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Red Breast 4.5%
1 December 2013 to 31 December 2013
Tasting Notes: Art though the Bird Whom Man loves Best. The pious Bird with the Scarlet Breast. ‘William Wordsworth’. Brewed with two English whole cone hops and natural coloured malt giving a chestnut red hue to the beer. Redbreast drinks with a full flavour and a warming glow.
Style: Strong Ale
ABV: 4.5%
See: Chestnut
Smell: Malty, Toffee, Chocolate
Taste: Robust, Roasted, Full
Bitter: 3
Sweet: 3
World's Biggest Liar 4.3%
1 November 2013 to 30 November 2013
Tasting Notes: Sheds made out of turnips – Nonsense! A dark golden brown coloured bitter with a chocolate toffee and roasted malt aroma. A biscuity flavour with a dry hop finish. A fantastic beer – and that’s no lie…
Style: Bitter
ABV: 4.3%
See: Warm Oak
Smell: Roasted, Coffee, Chocolate
Taste: Malty, Roasted, Dry
Bitter: 3
Sweet: 2.5
Knight Porter 4.2%
1 October 2013 to 31 October 2013
Tasting Notes: All aboard the Pendragon Express to sample this all malt beer with notes of coffee and a smooth finish. A journey which will definitely take you back in time.
Style: Porter
ABV: 4.2%
See: Ebony
Smell: Roasted, Coffee
Taste: Sweet, Roasted, chocolate
Bitter: 3.5
Sweet: 3.5
Crag Rat 4.3%
1 September 2013 to 30 September 2013
Tasting Notes: The nickname is given to a particularly enthusiastic climber in the Lake District! Crag Rat is a refreshing golden coloured beer, brewed using pale ale malt and two classic varieties of English whole cone hops. The perfect beer for the enthusiastic ale drinker.
Style: Bitter
ABV: 4.3%
See: Golden
Smell: Slightly Hoppy, Fruity
Taste: Bitter, Crisp, Rounded
Bitter: 3
Sweet: 2.5
Sheep Thrills 3.9%
1 August 2013 to 31 August 2013
Tasting Notes: Tired of following the herd? Hitch a ride and sample the delights of this smooth creamy light refreshing ale. Brewed using pinhead oats this beer has a certain ZING to it.
Style: Bitter
ABV: 3.9%
See: Old Gold
Smell: Toffee, Citrus, Grapefruit
Taste: Malty, Smooth, Floral
Bitter: 2.5
Sweet: 3
Cocky Blonde 4.0%
1 July 2013 to 31 July 2013
Tasting Notes: Brewed on the banks of the River Cocker; this full bodied cocky blonde is sure to satisfy your thirst. Light and refreshing with a delicate hint of strawberry this beer has plenty to boast about.
Style: Light Bitter
ABV: 4.0%
See: Light, Straw colour
Smell: Strawberry
Taste: Full bodied, crisp
Bitter: 1.5
Sweet: 2
High Spy 3.8%
1 June 2013 to 30 June 2013 Available NOW!
Tasting Notes: I spy 'High Spy' with my little eye! A refreshing pale ale brewed with Viennamalt giving this beer a delicate citrus and floral finish. As impressive as the Lakeland Fell it is named after.
Style: Pale Ale
ABV: 4.0%
Smell: Malty, Citrus, Floral
Taste: Hoppy, Malty, Crisp
Bitter: 3
Sweet: 2
Tom Fool 4.0%
1 May 2013 to 31 May 2013
Tasting Notes: Said to enjoy the odd tipple, Thomas Skelton, the ghost of Muncaster Castle, is still fooling around today. His favourite beer, named after his good self, is a golden amber ale with all the characteristics of a light mild.
Style: Light Mild
ABV: 4.0%
See: Golden Amber
Smell: Hoppy, Spicy
Taste: Toffee, Rounded, Balanced
Bitter: 3
Sweet: 2.5
Red Rascal 3.8%
1 April 2013 to 30 April 2013
Tasting Notes: The battle is turning, led by our hero the Red Rascal. Crystal malt gives a distinctive red hue to this dare devil of a beer.
