Winter Ales Selection
Wonderful Winter Ales
Wrap up warm before you venture out, but then unwind as you settle in at your local Ember Inn - because with the changing of the season comes the changing of the barrels!
Class in a glass
Get your laughing gear round some of these 16 winter taste sensations between now and the end of February, because you'll be spoilt for choice and truly rewarded with the likes of;
Pale & IPAs:
- Wayfarer IPA by Orkney Brewery, 5%, with a pleasing finish and rewarding fruity undertones, it was voted Speciality Beer of Scotland 2011 by CAMRA
- Taiphoon by Hop Back Brewery, 4.2%, a distinctively thirst quenching ale with a trace of coriander and lemongrass to add a little zip and zing
Traditional Bitters:
- Bishop's Tipple by Wadworth Brewery, 5%, with a biscuit-like finish, this zesty ale won a well-deserved silver medal at the International Beer Challenge 2011
- Barnsley Bitter by Acorn Brewery, 3.8%, with a well-rounded and rich flavour that earned it silver in a previous CAMRA Champion Beer Of Britain Awards
Dark and Milds:
- Treacle Stout by Itchen Valley Brewery, 4.4%, with a special blend of roasted barley and chocolate malts, you can look forward to a smooth, sweet finish
- Midnight Bell by Leeds Brewery, 4.8%, as seen on the Channel Four series 'Jamie's Great Britain', this is a premium dark mild with complex character
Golden Blondes:
- Blond by Brentwood Brewery, 3.8%, this session bitter is seriously tasty and combines a full fruity flavour with a cool, crisp finish
- Top Of The Hops by Cropton Brewery, 4.5%, brewed with experimental hops that will never be grown again for a truly one-off pint and experience
Expertly kept cask
This inspired selection has been hand-picked to sit perfectly with the winter season itself, so cosy up with family, colleagues and drinking buddies at your local Ember Inn, see what's on and let it pour!
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