– Thornbridge x Squawk Tap Takeover 2nd – 5th December

What happens when two breweries follow the same recipe but use hops from different hemispheres? Thornbridge – Dotterel pale ale and
Squawk – Condor pale ale is what.
Pouring these exciting tipples and more all weekend in our Thornbridge & Squawk tap takeover.

Thronbridge and Squawk have each followed the same recipe, but used hops from different hemispheres to brew two delicious pale ales, in a battle royale of hops.
 
Squawk – Condor 5% pale ale (Northern hemisphere hops)
Thornbridge – Dotterel 5% pale ale (Southern hemisphere hops)
 
As well as the following killer tipples
 
Thornbridge on Keg…
 
Necessary Evil – A lovingly crafted imperial stout, aged for 8 months in bourbon barrels. Aromas of sweet bourbon, vanilla and oak from the ageing process combine with rich chocolate, roasted malts and caramel from the base beer. Complexity and flavour unlike any other.
 
Seaforth – A British hopped IPA. Copper colour with a nose of fruits and berries, gentle maltiness in the mouth and a wonderful citrus, lemon pith bitterness
 
I do not seek I find – A big West Coast IPA brewed with Newtown Park. Grapefruit and citrus aromas with a hint of grassiness. Smooth and finished dry, with a light floral bite and stone fruit flavours on the palate.
 
And Cask…
 
Cocoa wonderland – Originally brewed with the amazing Cocoa Wonderland Chocolate Shop in Sheffield. A balanced roasty body bringing flavours of coffee & raisins, then huge chocolate notes!
 
Kipling – The first UK beer to use Nelson Sauvin hop from New Zealand. Heritage Maris Otter to allow the complex flavour of the hop to really shine. Grassy, grapefruit aroma, followed by passionfruit & mango. Balanced thirst-quenching bitterness.
 
Squawk on Keg…
 
Cursor pink lemonade – An awesome mix up of delicious raspberry sour and yummy Steep Soda Lemonade, fruitsome fizzy sessionable fun!
 
Toco – Full-bodied and juicy – this pale layers up dried mango, candied fruit and dank hoppy goodness. A balanced malty base with a touch of bitterness in the finish.
 
Malu – Dry-hopped with Citra, Amarillo and Mosaic, this wee beer brings a big, citrussy hop hit in a juicy little package.
 
And cask…
 
Pavo – Blossom and bubblegum on the nose, straw pale with a delicate mouthfeel and yellow fruit tang.
 
Aix – Burnt Chocolate and dried cherry on the nose. Dark ruby with a medium body, light chestnuts, toffee and toasted biscuits.

 

 

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– Siren – Caribbean Chocolate Cake Launch 19th – 21st November

Stout lovers unite! On 19th November Siren’s iconic range of Caribbean Chocolate Cake Stouts are making a triumphant comeback.

Check out these decedent tipples!

Nitro Caribbean Chocolate Cake 7.4%
Tropical Stout with Cacao& Cypress Wood

Caribbean White Chocolate Pancake Stack 7.4%
Tropical White Stout with Cacao & Maple

Death by Caribbean Chocolate Cake 10.5%
Imperial Tropical Stout with Cacao, Vanilla & Amburana Wood

Caribbean Chocolate Mole Cake 8.8%
Tropical Stout with Cacao, Cypress & Spice

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– RedWillow Cask Takeover 4th–8th November

We’ve invited iconic Macclesfield brewery Red Willow to take-over our casks for one long amazing handpulled filled weekend. Pop in on Thursday 4th for a chance to meet the brewers themselves.

Lets check out that cask line up.

F155 – English IPA, 5.8% – A celebration of British hops from Hukins hop farm, this quintessential English IPA showcases Challenger and East Kent Goldings

Headless Pale Ale, 3.9% – Refreshingly floral pale ale with a restrained orange-led bitterness and a light, straw-hued colour. 2019 Champion Beer of Britain Finalist.

Simcoe Strata session IPA 3.9% – Simcoe, supported with a generous dry hop of fresh Strata delivering a thirst-quenching pale ale

Weightless -Mosiac session IPA 4.2% – Made with 100% Mosaic hops; pithy grapefruit and mango flavours with a well-rounded body. An uncompromisingly balanced session IPA.

Wreckless APA 4.8% Beautifully balanced pale ale loaded with Citra and Amarillo hops providing massive amounts of tropical fruit with a clean finish.

Heritage Porter, 5.3% Taking inspiration from 19th Century recipes this is a traditional full bodied porter, brewed with a blend of dark malts, generously hopped with a hint of chocolate and a robust bitterness

Sleepless American Amber Ale, 5.4% – Some beers are hop centric, others malt centric, our Red Rye IPA is a tightrope walk between the two, big chewy malt flavours balanced against tropical hops and bitterness, complex with a hint of pepper from the Rye malt.

and on keg…

Breakfast Stout 5.6% – This dangerously drinkable Vietnamese coffee stout starts with an assertive roasty bitterness from the dark malts which quickly gives way to a smooth rich dark chocolate and hazelnut finish.

 

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– Left Handed Giant Tap Takeover – 14th to 18th October

It has been too long since we last had Left Handed Giant around these parts for a few pints – so we thought we’d invite them up for a tap takeover. They’ll be travelling up from their base in Bristol armed with 5 of their freshest beers, showcasing their fluency and brilliance across a range of styles. Plus, they’ll have some exclusive pours from their yet-to-be-released Blender programme – oi oi!
LHG (as we call them) have been one of our favourites pretty much since day dot of them starting, and given they’ve now got two brewery locations and a tap room, they don’t show any sign of slowing down just yet. In fact, we invited them up to Indy Man Beer Con all the way back in 2015 – and given we’ve just gone past the weekend that would’ve been IMBC, it felt like the perfect time.
As mentioned, the LHG crew will be making the journey up themselves, giving away a swag bag on the night itself.
Here’s what we’ll be serving:
All My Friends Fruited Gose with Papaya, Mango, Orange and Sea Salt 5.5%
We’ve taken the fruit back a little this time, for a refreshingly light, tart fruit character that allows the soft malt backbone to shine through. Bright, zippy citrus and sweet tropical fruit with a delicate, salty edge… mouthwatering stuff.
In Search of Brightness DIPA 8.5%
*PRETTY MUCH A FIRST POUR* New double IPA – expect big, bold, bright.
We Are Floating In Space Imperial Stout 15%
WOOF! Imperial stout with brown sugar, cacao, banana, almond and vanilla.
Cheeseburger Cavalry IPA 6.9%
Burgers & beers are an amazing combination. Thankfully, this beer wasn’t made with burgers, but instead a whole heap of Citra and Mosaic.
No Maps IPA 6.8%
Another superb example of a juicy, creamy and immensely enjoyable IPA. Brewed with Cryo Amarillo and Mosaic hops for a hoppy punch and Oats and Wheat for a creamy finish

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