NERAX 2006 Beer List
This is the list
of British and American
real ales at NERAX, as of the close of the festival, 11:00 p.m. May 6, 2006.
We hope you found this useful!
Beers from the UK (GBG = CAMRA Good Beer Guide)
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| England | Peterborough, Cambridgeshire | Oakham | Bishops Farewell | 4.6 | 1046 | 34 | Intensely hoppy and full-bodied golden best bitter. Tropical fruit flavours provide a counterpoint to the grapefruit hoppy character. An abiding dryness develops. — GBG 2006 | on-WED kicked-WED |
| JHB | 3.8 | 1038 | 33 | Popular, straw-coloured, light-bodied bitter with a strong aromatic hoppy aroma, hints of grapefruit marmalade, and a strong bitter and drying finish. — GBG 2006 | on-WED kicked-THU |
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| Bolton, Lancashire | Bank Top | Old Slapper | 4.2 | 1042 | Golden coloured ale with a strong bitter taste. Reasonably dry with hops to the fore. Another very drinkable beer from this super little brewery. — WWW.RateBeer.Com | on-WED kicked-THU |
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| Port O'Call | 5.0 | 1050 | |
Black porter which is slightly rich on the palate. Plenty of fruit and a pleasant smooth roast finish. — WWW.RateBeer.Com | on-WED kicked-THU |
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| Chiswick, London | Fuller's | ESB | 5.5 | 1055 | 35 | Tawny-coloured; marmalade, hops and malt combine to produce a rich, complex, full-bodied quality that is previewed in the enticing aroma and remains to the close, complemented by some roast bitterness. — GBG 2006 | on-WED kicked-FRI |
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| London Pride | 4.1 | 1041 | 30 | Tawny brown with golden hues, the beer has flavours of fruity bitter orange balanced with hops and malt on the nose and palate, lingering in the aftertaste and leaving a pleasant dry bitterness. — GBG 2006 | on-WED kicked SAT1 |
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| Wandsworth, London | Youngs | Bitter | 3.7 | 1036 | 32 | A light brown bitter beer that is well balanced by fruity citrus hop notes and some malt, finishing with a refreshing dryness. — GBG 2006 | on-FRI kicked SAT1 |
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| Special | 4.5 | 1044 | 32 | Sweet citrus on the nose follows through into a malty, hoppy flavour with a dry bitter aftertaste and a touch of toffee. — GBG 2006 | on-WED 1st kicked-THU 2nd on-FRI kicked FRI |
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| South Stoke, Oxfordshire | Ridgeway | Bitter | 4.0 | 1040 | Uses Challenger and the new Bodicea hop. — GBG 2006 | on-THU 2nd kicked SAT2 |
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| Coniston Bluebird XB | 4.2 | Well-balanced, hoppy and fruity golden bitter. — GBG 2006 | on-FRI 2nd kicked SAT2 |
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| IPA | 5.5 | Very very dry and sharp on the palate. Flavour broadens it with some citrus, some grapefruit and a lot of further bitterness. — GBG 2006 | on-FRI 2nd kicked SAT2 |
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| Wombwell, Barnsley, South Yorkshire | Acorn | Old Moor Porter | 4.4 | 1045 | Black with a beige bubble head. Aromas are earthy, sweet and dry with coffee and chocolate. Flavours are chocolate and coffee with some peatiness. Smooth on the palate and dry on the finish. — WWW.RateBeer.Com(Bottled) | on-WED kicked-THU |
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| Ansty, Haywards Heath, West Sussex | Dark Star | American Pale Ale | 4.7 | A very clear pale amber topped with a rocky white foam. Floral aroma with hints of blackcurrant and fruity citrus flavours. Crisp slightly dry hop finish. — WWW.RateBeer.Com | on-FRI kicked-FRI 2nd on-SAT1 kicked SAT2 |
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| Hophead | 3.8 | 1040 | A light, hoppy, refreshing bitter — GBG 2006 | on-FRI kicked-FRI 2nd on-SAT1 kicked SAT2 |
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| Elland, West Yorkshire | Eastwood & Sanders | First Light | 3.5 | 1037 | Light, crisp, refreshing pennine mild. Pale with a clean aftertaste. — GBG 2006 | on-WED kicked-FRI |
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| Halifax Bomber | 4.8 | on-WED kicked-THU |
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| Cleobury, Kidderminster, Worcester | Hobsons | Best Bitter | 3.8 | 1039 | 35 | A pale brown to amber, medium-bodied beer with strong hop character throughout. It is consequently bitter, but with malt discernable in the taste. — GBG 2006 | on-FRI kicked FRI |
