creamy, toasted oatmeal flavour. Lightly hopped with complex roast malt aroma & a smooth silky aftertaste
Ulverston: Flying Elephants Style: bitter Colour: amber ABV: 3.7	Brewery: Ulverston, Cumbria Light refeshing bitter
Wapping: Mason's treat Style: bitter Colour: pale ABV: 3.8	Brewery: Wapping, Liverpool Brand new beer
Wapping: Wapping Bitter Style: bitter Colour: straw ABV: 3.6	Brewery: Wapping, Liverpool Big flavoured, light bitter
Weetwood: Oasthouse Gold Style: bitter Colour: amber ABV: 5.0	Brewery: Weetwood, Tarporley The addition of wheat malt produces a full & memorable foretaste, with Goldings adding a lingering, unique dry finish. Best Beer Oktoberfest 2
Wem Brewery: Cherrybomb Style: fruit Colour: dark ABV: 6.0	Brewery: Wem Brewery A splendid rich and fruity beer with a maraschino cherry taste with a potent punch.
Wincle Brewery; City Premier Style: bitter Colour: pale ABV: 4.1	Brewery: Wincle Brewery, Macclesfield Amber bitter. Light malty overtones, balanced with Fuggles and Northdown hops
York Brewery: Centurion's Ghost Style: bitter Colour: dark ABV: 5.4	Brewery: York Brewery, York Dark ruby in colour, full-tasting with mellow roast malt character balanced by light bitterness & autumn fruit flavours that linger into the aftertaste
York Brewery: Yorkshire Terrier Style: bitter Colour: gold ABV: 4.2	Brewery: York Brewery, York Refreshing & distinctive amber/gold brew where fruit & hops dominate the aroma & taste. Hoppy bitterness remains assertive in the aftertaste
Zatec Brewery: Zatec Pilsner Style: lager Colour: pale ABV: 4.6	Brewery: Zatec Brewery Very drinkable Pilsner. Fruity and woody characters mix with citrussy tones which combine to deliver a flavour reminiscent of bitter honey.