Ember Inns' Gin & Cask Festival

We're hosting our very first Spring Gin & Cask Festival at The Black Bull from Monday 4th March to Sunday 28th April 2019. If gin and cask ale is your thing then you’ll be wowed by our gin-credible new collection of gins and seasonal cask ales — there’s something for everyone.

From timeless classics to contemporary twists, there’s plenty of exciting new gins for you to try. Join us and find out why the refreshingly sweet JJ Whitley Violet, fruity Adnams Copper House Pink gin, or the crisp Roku Japanese gin might just be your new favourite tipple.

You’ll be amazed at what gins and casks we’ve got on offer. Take a look at our fabulous lineup below.

Adnams Copper House Pink Gin

The sweet & fruity Adnams Pink is made using award-winning Copper House dry gin, distilled with six botanicals and infused with a dash of raspberry creating fruity and vibrant aromas.

Roku Japanese Gin

Using a blend of six perfectly balanced and unique Japanese botanicals, we garnish our Roku Japanese gin with a spicy sansho pepper twist — it’s no surprise that it’s a real showstopper!

JJ Whitley Violet Gin

The sweet & fruity JJ Whitley Violet gin is a must try. Created with a blend of eight botanicals, it delivers a smooth sip with a delicate taste of violet, rounded off with a subtle sweetness.

At The Black Bull, we’re incredibly proud to serve real quality ale throughout our pubs and that’s why we’ve brought together the ‘best in class’, all in one place for your drinking pleasure!

Sharps Rising Tide

2019 is the 25th anniversary of Sharp’s Brewery and the perfect time to celebrate our favourite brews from over the years. With flavours of caramel malts and juicy fruit throughout, Rising Tide is a 3.2% abv table beer that combines a traditional style with a modern edge.

Brew York Turtle Peach

This fabulous collaboration brew between Brew York and The Beer Company is unfiltered, unrefined and vegan. What’s more…. £5 of each cask goes to Project Biodiversity — drink beer, save sea turtles!

Adnams Ghost Ship

With it’s assertive and pithy bitterness and malty backbone, Ghost Ship is inspired by one of Adnams’ most haunted pubs in one of the UK’s most haunted villages, The Bell at Walberswick.

SPRING SEASONAL LISTINGS

Get ready for a spring filled with an exciting collection of cask ales and craft beers at The Black Bull. From pale, blonde and amber ales, to darker brews, and session IPA, we’ve handpicked the best selection of cool pints for your enjoyment.

Spring Seasonal Beer Listings

Flying the Mags Mild - 3.8%

London Brewing
Dark

Pure Gold - 3.8%

Purity
Golden Ale

Jack The Lad - 5.0%
By The Horns
IPA

Pure Gold - 3.8%

Fullers
IPA

Jarl - 3.8%

Fyne
Blonde

Good Old Boy - 4.0%

West Berkshire
Best Bitter

Rev James Gold - 4.1%
Brains
Golden Ale

Moonstone IPA - 5.0%

Hadleys
IPA

20 Hours of Daylight - 4%

Black Isle
Pale Ale

Partridge Best - 4.0%
Dark Star
Dark Ale

Betty Stogs - 4.0%

Skinners

Exmoor Ale - 3.8%

Exmoor

Turtle Peach - 4.4%
Brew York
Blonde Peach & Apricot Ale

Dragon in Bavaria - 3.8%

Oakham Brewery
Session IPA

Rising Tide - 3.2%

Sharps
Session Ale

Ember Inns Pale Ale - 3.8%

We’re proud to brew our Ember Inns Pale Ale in partnership with the award-winning Black Sheep Brewery, born and bred in North Yorkshire.

Our experience of quality ales with Black Sheep’s brewing expertise and top quality brewing methods makes us a perfect match. Together we use traditional brewing equipment and top-quality raw ingredients to craft our exclusive Ember Inns Pale Ale — for a distinctive and flavourful pint.

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