Style: Bitter
ABV: 3.8%
See: Copper
Smell: Toffee, Citrus, Floral
Taste: Toffee, Malty, Hoppy
Bitter: 3
Sweet: 2.5
Lakeland Stunner 3.9%
1 March 2013 to 31 March 2013
Tasting Notes: Stunning! One of many words used to describe Britain’s favourite view, here in the Lake District. This light golden, easy drinking ale with its delicate floral and citrus aroma, is as inspiring as the view we celebrate
Style: Bitter
ABV: 3.9%
See: Light Golden
Smell: Floral, Citrus, Hoppy
Taste: Full Bodied, Bitter, Hoppy
Bitter: 5
Sweet: 2.5
Cross Buttock 4.5%
1 February 2013 to 28 February 2013
Tasting Notes: No it's not what you think! Cross Buttock takes its name from a well known
Cumbrian Wrestling throw. This well balanced all malt bitter is rich in
colour with a classic hop character that is both refreshing and satisfying.
Style: Bitter
ABV: 4.5%
See: Dark Tan
Smell: Malty, Mellow
Taste: Sweet, Malty, Full:
Bitter: 3
Sweet: 3
Cockle Warmer 4.2%
1 January 2013 to 31 January 2013
Tasting Notes: Ward off Jack Frost with this delicious roasted chestnut beer. Crystal and chocolate malt give depth of colour and flavour to this
wonderful Winter warmer. Guaranteed to warm your cockles on a cold Winters night.
Style: Bitter
ABV: 4.2%
See: Chestnut
Smell: Malty, Roast,
Taste: Hoppy, Roasted, Malty
Bitter: 4
Sweet: 2.5
Redbreast 4.5%
1 December 2012 to 31 December 2012
Tasting Notes: Redbreast drinks with a full flavour and a warming glow.
World's Biggest Liar 4.3%
1 November 2012 to 30 November 2012
Tasting Notes: A dark golden brown coloured bitter with a chocolate toffee and roasted malt aroma.
Little Gem 4.0%
1 October 2012 to 31 October 2012
Tasting Notes: A classic English beer with red and amber hues. Hoppy aroma and background notes of toffee.
Crag Rat 4.3%
1 September 2012 to 30 September 2012
Tasting Notes: A refreshing beer, brewed using pale ale malt and two varieties of English whole cone hops.
Joggers Tipple 4.2%
1 August 2012 to 31 August 2012
Tasting Notes: Full bodied with a delicate hint of coffee and raisins for easy drinking.
Cocky Blonde 4.0%
1 July 2012 to 31 July 2012
Tasting Notes: Light and refreshing with a delicate hint of strawberry this beer has plenty to boast about.
Queen Bee 3.6%
1 June 2012 to 30 June 2012
Tasting Notes: A light golden ale with a subtle hint of luscious sweet honey and a blend of aromatic hops.
Tom Fool 4.0%
1 May 2012 to 31 May 2012
Tasting Notes: A golden amber ale with all the characteristics of a light mild.
Slap & Stickle 3.8%
1 April 2012 to 30 April 2012
Tasting Notes: Sweet light golden ale with a hint of toffee right to the bottom of the glass.
Lakeland Stunner 3.9%
1 March 2012 to 31 March 2012
Tasting Notes: Light golden, easy drinking ale with delicate floral and citrus aroma. Stunning!
**Available in Fastcask**
Tizzie Wizzie 3.9%
1 February 2012 to 29 February 2012
Tasting Notes: A light and well-balanced ale with its fresh citrus aroma and spicy undertones make for a beast of a beer.
Soggy Bottom 3.8
1 January 2012 to 31 January 2012
Tasting Notes: Lightly golden coloured ale with a subtle nutty caramel tone and a creamy satin finish.
‘BOTTOMS UP‘
Redbreast 4.5%
1 December 2011 to 31 December 2011
Tasting Notes: Style: Strong Ale
See: chestnut
Smell: Malty, Toffee, Chocolate
Taste: Robust, Roasted, Full
Bitter: 3
Sweet: 3
'Art though the Bird Whom Man loves Best. The pious Bird with the Scarlet Breast'. Brewed with two English whole cone hops and natural coloured malt giving a chestnut red hue to the beer. Redbreast drinks with a full flavour and a warming glow.
World's Biggest Liar 4.3%
1 November 2011 to 30 November 2011
Tasting Notes: Style: Bitter
See: Warm Oak
Smell: Roasted, Coffee, Chocolate
Taste: Malty, Roasted, Dry
Bitter: 3
Sweet: 2.5
Sheds made out of turnips - Nonsense! A dark golden brown coloured bitter with a chocolate toffee and roasted malt aroma. A biscuity flavour with a dry hop finish. A fantastic beer - and that's no lie...
