Guest Ales for September
Guest Ales for September
This month we are going for some top branded and nationally very popular ales to complement beers from our local region.
Shepherd Neame Spitfire (4.2)
First up, available, no doubt, to commemorate the start of World War 2 and the Battle of Britain, is this great best bitter from Shepherd Neame. We have two firkins for delivery on Friday September 4th so make sure you don’t miss them!
Crafted from traditional varieties of English malt, this dark golden ale combines an underlying depth of maltiness that is tinged with a subtle hint of toffee and the bold citrus and fruity spice of Kentish hops. This winning combination produces a well balanced, thirst quenching popular drink. Enjoy!
Daleside Autumn Leaves (3.4)
Available from this award winning Yorkshire brewery is this seasonal ale from Harrogate. Autumn Leaves is a mid-brown session ale characterised by soft nutty malt which gives way to mature fruit and blackcurrant with a hint of floral hops in the finish. One firkin from September 11th.
O’Hanlon’s Firefly (3.7)
This Devon ale has proved popular in the club over the past couple of years. It is extremely drinkable with a very clean, creamy finish and a match for many comparable beers over 4.0% ABV. One firkin from September 11th.
Everards Tiger (4.2)
A true award winning best bitter with universal appeal, Tiger is a classic example of getting the perfect balance between sweetness and bitterness. Crystal malt gives the beer its rounded toffee character. One firkin from September 11th.
Fullers London Pride (4.1)
After an absence of several years, London Pride makes a welcome return to Goring Social Club. This award wining classic is a rich, smooth and wonderfully balanced beer. It is complemented by a well developed hop character made up of Target, Challenger and Northdown hop varieties that are added to the brew. You know how good it is so get down and try some. It will be a little more expensive than our usual prices for guest ales as it doesn’t come cheap! However, after a couple of jars you’ll think, no doubt, that it was worth the extra cost! Enjoy from September 18th when two firkins will be available.
Hidden Pint (3.8)
A fairly regular ale in the club and usually goes well. This ale is a clean-tasting bitter with good hop content with a citrus and malt balance. It provides a dry finish and a light hop aroma. One firkin available from September 25th
Hidden Old Sarum (4.1)
An excellent traditional ale. This is a well balanced bitter of dark ruby colour. It utilises a complex malt and hop combination and provides a floral and spicy aroma. A popular ale in the Club, one firkin is available from September 25th.
As you have all been quaffing the guest ales with great enthusiasm over the past month there have been occasions when we have been in danger of running out! To avoid this undesirable situation you may have noticed that we have been supplementing our supplies with Old Father Thames (3.4) from the West Berkshire brewery. This is proving to be very popular with our members and your commitment to the guest pump has helped us to sell over 100 gallons of guest ale in August! So good stuff and many thanks!
Keep drinking!
Keith Grant
Secretary and Bar Chairman