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| Scotland | Kinlochleven, Argyll | Highlands & Islands (Atlas) | Nimbus | 5 | A well-balanced, yellow/golden beer. Dry and fruity at the front, becoming slightly astringent with lasting fruit and a pleasant dry finish. — GBG 2006 | on-THU kicked FRI |
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| Barrhead, East Renfrewshire | Kelburn | Goldihops | 3.8 | 1038 | Well-hopped session ale with a fruity taste and a bitter-sweet finish. — GBG 2006 | on-WED kicked-FRI |
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| Red Smiddy | 4.1 | 1040 | A smooth ale with a reddish hue and a citrus, fruity aftertaste. — GBG 2006 | on-THU kicked SAT2 |
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| Aviemore, Highlands | Cairngorm | Trade Winds | 4.3 | 1043 | A truly intense, fruity, specialty beer with a strong hop character and grapefruit notes throughout. Bitter-sweetness does not come more intense than this Champion Beer of Scotland and winner of the specialty class at GBBF 2004. — GBG 2006 | on-WED kicked-THU |
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| Quoyloo, Stromness, Orkney | Orkney | Dragonhead Stout | 4.6 | 1045 | 29 | A strong, dark malt aroma flows into the taste in this superb Scottish stout. The roast malt continues to dominate the aftertaste, and blends with chocolate to develop a strong, dry finish. Hard to find. — GBG 2006 | on-WED kicked-THU |
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| Broughton, Biggar, Peeblesshire | Broughton | Clipper IPA | 4.2 | 1042 | A light coloured, crisp, hoppy beer with a strong hop character and a clean taste. — GBG 2006 | on-THU kicked-FRI |
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| Inveralmond, Perth | Inveralmond | Ossian's Ale | 4.1 | 1042 | Well-balanced, best bitter with a dry finish. This full-bodied amber ale is dominated by fruit and hop with a bittersweet character, although excessive caramel can distract from this. Champion beer of Scotland 2001. — GBG 2004 | on-WED kicked-THU |
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| Lia Fail | 4.7 | 1048 | The name is the Gaelic title for the Stone of Destiny. A dark, robust, full-bodied beer, with a deep, malty taste. Smooth texture and balanced finish. — GBG 2006 | on-THU kicked-FRI |
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| Bridge of Allan, Stirlingshire | Bridge of Allan | Bannockburn | 4.2 | 1044 | Pale, golden coloured beer with a complex hoppy and fruity aroma. — GBG 2006 | on-THU kicked-FRI |
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| Wales | Brecon, Powys | Breconshire | Fan Dance | 4.3 | 1043 | This 4.3% abv beer is a bronze coloured brew, created using a pale, black and wheat malts and a blend of Progress and dwarf hops. A pleasing, slightly spicy aroma leads on to a gentle bitterness that builds to impressive heights, whilst the malty body shows its depth of character. — Breconshire Brewery | on-THU kicked-FRI |
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| Golden Valley | 4.2 | 1042 | 39 | A welcoming aroma of hops, fruit and malt leads to a similar, balanced flavour with a good building bitterness. A lasting hoppy bitterness completes this well-crafted beer. CAMRA Champion Beer of Wales 2004/05. — GBG 2006 | on-THU kicked-FRI |
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| Cardiff | Brains | Dark | 3.5 | 1036 | An award-winning, classic mild. Dark brown, with a satisfying mix of malt, roast and caramel flavours. Initially sweet, then becoming bitter-sweet, with a background of hops throughout and a lasting finish of malt and roast. — GBG 2006 | on-THU kicked-THU |
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| Bullmastiff | Welsh Gold | 3.8 | 1039 | A hoppy aroma invites you to taste the blend of hop and fruit flavours with balancing bitterness. A refreshing, juicy hop finish. — GBG 2006 | on SAT1 kicked SAT2 |
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| Pontypridd | Otley | O2 | 4.2 | 1042 | 29 | Golden Pale Ale. | on-FRI kicked SAT2 |
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| Swansea | Tomos Watkin | Merlin Stout | 4.2 | 1043 | A satisfying blend of roast, malt, caramel and hop flavours. A malty, roast aroma and moderate bitterness in the finish. Dark brown in colour. — GBG 2006 | on-WED kicked-THU |
American Beers
This is the list
of British and American
real ales at NERAX, as of the close of the festival, 11:00 p.m. May 6, 2006.
