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Amwell Springs – Chairman Dave

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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

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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

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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

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Session Pale Ale

ABV 4.1% Vg

Pale
Burghfest Heritage Brew
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

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Traditional Pale

ABV 4.6% Vg

Pale
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.

Elusive – Oregon Trail

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West Coast Pale

ABV 5.8% Vg

Pale
Burghfest Heritage Brew
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.

Hop Kettle – Seedspitter

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Watermelon Wheat Beer

ABV 4.6%

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

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Session IPA

ABV 4.4%

Pale
Burghfest Heritage Brew
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

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Pale Ale

ABV 5.0% Vg, GF

Pale
Burghfest Heritage Brew
Award-winning classic pale ale is hopped three ways with Citra. All of those juicy citrus flavours sit on a light malty of Maris Otter and Vienna malt. Mysterious Brewing, Silchester.

Mysterious – Reinbeer of the Mohicans

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American Pale Ale

ABV 4.2% Vg, GF

Pale
Burghfest Heritage Brew
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 - we had to get this rebrewed for Buirghfest! Elusive Brewing Company, Silchester.

Mysterious – Small Strings Harmony

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Golden IPA

ABV 4.0% Vg, GF

Pale
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.

Triple fff – Dazed and Confused

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Best Bitter

ABV 4.6%

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.