The Old Spot Inn, Dursley - Guest Ales (Tel: 01453 542870)

Guest Ales - Mon 28th December 2009

:: Old Ric	Uley Brewery	4.5% ABV	£2.70
Copper in colour, this beer has a full flavoured, hoppy palate with some underlying fruit. The finish is smooth and well-balanced. This beer is named after the owner and creator of the Old Spot Inn; Ric Sainty.
:: Schiehallion	Harviestoun	4.8% ABV	£2.80
A genuine Bohemian-style lager beer, brewed with the beautiful floral Hersbrücker hops with added crispness from Challenger hops.
:: XB	Batemans	3.7% ABV	£2.50
A distinctive, well balanced bitter, with a refreshing dry bitterness on the palate and pleasing hoppy finish.
:: Copper Ale	Palmers	3.6% ABV	£2.40
A fruity, hoppy, West Country session ale brewed using the finest English malted barley and golding hops. Enjoy this delightfully light, refreshingly fruity and hoppy beer that's brewed traditionally using the finest quality Maris Otter malted barley and Golding hops. Palmers is donating 5p to the RNLI, the life-saving charity, from every pint of Copper Ale that's sold in selected regions.
:: Dorset Gold	Palmers	4.5% ABV	£2.50
A refreshing and thirst-quenching golden premium ale (4.5% ABV), with a palate that's full and fruity and lightly hopped with Kent Goldings. Palmers pledges 5p from every pint sold in selected regions to The Chesil Trust, a charity to help the young or disabled discover the joys of sailing.
:: Olde English Rose	Cotswold Spring	4.0% ABV	£2.50
Straw llike in colour, this excellent ale depicts every aspect of summer. With an initial dryness on the palate and a hoppy finish, this brew is bursting with flavour.
:: Black Knight	Goffs	5.3% ABV	£2.80
A very dark ruby red tinted beer with powerful chocolate malt aromas and a hint of vanilla. Very smooth, very rich dry malt flavours with a subtle hoppiness. A classic winter porter.
:: Butcombe Bitter	Butcombe Brewery	4.0% ABV	£2.60
Butcombe Bitter is a clean tasting, refreshingly dry, outstanding best bitter. Amber in colour, hoppy & malty with a long, dry, bitter finish.
:: Bishops Tipple	Wadworth	5.0% ABV	£2.80
A golden brew with an intriguing aroma from the delicate Saaz and spicy Styrian Goldings hops. The full flavour is well balanced with hop bitterness giving a clean finish for easy drinking.

Guest Ales - Mon 21st December 2009

:: Old Ric	Uley Brewery	4.5% ABV	£2.70
Copper in colour, this beer has a full flavoured, hoppy palate with some underlying fruit. The finish is smooth and well-balanced. This beer is named after the owner and creator of the Old Spot Inn; Ric Sainty.
:: Severn Sins	Severn Vale	5.2% ABV	£2.80
A wonderfully dark, malty stout full of roasted barley.Available during the winter months. 2007 gold medal winner in the stouts and porters category of the SIBA West Beer Competition.
:: Pigor Mortis	Uley Brewery	6.5% ABV	£2.80
Full bodied. Malty, fruity taste with light, hoppy bitterness with a hint of nuts and chocolate. Very strong but not sweet. Definitely a 'Winter Warmer'!
:: Rosey Nosey	Batemans	4.9% ABV	£2.80
A dark complex and rich tasting beer with plenty of roast malt character and generous hop flavour.
:: Bishops Tipple	Wadworth	5.0% ABV	£2.80
A golden brew with an intriguing aroma from the delicate Saaz and spicy Styrian Goldings hops. The full flavour is well balanced with hop bitterness giving a clean finish for easy drinking.
:: Tiger	Everards	4.2% ABV	£2.70
A true award winning best bitter with universal appeal. Tiger Best Bitter is a classic example of getting the perfect balance between sweetness and bitterness. Crystal malt gives the beer its rounded toffee character.
:: Copper Ale	Palmers	3.6% ABV	£2.40
A fruity, hoppy, West Country session ale brewed using the finest English malted barley and golding hops. Enjoy this delightfully light, refreshingly fruity and hoppy beer that's brewed traditionally using the finest quality Maris Otter malted barley and Golding hops. Palmers is donating 5p to the RNLI, the life-saving charity, from every pint of Copper Ale that's sold in selected regions.
:: Butcombe Bitter	Butcombe Brewery	4.0% ABV	£2.60
Butcombe Bitter is a clean tasting, refreshingly dry, outstanding best bitter. Amber in colour, hoppy & malty with a long, dry, bitter finish.
:: Olde English Rose	Cotswold Spring	4.0% ABV	£2.50
Straw llike in colour, this excellent ale depicts every aspect of summer. With an initial dryness on the palate and a hoppy finish, this brew is bursting with flavour.
:: Black Knight	Goffs	5.3% ABV	£2.80
A very dark ruby red tinted beer with powerful chocolate malt aromas and a hint of vanilla. Very smooth, very rich dry malt flavours with a subtle hoppiness. A classic winter porter.

Guest Ales - Mon 14th December 2009

:: Old Ric	Uley Brewery	4.5% ABV	£2.70
Copper in colour, this beer has a full flavoured, hoppy palate with some underlying fruit. The finish is smooth and well-balanced. This beer is named after the owner and creator of the Old Spot Inn; Ric Sainty.
:: Pigor Mortis	Uley Brewery	6.5% ABV	£2.80
Full bodied. Malty, fruity taste with light, hoppy bitterness with a hint of nuts and chocolate. Very strong but not sweet. Definitely a 'Winter Warmer'!
:: Severn Sins	Severn Vale	5.2% ABV	£2.80
A wonderfully dark, malty stout full of roasted barley.Available during the winter months. 2007 gold medal winner in the stouts and porters category of the SIBA West Beer Competition.
:: Bath Gem	Bath Ales	4.1% ABV	£2.50
Malty, amber, best bitter with long bittersweet finish. A rich aroma of hops and malt develops a full texture in the mouth. It has a long, deep, bitter-sweet finish, producing without doubt, an exceptional best bitter. Bath Ale's most popular brew.
:: Bishops Tipple	Wadworth	5.0% ABV	£2.80
A golden brew with an intriguing aroma from the delicate Saaz and spicy Styrian Goldings hops. The full flavour is well balanced with hop bitterness giving a clean finish for easy drinking.
:: Tiger	Everards	4.2% ABV	£2.70
A true award winning best bitter with universal appeal. Tiger Best Bitter is a classic example of getting the perfect balance between sweetness and bitterness. Crystal malt gives the beer its rounded toffee character.
:: Copper Ale	Palmers	3.6% ABV	£2.40
A fruity, hoppy, West Country session ale brewed using the finest English malted barley and golding hops. Enjoy this delightfully light, refreshingly fruity and hoppy beer that's brewed traditionally using the finest quality Maris Otter malted barley and Golding hops. Palmers is donating 5p to the RNLI, the life-saving charity, from every pint of Copper Ale that's sold in selected regions.
:: Butcombe Bitter	Butcombe Brewery	4.0% ABV	£2.60
Butcombe Bitter is a clean tasting, refreshingly dry, outstanding best bitter. Amber in colour, hoppy & malty with a long, dry, bitter finish.
:: Olde English Rose	Cotswold Spring	4.0% ABV	£2.50
Straw llike in colour, this excellent ale depicts every aspect of summer. With an initial dryness on the palate and a hoppy finish, this brew is bursting with flavour.
:: Black Knight	Goffs	5.3% ABV	£2.80
A very dark ruby red tinted beer with powerful chocolate malt aromas and a hint of vanilla. Very smooth, very rich dry malt flavours with a subtle hoppiness. A classic winter porter.

Guest Ales - Mon 7th December 2009

:: Old Ric	Uley Brewery	4.5% ABV	£2.70
Copper in colour, this beer has a full flavoured, hoppy palate with some underlying fruit. The finish is smooth and well-balanced. This beer is named after the owner and creator of the Old Spot Inn; Ric Sainty.
:: Severn Sins	Severn Vale	5.2% ABV	£2.80
A wonderfully dark, malty stout full of roasted barley.Available during the winter months. 2007 gold medal winner in the stouts and porters category of the SIBA West Beer Competition.
:: Bath Gem	Bath Ales	4.1% ABV	£2.50
Malty, amber, best bitter with long bittersweet finish. A rich aroma of hops and malt develops a full texture in the mouth. It has a long, deep, bitter-sweet finish, producing without doubt, an exceptional best bitter. Bath Ale's most popular brew.
:: Butcombe Bitter	Butcombe Brewery	4.0% ABV	£2.60
Butcombe Bitter is a clean tasting, refreshingly dry, outstanding best bitter. Amber in colour, hoppy & malty with a long, dry, bitter finish.
:: India Pale Ale	Cottage Brewing	5.0% ABV	£2.70
Clasic IPA from Cittage.
:: Tiger	Everards	4.2% ABV	£2.70
A true award winning best bitter with universal appeal. Tiger Best Bitter is a classic example of getting the perfect balance between sweetness and bitterness. Crystal malt gives the beer its rounded toffee character.
:: Copper Ale	Palmers	3.6% ABV	£2.40
A fruity, hoppy, West Country session ale brewed using the finest English malted barley and golding hops. Enjoy this delightfully light, refreshingly fruity and hoppy beer that's brewed traditionally using the finest quality Maris Otter malted barley and Golding hops. Palmers is donating 5p to the RNLI, the life-saving charity, from every pint of Copper Ale that's sold in selected regions.
:: Swordfish	Wadworth	5.0% ABV	£2.80
Wadworth has launched a new bottled ale to coincide with Fly Navy's 100 year celebration of naval aviation. The 5% abv beer, named Swordfish after the historic aircraft, has been blended with Pusser's Rum to create a flavoured ale which boasts a distinctive naval twist.

Guest Ales - Mon 30th November 2009

:: Old Ric	Uley Brewery	4.5% ABV	£2.70
Copper in colour, this beer has a full flavoured, hoppy palate with some underlying fruit. The finish is smooth and well-balanced. This beer is named after the owner and creator of the Old Spot Inn; Ric Sainty.
:: India Pale Ale	Cottage Brewing	5.0% ABV	£2.70
Clasic IPA from Cittage.
:: Horizon	Wadworth	4.0% ABV	£2.50
Easy drinking all year round and robust enough to accompany most foods, Horizon is light in colour, but full flavoured and best enjoyed cool
:: Bath Gem	Bath Ales	4.1% ABV	£2.50
Malty, amber, best bitter with long bittersweet finish. A rich aroma of hops and malt develops a full texture in the mouth. It has a long, deep, bitter-sweet finish, producing without doubt, an exceptional best bitter. Bath Ale's most popular brew.
:: Session	Severn Vale	3.4% ABV	£2.30
A low gravity beer with plenty of flavour, thanks to plenty of English Golding and Fuggles hops. Traditional brown colour. Beer for the sensible drinker, or those in for a long session!
:: Doombar	Sharps	4.0% ABV	£2.50
The aroma of Doom Bar is an accomplished balance of spicy resinous hop, inviting sweet malt and delicate roasted notes. The mouth feel is a perfectly balance 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.
:: Copper Ale	Palmers	3.6% ABV	£2.40
A fruity, hoppy, West Country session ale brewed using the finest English malted barley and golding hops. Enjoy this delightfully light, refreshingly fruity and hoppy beer that's brewed traditionally using the finest quality Maris Otter malted barley and Golding hops. Palmers is donating 5p to the RNLI, the life-saving charity, from every pint of Copper Ale that's sold in selected regions.
:: Butcombe Bitter	Butcombe Brewery	4.0% ABV	£2.60
Butcombe Bitter is a clean tasting, refreshingly dry, outstanding best bitter. Amber in colour, hoppy & malty with a long, dry, bitter finish.

Guest Ales - Mon 23rd November 2009

:: Old Ric	Uley Brewery	4.5% ABV	£2.70
Copper in colour, this beer has a full flavoured, hoppy palate with some underlying fruit. The finish is smooth and well-balanced. This beer is named after the owner and creator of the Old Spot Inn; Ric Sainty.
:: Copper Ale	Palmers	3.6% ABV	£2.40
A fruity, hoppy, West Country session ale brewed using the finest English malted barley and golding hops. Enjoy this delightfully light, refreshingly fruity and hoppy beer that's brewed traditionally using the finest quality Maris Otter malted barley and Golding hops. Palmers is donating 5p to the RNLI, the life-saving charity, from every pint of Copper Ale that's sold in selected regions.
:: Session	Severn Vale	3.4% ABV	£2.30
A low gravity beer with plenty of flavour, thanks to plenty of English Golding and Fuggles hops. Traditional brown colour. Beer for the sensible drinker, or those in for a long session!
:: Bath Gem	Bath Ales	4.1% ABV	£2.50
Malty, amber, best bitter with long bittersweet finish. A rich aroma of hops and malt develops a full texture in the mouth. It has a long, deep, bitter-sweet finish, producing without doubt, an exceptional best bitter. Bath Ale's most popular brew.
:: Doombar	Sharps	4.0% ABV	£2.50
The aroma of Doom Bar is an accomplished balance of spicy resinous hop, inviting sweet malt and delicate roasted notes. The mouth feel is a perfectly balance 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.
:: Butcombe Bitter	Butcombe Brewery	4.0% ABV	£2.60
Butcombe Bitter is a clean tasting, refreshingly dry, outstanding best bitter. Amber in colour, hoppy & malty with a long, dry, bitter finish.
:: JcB	Wadworth	4.7% ABV	£2.60
A classic beer, originally crafted for John Cairns Bartholomew, grandson of Wadworth's co-founder. It's deep copper hue balances perfectly with the hoppy aroma and satisfying taste.
:: Old Freddy (Walker)	Moor Beer Co.	7.3% ABV	£2.80
Champion Winter Beer of Britain 2004, and one of Roger Protz's "300 Beers To Try Before You Die". One for the connoisseur! A rich, dark, full - bodied old ale that really has to be tasted to be appreciated. This beer is usually the first to sell out at beer festivals, thanks to its blend of Pale, Lager, Crystal, Wheat and Black malts that are fermented with an English yeast. Liberty hops are added in abundance to provide a healthy dose of bitterness.
:: India Pale Ale	Cottage Brewing	5.0% ABV	£2.70
Clasic IPA from Cittage.
:: Horizon	Wadworth	4.0% ABV	£2.50
Easy drinking all year round and robust enough to accompany most foods, Horizon is light in colour, but full flavoured and best enjoyed cool

Guest Ales - Mon 16th November 2009

:: Old Ric	Uley Brewery	4.5% ABV	£2.70
Copper in colour, this beer has a full flavoured, hoppy palate with some underlying fruit. The finish is smooth and well-balanced. This beer is named after the owner and creator of the Old Spot Inn; Ric Sainty.
:: Station Porter	Wickwar	6.1% ABV	£2.80
Station Porter is, A rich, smooth dark ruby brown ale. Starts with a roast malt; coffee, chocolate and dark fruit and then develops a complex, spicy, bittersweet taste a long roast finish.
:: Bath Gem	Bath Ales	4.1% ABV	£2.50
Malty, amber, best bitter with long bittersweet finish. A rich aroma of hops and malt develops a full texture in the mouth. It has a long, deep, bitter-sweet finish, producing without doubt, an exceptional best bitter. Bath Ale's most popular brew.
:: Butcombe Bitter	Butcombe Brewery	4.0% ABV	£2.60
Butcombe Bitter is a clean tasting, refreshingly dry, outstanding best bitter. Amber in colour, hoppy & malty with a long, dry, bitter finish.
:: Doombar	Sharps	4.0% ABV	£2.50
The aroma of Doom Bar is an accomplished balance of spicy resinous hop, inviting sweet malt and delicate roasted notes. The mouth feel is a perfectly balance 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.
:: Copper Ale	Palmers	3.6% ABV	£2.40
A fruity, hoppy, West Country session ale brewed using the finest English malted barley and golding hops. Enjoy this delightfully light, refreshingly fruity and hoppy beer that's brewed traditionally using the finest quality Maris Otter malted barley and Golding hops. Palmers is donating 5p to the RNLI, the life-saving charity, from every pint of Copper Ale that's sold in selected regions.
:: JcB	Wadworth	4.7% ABV	£2.60
A classic beer, originally crafted for John Cairns Bartholomew, grandson of Wadworth's co-founder. It's deep copper hue balances perfectly with the hoppy aroma and satisfying taste.