We hope you found this useful!
| State | Brewery | Beer | ABV | OG | IBU | Description | Status |
| California | Stone Brewing Company | Pale Ale | 5.4 | 41 | A Southern California interpretation of a classic British Pale Ale. It is a deep amber color, and made more special by an additional Crystal dry-hopping. | on-WED kicked-FRI |
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| IPA | 6.9 | 77 | A deep golden color, with a refreshing light to medium body malt character. Stone IPA is also dry hopped for a whole two weeks. This ` one was further dry-hopped with whole flower Amarillo. | on-THU kicked-FRI |
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| Connecticut | Trout Brook (Thomas Hooker) |
Irish Red Ale | 5.2 | 1052 | 21 | An amber ale which balances sweet caramel malt with some roasted barley. Delicately hopped with East Kent Goldings and Fuggles hops, this beer finishes cleanly. | on-FRI kicked SAT2 |
| Willimantic Brewing Company | Pony Espresso Stout | 5.5 | Brewed with seven malts imparting a strong roasty flavor enhanced by Magnum and Perle hops and a late infusion of Espresso beans. | on-WED kicked-FRI |
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| Maine | Gritty's | Best Bitter | 4.8 | 1049 | Almost clear, reddish copper; wispy and lacey. Pine-citrus bitter aroma without malt contributions. Light caramel flavour with significant bitterness and alcoholic driness. Light body and a touch astringent. — WWW.RateBeer.Com | on-THU kicked SAT1 |
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| Massachusetts | Amherst Brewing Company | Cascade IPA | 5.6 | 1056 | 65 | Brewed with Columbus and Fuggles, dry hopped with Cascade | not served |
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| Boston Beer Company | Oak Aged Hard Cider | 7.0 | Dry to medium cider. Aged on oak for more than 1 year. | on-WED 2nd nearly kicked SAT2 |
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| American Pale Ale | 5.5 | 1056 | 61 | Using American hops, this ale has a refreshing citrus character and balanced malt to add to its complexity. | on-WED kicked SAT2 |
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| Nut Brown Ale | 4.25 | 1064 | 30 | Rich malt notes carry this ale, while moderate hop character brightens the finish. | on-FRI to SAT2 | ||
| Boston Beer Works | Bullfinch Bitter | 4.0 | Traditional (or "ordinary") English Bitter. Brewed with English malts and dry hopped with English hops this beer is a fine balance of subtle maltiness and pleasant hoppiness. | on-THU to SAT2 | |||
| Cambridge Brewing | Red God IPA | 8.5 | 1078 | A ridiculously hoppy, yet still balanced, strong I.P.A. Featuring Centennial, Amarillo, and Tomahawk hops, with American pale and Belgian caramel malts providing a malty but dry pedestal upon which this hop fest rides until its long, lingering, hop-bittered finish. | on-THU kicked-FRI |
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| Vienna Gold Altbier | 5.2 | 1053 | An altbier brewed like a Vienna lager, then cask-conditioned for the English! 100% Vienna malt, Czech Saaz hops, fermented with yeast from Cologne, lagered, and dry-hopped with even more Saaz. Very hoppy and refreshing, yet quite complex. | on-THU kicked SAT2 |
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| Concord Brewing | ESB | 4.8 | 1045 | 21 | This English Special Bitter is a copper colored ale with a delicate malt and floral hop characteristic. Hopped with Northern Brewer, Goldings, Cascade, and then dry-hopped with Goldings. | on-THU kicked SAT2 |
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| Extra Pale Honey Ale | 4.5 | 1045 | 11.5 | Native wildflower honey gives this Pale Ale a clean crisp finish. Taste what the buzz is all about, but don't get stung; this is a very drinkable beer and is only around for the summer. | on-THU kicked FRI |
