Beer: Broadside Strong Original
Type: Strong Ale
Strength: 6.3%
Brewer: Adnams Brewery
Country: England
Description: Colour=Brown, Malty=Yes, Hoppy=No, Effervesce=No, Other=Sweet fruity taste with a burnt caramel finish
Preference: 4 (1=0 2=0 3=0 4=1 5=1)
Comments: www.adnams.co.uk Strong Real ale. Broadside commemorates the fierce Battle of Sole Bay fought against the Dutch Republic in 1672 off the Southwold coast.
Beer: Badger Pickled Partridge Ale
Type: Strong Ale
Strength: 4.5%
Brewer: Badger Brewery
Country: England
Description: Colour=Brown, Malty=Yes, Hoppy=No, Effervesce=Yes, Other=Malty and peppery taste with a dry finish
Preference: 3 (1=0 2=0 3=1 4=0 5=1)
Beer: Banks's Ultimate Curry Beer
Type: Strong Ale
Strength: 5.3%
Brewer: Banks's Brewery
Country: England
Description: Colour=Orange, Malty=Very, Hoppy=Yes, Effervesce=Yes Preference: 4 (1=0 2=0 3=0 4=1 5=0)
Comments: Best beer with a curry at 1998 Beauty of Hops Awards
Beer: Riggwelter
Type: Strong Ale
Strength: 5.7%
Brewer: Black Sheep Brewery Plc
Country: England
Description: Colour=Dark brown, Malty=Yes, Hoppy=No, Effervesce=Yes, Other=Nutty and fruity taste
Preference: 3 (1=0 2=0 3=1 4=0 5=0)
Comments: www.blacksheep.co.uk Water, malted barley, sugar, wheat, hops. Best served at 13C. Strong Yorkshire Ale. Riggwelter: Old Norse for a sheep on its back that can't get up.
Beer: Brakspear Triple
Type: Strong Ale
Strength: 7.2%
Brewer: Brakspear Brewing
Country: England
Description: Colour=Red brown, Malty=Yes, Hoppy=No, Effervesce=No, Other=Sweet and slightly yeasty
Preference: 3 (1=0 2=0 3=1 4=0 5=0)
Comments: www.brakspear-beers.co.uk Bottle conditioned, after double fermentation. Maris Otter, Crystal and Black barley malts. Northdown and Cascade hops. Quality brewing tradition since 1779.
Beer: Henley Bridge
Type: Strong Ale
Strength: 4.5%
Brewer: Brakspear Brewing
Country: England
Description: Colour=Brown, Malty=Yes, Hoppy=Yes, Effervesce=No, Other=Sweet
Preference: 4 (1=0 2=0 3=0 4=1 5=0)
Comments: www.brakspear-beers.co.uk Double-fermented for extra strength and flavour
Beer: Black Douglas
Type: Strong Ale
Strength: 5.2%
Brewer: Broughton Brewery
Country: Scotland
Description: Colour=Dark red, Malty=Yes, Hoppy=No, Effervesce=No, Other=Fruity taste
Preference: 3 (1=0 2=0 3=1 4=0 5=0)
Comments: www.broughtonales.co.uk Dark ruby traditional ale with a soft full Crystal malt flavour. Named after Sir James Douglas, trusted friend of Robert the Bruce.
Beer: Ghillie
Type: Strong Ale
Strength: 4.5%
Brewer: Broughton Brewery
Country: Scotland
Description: Colour=Red brown, Malty=Yes, Hoppy=Yes, Effervesce=No, Other=Nutty taste with a bitter finish
Preference: 3 (1=0 2=0 3=1 4=0 5=0)
Comments: www.broughtonales.co.uk Contains barley malt. Suitable for vegetarians.