Guest Ales - Mon 9th November 2009

:: Old Ric	Uley Brewery	4.5% ABV	£2.70
Copper in colour, this beer has a full flavoured, hoppy palate with some underlying fruit. The finish is smooth and well-balanced. This beer is named after the owner and creator of the Old Spot Inn; Ric Sainty.
:: Butcombe Bitter	Butcombe Brewery	4.0% ABV	£2.60
Butcombe Bitter is a clean tasting, refreshingly dry, outstanding best bitter. Amber in colour, hoppy & malty with a long, dry, bitter finish.
:: Station Porter	Wickwar	6.1% ABV	£2.80
Station Porter is, A rich, smooth dark ruby brown ale. Starts with a roast malt; coffee, chocolate and dark fruit and then develops a complex, spicy, bittersweet taste a long roast finish.
:: Bath Gem	Bath Ales	4.1% ABV	£2.50
Malty, amber, best bitter with long bittersweet finish. A rich aroma of hops and malt develops a full texture in the mouth. It has a long, deep, bitter-sweet finish, producing without doubt, an exceptional best bitter. Bath Ale's most popular brew.
:: Doombar	Sharps	4.0% ABV	£2.50
The aroma of Doom Bar is an accomplished balance of spicy resinous hop, inviting sweet malt and delicate roasted notes. The mouth feel is a perfectly balance 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.
:: SA Gold	Brains	4.7% ABV	£2.70
SA Gold is a full-flavoured, hoppy and refreshing golden ale, brewed at the home of the famous Brains SA in Wales. Careful use of Target hops creates a satisfying bitterness, perfectly balanced by vibrant citrus aromas and complex hop flavours from late-hopping using Cascade and Styrian Goldings. A deliciously satisfying and refreshing pint!
:: Copper Ale	Palmers	3.6% ABV	£2.40
A fruity, hoppy, West Country session ale brewed using the finest English malted barley and golding hops. Enjoy this delightfully light, refreshingly fruity and hoppy beer that's brewed traditionally using the finest quality Maris Otter malted barley and Golding hops. Palmers is donating 5p to the RNLI, the life-saving charity, from every pint of Copper Ale that's sold in selected regions.
:: Severn Swans	Severn Vale	4.7% ABV	£2.80
Full-bodied ruby red Christmas ale. Rich malt flavours enhanced by soaring hop notes on the palate.

Guest Ales - Fri 30th October 2009

:: Hooky Bitter	Hook Norton	3.6% ABV
A subtly balanced, golden bitter, hoppy to the nose, malty on the palate - the classic session beer, eminently drinkable.
:: Wherry	Woodforde's	4.0% ABV
Fresh and zesty with crisp floral flavours. A background of sweet malt and a hoppy 'grapefruit' bitter finish characterises this champion bitter. Wherry- Supreme Champion Beer of Britain (Bronze) 2005 & Supreme Champion Beer of Britain (Gold) 1996 + numerous Champion Bitter of Britain awards
:: Barron's Hopsit	Exe Valley	4.1% ABV
Hoppy, fruity, good nose, hops through to finish.
:: Doombar	Sharps	4.0% ABV
The aroma of Doom Bar is an accomplished balance of spicy resinous hop, inviting sweet malt and delicate roasted notes. The mouth feel is a perfectly balance 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.
:: Red MacGregor	Orkney	4.0% ABV
A reddish tint in colour, very smooth and satisfyingly hoppy with complex malt notes.
:: Red Cuillin	Isle of Skye	4.2% ABV
The Skye Brewery`s much-prasied flagship ale. Reddish-hued, slightly malty and nutty in character, smooth to the taste. A multi-award-winning ale, named after the well-known hills of the Isle of Skye.
:: Pitchfork	RCH	4.3% ABV
The name comes from the Pitchfork rebellion of 1685 the last battle to be fought on English soil of the Civil War. A golden bitter with floral citric hop aroma. It has a hoppy predominate taste which is slightly sweet and fruity and leaves you wanting more.
:: Exmoor Gold	Exmoor Ales	4.5% ABV
Exmoor Gold is an appetising and enticing gold in colour. The nose is an interplay between a fresh bouquet of grassy and floral hop and a subtly soft, fluffy caramel-tinged maltiness. The palate sees more balance between gentle grainy maltiness and sprightly floral, citrusy fresh hop fruitiness. The finish is bittersweet with hints of citrus fruit weaving in and out. Try this with a Thai seafood stir-fry, where the delicate hop fruitiness and soft maltiness would add colour to the various spices, or also try with barbequed chicken marinated in honey.
:: Otter Bitter	Otter	3.6% ABV
Well balanced amber session bitter with a fruity nose and bitter taste and aftertaste. Deceptively full flavour for its gravity
:: Uley Bitter	Uley Brewery	4.0% ABV
A copper coloured beer with hops and fruit in the aroma, and a malty, fruity taste underscored by a hoppy bitterness with a hint of fruit in the taste. The finish is dry, with a balance of hops and malt.
:: Brakspear Bitter	Brakspear's	3.4% ABV
A superb session beer. Amber in colour with a good fruit, hop and malt nose. The initial taste of malt and the well-hopped bitterness quickly dissolves into a predominantly bitter-sweet and fruity finish.
:: Butts Barbus	Butts Brewery	4.6% ABV
Hoppy and well balanced without being sweet
:: Session	Severn Vale	3.4% ABV
A low gravity beer with plenty of flavour, thanks to plenty of English Golding and Fuggles hops. Traditional brown colour. Beer for the sensible drinker, or those in for a long session!
:: Dartmoor IPA	Dartmoor	3.8% ABV
This is a highly drinkable amber coloured beer. It has a deliciously smooth thirst quenching taste and subtle hop aroma.

Guest Ales - Mon 26th October 2009

:: Old Ric	Uley Brewery	4.5% ABV	£2.70
Copper in colour, this beer has a full flavoured, hoppy palate with some underlying fruit. The finish is smooth and well-balanced. This beer is named after the owner and creator of the Old Spot Inn; Ric Sainty.
:: Pub Dog	Severn Vale	5.2% ABV	£2.80
Tasting Notes to Come.
:: XB	Batemans	3.7% ABV	£2.40
A distinctive, well balanced bitter, with a refreshing dry bitterness on the palate and pleasing hoppy finish.
:: XXXB	Batemans	4.8% ABV	£2.80
Superb strong bitter with a complex palate, consisting of a delicate aroma of hops delightfully balanced by a prominent malty character. 5 times 'Premium Beer of the Year' at CAMRA's Great British Beer Festival.
:: SA Gold	Brains	4.7% ABV	£2.70
SA Gold is a full-flavoured, hoppy and refreshing golden ale, brewed at the home of the famous Brains SA in Wales. Careful use of Target hops creates a satisfying bitterness, perfectly balanced by vibrant citrus aromas and complex hop flavours from late-hopping using Cascade and Styrian Goldings. A deliciously satisfying and refreshing pint!
:: London Pride	Fullers	4.1% ABV	£2.70
London Pride is a smooth and astonishingly complex beer, which has a distinctive malty base complemented by a rich balance of well developed hop flavours from the target, challenger and northdown varieties in the brew. At 4.1% a.b.v in cask (4.7% a.b.v in bottles)London Pride is an ideal session-strength premium ale.
:: Red Fox	Fullers	4.3% ABV	£2.80
An autumnal favourite, Red Fox is tawny red in colour and bursting with delicious malty flavours. Brewed with toasted oats which lends distinctive biscuit notes and a mellow aftertaste.
:: Bejing Black	Potbelly Brewery	4.4% ABV	£2.70
A strong dark mild, Mild but not Meek!! Champion Mild at SIBA National Beer Competition 2006. Supreme Champion at SIBA National Beer Competion 2006. Champion Mild at SIBA National Beer Competition 2007.
:: Storm Brew Porter	Quercus	5.0% ABV	£2.80
A very dark ruby ale full of malty sweetness. The flavour of roasted malts gives a heartiness to the taste which gives way to a smooth lingering roasted bitter finish.

Guest Ales - Mon 19th October 2009

:: Old Ric	Uley Brewery	4.5% ABV	£2.70
Copper in colour, this beer has a full flavoured, hoppy palate with some underlying fruit. The finish is smooth and well-balanced. This beer is named after the owner and creator of the Old Spot Inn; Ric Sainty.
:: Pub Dog	Severn Vale	5.2% ABV	£2.80
Tasting Notes to Come.
:: SA Gold	Brains	4.7% ABV	£2.70
SA Gold is a full-flavoured, hoppy and refreshing golden ale, brewed at the home of the famous Brains SA in Wales. Careful use of Target hops creates a satisfying bitterness, perfectly balanced by vibrant citrus aromas and complex hop flavours from late-hopping using Cascade and Styrian Goldings. A deliciously satisfying and refreshing pint!
:: London Pride	Fullers	4.1% ABV	£2.70
London Pride is a smooth and astonishingly complex beer, which has a distinctive malty base complemented by a rich balance of well developed hop flavours from the target, challenger and northdown varieties in the brew. At 4.1% a.b.v in cask (4.7% a.b.v in bottles)London Pride is an ideal session-strength premium ale.

and from . . . the Brewery of the Week:
Batemans
:: XB	Batemans	3.7% ABV	£2.40
A distinctive, well balanced bitter, with a refreshing dry bitterness on the palate and pleasing hoppy finish.
:: XXXB	Batemans	4.8% ABV	£2.80
Superb strong bitter with a complex palate, consisting of a delicate aroma of hops delightfully balanced by a prominent malty character. 5 times 'Premium Beer of the Year' at CAMRA's Great British Beer Festival.
:: G.H.A. Pale	Batemans	4.2% ABV	£2.60
Light, crisp golden and thirst-quenching. Brewed using East Anglian barley and East Kent Goldings hops. Previously brewed as Summer Swallow.

Guest Ales - Mon 12th October 2009

:: Old Ric	Uley Brewery	4.5% ABV	£2.70
Copper in colour, this beer has a full flavoured, hoppy palate with some underlying fruit. The finish is smooth and well-balanced. This beer is named after the owner and creator of the Old Spot Inn; Ric Sainty.
:: Uley Bitter	Uley Brewery	4.0% ABV	£2.60
A copper coloured beer with a good balance of malt and hops giving a hoppy bitterness with a hint of fruit in the taste.
:: Pub Dog	Severn Vale	5.2% ABV	£2.80
Tasting Notes to Come.
:: Dursley Steam	Severn Vale	4.2% ABV	£2.60
Created to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the "Dursley Donkey", the branch line which served Dursley and the Cam valley. A sparkling summer ale full of flowery hops.
:: Tally Ho!	Palmers	5.9% ABV	£2.80
This strong, nutty, full strength dark beer (5.5% ABV) has built a cult following amongst real ale aficionados since it was first brewed for bottles in 1949. The oaky and roasted flavour, with its deep and distinctive taste, make it a cask-conditioned beer with a real difference.
:: Copper Ale	Palmers	3.6% ABV	£2.40
A fruity, hoppy, West Country session ale brewed using the finest English malted barley and golding hops. Enjoy this delightfully light, refreshingly fruity and hoppy beer that's brewed traditionally using the finest quality Maris Otter malted barley and Golding hops. Palmers is donating 5p to the RNLI, the life-saving charity, from every pint of Copper Ale that's sold in selected regions.
:: Butcombe Bitter	Butcombe Brewery	4.0% ABV	£2.60
Butcombe Bitter is a clean tasting, refreshingly dry, outstanding best bitter. Amber in colour, hoppy & malty with a long, dry, bitter finish.
:: London Pride	Fullers	4.1% ABV	£2.70
London Pride is a smooth and astonishingly complex beer, which has a distinctive malty base complemented by a rich balance of well developed hop flavours from the target, challenger and northdown varieties in the brew. At 4.1% a.b.v in cask (4.7% a.b.v in bottles)London Pride is an ideal session-strength premium ale.

