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Ringwood Beers
Guest Ales
Huffkin 4.4%
1 October 2010 to 31 October 2010
Tasting Notes: A full bodied copper-coloured ale crafted with Goldings and Fuggles, the two most prized English varieties of hops. Strong citrus fruit character with a clean bitterness drying to an ashy burnt finish. Huffkin takes its name from a Kentish tea cake which is often flavoured with hops.
Showman's Tipple 3.8%
1 August 2010 to 31 August 2010
Tasting Notes: Originally brewed for the hardworking showmen at the New Forest Show, this is a refreshing bitter to slake the heartiest of thirst's. Brewed with the finest English Malt and Hops.
Boondoggle 4.2%
1 April 2010 to 30 April 2010
Tasting Notes: The name is taken from a Scots/American word to mean 'work of little value' or to us, a jolly! We can think of nothing better than going for a Boondoggle or two and enjoying this pale golden beer with a light citrus aroma and delicious fruity finish.
XXXX Porter 4.7%
1 January 2010 to 31 January 2010
Tasting Notes: A smooth-drinking dark ruby beer with rich smoky aromas of roasted Maris Otter malt and Fuggles, Challenger, Goldings and Progress hops. XXXX Porter was first brewed at Ringwood in 1981 and this style of beer was so named due to its popularity with the river and street porters of London
Filly Drift 4.7%
1 September 2009 to 30 September 2009
Tasting Notes: A rich brown, easy drinking beer. Full bodied malty taste with a fruity, hoppy aroma.
Seventy Eight 4.2%
1 May 2009 to 30 May 2009
Tasting Notes: Golden, refreshing beer brewed using Maris Otter barley and infused with Sovereign and Goldingshops. Good malt feel in the mouth with a distinctive hoppy finish
Bold Forester 4.2%
1 March 2009 to 31 March 2009
Tasting Notes: An amber-hued ale with bold hop bitterness and a fine fresh aroma achieved through generous late-hopping with Wye Challenger. Biscuity malt and pronounced hop character with a crisp, dry finish.
XXXX Porter
1 December 2008 to 31 December 2008
Tasting Notes: A smooth-drinking dark ruby beer with rich aromas of roasted Maris Otter malt and Fuggles, Challenger, Goldings and Progress hops. Dry in the mouth with burnt malt with delectable chewy malt character
Old Thumper
1 November 2008 to 30 November 2008
Tasting Notes: SPECIAL PRICE - NOVEMBER ONLY. A warm, rounded yet suprisingly pale stong beer with a luscious balance fo grain and hop leavinga bitter sweet finish with a hint of fruit.
Seventy Eight 4.2%
1 August 2008 to 31 August 2008
Tasting Notes: Hop aroma with fruity, spicy flavours. Golden refreshing beer with a distinctive hoppy finish.Brewed with Maris Otter Barley and infused with Sovereign and Goldings hops. Brewed to commemorate the 30th anniversary of Ringwood brewery in March 1978
Boondoggle 4% draught and bottle (500ml)
1 May 2008 to 1 August 2008
Tasting Notes: Meaning ‘to go on a jolly’, Boondoggle is very aptly named for a summer beer. It is a straw-coloured summer ale flavoured with Fuggles and First Gold and floor-malted Maris Otter barley to give it a moreish fruity taste.
Seventy Eight 4.2% bottle (500ml) and draught
1 February 2008 to 1 May 2008
Tasting Notes: Brewed to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the founding of the brewery, Seventy Eight is a golden, refreshing beer with a distinctive hoppy finish. It is brewed using Maris Otter barley and infused with Sovereign and Goldings hops.