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Amwell Springs – Chairman Dave

Extra Pale Ale

ABV 3.5%

Pale

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.

Amwell Springs – Mad Gaz

IPA

ABV 5.2%

Pale

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.

Bond Brews – Kiwi Pale

New Zealand Pale Ale

ABV 4.3%

Pale

An autumn special from Bond Brews. Kiwi Pale is a New Zealand Pale Ale. Using 2 types of malted barley to provide a light golden hue. While Dr. Rudi hops add a satisfying bitterness with notes of lemongrass and pine. Bond Brews, Bracknell, Berks.

Burghfest – Santas’ Sunset

Session Pale Ale

ABV 4.1% Vg

Pale

Burghfest Heritage Brew

2026 House beer brewed with Elusive & RAB
Brewed in collaboration with Reading Amateur Brewers and Elusive Brewing this recipe uses a clean malt bill with six different hops to deliver a beer that's nicely bitter with a new world citrussy hop profile. Elusive Brewing Company, Finchampstead, Berkshire.

Delphic – World’s End

Traditional Pale

ABV 4.6%

Pale

First Brewed in Week One of Lockdown 1.0, when a dedicated group of Santas discovered it, it is a Burghfest regular. Brewed using German Huell Melon with Citra for citrus fruit and resinous pine, it has a firm bitterness and a soft orange hue from a little bit of Vienna malt. Delphic Brewing Company, Thatcham, Berkshire.

Elusive – Oregon Trail

Sponsored by Burghfield Running Club

West Coast Pale

ABV 5.8% Vg

Pale

Burghfest Heritage Brew

Burghfest Winner
Early on the Santas recognised its quality and unsurprisingly it has gone on to win many prestigious awards and feature on TV. Simcoe, Chinook and Columbus hops combine for a resinous profile with a citrus undertone. The bitterness helps balance light caramel flavours of the malts. Elusive Brewing Company, Finchampstead, Berkshire.

Hop Kettle – Seedspitter

Watermelon Wheat

ABV 4.6% Vg

Pale

A classic hazy and smooth Wheat Beer base with traditional banana and tropical fruit yeast flavours gets taken for a summery spin with a fresh twist of sweet and juicy watermelon. Hop Kettle, Swindon, Wilts.

Loddon – Citra Quad

Sponsored by Loddon Brewery

Session IPA

ABV 4.4%

Pale

Burghfest Heritage Brew

Burghfest Winner
Burghfield loves Citra beers and we adore this former 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.

Mysterious – Citra Triangle

Sponsored by Bahgecha

Pale Ale

ABV 5.0% Vg, GF

Pale

Burghfest Heritage Brew

Burghfest Winner
The Santas knew this beer was destined for greatness when we watched it become one of their fastest-selling beers ever. It has since gone global (well, national) with Regional Gold and National Silver SIBA Awards. Hopped three ways with Citra, its juicy citrus flavours sit perfectly on a light bed of Maris Otter and Vienna malts. Mysterious Brewing, Silchester.

Little London – Hoppy Hilda

Sponsored by IT As A Service

Pale Ale

ABV 3.8%

Pale

Burghfest Heritage Brew

Burghfest Winner
Kindly resurrected in a small batch by our friend Andy Watts, Hoppy Hilda is a firm Burghfest favourite. A light golden pale ale brewed with Maris Otter barley and crystal malts, generously complemented with Fuggle and Golding hops. Little London Brewery, Silchester.

Mysterious – Prodigal Fox

Sponsored by IT As A Service

American Pale Ale

ABV 4.2% Vg, GF

Pale

Burghfest Heritage Brew

"Reinbeer of the Mohicans" house beer & Burghfest Winner
In 2022, Burghfield Santas teamed up with a Reading Amateur Brewer Ken, now at Mysterious, and Elusive Brewing to brew a very special beer. Packed with enough hops to blow the mohawk off your head, this is a bright, fresh and juicy pale ale, layered with American classic fruit forward hops to make an easy drinking, thirst quenching beer. Elusive Brewing Company, Silchester.

Mysterious – Small Strings Harmony

Golden IPA

ABV 4.0% Vg, GF

Pale

Brewed with Strata and Krush hops, this smooth, hazy beer hits you with a wave of tropical fruit, citrus, and berry notes over a deep, resinous backbone. Light, vibrant, and compelling—it is an encore-worthy performance you’ll want to experience again and again. Mysterious Brewing, Silchester.

Triple fff – Dazed and Confused

Best Bitter

ABV 4.6% Vg

Pale

A Pale Ale, brewed using Lager malt and Vienna malt as well as Chinook and Summit American hops. With a fruit gums aroma and on the palate a complex bittersweet mixture of malt, hops and bitter fruit, this is satisfying and clean tasting. Well balanced with a long and hoppy finish. Triple fff Brewery, Alton, Hampshire.