Guest Ales - Mon 5th October 2009

:: Old Ric	Uley Brewery	4.5% ABV	£2.70
Copper in colour, this beer has a full flavoured, hoppy palate with some underlying fruit. The finish is smooth and well-balanced. This beer is named after the owner and creator of the Old Spot Inn; Ric Sainty.
:: Old Spot Prize Ale	Uley Brewery	5% ABV	£2.80
A distinctive, full-bodied ruby coloured ale with a fruity aroma, a malty, fruity taste, with a light, hoppy bitterness, and a strong, balanced aftertaste. Our flagship ale, strong but not sweet. Wins lots of prizes!
:: Session	Severn Vale	3.4% ABV	£2.30
A low gravity beer with plenty of flavour, thanks to plenty of English Golding and Fuggles hops. Traditional brown colour. Beer for the sensible drinker, or those in for a long session!
:: Pub Dog	Severn Vale	5.2% ABV	£2.80
Tasting Notes to Come.
:: St. Michael's Silver	Wye Valley	5.0% ABV	£2.80
Brewed to mark 25 years of St Michaels Hospice. Deep brown in clour with a nutty flavour and a delicate aroma. A donation will be made from the sales of the beer to St Michaels Hospice. Flavoursome enough to stand up to the robust spiciness of a vegetable or chicken curry.
:: London Pride	Fullers	4.1% ABV	£2.70
London Pride is a smooth and astonishingly complex beer, which has a distinctive malty base complemented by a rich balance of well developed hop flavours from the target, challenger and northdown varieties in the brew. At 4.1% a.b.v in cask (4.7% a.b.v in bottles)London Pride is an ideal session-strength premium ale.
:: Tally Ho!	Palmers	5.9% ABV	£2.80
This strong, nutty, full strength dark beer (5.5% ABV) has built a cult following amongst real ale aficionados since it was first brewed for bottles in 1949. The oaky and roasted flavour, with its deep and distinctive taste, make it a cask-conditioned beer with a real difference.
:: Butcombe Bitter	Butcombe Brewery	4.0% ABV	£2.60
Butcombe Bitter is a clean tasting, refreshingly dry, outstanding best bitter. Amber in colour, hoppy & malty with a long, dry, bitter finish.
:: Organic	Stroud	4.0% ABV	£2.60
A refreshing, golden organic ale with a delicate apple aroma. Silver at Champion Beers of Gloucestershire 2008.
:: Dogfather	Cottage Brewery	4.0% ABV	£2.60
Tasting Notes to Come

Guest Ales - Mon 28th September 2009

:: Old Ric	Uley Brewery	4.5% ABV	£2.70
Copper in colour, this beer has a full flavoured, hoppy palate with some underlying fruit. The finish is smooth and well-balanced. This beer is named after the owner and creator of the Old Spot Inn; Ric Sainty.
:: Session	Severn Vale	3.4% ABV	£2.30
A low gravity beer with plenty of flavour, thanks to plenty of English Golding and Fuggles hops. Traditional brown colour. Beer for the sensible drinker, or those in for a long session!
:: Pub Dog	Severn Vale	5.2% ABV	£2.80
Tasting Notes to Come.
:: Yellowhammer	O'Hanlon's	4.2% ABV	£2.50
Colour: brilliant gold. Aroma: a zesty pineapple and banana fruitiness, underlain by a biscuity maltiness. Palate: tropical fruit (ripe banana) with an interplay between the biscuity malt and the fruitiness � superbly refreshing, fruity and summery. Finish: dry and bittersweet. Not a big bitter beer.
:: Organic	Stroud	4.0% ABV	£2.60
A refreshing, golden organic ale with a delicate apple aroma. Silver at Champion Beers of Gloucestershire 2008.
:: Station Porter	Wickwar	6.1% ABV	£2.30
Station Porter is, A rich, smooth dark ruby brown ale. Starts with a roast malt; coffee, chocolate and dark fruit and then develops a complex, spicy, bittersweet taste a long roast finish.
:: Dorothy Goodbody	Wye Valley	4.2% ABV	£2.60
A golden-coloured ale with a rich, floral, hoppy aroma balanced by biscuity malt a flavours and a dryish finish. A light gold coloured ale with good hop character throughout. Ingredients:- Pale, wheat and pale crystal malt, with locally grown Fuggles and East Kent Goldings.
:: St. Michael's Silver	Wye Valley	5.0% ABV	£2.80
Brewed to mark 25 years of St Michaels Hospice. Deep brown in clour with a nutty flavour and a delicate aroma. A donation will be made from the sales of the beer to St Michaels Hospice. Flavoursome enough to stand up to the robust spiciness of a vegetable or chicken curry.

Guest Ales - Mon 21st September 2009

:: Old Ric	Uley Brewery	4.5% ABV	£2.70
Copper in colour, this beer has a full flavoured, hoppy palate with some underlying fruit. The finish is smooth and well-balanced. This beer is named after the owner and creator of the Old Spot Inn; Ric Sainty.
:: Pub Dog	Severn Vale	5.2% ABV	£2.80
Tasting Notes to Come.
:: Yellowhammer	O'Hanlon's	4.2% ABV	£2.50
Colour: brilliant gold. Aroma: a zesty pineapple and banana fruitiness, underlain by a biscuity maltiness. Palate: tropical fruit (ripe banana) with an interplay between the biscuity malt and the fruitiness � superbly refreshing, fruity and summery. Finish: dry and bittersweet. Not a big bitter beer.
:: Organic	Stroud	4.0% ABV	£2.60
A refreshing, golden organic ale with a delicate apple aroma. Silver at Champion Beers of Gloucestershire 2008.
:: Station Porter	Wickwar	6.1% ABV	£2.30
Station Porter is, A rich, smooth dark ruby brown ale. Starts with a roast malt; coffee, chocolate and dark fruit and then develops a complex, spicy, bittersweet taste a long roast finish.

and from . . . the Brewery of the Week:
Wye Valley
:: Butty Bach	Wye Valley	4.5% ABV	£2.60
A burnished gold premium ale. Full bodied, smooth and satisfying. Ingredients:- Pale and crystal malt with English Goldings and Fuggles hops. Our most popular brand.
:: Wye Valley Bitter	Wye Valley	3.7% ABV	£2.40
A classic example of an English bitter beer. Chestnut coloured with a rich white head, delicate hop aroma, malty fullness ending with a crisp bitter finish.
:: Hereford Pale Ale	Wye Valley	4.0% ABV	£2.50
A delightful pale ale, smooth on the palate with a citrus hop aroma leading to a balanced bitter finish.
:: Dorothy Goodbody	Wye Valley	4.2% ABV	£2.60
A golden-coloured ale with a rich, floral, hoppy aroma balanced by biscuity malt a flavours and a dryish finish. A light gold coloured ale with good hop character throughout. Ingredients:- Pale, wheat and pale crystal malt, with locally grown Fuggles and East Kent Goldings.
:: St. Michael's Silver	Wye Valley	5.0% ABV	£2.80
Brewed to mark 25 years of St Michaels Hospice. Deep brown in clour with a nutty flavour and a delicate aroma. A donation will be made from the sales of the beer to St Michaels Hospice. Flavoursome enough to stand up to the robust spiciness of a vegetable or chicken curry.

Guest Ales - Mon 14th September 2009

:: Old Ric	Uley Brewery	4.5% ABV	£2.70
Copper in colour, this beer has a full flavoured, hoppy palate with some underlying fruit. The finish is smooth and well-balanced. This beer is named after the owner and creator of the Old Spot Inn; Ric Sainty.
:: Doombar	Sharps	4.0% ABV	£2.40
The aroma of Doom Bar is an accomplished balance of spicy resinous hop, inviting sweet malt and delicate roasted notes. The mouth feel is a perfectly balance 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.
:: Pub Dog	Severn Vale	5.2% ABV	£2.80
Tasting Notes to Come.
:: Jouster	Goffs	4.0% ABV	£2.40
A drinkable, tawny coloured ale, with a light hoppiness in the aroma. It has a good balance of malt and bitterness in the mouth, underscored by fruitiness, with a clean, hoppy aftertaste.
:: Session	Severn Vale	3.4% ABV	£2.30
A low gravity beer with plenty of flavour, thanks to plenty of English Golding and Fuggles hops. Traditional brown colour. Beer for the sensible drinker, or those in for a long session!
:: Yellowhammer	O'Hanlon's	4.2% ABV	£2.50
Colour: brilliant gold. Aroma: a zesty pineapple and banana fruitiness, underlain by a biscuity maltiness. Palate: tropical fruit (ripe banana) with an interplay between the biscuity malt and the fruitiness � superbly refreshing, fruity and summery. Finish: dry and bittersweet. Not a big bitter beer.

Guest Ales - Mon 7th September 2009

:: Old Ric	Uley Brewery	4.5% ABV	£2.70
Copper in colour, this beer has a full flavoured, hoppy palate with some underlying fruit. The finish is smooth and well-balanced. This beer is named after the owner and creator of the Old Spot Inn; Ric Sainty.
:: Origin	Quercus	3.9 ABV	£2.40
Quaffing Ale. A new smooth easy drinking amber ale with the sweetness of the malt perfectly balanced by the refreshing aroma and taste of Fuggles hops.
:: Abbot Ale	Green King	ABV 5.0%	£2.80
Abbott Ale has masses of ripe fruit character, a malty richness and superb hop balance followed by an intense bitersweet finish.
:: Pews Porter	Church End	4.5% ABV	£2.70
A rich roasted porter, with plenty of mouth feel. Moderately hopped, with a dry thirst quenching finish.
:: Pub Dog	Severn Vale	5.2% ABV	£2.80
Tasting Notes to Come.
:: Dark Ruby Mild	Sarah Hughes	6.0% ABV	£2.80
An extremely dark, strong ale with a good balance of fruit and hops.
:: Organic	Stroud	4.0% ABV	£2.60
A refreshing, golden organic ale with a delicate apple aroma. Silver at Champion Beers of Gloucestershire 2008.
:: Heavenly Hare	Bath Ales	5.0% ABV	£2.40
Tasting Notes to Come.

Guest Ales - Mon 31th August 2009

:: Old Ric	Uley Brewery	4.5% ABV	£2.70
Copper in colour, this beer has a full flavoured, hoppy palate with some underlying fruit. The finish is smooth and well-balanced. This beer is named after the owner and creator of the Old Spot Inn; Ric Sainty.
:: Pub Dog	Severn Vale	5.2% ABV	£2.80
Tasting Notes to Come.
:: Abbot Ale	Green King	ABV 5.0%	£2.80
Abbott Ale has masses of ripe fruit character, a malty richness and superb hop balance followed by an intense bitersweet finish.
:: Doombar	Sharps	4.0% ABV	£2.40
The aroma of Doom Bar is an accomplished balance of spicy resinous hop, inviting sweet malt and delicate roasted notes. The mouth feel is a perfectly balance 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.
:: Heavenly Hare	Bath Ales	5.0% ABV	£2.40
Tasting Notes to Come.
:: Dark Ruby Mild	Sarah Hughes	6.0% ABV	£2.80
An extremely dark, strong ale with a good balance of fruit and hops.
:: Organic	Stroud	4.0% ABV	£2.60
A refreshing, golden organic ale with a delicate apple aroma. Silver at Champion Beers of Gloucestershire 2008.
:: Pews Porter	Church End	4.5% ABV	£2.70
A rich roasted porter, with plenty of mouth feel. Moderately hopped, with a dry thirst quenching finish.
:: Glaslyn Ale	Purple Moose	4.2% ABV	£2.60
GLASLYN ALE (CWRW GLASLYN) A golden coloured fruity best bitter with a well balanced hoppy finish. Purple Moose's flagship ale named after the mighty Afon Glaslyn which flows from 'yr Wyddfa' (Snowdon) to Porthmadog.
:: Origin	Quercus	3.9 ABV	£2.40
Quaffing Ale. A new smooth easy drinking amber ale with the sweetness of the malt perfectly balanced by the refreshing aroma and taste of Fuggles hops.

Guest Ales - Mon 24th August 2009

:: Pub Dog	Severn Vale	5.2% ABV	£2.80
Tasting Notes to Come.
:: Old Ric	Uley Brewery	4.5% ABV	£2.70
Copper in colour, this beer has a full flavoured, hoppy palate with some underlying fruit. The finish is smooth and well-balanced. This beer is named after the owner and creator of the Old Spot Inn; Ric Sainty.
:: Doombar	Sharps	4.0% ABV	£2.40
The aroma of Doom Bar is an accomplished balance of spicy resinous hop, inviting sweet malt and delicate roasted notes. The mouth feel is a perfectly balance 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.
:: Session	Severn Vale	3.4% ABV	£2.30
A low gravity beer with plenty of flavour, thanks to plenty of English Golding and Fuggles hops. Traditional brown colour. Beer for the sensible drinker, or those in for a long session!
:: Maid Marian	Milestone	4.8% ABV	£2.50
A light gold, refreshing summer ale with citrus flavours made with Maris Otter malts and English hops.
:: Heavenly Hare	Bath Ales	5.0% ABV	£2.40
Tasting Notes to Come.
:: Miss America	Batemans	4.1 ABV	£2.50
An amber-coloured beer with grapefruit flavour. Pale, Crystal, and Wheat malts are combined with Liberty hops to give a crisp citrus finish.
:: Bellringer	Abbey	4.2% ABV	£2.70
Notably hoppy ale which is light to medium-bodied, clean-tasting, refreshingly dry, with a balancing sweetness. Citrus, pale malt aroma and dry, bitter finish. Consistent. Amber gold in colour.
:: Abbot Ale	Green King	ABV 5.0%	£2.80
Abbott Ale has masses of ripe fruit character, a malty richness and superb hop balance followed by an intense bitersweet finish.