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| Harpoon Brewery | IPA | 5.9 | 1065 | 42 | Floral hoppy aroma with a sweet, toasty malt body dominated by hop bitterness. Quenching and refreshing! | on-FRI to SAT2 | |
| Dark | 5.4 | 1050 | 35 | Roasty, malty nose. Dark malt profile balanced with moderate bitterness. Dryhopped for a spicy hop aroma. | on-FRI to SAT2 | ||
| John Harvard Brewing (Cambridge) | Bard's Best Bitter | 4.7 | 1044 | 37 | A fruity, floral bitter brewed with a unique blend of hops balanced by a firm, round malt character. | on-THU kicked SAT2 |
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| Mercury Brewing | Ipswich Ale | 5.4 | 1052 | 30 | A medium-bodied, unfiltered English style pale ale with subtle hoppiness and a smooth malty flavor that has made it our flagship product. Finished with Willamette hops. | on SAT1 kicked SAT2 |
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| Ipswich IPA | 6.3 | 1060 | 60 | A North Shore classic, the Ipswich IPA has a strong, dry bitterness balanced with a slight malty sweetness. Finished with East Kent Goldings. | on-WED kicked SAT1 |
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| Stone Cat IPA | 5.8 | India Pale Ale, just like the one the British shipped to India, is highly hopped and brewed for those who enjoy fuller-bodied ales. Dry hopped with Amarillo. | on-FRI kicked-FRI |
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| Nashoba Winery | IPA | 6.0 | 1059 | 60 | IPA brewed with Horizon, Progress, and Fuggles hops. Then triple dry hopped (Primary, Secondary, and Cask) with Centennials. | on-FRI kicked SAT2 |
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| Pittsfield Brew Works | Coffee Porter | on-FRI kicked SAT2 |
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| Rock Bottom Brewing (Braintree) | Fire Chief Red Ale | 5.0 | 40 | FCA is a clean, crisp, easy drinking, American red ale. American red ales are hoppier than their English counterparts. This beer is hopped with American hops, Cascade and Nugget. Very well balanced with a nice hop flavor. | on-THU kicked SAT2 |
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| The Tap | Union Jack Ordinary Bitter | 3.7 | 1038 | 30 | Pale in color, well-balanced session beer. | not served | |
| Watch City Brewing | Hops Explosion IPA | 5.8 | 1060 | 64 | A Cask version of our signature IPA, this American IPA is dry hopped with Amarillo and Crystal Flower Hops. | not served | |
| Rites of Spring Botanical Pale Ale | 5.4 | 1054 | 64 | Brewed as a IPA to start, the batch is split and infused in a hop back along with dry hopping the following herbs: German Chamomile, Jasmine Dragon Pearl White Tea, lavender and Rosebuds. | not served | ||
| New Hampshire | Franconia Notch | Grail Pale Ale | 5.8 | 1058 | Extensive use of hops for flavor, aroma, and bitterness makes this truly a beer for all occasions. It is considerably more robust than its British counterparts. | not served | |
| Martha's Exchange | Mona Lisa Mild | 4.0 | 1040 | 22 | A session ale with caramel and mild ale malts leading the way, with a touch of roast behind. Subtly hopped with imported Fuggles. A NERAX favorite. Cheers. | on-WED kicked FRI |
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| Smoked Porter | 6.0 | 1060 | 45 | Silver Medal winner '05 GIBF Porter Category. Rich and Full Flavored with hints of smoke in the nose and onthe palate. Flavors of Spicy hops, bitter chocolate and roasted malts round out the taste. | on-THU kicked FRI |
