Starting Gate

The masterful blend that balances depth of flavour with the thirst quenching refreshment of the UK’s no.1 lager

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The Coldest of the Cold!

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Swirling clouds tumble as the storm begins to calm.

Tasting Notes: Unmistakeably GUINNESS®, from the first velvet sip to the last, lingering drop. And every deep-dark satisfying mouthful in between.

John Smith’s Extra Smooth was launched in 1993 and is now the nation's number 1 ale.

Tasting Notes: The boffins say it has a distinct cereal character, with malty, caramel notes being complemented by some fruitiness. But we just think it’s a right good pint.

If you''re lucky enough to find one of the selected outlets that sell it then why not try a John Smith''s Magnet.

Tasting Notes: It has a subtle balance of bitter-sweet flavours; caramel and a hint of liquorice... look why don''t you just try it for yourselves.

Doom Bar is a perfectly balanced beer combining subtle yet complex flavours, Doom Bar is both satisfying and deliciously moreish.

Tasting Notes: “The aroma of Doom Bar combines an accomplished balance of spicy resinous hop, inviting sweet malt and delicate roasted notes. The mouth feel is a perfectly balanced and complex blend of succulent dried fruit, lightly roasted malty notes and a subtle yet assertive bitterness. The bitterness remains into the finish with dry fruity notes which implore the drinker to go back for more.” Stuart Howe, Head Brewer.

The well balanced, full bodied, highly drinkable and pleasantly smooth taste of our Staropramen offers a rewarding pleasure of the genuine Czech beer.

Tasting Notes: With a rich, spicy, floral aroma. Full flavoured hop and bread-like malt flavours, with a lingering dry finish

A North East classic beer. Trophy Special is an amber ale, slightly sweet and malty taste with a fruity and hoppy aroma.

Tasting Notes: Honey, citrus, sweet, malty

a refreshingly crisp taste with just a hint of sweetness

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Crisp Strongbow cut with a blend of dark fruit

Tasting Notes: Harnessing the crisp, masculine refreshment of Strongbow Original, Strongbow Dark Fruit offers an easy-drinking combination of Strongbow cider, cut with black currant and blackberry juices.