Old Spot Summer Beer Festival Fri 14th - Mon 17th August 2009 (Click for more info)


01. :: Bellringer	Abbey	ABV 4.2%
Notably hoppy ale which is light to medium-bodied, clean-tasting, refreshingly dry, with a balancing sweetness. Citrus, pale malt aroma and dry, bitter finish. Consistent. Amber gold in colour.
02. :: Tabatha the Knackered	Anglo Dutch	ABV 6.0%
Very pale, Belgian style Tripel beer with strong hoppy and bitter character and a hint of coriander. As the brewer, Paul, has two beers named after his kids, Mike, the other partner in the brewery, wanted a beer named after his cat.
03. :: Polly's Folly	Buffy's	ABV 4.3%
This amber-coloured beer is flavoured with American Mount Hood hops. Shortlisted for the "Campaign for Real Ale Champion Beer of Great Britain" a pint of this amber coloured bitter is just packed with those fresh flowery aromas that only American Mounthood hops can achieve. The more traditional English Fuggles and Golding hops add the required balance to this 'best bitter' whilst the underlying caramel flavours are achieved using a blend of Marris Otter, crystal and roast malts.
04. :: Elsie Mo	Castle Rock	ABV 4.7%
A'blonde' single malt beer. Light in colour and refreshing on the palate, with a pleasant crisp aftertaste and a wonderful aroma. Elsie Mo's name is derived from the low colour Maris Otter Malt from which she's exclusively brewed, and which gives her that tantalising golden hue. A blend of hops - Challenger predominating - tempts you with its aroma and leaves a pleasantly crisp aftertaste. In between, that gorgeous full body will have you begging for more! And ladies, please don't worry, she's definitely not for men only!
05. :: Victoria Bitter	Earl Soham	ABV 3.6%
First Brewed: Easter 1985 and ESB's longest standing beer.Available: All the year round.Light, hoppy and bitter. Brewed using a standard pale malt and crystal malt mix with Goldings and Fuggles hops. BREWER'S COMMENT: Drink plenty, everyone else does.
06. :: Queen Bee	Eccleshall	ABV 4.2%
Golden-orange in colour with light hoppy aromas and a slight honey flavour. An amber coloured beer brewed using a local honey supplier. A real taste of an English summer.
07. :: Doris' 90th Birthday Ale	Hesket Newmarket	ABV 4.3%
A full-bodied, full flavoured, fruity premium beer carefully balanced with bitterness from Fuggles, First Gold and Herzbrucker Haler hops. A beer with an increasing hop finish and butterscotch in the mouth. Winner of the Best Beer in Festival at the Cumbria Food & Drink Festival at Rheged in May 2004.
08. :: Nel's Best	High House	ABV 4.2%
A very easy drinking golden ale which is not overly bitter and has a slight dry finish. Goldings Hops blended with the finest English malt produces this golden coloured premium ale, very pleasant to drink, not overly bitter and easy on the pallet. Serious ale drinkers will enjoy all this full bodied ale has to offer and it is no surprise that word is spreading fast throughout the real ale fraternity. Best Bitter in the North winner under the SIBA Awards 2008.
09. :: Celtic Queen	Iceni	ABV 4.0%
Gold in colour with a light and refreshing finish.
10. :: Lia Fail	Inveralmond	ABV 4.7%
A dark, robust, full-bodied beer with a deep malty taste, smooth texture and hoppy aroma. Like the stone our ale is proud and robust. A dark beer with a well balanced sweetness, malt and chocolate tones. Challenger, Fuggles and Cascade hops produce a rich and spicy aroma with a balanced bitterness and full-bodied flavour.
11. :: Kimberley Best Bitter	Hardys & Hanson	ABV 3.9%
A beer with a flowerly, hoppy and fruity nose, although malt is never far away. Fruity hop is evident in the taste and there is a consistent bitterness. Kimberley's best selling beer, a beautifully balanced golden brew with good bitterness. This distinctive beer has a full and very satisfying finish.
12. :: Maid Marian	Milestone	ABV 4.8%
A light gold, refreshing summer ale with citrus flavours made with Maris Otter malts and English hops.
13. :: Mermaid	Milk Street	ABV 4.1%
An Amber / burnt orange coloured ale. One for the hopheads with rich hop character on the nose, plenty of citrus fruit on the palate and a lasting bitter and hoppy finish.
14. :: Betty Stogs	Skinner's	ABV 4.0%
Easy drinking copper ale with a superb balance of citrus hops, malt and bitterness. Classic pale amber mid strength bitter with distinct hoppy overtones. A beautifully balanced quaffing ale. Serve chilled if preferred. Contains Cornish malted barley and wheat. One of our best-selling beers, Betty Stogs Bitter is a perennial favourite, winning accolades and awards at beer festivals accross the country. Look out for Betty Stogs on Tour, coming to a pub near you soon!
15. :: Roaring Meg	Springhead	ABV 5.5%
"The Big Blonde," smooth and sweet with a citrus honey aroma and a dry finish that beer lovers can't help falling for.
16. :: Hilary Gold	3 Rivers	ABV 4.5%
A light and hoppy brew well loved by a wide range of drinkers. A bright golden hue is complimented by a delicious fruity and hoppy aroma � the perfect all-rounder! Satisfyingly hoppy!
17. :: Dorothy Goodbody's Golden Ale	Wye Valley	ABV 4.2%
A light golden coloured ale with good hop character throughout. On offer, while stocks last! Ingredients - Water, Malted Barley, Crystal Malt, Malted Wheat, Hops, Yeast.
18. :: Penny Black	Wickwar	ABV 3.9%
This dark mild is brewed with strong roasted and burnt flavours, light hop bitterness and full malty aromas to tickle those taste buds!
19. :: Erica	Uley	ABV 4.5%
A full-flavoured, hoppy bitter with some fruitiness and a smooth, long, balanced finish.
20. :: Miss America	Batemans	ABV 4.1
An amber-coloured beer with grapefruit flavour. Pale, Crystal, and Wheat malts are combined with Liberty hops to give a crisp citrus finish.
21. :: Black Maria	Old Bear	ABV 4.2%
A wholesome jet black stout, smooth on the palate, brewed with Yorkshire malt and roasted barley and blended with two English hops, producing a strong roast malt flavour with a fruity finish.
22. :: Boadicea	Rother Valley	ABV 4.6%
A gold-orange coloured ale with a fresh hoppy aroma. Pleasantly drinkable with a lingering hop finish.
23. :: Lady Godiva	Warwickshire	ABV 4.2%
An aromatic golden ale, with honey and malt on the nose. On the tongue a slightly sweet, biscuity maltiness is balanced by the rounded bitterness of the hops. The honeyed sweetness of the palate surrenders to a lingering bitterness in the finish.

Guest Ales - Mon 10th August 2009

:: Old Ric	Uley Brewery	4.5% ABV	£2.70
Copper in colour, this beer has a full flavoured, hoppy palate with some underlying fruit. The finish is smooth and well-balanced. This beer is named after the owner and creator of the Old Spot Inn; Ric Sainty.
:: Heavenly Hare	Bath Ales	5.0% ABV	£2.40
Tasting Notes to Come.
:: Dorothy Goodbody's Golden Ale	Wye Valley	ABV 4.2%	£2.60
A light golden coloured ale with good hop character throughout. On offer, while stocks last! Ingredients - Water, Malted Barley, Crystal Malt, Malted Wheat, Hops, Yeast.
:: Rev Awdry's Ale	Box Steam Brewery	3.8% ABV	£2.50
A light, straw-coloured bitter with a hoppy aftertaste. A refreshing summer beer. Named after the creator of Thomas the Tank Engine, the late Reverend Wilbert Awdry, a former resident of Box.
:: Copper Ale	Palmers	3.8% ABV	£2.40
A fruity, hoppy, West Country session ale brewed using the finest English malted barley and golding hops.
:: Severn Sins	Severn Vale	5.2% ABV	£2.80
A wonderfully dark, malty stout full of roasted barley.Available during the winter months. 2007 gold medal winner in the stouts and porters category of the SIBA West Beer Competition.
:: Angelina	Coastal	4.1% ABV	£2.70
A hugely successful beer, hoppy, clean and refreshing.
:: HMS Ajax	Cottage Brewing	4.8% ABV	£2.70
No tasting notes currently available.

Guest Ales - Mon 3rd August 2009

:: Old Ric	Uley Brewery	4.5% ABV	£2.70
Copper in colour, this beer has a full flavoured, hoppy palate with some underlying fruit. The finish is smooth and well-balanced. This beer is named after the owner and creator of the Old Spot Inn; Ric Sainty.
:: Heavenly Hare	Bath Ales	5.0% ABV	£2.40
Tasting Notes to Come.
:: Rev Awdry's Ale	Box Steam Brewery	3.8% ABV	£2.50
A light, straw-coloured bitter with a hoppy aftertaste. A refreshing summer beer. Named after the creator of Thomas the Tank Engine, the late Reverend Wilbert Awdry, a former resident of Box.
:: Whippet Strikes Back	Cottage Brewing Co.	4.1% ABV	£2.60
A return of the ever popular whippet series this version is lower in abv and light to mid brown in colour, a lack of hops is the only down side to this fine easy to drink ale.
:: Copper Ale	Palmers	3.8% ABV	£2.40
A fruity, hoppy, West Country session ale brewed using the finest English malted barley and golding hops.
:: Tally Ho!	Palmers	5.5% ABV	£2.80
This strong, nutty, full strength dark beer (5.5% ABV) has built a cult following amongst real ale aficionados since it was first brewed for bottles in 1949. The oaky and roasted flavour, with its deep and distinctive taste, make it a cask-conditioned beer with a real difference.
:: Session	Severn Vale	3.4% ABV	£2.30
A low gravity beer with plenty of flavour, thanks to plenty of English Golding and Fuggles hops. Traditional brown colour. Beer for the sensible drinker, or those in for a long session!
:: Nottingham Supreme	Nottingham	5.2% ABV	£2.80
A champion amongst premium beers. Light in colour and hop balance giving an easy drinking, strong ale that commands respect.

Guest Ales - Mon 27th July 2009

:: Old Ric	Uley Brewery	4.5% ABV	£2.70
Copper in colour, this beer has a full flavoured, hoppy palate with some underlying fruit. The finish is smooth and well-balanced. This beer is named after the owner and creator of the Old Spot Inn; Ric Sainty.
:: Nottingham Supreme	Nottingham	5.2% ABV	£2.80
A champion amongst premium beers. Light in colour and hop balance giving an easy drinking, strong ale that commands respect.
:: Thwaites Original	Thwaites	3.6% ABV	£2.40
A clean, polished and refreshing session beer with a glowing amber appearance. Brewed using premium grade Maris Otter malt and traditional English hops, yielding a distinctive hoppy aroma. Thwaites Original has a great malty, nutty flavour with a superb dry aftertaste and lingering bitter finish.
:: Heavenly Hare	Bath Ales	5.0% ABV	£2.40
Tasting Notes to Come.
:: Origin	Quercus Brewery	3.9% ABV	£2.50
No tasting Notes as yet.

and from . . . the Brewery of the Week:

:: Box Best Bitter	Box Steam Brewery	4.0% ABV	£2.50
Refreshingly dry, clean tasting bitter. Light fruit notes with a long dry bitter finish. Amber in colour.
:: Dark and Handsome	Box Steam Brewery	5.0% ABV	£2.70
Brewed in the style of a traditional old ale, this is a smooth, creamy beer with hints of lemon combined with subtle blackcurrant and liquorice undertones. Sweet start and finish.
:: Rev Awdry's Ale	Box Steam Brewery	3.8% ABV	£2.50
A light, straw-coloured bitter with a hoppy aftertaste. A refreshing summer beer. Named after the creator of Thomas the Tank Engine, the late Reverend Wilbert Awdry, a former resident of Box.
:: Vanilla Porter	Box Steam Brewery	3.9% ABV	£2.50
No tasting Notes as yet.

Guest Ales - Mon 20th July 2009

:: Old Ric	Uley Brewery	4.5% ABV	£2.70
Copper in colour, this beer has a full flavoured, hoppy palate with some underlying fruit. The finish is smooth and well-balanced. This beer is named after the owner and creator of the Old Spot Inn; Ric Sainty.
:: Session	Severn Vale	3.4% ABV	£2.30
A low gravity beer with plenty of flavour, thanks to plenty of English Golding and Fuggles hops. Traditional brown colour. Beer for the sensible drinker, or those in for a long session!
:: Butty Bach	Wye Valley	4.5% ABV	£2.60
A burnished gold premium ale. Full bodied, smooth and satisfying. Ingredients:- Pale and crystal malt with English Goldings and Fuggles hops. Our most popular brand.
:: Nottingham Supreme	Nottingham	5.2% ABV	£2.80
A champion amongst premium beers. Light in colour and hop balance giving an easy drinking, strong ale that commands respect.
:: Thwaites Original	Thwaites	3.6% ABV	£2.40
A clean, polished and refreshing session beer with a glowing amber appearance. Brewed using premium grade Maris Otter malt and traditional English hops, yielding a distinctive hoppy aroma. Thwaites Original has a great malty, nutty flavour with a superb dry aftertaste and lingering bitter finish.
:: Tally Ho!	Palmers	5.5% ABV	£2.80
This strong, nutty, full strength dark beer (5.5% ABV) has built a cult following amongst real ale aficionados since it was first brewed for bottles in 1949. The oaky and roasted flavour, with its deep and distinctive taste, make it a cask-conditioned beer with a real difference.
:: Heavenly Hare	Bath Ales	5.0% ABV	£2.40
Tasting Notes to Come.
:: Organic	Stroud	4.0% ABV	£2.60
A refreshing, golden organic ale with a delicate apple aroma. Silver at Champion Beers of Gloucestershire 2008.

Guest Ales - Mon 13th July 2009

:: Old Ric	Uley Brewery	4.5% ABV	£2.70
Copper in colour, this beer has a full flavoured, hoppy palate with some underlying fruit. The finish is smooth and well-balanced. This beer is named after the owner and creator of the Old Spot Inn; Ric Sainty.
:: Heavenly Hare	Bath Ales	5.0% ABV	£2.40
Tasting Notes to Come.
:: Nottingham Supreme	Nottingham	5.2% ABV	£2.80
A champion amongst premium beers. Light in colour and hop balance giving an easy drinking, strong ale that commands respect.
:: HSD	St. Austell	5.0% ABV	£2.80
St Austell's most legendary ale, HSD is fullbodied strong and Cornish, brimming with a kaleidoscope of flavours. Brewed with plenty of malt and lashings of English Fuggles and Golding hops, HSD is truly a classic ale of considerable depth and complexity. The real ale alternative to a well rounded premium red wine and simply superb with steaks and other red meat dishes.
:: Butcombe Bitter	Butcombe Brewery	4.0% ABV	£2.60
Butcombe Bitter is a clean tasting, refreshingly dry, outstanding best bitter. Amber in colour, hoppy & malty with a long, dry, bitter finish.
:: Organic	Stroud	4.0% ABV	£2.60
A refreshing, golden organic ale with a delicate apple aroma. Silver at Champion Beers of Gloucestershire 2008.
:: Gurt Lush	Avon Brewing Co.	4.5% ABV	£2.60
Gurt Lush - a 4.5% beer that tastes rather fine. We use all Organic Malt from Warminster Maltings and all Organic Hops from Charles Faram. The Real Ale we brew is fully fish friendly and thus suitable for vegans.
:: Thwaites Original	Thwaites	3.6% ABV	£2.40
A clean, polished and refreshing session beer with a glowing amber appearance. Brewed using premium grade Maris Otter malt and traditional English hops, yielding a distinctive hoppy aroma. Thwaites Original has a great malty, nutty flavour with a superb dry aftertaste and lingering bitter finish.

Guest Ales - Mon 6th July 2009

:: Old Ric	Uley Brewery	4.5% ABV	£2.70
Copper in colour, this beer has a full flavoured, hoppy palate with some underlying fruit. The finish is smooth and well-balanced. This beer is named after the owner and creator of the Old Spot Inn; Ric Sainty.
:: Session	Severn Vale	3.4% ABV	£2.30
A low gravity beer with plenty of flavour, thanks to plenty of English Golding and Fuggles hops. Traditional brown colour. Beer for the sensible drinker, or those in for a long session!
:: Evening Star	Cottage Brewing Co.	5.0% ABV	£2.70
Tasting Notes to Come
:: Heavenly Hare	Bath Ales	5.0% ABV	£2.40
Tasting Notes to Come.
:: HSD	St. Austell	5.0% ABV	£2.80
St Austell's most legendary ale, HSD is fullbodied strong and Cornish, brimming with a kaleidoscope of flavours. Brewed with plenty of malt and lashings of English Fuggles and Golding hops, HSD is truly a classic ale of considerable depth and complexity. The real ale alternative to a well rounded premium red wine and simply superb with steaks and other red meat dishes.
:: Nottingham Supreme	Nottingham	5.2% ABV	£2.80
A champion amongst premium beers. Light in colour and hop balance giving an easy drinking, strong ale that commands respect.
:: Bob	Wickwar	4.0% ABV	£2.50
A distinct blend of hops, malt and citrus fruits. The slightly sweet taste turns into a fine, dry bitterness with a lasting finish. Very moreish and an award winning classic ale. Our brand leader.