Beer: Coopers Extra Strong Vintage Ale
Type: Strong Ale
Strength: 7.5%
Brewer: Coopers Brewery
Country: Australia
Description: Colour=Hazy brown, Malty=Yes, Hoppy=Yes, Effervesce=Yes, Other=Very strong fruity taste with sweet caramel
Preference: 3 (1=0 2=0 3=1 4=0 5=0)
Comments: Water, barley, hops and yeast. Top-fermented and bottle-conditioned. This naturally conditioned ale experiences interaction between the robust malt, hop and yeast characters, to exhibit an intriguing journey of flavour development over a period of five years. When stored under cellar conditions the rich and full flavour of Coopers Vintage becomes more complex with a smooth, warming finish.
Beer: Daleside Duff Dark Beer
Type: Strong Ale
Strength: 5.0%
Brewer: Daleside Brewery
Country: England
Description: Colour=Dark brown, Malty=Yes, Hoppy=No, Effervesce=Yes, Other=Chocolate taste with a dry finish
Preference: 3 (1=0 2=0 3=1 4=1 5=0)
Comments: www.dalesidebrewery.com 'A smooth dark dry beer'. Water, dark roasted malted barley, wheat and hops. Duff: from the Gaelic meaning dark or black.
Beer: Thwaites Liberation Premium Ale
Type: Strong Ale
Strength: 5.2%
Brewer: Daniel Thwaites
Country: England
Description: Colour=Red brown, Malty=Yes, Hoppy=No, Effervesce=No, Other=Sweet taste with a dry finish
Preference: 4 (1=0 2=0 3=0 4=1 5=0)
Comments: www.thwaitesbeers.co.uk Maris Otter and Pearl malts, with Goldings hops. Best enjoyed with most red meat dishes, a slab of crumbly Lancashire cheese or slightly chilled for a refreshing alternative with spicy food. Thwaites will donate 10p to the Royal British Legion for every bottle sold.
Beer: Maximus
Type: Strong Ale
Strength: 6.5%
Brewer: Double Maxim Beer Company
Country: England
Description: Colour=Dark brown, Malty=Yes, Hoppy=No, Effervesce=Yes, Other=Sweet
Preference: 3 (1=0 2=0 3=1 4=0 5=0)
Comments: www.dmbc.co.uk
Beer: Old Tom
Type: Strong Ale
Strength: 8.5%
Brewer: Frederic Robinson
Country: England
Description: Colour=Dark red brown, Malty=Yes, Hoppy=No, Effervesce=Yes, Other=Strong fruity taste with a burnt caramel finish
Preference: 4 (1=0 2=0 3=0 4=1 5=0)
Comments: www.frederic-robinson.com Pale malt, Crystal malt, Chocolate malt, caramel, Goldings and Northdown hops. Almost as old as the brewery itself. It was entered in the head brewer's hand-written note book in 1899, charmingly illustrated with the cat's face. It is a dark and warming superior strong ale, with aromas of dark fruit and a palate booming with ripe malt and hops followed by a deep port wine finish.
Beer: Fuller's Discovery
Type: Strong Ale
Strength: 4.2%
Brewer: Fuller Smith & Turner
Country: England
Description: Colour=Orange yellow, Malty=Yes, Hoppy=No, Effervesce=No, Other=Slightly acidic and yeasty
Preference: 3 (1=0 2=0 3=1 4=0 5=1)
Comments: www.fullers.co.uk Serve chilled.