Laughing Gravy 4.0%
1 October 2011 to 31 October 2011
Tasting Notes: Style: Bitter
See: Reddish Brown
Smell: Toffee, Malty, Spicy
Taste: Coffee, Malty, Dry finish
Bitter: 2
Sweet: 3.5
**Available in fastcask**
Named after Stan Laurel, famous son of the Lake District, and his canine friend Laughing Gravy. A classic English style bitter with distinctive red and amber hues. Hoppy aroma and background notes of toffee give a balanced full bodied flavour. Another fine BEER you've got me into!!
Crag Rat 4.3%
1 September 2011 to 30 September 2011
Tasting Notes: Style: Bitter
See: Golden
Smell: Slightly Hoppy, Fruity
Taste: Bitter, Crisp, Rounded
Bitter: 3
Sweet: 2.5
The nickname is given to a particularly enthusiastic climber in the Lake District! Crag Rat is a refreshing golden colouring beer, brewed using pale ale malt and two classic varieties of English whole cone hops. The perfect beer for the enthusiastic ale drinker
Lakeland Stunner 3.9%
1 August 2011 to 31 August 2011
Tasting Notes: Stunning! One of many words used to describe Britain's favourite view, here in the Lake District. This light golden, easy drinking ale with its delicate floral and citrus aroma, is as inspiring as the view we celebrate.
Cocky Blonde 4.0%
1 July 2011 to 31 July 2011
Tasting Notes: Brewed on the banks of the River Cocker; this full bodied cocky blonde is sure to satisfy your thirst. Light and refreshing with a delicate hint of strawberry this beer has plenty to boast about.
Tizzie Wizzie 3.9%
1 June 2011 to 30 June 2011
Tasting Notes: First spotted on Lake Windermere in the early 1900's the Tizzie Wizzie is said to have the body of a hedgehog, the tail of a squirrel and a pair of bee-like wings. This light well balanced ale with its fresh citrus aroma and spicy undertones make for a beast of a beer.
Tom Fool 4.0%
1 May 2011 to 31 May 2011
Tasting Notes: Said to enjoy the odd tipple, Thomas Skelton, the ghost of Muncaster Castle, is still fooling around today. His favourite beer, named after his good self, is a golden amber ale with all the characteristics of a light mild.
Stickle Pike 3.8%
1 April 2011 to 30 April 2011
Tasting Notes: (Pike o' Stickle) At 2,323 feet high you would definitely need a beer when you reach the top of this famous Lakeland fell. This refreshing light golden bitter hits the spot with an aroma of toffee and caramel; complimented by a malty, slightly sweet finish and bursting with delicious citrus and blackcurrant flavours derived from the use of traditional English hop varieties.
Golden Host 4.2%
1 March 2011 to 31 March 2011
Tasting Notes: I wander'd lonely as a cloud, that floats on high o'er vales and hills, when all at once I saw a crowd, a host, of golden daffodils. Celebrate the coming of Spring with this refreshing golden bitter brewed in William Wordsworth's hometown of Cockermouth, Cumbria.
Cross Buttock 4.5%
1 February 2011 to 28 February 2011
Tasting Notes: NO, IT'S NOT WHAT YOU THINK! Cross Buttock takes it's name from a well known Cumbrian wrestling throw. This well balanced all malt bitter is rich in colour with a classic hop character that is both refreshing and satisfying.
Soggy Bottom 3.8%
1 January 2011 to 31 January 2011
Tasting Notes: 'Soggy Bottoms' - an expression used to describe the foot of the Lakeland fells during the Winter months. Make sure you stay dry this January and the only Soggy Bottom you see is this light golden coloured ale with a subtle nutty caramel tone and a creamy satin finish 'BOTTOMS UP'.
Honey Bole 4.0%
1 June 2010 to 30 June 2010
Tasting Notes: A beer with a definite sting in the tale! Honey Bole is a light straw coloured easy drinking ale made with classic English hops. Its delicate flavour is enhanced by the addition of natural honey.
Tom Fool 4.0%
1 May 2010 to 31 May 2010
Tasting Notes: Said to enjoy the odd tipple, Thomas Skelton, the ghost of Muncaster Castle is still fooling around today. His favourite beer, named after his good self, is a golden amber ale with all the characteristics of a light mild.
1828 3.8%
1 February 2010 to 28 February 2010
Tasting Notes: Brewed to commemorate 175 years of brewing, 1828 is now a firm favourite in the Jennings guest ale programme. A crisp golden yellow ale with fruity, citrus hop aroma from carefully selected English hops.