Guest Ales - Mon 29th June 2009

:: Old Ric	Uley Brewery	4.5% ABV	£2.70
Copper in colour, this beer has a full flavoured, hoppy palate with some underlying fruit. The finish is smooth and well-balanced. This beer is named after the owner and creator of the Old Spot Inn; Ric Sainty.
:: Session	Severn Vale	3.4% ABV	£2.30
A low gravity beer with plenty of flavour, thanks to plenty of English Golding and Fuggles hops. Traditional brown colour. Beer for the sensible drinker, or those in for a long session!
:: Piston Broke	Box Steam Brewery	5.0% ABV	£2.80
A subtle single hopped golden coloured beer, with a hoppy aroma and a dry finish.
:: Barley Mole	Moles	4.2% ABV	£2.60
A straw coloured, well hopped bitter, with a malty finish and a floral hop aroma; very refreshing.
:: Heavenly Hare	Bath Ales	5.0% ABV	£2.40
Tasting Notes to Come.
:: Tribute	St. Austell	4.2% ABV	£2.60
A Supreme Champion Ale of Cornwall as voted by CAMRA*, Tribute is a popular favourite with locals and visitors to Cornwall, as well as being a much sought after guest ale throughout the rest of the UK. It is brewed using specially grown Cornish Gold Malt and is a perfect accompaniment to chicken, gammon or fish. The ideal alternative to a fine white wine.
:: Evening Star	Cottage Brewing Co.	5.0% ABV	£2.70
Tasting Notes to Come
:: Angelina	Coastal	4.1% ABV	£2.50
A hugely successful beer, hoppy, clean and refreshing.

Guest Ales - Mon 22nd June 2009

:: Old Ric	Uley Brewery	4.5% ABV	£2.70
Copper in colour, this beer has a full flavoured, hoppy palate with some underlying fruit. The finish is smooth and well-balanced. This beer is named after the owner and creator of the Old Spot Inn; Ric Sainty.
:: Session	Severn Vale	3.4% ABV	£2.30
A low gravity beer with plenty of flavour, thanks to plenty of English Golding and Fuggles hops. Traditional brown colour. Beer for the sensible drinker, or those in for a long session!
:: Piston Broke	Box Steam Brewery	5.0% ABV	£2.80
A subtle single hopped golden coloured beer, with a hoppy aroma and a dry finish.
:: Heavenly Hare	Bath Ales	5.0% ABV	£2.40
Tasting Notes to Come.
:: Bath Spa	Bath Ales	3.7% ABV	£2.70
Brewed using Pale malt, this perfectly balanced ale uses a citrus hop to compliment its golden appearance. It has bags of hop character with hints of grapefruit. Wholly refreshing, quaffing ale.
:: Organic	Stroud	4.0% ABV	£2.60
A refreshing, golden organic ale with a delicate apple aroma. Silver at Champion Beers of Gloucestershire 2008.
:: Otter Bitter	Otter	3.6% ABV	£2.40
Well balanced amber session bitter with a fruity nose and bitter taste and aftertaste. Deceptively full flavour for its gravity
:: Tribute	St. Austell	4.2% ABV	£2.60
A Supreme Champion Ale of Cornwall as voted by CAMRA*, Tribute is a popular favourite with locals and visitors to Cornwall, as well as being a much sought after guest ale throughout the rest of the UK. It is brewed using specially grown Cornish Gold Malt and is a perfect accompaniment to chicken, gammon or fish. The ideal alternative to a fine white wine.
:: Evening Star	Cottage Brewing Co.	5.0% ABV	£2.70
Tasting Notes to Come
:: Angelina	Coastal	4.1% ABV	£2.50
A hugely successful beer, hoppy, clean and refreshing.

Guest Ales - Mon 15th June 2009

:: Old Ric	Uley Brewery	4.5% ABV	£2.70
Copper in colour, this beer has a full flavoured, hoppy palate with some underlying fruit. The finish is smooth and well-balanced. This beer is named after the owner and creator of the Old Spot Inn; Ric Sainty.
:: Session	Severn Vale	3.4% ABV	£2.30
A low gravity beer with plenty of flavour, thanks to plenty of English Golding and Fuggles hops. Traditional brown colour. Beer for the sensible drinker, or those in for a long session!
:: Piston Broke	Box Steam Brewery	5.0% ABV	£2.80
A subtle single hopped golden coloured beer, with a hoppy aroma and a dry finish.
:: Butcombe Blond	Butcombe Brewery	4.3% ABV	£2.70
NOSE: A bit like Budweiser Budvar - must be the Czechoslovakian hops! PALATE: Light and fruity, with a medium bitter finish. COMMENTS: A clean tasting, refreshing, easy to drink premium beer. Made with The palest English malt (sometimes known as lager malt), using The finest Slovenian Styrian, and Czechoslovakian Saaz hops. A premium bitter with a great nose!

and from . . . the Brewery of the Week:
Bath Ales
:: Barnstormer	Bath Ales	4.5% ABV	£2.70
Rich in fruit with hints of chocolate, this full-bodied dark ale is a complex but deeply satisfying beer. Brewed using a mix of Maris Otter, Chocolate and Crystal malts together with Bramling Cross hops. These fine ingredients have made this a truly rewarding and enjoyable beer. Made with wheat and barley malt.
:: Bath Gem	Bath Ales	4.1% ABV	£2.50
Malty, amber, best bitter with long bittersweet finish. A rich aroma of hops and malt develops a full texture in the mouth. It has a long, deep, bitter-sweet finish, producing without doubt, an exceptional best bitter. Bath Ale's most popular brew.
:: Wild Hare	Bath Ales	5.0% ABV	£2.80
A wonderful, wholesome, golden organic ale with a fresh-citrus, hoppy aroma and a dry, bitter finish. Using the finest organically grown Pale Ale malt and organically farmed English hops. This helps to give Wild Hare its lovely crisp and full-flavoured taste (which we've designed to be dry but not harsh). Made with wheat and barley malt.
:: Bath Spa	Bath Ales	3.7% ABV	£2.70
Brewed using Pale malt, this perfectly balanced ale uses a citrus hop to compliment its golden appearance. It has bags of hop character with hints of grapefruit. Wholly refreshing, quaffing ale.
:: Heavenly Hare	Bath Ales	5.0% ABV	£2.40
Tasting Notes to Come.

Guest Ales - Mon 8th June 2009

:: Old Ric	Uley Brewery	4.5% ABV	£2.70
Copper in colour, this beer has a full flavoured, hoppy palate with some underlying fruit. The finish is smooth and well-balanced. This beer is named after the owner and creator of the Old Spot Inn; Ric Sainty.
:: Session	Severn Vale	3.4% ABV	£2.30
A low gravity beer with plenty of flavour, thanks to plenty of English Golding and Fuggles hops. Traditional brown colour. Beer for the sensible drinker, or those in for a long session!
:: Old Spot Prize Ale	Uley Brewery	5% ABV	£2.80
A distinctive, full-bodied ruby coloured ale with a fruity aroma, a malty, fruity taste, with a light, hoppy bitterness, and a strong, balanced aftertaste. Our flagship ale, strong but not sweet. Wins lots of prizes!
:: Blitzen	North Cotswold	6.0% ABV	£2.80
Liquid Christmas pudding of a beer. Rich and warming.
:: Galahad	Goffs Ales of the Round Table	4.3% ABV	£2.50
A distinctive full bodied brown ale, full of fruit and malt.
:: Dark Brut	Art Brew	5.2% ABV	£2.80
Art Brew's strong dark winter ale.

and from . . . the Brewery of the Week:
Butcombe Brewery
:: Butcombe Blond	Butcombe Brewery	4.3% ABV	£2.70
NOSE: A bit like Budweiser Budvar - must be the Czechoslovakian hops! PALATE: Light and fruity, with a medium bitter finish. COMMENTS: A clean tasting, refreshing, easy to drink premium beer. Made with The palest English malt (sometimes known as lager malt), using The finest Slovenian Styrian, and Czechoslovakian Saaz hops. A premium bitter with a great nose!
:: Butcombe Bitter	Butcombe Brewery	4.0% ABV	£2.60
Butcombe Bitter is a clean tasting, refreshingly dry, outstanding best bitter. Amber in colour, hoppy & malty with a long, dry, bitter finish.
:: Butcombe Gold	Butcombe Brewery	4.4% ABV	£2.80
PALATE: Rounded malt in the mouth, with a fresh vitality, balanced by the full bittersweet finish of English Fuggle hops. COMMENTS: Yellow gold in colour - hence the name! Made with 100% English malt and only English Fuggles hops. HISTORY: Launched in 1999, becoming instantly popular, with a lorry load Delivered to the JD Wetherspoon pub chain every week.

Guest Ales - Mon 1st June 2009

:: Old Ric	Uley Brewery	4.5% ABV	£2.70
Copper in colour, this beer has a full flavoured, hoppy palate with some underlying fruit. The finish is smooth and well-balanced. This beer is named after the owner and creator of the Old Spot Inn; Ric Sainty.
:: Session	Severn Vale	3.4% ABV	£2.30
A low gravity beer with plenty of flavour, thanks to plenty of English Golding and Fuggles hops. Traditional brown colour. Beer for the sensible drinker, or those in for a long session!
:: Old Spot Prize Ale	Uley Brewery	5% ABV	£2.80
A distinctive, full-bodied ruby coloured ale with a fruity aroma, a malty, fruity taste, with a light, hoppy bitterness, and a strong, balanced aftertaste. Our flagship ale, strong but not sweet. Wins lots of prizes!
:: Doombar	Sharps	4.0% ABV	£2.40
The aroma of Doom Bar is an accomplished balance of spicy resinous hop, inviting sweet malt and delicate roasted notes. The mouth feel is a perfectly balance 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.
:: Butcombe Blond	Butcombe Brewery	4.3% ABV	£2.70
NOSE: A bit like Budweiser Budvar - must be the Czechoslovakian hops! PALATE: Light and fruity, with a medium bitter finish. COMMENTS: A clean tasting, refreshing, easy to drink premium beer. Made with The palest English malt (sometimes known as lager malt), using The finest Slovenian Styrian, and Czechoslovakian Saaz hops. A premium bitter with a great nose!
:: Butcombe Bitter	Butcombe Brewery	4.0% ABV	£2.60
Butcombe Bitter is a clean tasting, refreshingly dry, outstanding best bitter. Amber in colour, hoppy & malty with a long, dry, bitter finish.
:: Blitzen	North Cotswold	6.0% ABV	£2.80
Liquid Christmas pudding of a beer. Rich and warming.
:: Art Brew	Art Brew	5.2% ABV	£2.80
Making the most of our gas fired copper which naturally creates maltier brews, this is a well rounded caramel ale with a hoppy finish, and is the standard bitter in our collection.
:: Bee's Knees	Gt. Western Brewery Co.	4.2% ABV	£2.60
No tasting notes available as yet.
:: Exmoor Fox	Exmoor Ales	4.2% ABV	£2.50
As subtle as the creature after which it is named, this is one of Exmoor Brewery's most popular ales. Four malts are mixed in the mash tun and deliver a graceful and sleek malty mouthfeel. Hops are Goldings, producing a burst of delicate citrus and slight spice on the mid-palate, and Progress, which soothes the finish with a soft bitterness, while more malt comes forth to produce a delicious and lingering bittersweet character.

Guest Ales - Mon 25th May 2009

:: Old Ric	Uley Brewery	4.5% ABV	£2.70
Copper in colour, this beer has a full flavoured, hoppy palate with some underlying fruit. The finish is smooth and well-balanced. This beer is named after the owner and creator of the Old Spot Inn; Ric Sainty.
:: Session	Severn Vale	3.4% ABV	£2.30
A low gravity beer with plenty of flavour, thanks to plenty of English Golding and Fuggles hops. Traditional brown colour. Beer for the sensible drinker, or those in for a long session!
:: Old Spot Prize Ale	Uley Brewery	5% ABV	£2.80
A distinctive, full-bodied ruby coloured ale with a fruity aroma, a malty, fruity taste, with a light, hoppy bitterness, and a strong, balanced aftertaste. Our flagship ale, strong but not sweet. Wins lots of prizes!
:: Monumentale	Severn Vale	4.5% ABV	£2.70
Designed as a porter, but many have noted that it is similar to a strong mild. Dark and warming with plenty of hop aroma and flavour.
:: Organic	Stroud	4.0% ABV	£2.60
A refreshing, golden organic ale with a delicate apple aroma. Silver at Champion Beers of Gloucestershire 2008.
:: Hop Monster	Coastal	3.8% ABV	£2.50
An excellent golden session bitter loaded with tasty hops.
:: Copper Ale	Palmers	3.8% ABV	£2.40
A fruity, hoppy, West Country session ale brewed using the finest English malted barley and golding hops.
:: Doombar	Sharps	4.0% ABV	£2.40
The aroma of Doom Bar is an accomplished balance of spicy resinous hop, inviting sweet malt and delicate roasted notes. The mouth feel is a perfectly balance 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.
:: Butcombe Blond	Butcombe Brewery	4.3% ABV	£2.70
NOSE: A bit like Budweiser Budvar - must be the Czechoslovakian hops! PALATE: Light and fruity, with a medium bitter finish. COMMENTS: A clean tasting, refreshing, easy to drink premium beer. Made with The palest English malt (sometimes known as lager malt), using The finest Slovenian Styrian, and Czechoslovakian Saaz hops. A premium bitter with a great nose!

