- Pale Ales and IPAs

24th August 202422nd September 2025

Beers

The Mysterious Brewing Cask Ale bar will serve a specially selected range of real ale from our amazing local brewers.

Cask Ale is 1 token per 1/2 pint.

CaskCraftCiderWine&Spirits

Real Ale from the cask

Craft Beer served chilled

Still and fizzy Real Cider

23rd August 202427th September 2025

Burghfest – Citradelic

Sponsored by Elusive Brewing

English Pale Ale
ABV 3.8%
Pale
Vg

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Burghfest Exclusive

Brewed in collaboration with Reading Amateur Brewers and Elusive Brewing a bright and bitter Pale Ale single hopped with Citra. Zippy, refreshing and very drinkable!

Elusive Brewing Company. Finchampstead, Berkshire

23rd August 202427th September 2025

Amwell Springs – Chairman Dave

Extra Pale
ABV 3.5%
Pale
OUT OF STOCK

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Made with local Spring Water

Chairman Dave has noble quality; a sweet, crisp pale ale with a zesty bitterness that is complemented by a vibrant floral hop flavour. With a low ABV this is a true session ale. chocolate malty finish. Quintessentially British.

Amwell Springs Brew Co. Cholsey, Oxon

23rd August 202427th September 2025

Amwell Springs – Mad Gaz

IPA
ABV 5.2%
Pale

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Mad Gaz is an eccentric fellow, with a heart of gold. A genuine IPA, stacked full of grapefruit and resinous flavours, derived from heaps of cascade and centennial hops. The floral aroma and refreshing bitter finish gives Mad Gaz the edge.

Amwell Springs Brew Co. Cholsey, Oxon

23rd August 202427th September 2025

Bond Brews – Kaptain Chaos

American Pale Ale
ABV 4.3%
Pale

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10th Aniversary Special

An American Style Pale Ale. Brewed using a fistful of hops including Ekuabot, Azacca, Summit, Chinook & Cascade with a complex aroma of Grapefruit, Tangerine & Lime.

Bond Brews. Bracknell, Berks

23rd August 202427th September 2025

Delphic – World’s End

Sponsored by IT As A Service

Traditional Pale
ABV 4.6%
Pale
Vg

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A Traditional Pale Ale, but brewed using a couple of firm favourite, exciting hop varieties. German Huell Melon teams up with US-grown Citra for a cocktail of citrus fruit and resinous pine flavours. This mid-strength beer has a firm bitterness and a soft orange hue from a little bit of Vienna malt in the mash.

Delphic Brewing Company. Thatcham, Berkshire

23rd August 202427th September 2025

Elusive – Oregon Trail

Sponsored by The Harper Arms

West Coast Pale
ABV 5.8%
Pale
OUT OF STOCK

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CAMRA Champion Beer of Britain. Best IPA 2025

A classically-styled West Coast IPA. Simcoe, Chinook and Columbus hops combine to deliver a resinous profile with a citrus undertone. The bitterness help to balance the light caramel flavours of the malts.

Elusive Brewing Company. Finchampstead, Berkshire

23rd August 202427th September 2025

Flower Pots – Goodens Gold

Golden Ale
ABV 4.8%
Pale

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Lightly golden in colour with a well balanced bitterness. Pine, grassy and citrus notes with a lingering after taste.
Named after the Goodwins who farmed the land back in the early 19th century on which the brewery sits on today Goodens is a firm favourite with the locals and seasoned Flowerpots brewery drinkers alike.

The Flower Pots Brewery. Cheriton, Hampshire

23rd August 202427th September 2025

Hogs Back – Surrey Nirvana

Session IPA
ABV 4.0%
Pale
OUT OF STOCK

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A modern and easy-drinking well-balanced Session IPA with an enticing aroma blending citrus and tropical notes with a clean, dry finish and characteristic grapefruit high notes.