Redbreast 4.5%
1 December 2009 to 31 December 2009
Tasting Notes: 'Art thou the Bird Whom Man loves Best, The pious Bird with the Scarlet Breast', William Wordsworth - Brewed with two English whole cone hops and natural coloured malt giving a chestnut red hue to the beer. Redbreast drinks with a full flavour and a warming glow.
Little Gem 4.0%
1 October 2009 to 31 October 2009
Tasting Notes: X marks the spot for the gem of the Lake District. A classic English style bitter with distinctive red and amber hues. Hoppy aroma and background notes of toffee give a balanced full bodied flavour - you wouldn't expect anything less from this GEM of a brewery
Fish King 4.3%
1 August 2009 to 31 August 2009
Tasting Notes: Each year the Osprey bird comes home to nest on Bassenthwaite Lake in the Lake District - is it the fish it can taste or the smell of Fish King being brewed at the Castle Brewery. A light coloured easy drinking ale, brewed with Bodicea hops - enough to make any bird come home to roost!
Yan T'yan Tethera 3.8%
1 July 2009 to 31 July 2009
Tasting Notes: Counting sheep will send most people to sleep, but who wants to sleep when Yan T'yan Tethera is around, a light gold coloured ale with subtle nutty, caramel tones and a creamy satin finish leaving ewe wanting another and another and another
Classic Beers. Rye Beer 4.0%
5 October 2008 to 31 October 2008
Tasting Notes: Malty, biscuity and full bodied with a sweet finish, balanced with a blend of English hops
Swan Lake 4.2%
5 October 2008 to 31 October 2008
Tasting Notes: Light chestnut ale with sweet biscuity & malty flavour with a hint of spiciness. Balanced hop flavours from three English hop varieties
Honey Bole 4.5%
1 July 2008 to 31 July 2008
Tasting Notes: A light, straw coloured easy drinking ale made with classic English hops. This beer has a sting in the tail with a delicious honey finish
Jenning's Tom Fool - 4.0%
1 June 2008 to 30 June 2008
Tasting Notes: Brewed to commemorate the ghost of Thomas Skelton, the fool of Muncaster Castle in the Lake District, this golden amber ale has all the characteristics of a light mild.
Jenning's Yan Tyan Tethera - 3.8%
1 May 2008 to 31 May 2008
Tasting Notes: Light gold coloured ale with subtle nutty, caramel tones and a creamy satin finish.
Jenning's Mountain Man - 4.3%
1 April 2008 to 30 April 2008
Tasting Notes: A classic English style bitter with distinctive red and amber hues. Hoppy aroma with background notes of toffee. A balanced full bodied flavour.
Jenning's Golden Host - 4.3%
1 March 2008 to 31 March 2008
Tasting Notes: A full flavoured, golden bitter, brewed using barley and all Goldings hops. A generous handful of crystal malt has been added to give a delicate flavour and subtle aroma
Jenning's 1828 3.8%
1 February 2008 to 29 February 2008
Tasting Notes: Crisp golden yellow ale with fruity, citrus hop aroma from carefully selected English hops
Jenning's Cross Buttock 4.5%
1 January 2008 to 31 January 2008
Tasting Notes: A well balanced all malt bitter, rich in colour, with a classic hop character that is both refreshing and satisfying.
Fish King
1 August 2007 to 31 August 2007
Tasting Notes: A light coloured, easy drinking ale, brewed witha new variety of hops – Bodicea. An extremely refreshing drink
Honey Bole 4.5%
2 July 2007 to 31 July 2007
Tasting Notes: A light straw coloured easy drinking ale made with classic English hops. This beer has a sting in the tale with a delicious honey finish
Tom Fool 4.0%
30 May 2007 to 29 June 2007
Tasting Notes: Brewed to commemorate the ghost of Thomas Skelton, the fool of Muncaster Castle in the Lake District, this golden amber ale has all the characteristics of a light mild.
Golden Host 4.3%
2 April 2007 to 27 April 2007
Tasting Notes: A full flavoured, golden bitter, brewed using barley and all Goldings hops. A generous handful of crystal malt has been added to give a delicate flavour and subtle aroma.
Mountain Man 4.3%
29 January 2007 to 30 March 2007
Tasting Notes: A classic English style bitter with a distinctive red hue. Crystal malt gives the beer it’s rounded toffee flavour.