Guest Ales - Mon 18th May 2009

:: Old Ric	Uley Brewery	4.5% ABV	£2.70
Copper in colour, this beer has a full flavoured, hoppy palate with some underlying fruit. The finish is smooth and well-balanced. This beer is named after the owner and creator of the Old Spot Inn; Ric Sainty.
:: Session	Severn Vale	3.4% ABV	£2.30
A low gravity beer with plenty of flavour, thanks to plenty of English Golding and Fuggles hops. Traditional brown colour. Beer for the sensible drinker, or those in for a long session!
:: Pigs Ear Strong Beer	Uley Brewery	5.0% ABV	£2.80
CAMRA's Champion Beer of Gloucestershire 2007. Deceptively strong IPA that is eminently quaffable. A pale-coloured beer with a light hop balance leads to a hoppy, fruity aroma and smooth, finish. A wolf in sheep's clothing!
:: Box Steam Porter	Box Steam Brewery	4.5% ABV	£2.60
Strong sweet vanilla in the aroma and initial taste, then cough mixture comes through. Some leather, tobacco and red wine lurks in the background, with a little roasty bitterness in the finish. Very, very smooth and easy to drink.
:: Hop Monster	Coastal	3.8% ABV	£2.50
An excellent golden session bitter loaded with tasty hops.
:: Grave Digger	Church End Brewery	3.8% ABV	£2.40
Dark black and red in colour, with a complex mixture of chocolate and roast flavours. The use of two different hops, gives the beer a complex feel and smooth finish.
:: Doombar	Sharps	4.0% ABV	£2.40
The aroma of Doom Bar is an accomplished balance of spicy resinous hop, inviting sweet malt and delicate roasted notes. The mouth feel is a perfectly balance 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.
:: Roar Spirit	Blue Bear	4.2% ABV	£2.50
Premium Amber Bitter. Amber-coloured tenacious beer, brewed to give a rounded malted flavour Add to this the balanced bitterness of traditional English hops and this real ale really doescharm a spicy, blackcurrant aftertaste.
:: Codrington Royal	Cotswold Spring	4.5% ABV	£2.60
Ruby in colour and strong in multi-malt flavours. This well balanced beer produces rich fruit flavours with a hint of spiciness.
:: Butcombe Blond	Butcombe Brewery	4.3% ABV	£2.70
NOSE: A bit like Budweiser Budvar - must be the Czechoslovakian hops! PALATE: Light and fruity, with a medium bitter finish. COMMENTS: A clean tasting, refreshing, easy to drink premium beer. Made with The palest English malt (sometimes known as lager malt), using The finest Slovenian Styrian, and Czechoslovakian Saaz hops. A premium bitter with a great nose!

Guest Ales - Mon 11th May 2009

:: Old Ric	Uley Brewery	4.5% ABV	£2.70
Copper in colour, this beer has a full flavoured, hoppy palate with some underlying fruit. The finish is smooth and well-balanced. This beer is named after the owner and creator of the Old Spot Inn; Ric Sainty.
:: Doombar	Sharps	4.0% ABV	£2.40
The aroma of Doom Bar is an accomplished balance of spicy resinous hop, inviting sweet malt and delicate roasted notes. The mouth feel is a perfectly balance 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.
:: Roar Spirit	Blue Bear	4.2% ABV	£2.50
Premium Amber Bitter. Amber-coloured tenacious beer, brewed to give a rounded malted flavour Add to this the balanced bitterness of traditional English hops and this real ale really doescharm a spicy, blackcurrant aftertaste.
:: Summer Lightning	Hop Back	5.0% ABV	£2.70
A trendsetter in the brewing industry; the original Summer ale brewed all year round. An extremely pleasant bitter, straw coloured beer with a terrific fresh, hoppy aroma. This, coupled with an intense bitterness, leads to an excellent long, dry finish. Probably the beer to receive the most awards in Britain!
:: Black Prince	St Austell	4.0% ABV	£2.50
Deep, dark-mahogany in colour with an enticing toffee aroma leading to a velvety, toffee chocolate palate.
:: Codrington Royal	Cotswold Spring	4.5% ABV	£2.60
Ruby in colour and strong in multi-malt flavours. This well balanced beer produces rich fruit flavours with a hint of spiciness.
:: Butcombe Blond	Butcombe Brewery	4.3% ABV	£2.70
NOSE: A bit like Budweiser Budvar - must be the Czechoslovakian hops! PALATE: Light and fruity, with a medium bitter finish. COMMENTS: A clean tasting, refreshing, easy to drink premium beer. Made with The palest English malt (sometimes known as lager malt), using The finest Slovenian Styrian, and Czechoslovakian Saaz hops. A premium bitter with a great nose!
:: Bob	Wickwar	4.0% ABV	£2.50
A distinct blend of hops, malt and citrus fruits. The slightly sweet taste turns into a fine, dry bitterness with a lasting finish. Very moreish and an award winning classic ale. Our brand leader.

Guest Ales - Mon 4th May 2009

:: Old Ric	Uley Brewery	4.5% ABV	£2.70
Copper in colour, this beer has a full flavoured, hoppy palate with some underlying fruit. The finish is smooth and well-balanced. This beer is named after the owner and creator of the Old Spot Inn; Ric Sainty.
:: Roar Spirit	Blue Bear	4.2% ABV	£2.50
Premium Amber Bitter. Amber-coloured tenacious beer, brewed to give a rounded malted flavour Add to this the balanced bitterness of traditional English hops and this real ale really doescharm a spicy, blackcurrant aftertaste.
:: Summer Lightning	Hop Back	5.0% ABV	£2.70
A trendsetter in the brewing industry; the original Summer ale brewed all year round. An extremely pleasant bitter, straw coloured beer with a terrific fresh, hoppy aroma. This, coupled with an intense bitterness, leads to an excellent long, dry finish. Probably the beer to receive the most awards in Britain!
:: Codrington Royal	Cotswold Spring	4.5% ABV	£2.60
Ruby in colour and strong in multi-malt flavours. This well balanced beer produces rich fruit flavours with a hint of spiciness.
:: Doombar	Sharps	4.0% ABV	£2.40
The aroma of Doom Bar is an accomplished balance of spicy resinous hop, inviting sweet malt and delicate roasted notes. The mouth feel is a perfectly balance 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.
:: Bob	Wickwar	4.0% ABV	£2.50
A distinct blend of hops, malt and citrus fruits. The slightly sweet taste turns into a fine, dry bitterness with a lasting finish. Very moreish and an award winning classic ale. Our brand leader.
:: Butcombe Blond	Butcombe Brewery	4.3% ABV	£2.70
NOSE: A bit like Budweiser Budvar - must be the Czechoslovakian hops! PALATE: Light and fruity, with a medium bitter finish. COMMENTS: A clean tasting, refreshing, easy to drink premium beer. Made with The palest English malt (sometimes known as lager malt), using The finest Slovenian Styrian, and Czechoslovakian Saaz hops. A premium bitter with a great nose!

Guest Ales - Mon 27th April 2009

:: Old Ric	Uley Brewery	4.5% ABV	£2.70
Copper in colour, this beer has a full flavoured, hoppy palate with some underlying fruit. The finish is smooth and well-balanced. This beer is named after the owner and creator of the Old Spot Inn; Ric Sainty.
:: Codrington Royal	Cotswold Spring	4.5% ABV	£2.60
Ruby in colour and strong in multi-malt flavours. This well balanced beer produces rich fruit flavours with a hint of spiciness.
:: Bob	Wickwar	4.0% ABV	£2.50
A distinct blend of hops, malt and citrus fruits. The slightly sweet taste turns into a fine, dry bitterness with a lasting finish. Very moreish and an award winning classic ale. Our brand leader.
:: Doombar	Sharps	4.0% ABV	£2.40
The aroma of Doom Bar is an accomplished balance of spicy resinous hop, inviting sweet malt and delicate roasted notes. The mouth feel is a perfectly balance 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.
:: Session	Severn Vale	3.4% ABV	£2.30
A low gravity beer with plenty of flavour, thanks to plenty of English Golding and Fuggles hops. Traditional brown colour. Beer for the sensible drinker, or those in for a long session!
:: Launcelot	Goffs	4.5% ABV	£2.50
Ales of the Round Table - A pale yellow ale with a floral nose and a clean hoppy aftertaste.
:: Butcombe Blond	Butcombe Brewery	4.3% ABV	£2.70
NOSE: A bit like Budweiser Budvar - must be the Czechoslovakian hops! PALATE: Light and fruity, with a medium bitter finish. COMMENTS: A clean tasting, refreshing, easy to drink premium beer. Made with The palest English malt (sometimes known as lager malt), using The finest Slovenian Styrian, and Czechoslovakian Saaz hops. A premium bitter with a great nose!
:: London Porter	Fullers	5.4% ABV	£2.80
Fuller's London Porter captures the flavours of those original brews perfectly, although you won't find a cloudy pint these days! Rich, dark and complex, at 5.4% ABV the beer has an outstanding depth of flavour. It is brewed from a blend of Brown, Crystal and Chocolate malts for a creamy delivery balanced by traditional Fuggles hops. The range of flavours works well with a wide variety of foods, ranging from rich meat dishes, to oysters, and even chocolate puddings.
:: Roar Spirit	Blue Bear	4.2% ABV	£2.50
Premium Amber Bitter. Amber-coloured tenacious beer, brewed to give a rounded malted flavour Add to this the balanced bitterness of traditional English hops and this real ale really doescharm a spicy, blackcurrant aftertaste.

Guest Ales - Mon 20th April 2009

:: Old Ric	Uley Brewery	4.5% ABV	£2.70
Copper in colour, this beer has a full flavoured, hoppy palate with some underlying fruit. The finish is smooth and well-balanced. This beer is named after the owner and creator of the Old Spot Inn; Ric Sainty.
:: Session	Severn Vale	3.4% ABV	£2.30
A low gravity beer with plenty of flavour, thanks to plenty of English Golding and Fuggles hops. Traditional brown colour. Beer for the sensible drinker, or those in for a long session!
:: Hogshead Pale Ale	Uley Brewery	3.5% ABV	£2.50
A pale coloured, hoppy session bitter with a good hop aroma and a full flavour for its strength, ending in a bitter-sweet aftertaste.
:: London Porter	Fullers	5.4% ABV	£2.80
Fuller's London Porter captures the flavours of those original brews perfectly, although you won't find a cloudy pint these days! Rich, dark and complex, at 5.4% ABV the beer has an outstanding depth of flavour. It is brewed from a blend of Brown, Crystal and Chocolate malts for a creamy delivery balanced by traditional Fuggles hops. The range of flavours works well with a wide variety of foods, ranging from rich meat dishes, to oysters, and even chocolate puddings.
:: Launcelot	Goffs	4.5% ABV	£2.50
Ales of the Round Table - A pale yellow ale with a floral nose and a clean hoppy aftertaste.
:: Otter Amber	Otter	4.0% ABV	£2.60
Amber is a golden amber beer in colour but the first thing that really zings out, is its lovely aroma - citrus and piney - quite powerful and spicy compared to Bitter and Ale. The taste is predominantly a balance of soft tropical fruit, spice and possibly a bit of ginger - you'll have to try it and be the judge of that. The after taste leaves a traditional bitterness. Definitely concluding that this is another 'moreish' beer in the Otter holt of beers.
:: Doombar	Sharps	4.0% ABV	£2.40
The aroma of Doom Bar is an accomplished balance of spicy resinous hop, inviting sweet malt and delicate roasted notes. The mouth feel is a perfectly balance 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.
:: Bob	Wickwar	4.0% ABV	£2.50
A distinct blend of hops, malt and citrus fruits. The slightly sweet taste turns into a fine, dry bitterness with a lasting finish. Very moreish and an award winning classic ale. Our brand leader.
:: Gurt Lush	Avon Brewing Co.	4.5% ABV	£2.70
Gurt Lush - a 4.5% beer that tastes rather fine. We use all Organic Malt from Warminster Maltings and all Organic Hops from Charles Faram. The Real Ale we brew is fully fish friendly and thus suitable for vegans.
:: Butcombe Blond	Butcombe Brewery	4.3% ABV	£2.70
NOSE: A bit like Budweiser Budvar - must be the Czechoslovakian hops! PALATE: Light and fruity, with a medium bitter finish. COMMENTS: A clean tasting, refreshing, easy to drink premium beer. Made with The palest English malt (sometimes known as lager malt), using The finest Slovenian Styrian, and Czechoslovakian Saaz hops. A premium bitter with a great nose!

Guest Ales - Mon 13th April 2009

:: Old Ric	Uley Brewery	4.5% ABV	£2.70
Copper in colour, this beer has a full flavoured, hoppy palate with some underlying fruit. The finish is smooth and well-balanced. This beer is named after the owner and creator of the Old Spot Inn; Ric Sainty.
:: Doombar	Sharps	4.0% ABV	£2.40
The aroma of Doom Bar is an accomplished balance of spicy resinous hop, inviting sweet malt and delicate roasted notes. The mouth feel is a perfectly balance 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.
:: Schiehallion	Harviestoun	4.8% ABV	£2.80
A genuine Bohemian-style lager beer, brewed with the beautiful floral Hersbrücker hops with added crispness from Challenger hops.
:: Crop Circle	Hop Back	4.2% ABV	£2.50
A very clean, flaxen-coloured beer with wonderful thirst-quenching properties. The subtle blend of aroma and bittering hops give a crispness on the tongue which is delicately fruity, giving way to some dryness. The inclusion of flaked maize in the grist subtlely hints at crisp corn flavours.
:: Butty Bach	Wye Valley	4.5% ABV	£2.60
A burnished gold premium ale. Full bodied, smooth and satisfying. Ingredients:- Pale and crystal malt with English Goldings and Fuggles hops. Our most popular brand.
:: Hogshead Cotswold Pale Ale	Uley Brewery	3.5% ABV	£2.50
A pale coloured, hoppy session bitter with a good hop aroma and a full flavour for its strength, ending in a bitter-sweet aftertaste.
:: London Porter	Fullers	5.4% ABV	£2.80
Fuller's London Porter captures the flavours of those original brews perfectly, although you won't find a cloudy pint these days! Rich, dark and complex, at 5.4% ABV the beer has an outstanding depth of flavour. It is brewed from a blend of Brown, Crystal and Chocolate malts for a creamy delivery balanced by traditional Fuggles hops. The range of flavours works well with a wide variety of foods, ranging from rich meat dishes, to oysters, and even chocolate puddings.
:: Butcombe Blond	Butcombe Brewery	4.3% ABV	£2.70
NOSE: A bit like Budweiser Budvar - must be the Czechoslovakian hops! PALATE: Light and fruity, with a medium bitter finish. COMMENTS: A clean tasting, refreshing, easy to drink premium beer. Made with The palest English malt (sometimes known as lager malt), using The finest Slovenian Styrian, and Czechoslovakian Saaz hops. A premium bitter with a great nose!