Beer: Fuller's Golden Pride
Type: Strong Ale
Strength: 8.5%
Brewer: Fuller Smith & Turner
Country: England
Description: Colour=Red brown, Malty=Very, Hoppy=No, Effervesce=No, Other=Toffee flavour is very strong
Preference: 2 (1=0 2=1 3=0 4=0 5=0)
Comments: www.fullers.co.uk
Beer: Fuller's Old Winter Ale
Type: Strong Ale
Strength: 5.0%
Brewer: Fuller Smith & Turner
Country: England
Description: Colour=Brown, Malty=Very, Hoppy=No, Effervesce=No, Other=Fruity
Preference: 4 (1=0 2=0 3=0 4=1 5=0)
Comments: www.fullers.co.uk
Beer: HSB
Type: Strong Ale
Strength: 4.8%
Brewer: George Gale & Sons
Country: England
Description: Colour=Brown, Malty=Yes, Hoppy=Yes, Effervesce=No Preference: 3 (1=0 2=0 3=1 4=0 5=2)
Beer: Winter Brew
Type: Strong Ale
Strength: 4.2%
Brewer: George Gale & Sons
Country: England
Description: Colour=Dark brown, Malty=Yes, Hoppy=No, Effervesce=No, Other=Fruity taste
Preference: 3 (1=0 2=0 3=1 4=0 5=0)
Beer: Gone Fishing
Type: Strong Ale
Strength: 5.0%
Brewer: Green Jack Brewery
Country: England
Description: Colour=Orange, Malty=No, Hoppy=Yes, Effervesce=No, Other=Sweet
Preference: 3 (1=0 2=0 3=1 4=0 5=0)
Comments: Real ale.
Beer: Abbot Reserve
Type: Strong Ale
Strength: 6.5%
Brewer: Greene King
Country: England
Description: Colour=Brown, Malty=Yes, Hoppy=No, Effervesce=Yes, Other=Fruity and warming taste
Preference: 4 (1=0 2=0 3=0 4=1 5=0)
Comments: www.greeneking.co.uk
Beer: Beer to Dine for (Hop)
Type: Strong Ale
Strength: 5.0%
Brewer: Greene King
Country: England
Description: Colour=Yellow, Malty=No, Hoppy=Yes, Effervesce=No, Other=Melon taste and dry finish
Preference: 3 (1=0 2=0 3=1 4=0 5=1)
Comments: www.greeneking.co.uk Brewed to complement spicy dishes, seafood and poultry. Tettnang hops imported from Oregon + Washington States. Renamed as Hop Crafted English Beer in March 2007 to appeal to lager drinkers.
Beer: Strong Suffolk Vintage Ale
Type: Strong Ale
Strength: 6.0%
Brewer: Greene King
Country: England
Description: Colour=Brown, Malty=Very, Hoppy=No, Effervesce=No, Other=Sharp taste after strong toffee and fruit flavours
Preference: 4 (1=0 2=0 3=0 4=1 5=0)
Comments: www.greeneking.co.uk A unique blend of two classic ales BPA and Old 5X. Old 5X is aged in oak for 2 years. Brewed in limited quantities. This award winning beer is both satisfying and rewarding and can also be the ideal accompaniment to mature English cheese. This full-bodied ale combines flavours of oak, caramel and burnt toffee that will march across the palate.
Beer: Bitter & Twisted
Type: Strong Ale
Strength: 4.2%
Brewer: Harviestoun Brewery
Country: Scotland
Description: Colour=Orange yellow, Malty=No, Hoppy=Yes, Effervesce=No, Other=Strong hoppy smell and strong fruit flavours
Preference: 4 (1=0 2=0 3=0 4=1 5=1)
Comments: Hallertau Hersbrücker (aromatic) and Challenger (spicy) hops. Finished with 'late hopping' of Styrian Goldings - the 'lemon twist'. Bottled with 1/3 less carbon dioxide than most beers. Champion Beer of Britain 2003.
Beer: Caddys Choice
Type: Strong Ale
Strength: 4.5%
Brewer: Harviestoun Brewery
Country: Scotland
Description: Colour=Orange, Malty=No, Hoppy=Yes, Effervesce=No, Other=Strong hoppy smell and strong fruit flavours
Preference: 3 (1=0 2=0 3=1 4=0 5=0)
Comments: Challenger (fruitiness) and Styrian (aroma) hops.
