New Beers - October 2022

A number of new beers for you to take a look through today.

Some more new beers to add to the selection. To say a final goodbye to October we're finishing off by introducing the remainder of the new beers we took on in October.

Firstly a brand new IPA from Twickenham's Jawbone Brewery - Rhombus IPA. A mango juice bomb Mango Moon from Esher's Big Smoke Brewery. Limited batch brew Mandarina Sunrise from Cornwall's Firebrand Brewing. Two collaborations, one from Firebrand who teamed up with Stannary Brewing of Tavistock to create a US West Coast-style IPA, and one from Siren who collaborated with iconic American brewery Stone to brew a super tasty hazy IPA. From Siren, we also received Flex a clean, crisp and refreshing Cali IPA. Along with Siren's 'Time Hops' series of beers, Cascade, Simcoe, Centennial and Citra Mosaic, which they brought out to celebrate some of the world's best-known hops and the impact they've had on the world of beer.

In addition to the above, since creating this post we have also taken on two Middle Child beers, crafted by our very own Fraser Withers, a Halloween themed Imperial Beatroot Stout 'The Brains of the Family' and an Imperial IPA 'You're not my Father'. Three Phantom Brewing beers, a Full-on fruity, juicy and smooth Mermaid Sour, 'Coral', and two IPA's, A smooth, well balanced, citrus IPA called 'Lens' and a soft and hazy IPA made in collaboration with Three Hounds Beer Co, 'Updog'. To add to the selection we took on another 360 Degree Brewing juicy and hazy NZ New England IPA, 'Fish Hook' and 'Mandarina Madness' a bright and full of citrus flavours Hazy Pale from Firebrand Brewing Co

We are constantly updating the beers that we offer and are always interested at looking into taking on New Breweries that we made not have heard of before, so please if you have a favourite brewery, that can't be found in the supermarkets, and think they would be a good addition to our selection, drop us an email and we will look into it.

Middle Child Brewing Brains of the Family

In a nutshell:
A full bodied smooth Imperial stout by Middle Child Brewing of Molesey, South West London.
The lowdown:
Brewed with 8 different malts and beetroot for a silky mouthfeel. Late additions of cacao nibs and Tonka beans give a lovely spicy chocolate edge and a clean bitter finish.
Style - Stout ABV 9.4% - Very Strong

Suitable for Vegans

Middle Child You're Not My Father Imperial IPA

Phantom Brewing Coral Mermaid Sour

In a nutshell:
Full-on fruity, juicy and smooth sour from Reading's Phantom Brewing.
The lowdown:
A beer that's been a long time coming for Phantom this full-strength Sour sees blue raspberries, pineapple and coconut come together for an intense drinking experience! Sticky, fruity and juicy with a creamy coconut finish and mellow tartness on the finish.
Style - Fruit & Kettle Sours ABV 8.7% - Very Strong

Phantom Lens IPA

In a nutshell:
A smooth, well balanced, citrus IPA by Phantom Brew Co from Reading.
The lowdown:
Lens IPA is a combination of three hops, Simcoe, Citra and Cashmere Giving notes of zesty marmalade on the palate and orange and grapefruit on the nose. This is a well-balanced beer with a smooth finish.
Style - Bitter, Pale Ale & IPA ABV 7.0% - Strong

Phantom Updog IPA

In a nutshell:
A soft and hazy IPA made in collaboration with Three Hounds Beer Co and Phantom Brew Co in Reading.
The lowdown:
This beer was brewed as a collab between the well-known Reading Phantom Brewery and Beckenhams finest Three Hounds Beer Co. It is a soft and hazy IPA that is paw-sitively bursting with sweet pineapple, smooth papaya, and a citrusy hint of lime. Hopped with Idaho 7, Motueka and El Dorado.
Style - Bitter, Pale Ale & IPA ABV 6.6% - Strong

360 Degree Brewing Fish Hook NZ NEIPA

In a nutshell:
Juicy and hazy IPA with a New Zealand twist, from 360 Brewing of East Sussex.
The lowdown:
This is a juicy, hazy IPA with big additions of New Zealands finest hops Nelson Sauvin and Motueka, contributing powerful gooseberry, mango, and tropical flavours. Whirlpooled, hopped in ferment, and dry-hopped for maximum flavour and juiciness. Brewed with oats, wheat, and barley to produce a soft and fulfilling brew.
Style - Bitter, Pale Ale & IPA ABV 6.0% - Strong

Firebrand Brewing Mandarina Madness Pale Ale

Jawbone Brewing Rhombus IPA

In a nutshell:
A hazy IPA full of fruit and subtle bitterness from Jawbone Brewing of Strawberry Hill, Twickenham.

The lowdown:
New to the London brewing scene in 2020 Jawbone are now our most local brewery and are located a stones through away from Hampton Hill in Strawberry Hill on the banks of the river Thames. This is the new beer in town from Jawbone and so far it has proved to be a big hit. This is a hazy IPA, with loads of grapefruit, pinapple and passion fruit notes. It is all rounded together with a subtle hit of bitterness.

Style - Bitter, Pale Ale & IPA ABV 5.2% - Moderate Strength

Big Smoke Mango Moon Pale Ale

In a nutshell:
A light juice bomb Pale Ale from Esher's Big Smoke Brewery.

