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Beers – Seasonal Brews

We produce at least two seasonal beers every month of the year, so there's always a brew for that special occasion, whether it's St. George's Day, Halloween or Christmas – or even the lazy days of summer, when our Summer Daze makes its annual appearance.

All of our seasonal beers are listed in the table below, with the beers increasing in strength from left to right. Click on any badge for a larger image (see footnote).

Month Name/ABV
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Jan Pickled Mouse 
4.1%
A tawny brown beer with a pleasurable malt and fruit combination and good hop character.
 Black Beastie
4.9%
Dark old ale with a warm, soft, malty initial flavour. Chocolate malt adds a powerful high roast finish complimented by the pleasing aroma from Goldings hops.
  
 
Feb Black Beastie
4.9%
Dark old ale with a warm, soft, malty initial flavour. Chocolate malt adds a powerful high roast finish complimented by the pleasing aroma from Goldings hops.
 Old Knucker
5.5%
A very dark old ale. Malt dominates the initial taste, but leads on to a bitter-sweet coffee finish.
  
  
Mar Prize Fighter
4.6%
A chestnut-coloured ale with a refreshing bitter flavour and hoppy aroma produced by East Kent Golding and Fuggle hops.
 Black Beastie
4.9%
Dark old ale with a warm, soft, malty initial flavour. Chocolate malt adds a powerful high roast finish complimented by the pleasing aroma from Goldings hops.
 Sussex Giant
5.0%
A strong, smooth, well balanced beer. Amber in colour with citrus and fruit flavours, this is a dangerously drinkable bitter.
Apr Footslogger
4.4%
St. George's
4.6%
Sting in the Tail
4.7%
A light brown traditionally brewed ale with a generous helping of Challenger hops, hence the Sting in the Tail. Goldings are added for aroma.
May Footslogger
4.4%
Tommy Knocker
4.5%
A rich, full bodied beer with a fruity aroma. Fruit and malt dominate the flavour with a hoppy bitterness that gives a nice balanced finish.
  
 
Jun Winston Church
Ale 4.7%
A tawny coloured ale, with a soft initial maltiness complemented by a complex blend of finest English hops.
 Summer Daze
4.7%
 
 
Jul Red Devil
4.2%
Summer Daze
4.7%
 
 
Aug St. Elmo's Fire
4.2%
Clean tasting golden bitter with a fruity aroma. Citrus flavours to start, with a hoppy, bitter finish.
 Summer Daze
4.7%
 
 
Sep Summer Daze
4.7%
Bullseye
5.0%
Light, amber coloured beer. A good hop flavour and a pleasant lingering bitter taste makes this a deceptively powerful brew.
  
 
Oct Autumn Old Ale
ABV 4.6%
Spooky
4.6%
Celebrate Halloween and conjure up some spirit with a creepy pint of Spooky.
  
  
Nov Sussex XB
ABV 4.5%

Autumn Old Ale
ABV 4.6%
 
    
Dec Autumn Old Ale
ABV 4.6%
Old Scrooge
5.3%
Strong amber coloured ale that will be remembered in Christmas past, eagerly enjoyed in Christmas present and looked forward to in Christmas future.
  
  

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