Beer: Old Ember
Type: Strong Ale
Strength: 6.5%
Brewer: Highgate
Country: England
Description: Colour=Dark brown, Malty=Yes, Hoppy=No, Effervesce=Strong head, Other=Caramel taste with a chocolate finish
Preference: 4 (1=0 2=0 3=0 4=1 5=0)
Comments: Blend of pale, crystal and black malts with pure honey.
Beer: Manchester's Finest
Type: Strong Ale
Strength: 4.7%
Brewer: Hydes
Country: England
Description: Colour=Brown, Malty=Yes, Hoppy=No, Effervesce=No, Other=Sweet
Preference: 3 (1=0 2=0 3=1 4=0 5=0)
Comments: www.hydesbrewery.co.uk Pale ale malt and Fuggles hops.
Beer: Blaven
Type: Strong Ale
Strength: 5.0%
Brewer: Isle of Skye Brewing Company
Country: Scotland
Description: Colour=Cloudy orange, Malty=Yes, Hoppy=No, Effervesce=No, Other=Fruity taste
Preference: 3 (1=0 2=0 3=1 4=0 5=0)
Comments: Leann Bla Bheinn. 'Air a ghrudadh agus air a chur am botail anns an Eilean Sgitheanach, Alba.' Brewed and bottled on the Isle of Skye, Scotland. Cold-filtered
Beer: Moonraker
Type: Strong Ale
Strength: 7.5%
Brewer: J W Lees
Country: England
Description: Colour=Very dark red brown, Malty=Yes, Hoppy=No, Effervesce=Yes, Other=Sweet fruity caramel taste
Preference: 4 (1=0 2=0 3=0 4=1 5=0)
Comments: www.jwlees.co.uk Brewed by J W Lees for over 50 years. Moonraker is named after farm workers who once tried to rake the moon's reflection from a Middleton stream. This deliciously rich, dark ale has been lovingly brewed to the original recipe. It is a firm favourite with beer connoisseurs the wrld over, and is a past winner of CAMRA's Champion Winter Beer of Britain. Splendid on its own, or perhaps with a few crumbs of strong English Cheese, Moonraker has also been the key ingredient in national award winning pies.
Beer: Marston's Strong Pale Ale
Type: Strong Ale
Strength: 6.2%
Brewer: Marston's Brewery
Country: England
Description: Colour=Dark orange, Malty=Yes, Hoppy=Yes, Effervesce=No, Other=Fruity with a sharp edge
Preference: 4 (1=0 2=0 3=0 4=1 5=0)
Comments: www.marstonsdontcompromise.com Marston's Strong Pale Ale is brewed using a cool, slow fermentation process together with the finest quality malted barley and Fuggles & Goldings hops. This deceptively strong and quaffable ale was voted World Champion at the 1996 Brewing Industry awards.
Beer: Cyclops
Type: Strong Ale
Strength: 5.3%
Brewer: Milton Brewery
Country: England
Description: Colour=Yellow brown, Malty=No, Hoppy=Yes, Effervesce=No, Other=Slightly acidic finish
Preference: 3 (1=0 2=0 3=1 4=0 5=0)
Comments: www.miltonbrewery.co.uk Brewed with 3 different malts and 4 different varieties of hops.
Beer: Hen's Tooth
Type: Strong Ale
Strength: 6.5%
Brewer: Morland
Country: England
Description: Colour=Brown, Malty=Yes, Hoppy=No, Effervesce=No, Other=Fruity taste with a bitter finish
Preference: 3 (1=0 2=0 3=1 4=1 5=2)
Comments: www.henstooth.info Bottle conditioned ale.
Beer: Newcastle Star
Type: Strong Ale
Strength: 7.5%
Brewer: Newcastle Federation Breweries
Country: England
Description: Colour=Dark brown, Malty=Yes, Hoppy=No, Effervesce=No, Other=Sweet and fruity flavours
Preference: 4 (1=0 2=0 3=0 4=2 5=2)
Comments: International beer challenge winner
Beer: Red MacGregor
Type: Strong Ale
Strength: 5.0%
Brewer: Orkney Brewery
Country: Scotland
Description: Colour=Red brown, Malty=Yes, Hoppy=No, Effervesce=No, Other=Very sweet fruity taste
Preference: 3 (1=0 2=0 3=1 4=0 5=0)
Comments: Brewed with malted barley, hops and water.
