The Onslow Arms

A classic country ale from Dorset using a single hop variety for purity and character. First Gold are dwarf hops that grow in low hedgerows, more reminiscent of a vineyard, enabling a better quality harvest.

Tasting Notes: A clean, fresh, distinctive ale with hints of orange and spice from the hop, perfect with traditional English roasts and pies.

With the hot summer sun beating down, the patient fly-fishermen of the Dorset Stour await their catch. These 'Flyers' are celebrated in this warming ale with ginger overtones, rumoured to be originally included to remedy the bites of the infamous be

Tasting Notes: The rounded sweetness of this medium-bodied brew makes it an ideal and refreshing accompaniment to a hot lamb biryani or spicy crispy chilli beef.

At the heart of many a countryside village can be found an inn. A place where locals go to relax after a long day. At one such inn, rumour has it that inquisitive ferrets would sneak to the back door to cheekily sample the local brew.

Tasting Notes: Fursty Ferret has a sweet nutty palate, hoppy aroma and a hint of Seville oranges, give this tawny amber ale its distinctive personality. Recommended with smooth and creamy West Country Cheddar or indulgent pork pies and mustard.

Hopping Hare is thrice hopped with three types of hop used during the brewing process. Aromatic Goldings and Cascade combine to provide an uplifting citrus-grapefruit and floral aroma, whilst First Gold carries the bitterness.

Tasting Notes: Hopping Hare is thrice hopped with three types of hop used during the brewing process. Aromatic Goldings and Cascade combine to provide an uplifting citrus-grapefruit and floral aroma, whilst First Gold carries the bitterness. The effect is a refreshing ale with a unique hoppy aroma and well-balanced bitterness that is bound to satisfy! It is a terrific match with roast lamb and spicy Thai dishes!

Many years ago the Head Brewer, John Woodhouse – invited his team to sample his latest creation. On rising to go, his mischievous companion, believing a walk was imminent, tangled his owner up with the lead and Woodhouse fell upon the perfect name.

Tasting Notes: This award winning golden ale is brewed with Goldings hops which lends this brew its’ subtle floral notes, alongside hints of melon and pear developed from fermentation.

The West Country's rich soil provides fertile growing conditions for apples, and we use vintage varieties such as Dabinett and Redstreak from a single harvest to make this rustic, medium dry cider.

Tasting Notes: Its oaky, wood-infused notes are created by maturing the cider in oak vats - hence the name, Applewood - scrumptious to the core.

Crafted in the West Country from traditionally pressed Conference pears, Badger Pearwood is a refreshingly smooth, crisp and fruity pear cider.

Tasting Notes: Crafted in the West Country from traditionally pressed Conference pears, Badger Pearwood is a refreshingly smooth, crisp and fruity pear cider.