The lowdown:
Big Smoke Brew and Maui Brewing Co have teamed up to produce this juicy mango pale ale. It is fresh and full of mango and orange peel flavours. Made using a single hop, Motueka, giving the beer loads of zestyness.

Style - Bitter, Pale Ale & IPA ABV 5.7% - Moderate Strength

Suitable for Vegans

Siren Time Hops Centennial IPA

In a nutshell:
Limited edition single hopped Pale Ale celebrating Centennial, brewed by Siren of Berkshire.

The lowdown:
Siren's limited edition Time Hop series is all about celebrating some of the most famous hops and the legendary beers that made them famous.

Siren's Centennial IPA is a tribute to the US West Coast IPA revolution that occurred in the mid to late 1990s and which have become one of the most popular of modern craft beer styles. Here everything has been would up so expect loads of bitterness and punchy citrus and pine flavours.

Style - Bitter, Pale Ale & IPA ABV 7.5% - Strong

Siren Time Hops Simcoe DIPA

In a nutshell:
Limited edition single hopped Pale Ale celebrating Simcoe, brewed by Siren of Berkshire.

The lowdown:
Siren's limited edition Time Hop series is all about celebrating some of the most famous hops and the legendary beers that made them famous.

Siren's Simcoe Double IPA is a tribute to one of the most famous modern beers of all, Russian River's Pliny the Elder, awarded best beer in America several years in a row and one of the most awarded and highly rated beers in the world. This beer arguably started the DIPA trend and is an ultimate expression of this popular hop. Rich and full-bodied with soft grapefruit and lychee flavours and subtle piney notes.

Style - Bitter, Pale Ale & IPA ABV 8.0% - Very Strong

Siren Time Hops Citra Mosaic IPA

In a nutshell:
Limited edition IPA celebrating the New England style, brewed by Siren of Berkshire.

The lowdown:
Siren's limited edition Time Hop series is all about celebrating some of the most famous hops and the legendary beers that made them famous.

Siren's Citra Mosaic IPA takes inspiration from New England IPAs and one of the most iconic and awarded of them all, The Alchemist's Focal Banger Vermont IPA which really started the hazy NEIPA trend. Hazy, rich and full-bodied with tropical fruit notes and a balanced bitterness on the finish.

Style - Bitter, Pale Ale & IPA ABV 7.0% - Strong

Siren Time Hops Cascade Pale Ale

In a nutshell:
Limited edition single hopped Pale Ale celebrating Cascade brewed by Siren of Berkshire.

The lowdown:
Siren's limited edition Time Hop series is all about celebrating some of the most famous hops and the legendary beers that made them famous.

Siren's Cascade Pale Ale is a tribute to one of the beers that first started the modern craft brewing revolution, Sierra Nevada's Pale Ale. First brewed in 1980 with the then new Cascade hop and since become one of the most iconic craft beers around. Brewed with whole leaf hops there's a softness, balance and subtlety.

Style - Bitter, Pale Ale & IPA ABV 5.6% - Moderate Strength

Suitable for Vegans

Siren/Stone Brewing Recurring Theme Hazy IPA

In a nutshell:
Siren and Stone Brewing collaborative IPA brewed in Finchampstead, Berkshire.

The lowdown:
Siren have collaborated with Rob from iconic American brewery Stone to brew this super tasty hazy IPA. Brewed with Chinese White Tea that provides lovely stone fruit notes and hopped with Strata, El Dorado and Talus the result is balanced tannins, beautiful aromas and a delicate bitterness.

Style - Bitter, Pale Ale & IPA ABV 6.5% - Strong

Suitable for Vegans

Siren Flex California Pale Ale

In a nutshell:
Clean, crisp and refreshing California IPA ale from Berkshire's Siren Craft Brew.

The lowdown:
This pale ale aims to bring the essence of a beefy West Coast USA IPA style into a beer with a slightly more sessionable strength. Flex is crisp, clean and refreshing on the palate, with Simcoe, Citra, Mosaic and Galaxy combining to bring the sticky, tropical and piney notes that people love so much.

Style - Bitter, Pale Ale & IPA ABV 5.3% - Moderate Strength

Firebrand Brewing Mandarina Sunrise Extra Pale

In a nutshell:
Bright and flavourful Pale Ale from Firebrand Brewing of Launceston, Cornwall.

The lowdown:
Limited batch brew from Firebrand using some of their favourite hops, this is a real crowd pleaser Pale Ale. Hopped with Mandarina Bavaria and Mosaic with an extra pale malt base its full of fresh citrus and orange flavours.

Style - Bitter, Pale Ale & IPA ABV 4.5% - Moderate Strength

Firebrand/Stannary Brewing Can You Dig It West Coast IPA

In a nutshell:
US West Coast-style IPA West Country collaboration brewed at Firebrand of Cornwall.

The lowdown:
Launceston based Firebrand have teamed up with Stannary Brewing of Tavistock for this all West Country West Coast IPA. Loads of bitterness balanced with notes of sweet malt, pine, blackcurrant and pineapple.

Style - Bitter, Pale Ale & IPA ABV 7.5% - Strong