Beer: Firebox
Type: Strong Ale
Strength: 5.3%
Brewer: RCH Brewery
Country: England
Description: Colour=Orange, Malty=No, Hoppy=Yes, Effervesce=Yes, Other=Sweetish with an odd tasting finish
Preference: 2 (1=0 2=1 3=0 4=0 5=0)
Comments: www.rchbrewery.com
Beer: Old Thumper
Type: Strong Ale
Strength: 5.6%
Brewer: Ringwood
Country: England
Description: Colour=Red brown, Malty=Yes, Hoppy=Yes, Effervesce=Yes, Other=Very fruity and spicy with a warm finish
Preference: 5 (1=0 2=0 3=0 4=0 5=1)
Comments: www.ringwoodbrewery.co.uk Hampshire's New Forest was historically the hunting ground of legendary fierce wild boar, the prize kill of many an English King. Ringwood Brewery celebrates this heritage with a real beast of a beer in 'Old Thumper'. It delivers a deep brown strong ale with a spicy fruity hop aroma and a warming malty finish. CAMRA Beer of Britain Winner 1988.
Beer: Rutland Independence Very Strong Ale
Type: Strong Ale
Strength: 6.5%
Brewer: Rutland Brewery
Country: England
Description: Colour=Brown, Malty=Yes, Hoppy=No, Effervesce=Yes, Other=Very fruity
Preference: 4 (1=0 2=0 3=0 4=1 5=0)
Beer: Samuel Smiths 2009-2010 Winter Welcome Ale
Type: Strong Ale
Strength: 6.0%
Brewer: Samuel Smith
Country: England
Description: Colour=Brown, Malty=Yes, Hoppy=No, Effervesce=No, Other=Strong sweet fruity taste and aroma with a sour toffee finish
Preference: 2 (1=0 2=1 3=0 4=0 5=0)
Comments: Water, malted barley, yeast, hops, seaweed finings and carbon dioxide. Best served at about 51F (11C). This seasonal beer is a limited edition brewed for the short days and long nights of winter. The full body resulting from fermentation in stone Yorkshire squares and the luxurious malt character, which will appeal to a broad range of drinkers, is balanced against whole-dried Fuggles and Golding hops with nuances and complexities that should be contemplated before an open fire. Serving suggestions: the ideal beverage to combine with a winter menu of turkey, roast goose, ham and roast beef or on its own as an aperitif.
Beer: Gentleman Jack Strong Ale
Type: Strong Ale
Strength: 5.0%
Brewer: Shepherds Neame
Country: England
Description: Colour=Orange brown, Malty=Yes, Hoppy=Yes, Effervesce=Yes, Other=Fruity and slightly acidic taste with a bitter finish
Preference: 3 (1=0 2=0 3=1 4=0 5=0)
Comments: Produced for Asda Stores
Beer: Whitstable Bay Organic Ale
Type: Strong Ale
Strength: 4.5%
Brewer: Shepherds Neame
Country: England
Description: Colour=Yellow orange, Malty=Yes, Hoppy=Yes, Effervesce=Yes, Other=Refreshing fruity and hoppy taste
Preference: 4 (1=0 2=0 3=0 4=1 5=0)
Comments: www.shepherdneame.co.uk Malted organic English barley and New Zealand Gem and Hallertau hops. Whitstable Bay is brewed in accordance with Soil Association Organic Certificate UK 5 and is suitable for vegetarians.