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| Milly's Tavern | 4th Anniversary Ale | 4.5 | 1045 | 35 | Inspired by the English Summer Ale, this hybrid golden ale uses English and American hops as well as toasted malt. It's light bodied, bitter with hoppy floral and citrus flavors. | on-THU kicked SAT2 |
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| Brownnoser Nut Brown Ale | 4.5 | 1045 | 27 | This Southern English-styled beer is dark brown, with notes of sweet malt, caramel and fruit. | on-FRI kicked SAT2 |
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| Pennichuck Brewing | Engine No.5 Red Ale | 1054 | Pennichuck's debut beer! | on-WED kicked-FRI |
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| Portsmouth Brewery | American Mild dry hopped with Nugget and Crystal | 4.8 | 12 P | ~18 | The American Mild is a nice session ale that appeals to the American craft beer consumer. Though not bitter, this beer is plenty hoppy because that's one of the hallmarks of American craft brewing. | on-THU kicked-FRI |
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| Smuttynose Brewing | Summerweizen dry hopped with Tettnang and German chamomille | 5.2 | 12.4 P | 15 | Our summer wheat ale has evolved recently from an American style wheat to a Belgian yeast strain fermented thirst quenching ale. We tossed in some Chamomille to accentuate the aromatic potential that cask beer offers. Wea are debuting this year's summerweizen at NERAX! | on-WED kicked-FRI |
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| Redhook Brewery | ESB | 5.8 | 1054 | 30 | A classic Amber. This rich, copper-colored ale is styled by a complex balance between the bitterness of the hops and the sweetness of a heavier caramel malting. Toasty malt up front balanced with Willamette and Tettnang hops. | on-THU kicked SAT2 |
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| IPA on wood | 6.5 | 1060 | 38 | A beer that celebrates hoppiness. The flavor of Cascade hops is the dominant note in this IPA, and it's a true English-style bitter. Light and dry with a big bouquet. This is a great example of the style. Served on the wood! | on-FRI to SAT2 | ||
| New York | Brooklyn Brewery | Bitter | on-WED kicked-FRI |
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| Vermont | American Flatbread Company | Boognish Brown Mild | on-WED kicked SAT2 |
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| Magic Hat | Matty O's Irish Stout | 3.2 | 1.040 | 34 | Matty O's is an Irish Dry Stout utilizing a 5% acified mash in the brewing process to give the brew a very slight sour taste with strong roasted notes. | did not arrive | |
| Otter Creek Brewing | ESB | 6.5 | 1057 | 36 | Classic London style ESB, brewed with imported Fuggle and East Kent Golding hops. | on-WED kicked-FRI |
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| Double Decker Old Ale | 7.5 | 1070 | 50 | Rich malty and brewed using authentic imported ingredients. Maris Otter, Crystal, Fuggle, East Kent Goldings and a yeast from London. This is a rare specialty! | on-FRI kicked SAT1 |
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| Rock Art Brewery | Midnight Madness Smoked Porter | 5.1 | on-WED kicked-FRI |
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| Shed Brewery | Spawn of Oliver IPA | 8.0 | 1072 | 105 | An enticingly aromatic and flowery blend of 8 hops. Piney citrus notes complimented by an Amarillo dry hop. | on-FRI kicked FRI |
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| Mountain Ale | 6.5 | 1060 | 40 | Flagship beer. An English style brown/old ale. | on-FRI kicked-FRI |
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| Warrior IPA | 6.5 | 1060 | 50 | An American pale ale brewed and dry hopped exclusively with Warrior hops. | not served |