Guest Ales - Mon 6th April 2009

Staff Favourites Beer Festival to celebrate National Cask Ale Week . . . 6th-13th April 2009
	:: Old Ric	Uley Brewery	4.5% ABV	£2.70
	Chosen by: JACK "I dont really like beer but they bribed me with sauasages. What can i say, i like sausages!" Copper in colour, this beer has a full flavoured, hoppy palate with some underlying fruit. The finish is smooth and well-balanced. This beer is named after the owner and creator of the Old Spot Inn; Ric Sainty.

	:: London Porter	Fullers	5.4% ABV	£2.80
	Chosen by: ROBBIE "Dark and bursting with fruity, treacle flavours. It's like alcoholic Coca Cola." Fuller's London Porter captures the flavours of those original brews perfectly, although you won't find a cloudy pint these days! Rich, dark and complex, at 5.4% ABV the beer has an outstanding depth of flavour. It is brewed from a blend of Brown, Crystal and Chocolate malts for a creamy delivery balanced by traditional Fuggles hops. The range of flavours works well with a wide variety of foods, ranging from rich meat dishes, to oysters, and even chocolate puddings.

	:: Doombar	Sharps	4.0% ABV	£2.40
	Chosen by: LAWRENCE "The only tipple that makes my whole body ripple!" The aroma of Doom Bar is an accomplished balance of spicy resinous hop, inviting sweet malt and delicate roasted notes. The mouth feel is a perfectly balance 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.

	:: Double Dragon	Felinfoel	4.2% ABV	£2.60
	Chosen by: TOM ROLLS "Because it's Welsh, and I is, isn't I!! Boyo!!" A pale and fruity beer with lots of malt.

	:: Absolution	Abbeydale	5.3% ABV	£2.80
	Chosen by: TOM SAINTY "A crisp and dry ale. You will absolutely see the solution after 4 pints." Pure Maris Otter Pale Ale Malt and English Goldings hops produce this mid-straw coloured beer with aromas of tropical fruit, particularly mangoes. The beer is sweet all the way through, balanced by a subtle bitterness at the finish. The rich, mellow, sweetish taste is tempered with citric overtones. Flavours are fruity with toffee-apples and bananas. A clean tasting beer, sweetish but not cloying. Very drinkable. Winner of many awards, Absolution is a perennial favourite.

	:: Butcombe Blond	Butcombe Brewery	4.3% ABV	£2.70
	Chosen by: BRIGID "I dont actually like real ale but this i can drink lots of. It's more of a lager beer." NOSE: A bit like Budweiser Budvar - must be the Czechoslovakian hops! PALATE: Light and fruity, with a medium bitter finish. COMMENTS: A clean tasting, refreshing, easy to drink premium beer. Made with The palest English malt (sometimes known as lager malt), using The finest Slovenian Styrian, and Czechoslovakian Saaz hops. A premium bitter with a great nose!

	:: Butty Bach	Wye Valley	4.5% ABV	£2.60
	Chosen by: STEVE "It's a new favourite for me, light, hoppy and full of flavour, like angels making love on your tongue." A burnished gold premium ale. Full bodied, smooth and satisfying. Ingredients:- Pale and crystal malt with English Goldings and Fuggles hops. Our most popular brand.

	:: Crop Circle	Hop Back	4.2% ABV	£2.50
	Chosen by: BELINDA "This beer reminds me of the forest! It's lush! (though a little smelly!)" A very clean, flaxen-coloured beer with wonderful thirst-quenching properties. The subtle blend of aroma and bittering hops give a crispness on the tongue which is delicately fruity, giving way to some dryness. The inclusion of flaked maize in the grist subtlely hints at crisp corn flavours.

	:: Schiehallion	Harviestoun	4.8% ABV	£2.80
	Chosen by: NANCY "A lovely light-coloured, great tasting beer. Feeling adventurous... mix it with a bit of Tom Sainty." A genuine Bohemian-style lager beer, brewed with the beautiful floral Hersbrücker hops with added crispness from Challenger hops.

	:: Hogshead Cotswold Pale Ale	Uley Brewery	3.5% ABV	£2.50
	Chosen by: OLLIE "There's nothing i enjoy more than this little tipple after a hard game with the boys." A pale coloured, hoppy session bitter with a good hop aroma and a full flavour for its strength, ending in a bitter-sweet aftertaste.

Guest Ales - Mon 30th March 2009

:: Old Ric	Uley Brewery	4.5% ABV	£2.70
Copper in colour, this beer has a full flavoured, hoppy palate with some underlying fruit. The finish is smooth and well-balanced. This beer is named after the owner and creator of the Old Spot Inn; Ric Sainty.
:: HSD	St. Austell	5.0% ABV	£2.80
St Austell's most legendary ale, HSD is fullbodied strong and Cornish, brimming with a kaleidoscope of flavours. Brewed with plenty of malt and lashings of English Fuggles and Golding hops, HSD is truly a classic ale of considerable depth and complexity. The real ale alternative to a well rounded premium red wine and simply superb with steaks and other red meat dishes.
:: Otter Bitter	Otter	3.6% ABV	£2.40
Well balanced amber session bitter with a fruity nose and bitter taste and aftertaste. Deceptively full flavour for its gravity
:: Blower Bentley	Cottage Brewing Co.	5.0% ABV	£2.70
Good looking beer, deep mahogany, lasting dark beige head. A slightly ESB style beer, really good earthy hop finish. Bit tight on the carbonation on the finish. Good fruit. Dried raisin sultana. Slight creaminess.
:: Exmoor Gold	Exmoor Ales	4.5% ABV	£2.70
Exmoor Gold is an appetising and enticing gold in colour. The nose is an interplay between a fresh bouquet of grassy and floral hop and a subtly soft, fluffy caramel-tinged maltiness. The palate sees more balance between gentle grainy maltiness and sprightly floral, citrusy fresh hop fruitiness. The finish is bittersweet with hints of citrus fruit weaving in and out. Try this with a Thai seafood stir-fry, where the delicate hop fruitiness and soft maltiness would add colour to the various spices, or also try with barbequed chicken marinated in honey.
:: London Pride	Fullers	4.1% ABV	£2.70
London Pride is a smooth and astonishingly complex beer, which has a distinctive malty base complemented by a rich balance of well developed hop flavours from the target, challenger and northdown varieties in the brew. At 4.1% a.b.v in cask (4.7% a.b.v in bottles)London Pride is an ideal session-strength premium ale.
:: Silver Lining	Blue Pear	4.0% ABV	£2.60
This burnished copper coloured beer hasa smooth malt flavour, complimentingperfectly its dry hoppy finish. The combination of hops gives it a subtle spicy fruitiness.
:: What The Foxes Hat	Church End	4.2% ABV	£2.60
A full golden coloured beer with a soft hop flavour and finish.

Guest Ales - Mon 23rd March 2009

:: Old Ric	Uley Brewery	4.5% ABV	£2.70
Copper in colour, this beer has a full flavoured, hoppy palate with some underlying fruit. The finish is smooth and well-balanced. This beer is named after the owner and creator of the Old Spot Inn; Ric Sainty.
:: Jurassic (Weymouth Bitter)	Dorset Brewing Co.	4.7% ABV	£2.70
Medium bodied, smooth with suggestions of honey.
:: HSD	St. Austell	5.0% ABV	£2.80
St Austell's most legendary ale, HSD is fullbodied strong and Cornish, brimming with a kaleidoscope of flavours. Brewed with plenty of malt and lashings of English Fuggles and Golding hops, HSD is truly a classic ale of considerable depth and complexity. The real ale alternative to a well rounded premium red wine and simply superb with steaks and other red meat dishes.
:: Proper Job	St. Austell	4.5% ABV	£2.60
First brewed in 2006 as a seasonal beer, Proper Job proved so popular with thirsty customers that it is now a permanent part of the St Austell Brewery portfolio. Proper Job is an authentic IPA brewed with Cornish spring water and malt made from a blend of malts including Cornish grown Maris Otter barley. A powerfully hopped golden bitter that explodes with citrus grapefruit flavours.
:: Tribute	St. Austell	4.2% ABV	£2.50
A Supreme Champion Ale of Cornwall as voted by CAMRA*, Tribute is a popular favourite with locals and visitors to Cornwall, as well as being a much sought after guest ale throughout the rest of the UK. It is brewed using specially grown Cornish Gold Malt and is a perfect accompaniment to chicken, gammon or fish. The ideal alternative to a fine white wine.
:: Chiswick	Fullers	3.5% ABV	£2.30
At 3.5% ABV in cask, this brew boasts a refreshing, highly drinkable flavour, flowery and fresh, with very well developed hop characteristics (a mixture of the Northdown and Challenger varieties). In 1999, the brewing team at Fuller's, adhering strictly to Chiswick's closely guarded recipe, further refined the brewing process, so that the beer settles more compactly resulting in a more consistent and better tasting beer which is cleaner and fresher. As any Chiswick fan will tell you, the dry hopping (done with Goldings hops) really sings out!
:: Blower Bentley	Cottage Brewing Co.	5.0% ABV	£2.70
Good looking beer, deep mahogany, lasting dark beige head. A slightly ESB style beer, really good earthy hop finish. Bit tight on the carbonation on the finish. Good fruit. Dried raisin sultana. Slight creaminess.
:: Butcombe Bitter	Butcombe Brewery	4.0% ABV	£2.60
Butcombe Bitter is a clean tasting, refreshingly dry, outstanding best bitter. Amber in colour, hoppy & malty with a long, dry, bitter finish.

Guest Ales - Mon 16th March 2009

:: Old Ric	Uley Brewery	4.5% ABV	£2.70
Copper in colour, this beer has a full flavoured, hoppy palate with some underlying fruit. The finish is smooth and well-balanced. This beer is named after the owner and creator of the Old Spot Inn; Ric Sainty.
:: Session	Severn Vale	3.4% ABV	£2.30
A low gravity beer with plenty of flavour, thanks to plenty of English Golding and Fuggles hops. Traditional brown colour. Beer for the sensible drinker, or those in for a long session!
:: Jurassic (Weymouth Bitter)	Dorset Brewing Co.	4.7% ABV	£2.70
Medium bodied, smooth with suggestions of honey.
:: Dark	Sarah Hughes	6.0% ABV	£2.90
An extremely dark, strong ale with a good balance of fruit and hops.
:: Cheltenham Gold	Goffs	4.5% ABV	£2.50
A classic gold bitter for a classic horserace.

and from . . . the Brewery of the Week:
St. Austell Brewery
:: Black Prince	St Austell	4.0% ABV	£2.50
Deep, dark-mahogany in colour with an enticing toffee aroma leading to a velvety, toffee chocolate palate.
:: HSD	St. Austell	5.0% ABV	£2.80
St Austell's most legendary ale, HSD is fullbodied strong and Cornish, brimming with a kaleidoscope of flavours. Brewed with plenty of malt and lashings of English Fuggles and Golding hops, HSD is truly a classic ale of considerable depth and complexity. The real ale alternative to a well rounded premium red wine and simply superb with steaks and other red meat dishes.
:: Proper Job	St. Austell	4.5% ABV	£2.60
First brewed in 2006 as a seasonal beer, Proper Job proved so popular with thirsty customers that it is now a permanent part of the St Austell Brewery portfolio. Proper Job is an authentic IPA brewed with Cornish spring water and malt made from a blend of malts including Cornish grown Maris Otter barley. A powerfully hopped golden bitter that explodes with citrus grapefruit flavours.
:: Tribute	St. Austell	4.2% ABV	£2.50
A Supreme Champion Ale of Cornwall as voted by CAMRA*, Tribute is a popular favourite with locals and visitors to Cornwall, as well as being a much sought after guest ale throughout the rest of the UK. It is brewed using specially grown Cornish Gold Malt and is a perfect accompaniment to chicken, gammon or fish. The ideal alternative to a fine white wine.

Guest Ales - Mon 2nd March 2009

:: Old Ric	Uley Brewery	4.5% ABV	£2.70
Copper in colour, this beer has a full flavoured, hoppy palate with some underlying fruit. The finish is smooth and well-balanced. This beer is named after the owner and creator of the Old Spot Inn; Ric Sainty.
:: Session	Severn Vale	3.4% ABV	£2.30
A low gravity beer with plenty of flavour, thanks to plenty of English Golding and Fuggles hops. Traditional brown colour. Beer for the sensible drinker, or those in for a long session!
:: Severn Nations	Severn Vale	4.4% ABV	£2.60
A rich malty brew, produced to celebrate the Six Nations Rugby Tournament. Ruby red in colour. Well-balanced hop flavours come through at the finish.
:: Original	Everards	5.2% ABV	£2.70
Our premium ale and winner of the gold medal in the International Brewing Awards. Original is best known for its smooth, full-bodied taste. Take your time to discover all the flavours within.
:: Dark	Sarah Hughes	6.0% ABV	£2.90
An extremely dark, strong ale with a good balance of fruit and hops.
:: Butcombe Bitter	Butcombe Brewery	4.0% ABV	£2.60
Butcombe Bitter is a clean tasting, refreshingly dry, outstanding best bitter. Amber in colour, hoppy & malty with a long, dry, bitter finish.
:: Hart	Exmoor Ales	4.8% ABV	£2.70
An initial maltiness with hints of fruit, gives way to a delicious hop aftertaste.
:: Jurassic (Weymouth Bitter)	Dorset Brewing Co.	4.7% ABV	£2.70
Medium bodied, smooth with suggestions of honey.
:: G.H.A. Pale	Batemans	4.2% ABV	£2.60
Light, crisp golden and thirst-quenching. Brewed using East Anglian barley and East Kent Goldings hops. Previously brewed as Summer Swallow.
:: Tempest Stout	Art Brew	4.6% ABV	£2.70
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Guest Ales - Mon 23th February 2009

:: Old Ric	Uley Brewery	4.5% ABV	£2.70
Copper in colour, this beer has a full flavoured, hoppy palate with some underlying fruit. The finish is smooth and well-balanced. This beer is named after the owner and creator of the Old Spot Inn; Ric Sainty.
:: Session	Severn Vale	3.4% ABV	£2.30
A low gravity beer with plenty of flavour, thanks to plenty of English Golding and Fuggles hops. Traditional brown colour. Beer for the sensible drinker, or those in for a long session!
:: Pigs Ear Strong Beer	Uley Brewery	5.0% ABV	£2.80
CAMRA's Champion Beer of Gloucestershire 2007. Deceptively strong IPA that is eminently quaffable. A pale-coloured beer with a light hop balance leads to a hoppy, fruity aroma and smooth, finish. A wolf in sheep's clothing!
:: Butcombe Bitter	Butcombe Brewery	4.0% ABV	£2.60
Butcombe Bitter is a clean tasting, refreshingly dry, outstanding best bitter. Amber in colour, hoppy & malty with a long, dry, bitter finish.
:: Gloucester Glory	Cotswold Spring	4.1% ABV	£2.50
A golden beer with a distinctive citrus hop nose, mouth-filling malt and fruit, and a deep dry finish.
:: Organic	Stroud	4.0% ABV	£2.60
A refreshing, golden organic ale with a delicate apple aroma. Silver at Champion Beers of Gloucestershire 2008.
:: Original	Everards	5.2% ABV	£2.70
Our premium ale and winner of the gold medal in the International Brewing Awards. Original is best known for its smooth, full-bodied taste. Take your time to discover all the flavours within.
:: Dark	Sarah Hughes	6.0% ABV	£2.90
An extremely dark, strong ale with a good balance of fruit and hops.
:: Dark and Handsome	Box Steam Brewery	5.0% ABV	£2.70
Brewed in the style of a traditional old ale, this is a smooth, creamy beer with hints of lemon combined with subtle blackcurrant and liquorice undertones. Sweet start and finish.