Beer: Sierra Nevada 2007 Celebration Ale
Type: Strong Ale
Strength: 6.8%
Brewer: Sierra Nevada Brewing Company
Country: USA
Description: Colour=Dark orange, Malty=No, Hoppy=Yes, Effervesce=No, Other=Sharp and acidic taste
Preference: 3 (1=0 2=0 3=1 4=0 5=1)
Comments: Malted barley, wheat and sulphites
Beer: St Peter's Winter Ale
Type: Strong Ale
Strength: 6.3%
Brewer: St Peter's Brewery
Country: England
Description: Colour=Dark brown, Malty=Yes, Hoppy=No, Effervesce=No, Other=Sweet dark chocolate and roasted nuts with a dry finish
Preference: 3 (1=0 2=0 3=1 4=0 5=0)
Comments: www.stpetersbrewery.co.uk
Beer: Theakston Old Peculier
Type: Strong Ale
Strength: 5.6%
Brewer: T & R Theakston Ltd
Country: England
Description: Colour=Dark brown, Malty=Yes, Hoppy=No, Effervesce=Yes, Other=Rich fruity taste
Preference: 4 (1=0 2=0 3=0 4=1 5=1)
Comments: www.theakstons.co.uk A full-bodied, rich, smooth tasting ale with a mysterious and distinctive flavour. It's addictive. This award winning ale is based on the original family recipe. Contains barley and wheat.
Beer: Old Bob
Type: Strong Ale
Strength: 5.1%
Brewer: T D Ridley & Sons Ltd
Country: England
Description: Colour=Brown, Malty=Yes, Hoppy=No, Effervesce=Yes Preference: 3 (1=0 2=0 3=1 4=0 5=0)
Beer: Firecrest Strong & Malty Ale
Type: Strong Ale
Strength: 6.0%
Brewer: Wychwood
Country: England
Description: Colour=Orange, Malty=Yes, Hoppy=No, Effervesce=No, Other=Creamy taste and sweet finish
Preference: 3 (1=0 2=0 3=1 4=0 5=1)
Comments: www.wychwood.co.uk
Beer: Hobgoblin
Type: Strong Ale
Strength: 5.5%
Brewer: Wychwood
Country: England
Description: Colour=Dark brown, Malty=Yes, Hoppy=No, Effervesce=Yes, Other=Nutty and fruity
Preference: 3 (1=0 2=0 3=1 4=1 5=1)
Comments: www.wychwood.co.uk
Beer: Old Father Time
Type: Strong Ale
Strength: 5.0%
Brewer: Wychwood
Country: England
Description: Colour=Brown, Malty=Yes, Hoppy=No, Effervesce=Yes Preference: 3 (1=0 2=0 3=1 4=0 5=0)
Comments: www.wychwood.co.uk
Beer: Three Lions
Type: Strong Ale
Strength: 4.5%
Brewer: Wychwood
Country: England
Description: Colour=Red, Malty=Yes, Hoppy=No, Effervesce=No, Other=Citrous taste
Preference: 3 (1=0 2=0 3=1 4=0 5=0)
Comments: www.wychwood.co.uk
Beer: Young's Christmas Pudding Ale
Type: Strong Ale
Strength: 5.5%
Brewer: Young's Brewery
Country: England
Description: Colour=Brown, Malty=Yes, Hoppy=No, Effervesce=Yes, Other=Cinnamon and nutmeg taste
Preference: 2 (1=0 2=1 3=0 4=0 5=0)
Comments: www.youngs.co.uk
Beer: Young's Ruby Star
Type: Strong Ale
Strength: 5.5%
Brewer: Young's Brewery
Country: England
Description: Colour=Red brown, Malty=No, Hoppy=Yes, Effervesce=Yes, Other=Sharp fruity taste with a strong bitter finish
Preference: 2 (1=0 2=1 3=0 4=0 5=0)
Comments: www.youngs.co.uk Maris Otter malt and traditional whole leaf hop varieties. Bottle-conditioned real ale. Tesco Drinks Award: Best Beer. Award winning premium ale.