Hogs Back Brewery. Tongham, Surrey

23rd August 202427th September 2025

Hop Kettle – Boardwalk

Sponsored by Bracknell Ale and Cider Festival

San Diego Pale
ABV 4.9%
Pale
GF

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Gluten Free

San Diego Pale Ale
Our take on the classic Southern Californian Pale Ale. Golden amber in colour, robust malty character perfectly complemented by a duo of classic American hops. Gentle citrus and spice with a distinctive bitter finish

Hop Kettle. Swindon, Wilts

23rd August 202427th September 2025

Indigenous – Indi-500

Sponsored by AHS Electrical

Pale Aale
ABV 4.5%
Pale
Vg

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Indigenous’s 500th Brew

Our 500th brew! A moorish single hop pale ale made with Idaho 7

Indigenous Brewery. Chaddleworth, Newbury

23rd August 202427th September 2025

Loddon – Citra Quad

Sponsored by The Nags Head

Session IPA
ABV 4.4%
Pale

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Burghfest Award Winner

Heavily hopped with Citra over 4 stages of the brewing process. The tropical, citrussy aromas are superbly propped up by heaps of oat malts for a smooth
session IPA

Loddon Brewery. Dunsden, Oxfordshire

23rd August 202427th September 2025

Loddon – Dragon Fly

Sponsored by Bella Pizza

Summer Pale
ABV 5.2%
Pale
OUT OF STOCK

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Strong pale ale- sharp and refreshing with a crisp, clean bitterness and heaps of cascade and comet hops providing a floral, peppery aroma with hints of grapefruit. session IPA

Loddon Brewery. Dunsden, Oxfordshire

23rd August 202427th September 2025

Loddon – Kia Ora

New Zealand IPA
ABV 4.8%
Pale
Vg, GF
OUT OF STOCK

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Gluten Free

A bright and punchy hazy New Zealand IPA. Hopped with Motueka to bring a zesty lemon and lime edge, finished with brand new Superdelic to drive-home big hits of tropical fruit and candy. Gluten free.

Loddon Brewery. Dunsden, Oxfordshire

23rd August 202427th September 2025

Mysterious – Small Strings Encore

Sponsored by The Small Strings

Golden IPA
ABV 4.0%
Pale
Vg, GF
OUT OF STOCK

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Gluten Free

A 4% IPA that delivers far more than its modest strength suggests. Brewed with Strata and Krush hops, it opens with an enticing wave of ripe tropical fruit, citrus zest, and subtle berry notes, before revealing a deeper, resinous backbone that lingers on the palate. A gentle haze softens the edges, wrapping bold flavours and layered aromas in a smooth, easy-drinking body. Light, vibrant, and compelling — a performance you’ll want to experience again and again.

Mysterious Brewing. Silchester

23rd August 202427th September 2025

Mysterious – Aurum

Golden Ale
ABV 3.6%
Pale
Vg, GF
OUT OF STOCK

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Gluten Free

A refined golden ale that glows with soft honey malt and a whisper of floral tops, delivering a clean balanced and refreshing profile that’s as elegant as its name suggests.

Mysterious Brewing. Silchester

23rd August 202427th September 2025

Rebellion – Overthrow

Sponsored by The Hatch Gate Inn

Extra Pale
ABV 4.3%
Pale
OUT OF STOCK

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Overthrow is an easy drinking, well balanced pale ale with a pleasing hoppy aroma. Brewed with exclusively 100% Marris Otter pale ale malt which gives a clean and crisp base. British hops First Gold and Goldings add citrus and floral notes. American Citra hops added to the hopback add a distinct aroma of grapefruit and tropical fruit.

Rebellion Beer Co. Marlow, Buckinghamshire

23rd August 202427th September 2025

Sherfield Village – Motueka Single Hop

Sponsored by Bahgecha

Pale Ale
ABV 4.3%
Pale
Vg

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Pale ale generously hopped with NZ Motueka hops for a citrussy floral flavour.

Sherfield Village Brewery. Sherfield on Loddon, Hampshire

23rd August 202427th September 2025

Stardust – Strawbosphere

Strawberry Wheat Beer
ABV 5.0%
Pale

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Strawberry Wheat Beer!

This wheat beer is the ultimate thirst-quencher. Its full body and classic wheaty flavours blend perfectly with the refreshing tase of the strawberry puree. Fruity, malty, light…it’s close to perfection.

Stardust Brewery. White Waltham, Berkshire

23rd August 202427th September 2025