Guest Ales - Fri 13th February 2009

:: Old Ric	Uley Brewery	4.5% ABV	£2.70
Copper in colour, this beer has a full flavoured, hoppy palate with some underlying fruit. The finish is smooth and well-balanced. This beer is named after the owner and creator of the Old Spot Inn; Ric Sainty.
:: Session	Severn Vale	3.4% ABV	£2.30
A low gravity beer with plenty of flavour, thanks to plenty of English Golding and Fuggles hops. Traditional brown colour. Beer for the sensible drinker, or those in for a long session!
:: HSD	St. Austell	5.0% ABV	£2.80
St Austell's most legendary ale, HSD is fullbodied strong and Cornish, brimming with a kaleidoscope of flavours. Brewed with plenty of malt and lashings of English Fuggles and Golding hops, HSD is truly a classic ale of considerable depth and complexity. The real ale alternative to a well rounded premium red wine and simply superb with steaks and other red meat dishes.
:: Swing Low	Gales	3.8% ABV	£2.30
Brewed with fresh ingredients from the heart of England, this world beating classic English bitter is packed with flavour
:: XB	Batemans	3.7% ABV	£2.40
A distinctive, well balanced bitter, with a refreshing dry bitterness on the palate and pleasing hoppy finish.

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:: Hooker	Batemans	4.5% ABV	£2.??
A hoppy rather than bitter ale, with a citrus fruit overtone and dry hop aroma.
:: Slaters Top Totty	Eccleshall	4.0% ABV	£2.??
A stunning blonde beer, full-bodied with a voluptuous hop aroma.
:: Honey Bunny	North Yorkshire Brewing Co.	4.2% ABV	£2.??
Golden bitter with hoppy finish and hint of honey.
:: Sweet Lips	Springhead	4.6% ABV	£2.??
A smooth, light, refreshing beer with hints of grapefruit from the addition of Cascade hops.
:: Moondance	Triple FFF	4.2% ABV	£2.??
Amber-coloured, very well hopped with a balanceed bitterness.
:: Honey Pot	Coach House	3.8% ABV	£2.??
Lightly hopped with the addition of pure honey which adds a luscious silkiness to a fine beer.
:: Hart	Exmoor	4.8% ABV	£2.??
An initial maltiness with hints of fruit, gives way to a delicious hop aftertaste.
:: Love Handle	Whites	4.0% ABV	£2.??
A light beer for those with a passion for real ale. Bitter sweet, but handle with care.
:: Old Leg Over	Daleside	4.1% ABV	£2.??
The complex mix of malts and hops produces a well-balanced, mid-brown ale, nutty in the mouth with a lingering hop and bitter aftertaste.
:: Cupid Otter	Otter	5.0% ABV	£2.??
This delicious beer is dark ruby in colour and has a well-balanced flavour with a bittersweet chocolate edge.
:: Fox's Nob	Highgate	4.4% ABV	£2.??
A lightly coloured beer, dry-hopped in the cask. A favourite guest ale for many pub companies.

Guest Ales - Mon 9th February 2009

:: Old Ric	Uley Brewery	4.5% ABV	£2.70
Copper in colour, this beer has a full flavoured, hoppy palate with some underlying fruit. The finish is smooth and well-balanced. This beer is named after the owner and creator of the Old Spot Inn; Ric Sainty.
:: Session	Severn Vale	3.4% ABV	£2.30
A low gravity beer with plenty of flavour, thanks to plenty of English Golding and Fuggles hops. Traditional brown colour. Beer for the sensible drinker, or those in for a long session!
:: HSD	St. Austell	5.0% ABV	£2.80
St Austell's most legendary ale, HSD is fullbodied strong and Cornish, brimming with a kaleidoscope of flavours. Brewed with plenty of malt and lashings of English Fuggles and Golding hops, HSD is truly a classic ale of considerable depth and complexity. The real ale alternative to a well rounded premium red wine and simply superb with steaks and other red meat dishes.
:: Swing Low	Gales	3.8% ABV	£2.30
Brewed with fresh ingredients from the heart of England, this world beating classic English bitter is packed with flavour
:: XB	Batemans	3.7% ABV	£2.40
A distinctive, well balanced bitter, with a refreshing dry bitterness on the palate and pleasing hoppy finish.

Sorry about the limited choice - Supplies have been delayed due to the extreme weather conditions.

Guest Ales - Mon 2nd February 2009

:: Old Ric	Uley Brewery	4.5% ABV	£2.70
Copper in colour, this beer has a full flavoured, hoppy palate with some underlying fruit. The finish is smooth and well-balanced. This beer is named after the owner and creator of the Old Spot Inn; Ric Sainty.
:: Session	Severn Vale	3.4% ABV	£2.30
A low gravity beer with plenty of flavour, thanks to plenty of English Golding and Fuggles hops. Traditional brown colour. Beer for the sensible drinker, or those in for a long session!
:: Severn Nations	Severn Vale	4.4% ABV	£2.60
A rich malty brew, produced to celebrate the Six Nations Rugby Tournament. Ruby red in colour. Well-balanced hop flavours come through at the finish.
:: Tournament Ale	Goffs	4.0% ABV	£2.40
An amber coloured thirst quenching session beer with a delicate floral aroma and a hoppy bittersweet finish.
:: HSD	St. Austell	5.0% ABV	£2.80
St Austell's most legendary ale, HSD is fullbodied strong and Cornish, brimming with a kaleidoscope of flavours. Brewed with plenty of malt and lashings of English Fuggles and Golding hops, HSD is truly a classic ale of considerable depth and complexity. The real ale alternative to a well rounded premium red wine and simply superb with steaks and other red meat dishes.
:: Golden Hare	Bath Ales	4.4% ABV	£2.50
Bath's brand new ale, Golden Hare. It's crisp, light and flavoursome; smooth, dry and wonderfully fresh and zesty.
:: Britannia	Bristol Brewery	4.8% ABV	£2.60
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Guest Ales - Tue 20th January 2009

:: Old Ric	Uley Brewery	4.5% ABV	£2.70
Copper in colour, this beer has a full flavoured, hoppy palate with some underlying fruit. The finish is smooth and well-balanced. This beer is named after the owner and creator of the Old Spot Inn; Ric Sainty.
:: Uley Bitter	Uley Brewery	4.0% ABV	£2.40
A copper coloured beer with a good balance of malt and hops giving a hoppy bitterness with a hint of fruit in the taste.
:: Session	Severn Vale	3.4% ABV	£2.30
A low gravity beer with plenty of flavour, thanks to plenty of English Golding and Fuggles hops. Traditional brown colour. Beer for the sensible drinker, or those in for a long session!
:: Severn Sins	Severn Vale	5.2% ABV	£2.80
A wonderfully dark, malty stout full of roasted barley.Available during the winter months. 2007 gold medal winner in the stouts and porters category of the SIBA West Beer Competition.
:: HSD	St. Austell	5.0% ABV	£2.80
St Austell's most legendary ale, HSD is fullbodied strong and Cornish, brimming with a kaleidoscope of flavours. Brewed with plenty of malt and lashings of English Fuggles and Golding hops, HSD is truly a classic ale of considerable depth and complexity. The real ale alternative to a well rounded premium red wine and simply superb with steaks and other red meat dishes.
:: Britannia	Buntingford Brewery	4.4% ABV	£2.60
A true best bitter - a pleasant balance of malt and hop flavours wrapped up in a beer that is, well, beer coloured. Brewed using English Bramling Cross hops and a careful blend of 5 malts. Due to supply problems with Bramling Cross, this award winning best bitter was only brewed occasionally through 2008. Trouble is, now we can get the hops again, we have found so many other popular alternatives ... but it's available again for the time being!
:: Box Best Bitter	Box Steam Brewery	4.0% ABV	£2.40
Refreshingly dry, clean tasting bitter. Light fruit notes with a long dry bitter finish. Amber in colour.
:: Captain Smiths	Titanic	5.2% ABV	£2.80
A red/brown, full-bodied beer, hoppy and bitter with a sweetness and roast malt flavour and a good strong finish.
:: Butcombe Bitter	Butcombe Brewery	4.0% ABV	£2.50
Butcombe Bitter is a clean tasting, refreshingly dry, outstanding best bitter. Amber in colour, hoppy & malty with a long, dry, bitter finish.

Guest Ales - Mon 12th January 2009

:: Old Ric	Uley Brewery	4.5% ABV	£2.70
Copper in colour, this beer has a full flavoured, hoppy palate with some underlying fruit. The finish is smooth and well-balanced. This beer is named after the owner and creator of the Old Spot Inn; Ric Sainty.
:: Session	Severn Vale	3.4% ABV	£2.30
A low gravity beer with plenty of flavour, thanks to plenty of English Golding and Fuggles hops. Traditional brown colour. Beer for the sensible drinker, or those in for a long session!
:: Captain Smiths	Titanic	5.2% ABV	£2.80
A red/brown, full-bodied beer, hoppy and bitter with a sweetness and roast malt flavour and a good strong finish.
:: Hogshead Cotswold Pale Ale	Uley Brewery	3.5% ABV	£2.40
A pale coloured , hoppy session bitter with a good hop aroma and a full flavour for its strength, ending in a bitter-sweet aftertaste.
:: Box Best Bitter	Box Steam Brewery	4.0% ABV	£2.40
Refreshingly dry, clean tasting bitter. Light fruit notes with a long dry bitter finish. Amber in colour.
:: Dorothy Goodbody	Wye Valley	4.2% ABV	£2.60
A golden-coloured ale with a rich, floral, hoppy aroma balanced by biscuity malt a flavours and a dryish finish. A light gold coloured ale with good hop character throughout. Ingredients:- Pale, wheat and pale crystal malt, with locally grown Fuggles and East Kent Goldings.
:: Butcombe Bitter	Butcombe Brewery	4.0% ABV	£2.50
Butcombe Bitter is a clean tasting, refreshingly dry, outstanding best bitter. Amber in colour, hoppy & malty with a long, dry, bitter finish.

Guest Ales - Mon 5th January 2009

:: Old Ric	Uley Brewery	4.5% ABV	£2.70
Copper in colour, this beer has a full flavoured, hoppy palate with some underlying fruit. The finish is smooth and well-balanced. This beer is named after the owner and creator of the Old Spot Inn; Ric Sainty.
:: Pigs Ear Strong Beer	Uley Brewery	5.0% ABV	£2.80
CAMRA's Champion Beer of Gloucestershire 2007. Deceptively strong IPA that is eminently quaffable. A pale-coloured beer with a light hop balance leads to a hoppy, fruity aroma and smooth, finish. A wolf in sheep's clothing!
:: Old Spot Prize Ale	Uley Brewery	5% ABV	£2.80
A distinctive, full-bodied ruby coloured ale with a fruity aroma, a malty, fruity taste, with a light, hoppy bitterness, and a strong, balanced aftertaste. Our flagship ale, strong but not sweet. Wins lots of prizes!
:: Hogshead Cotswold Pale Ale	Uley Brewery	3.5% ABV	£2.40
A pale coloured , hoppy session bitter with a good hop aroma and a full flavour for its strength, ending in a bitter-sweet aftertaste.

:: Session	Severn Vale	3.4% ABV	£2.30
A low gravity beer with plenty of flavour, thanks to plenty of English Golding and Fuggles hops. Traditional brown colour. Beer for the sensible drinker, or those in for a long session!
:: Nottingham Supreme	Nottingham	5.2% ABV	£2.80
A champion amongst premium beers. Light in colour and hop balance giving an easy drinking, strong ale that commands respect.
:: Butcombe Bitter	Butcombe Brewery	4.0% ABV	£2.50
Butcombe Bitter is a clean tasting, refreshingly dry, outstanding best bitter. Amber in colour, hoppy & malty with a long, dry, bitter finish.
:: Stout	Titanic	4.5% ABV	£2.60
A true old fashioned stout. A dark combination of malt and roast with some hops. Strongly flavoured and well balanced.

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and from . . . the Brewery of the Week:

Guest Ales - Mon 14th September 2009

Guest Ales - Mon 7th September 2009

Guest Ales - Mon 31th August 2009

Guest Ales - Mon 24th August 2009

Old Spot Summer Beer FestivalFri 14th - Mon 17th August 2009

Guest Ales - Mon 10th August 2009

Guest Ales - Mon 3rd August 2009

Guest Ales - Mon 27th July 2009

and from . . . the Brewery of the Week:

Guest Ales - Mon 20th July 2009

Guest Ales - Mon 13th July 2009

Guest Ales - Mon 6th July 2009

Guest Ales - Mon 29th June 2009

Guest Ales - Mon 22nd June 2009

Guest Ales - Mon 15th June 2009

and from . . . the Brewery of the Week:

Guest Ales - Mon 8th June 2009

and from . . . the Brewery of the Week:

Guest Ales - Mon 1st June 2009

Guest Ales - Mon 25th May 2009

Guest Ales - Mon 18th May 2009

Guest Ales - Mon 11th May 2009

Guest Ales - Mon 4th May 2009

Guest Ales - Mon 27th April 2009

Guest Ales - Mon 20th April 2009

Guest Ales - Mon 13th April 2009

Guest Ales - Mon 6th April 2009

Guest Ales - Mon 30th March 2009

Guest Ales - Mon 23rd March 2009

Guest Ales - Mon 16th March 2009

and from . . . the Brewery of the Week:

Guest Ales - Mon 2nd March 2009

Guest Ales - Mon 23th February 2009

Guest Ales - Fri 13th February 2009

Valentines Beer Festival - click here for more info.

Guest Ales - Mon 9th February 2009

Guest Ales - Mon 2nd February 2009

Guest Ales - Tue 20th January 2009

Guest Ales - Mon 12th January 2009

Guest Ales - Mon 5th January 2009

Old Spot Summer Beer Festival
Fri 14th - Mon 17th August 2009