Alloa 2026 Festival Beer and Cider List

Overview

Sheet 1: Beers

Pos	Brewery	Beer	ABV	Style	Tasting Notes	Notes
B1	Ardgour	Gobhar Reamhar	6.5	Strong Stout	Gobhar Reamhar (Stout Goat) is a dark, dry Irish style stout. The fresh nose has mint and vanilla notes from the Fuggles hops which give way on the palate to clean, fruity bursts of melon and coffee.	GF
B2	Ardgour	Gobhar Shamhna	4.1	Red Ale	An Irish style red ale. The Samhain Goat is about the fading of the light and closeness of loved ones. With a fruity, roast aroma and a wide, spiced yet creamy palate from the Polish Perle hops.	GF
S1	Bowness Bay	Fell Walker	3.8	Golden	A traditional thirst-quenching golden ale brewed with a combination of European and English hops. A mellow bitterness is the background to crisp citrus aroma.	GF
S2	Bowness Bay	Swan Black	4.3	Black IPA	A rich chocolatey sweetness is paired with subtle citrus notes in this black IPA. Expect a distinct, toasty and dark malt character from this hoppy beer.
S3	Brew York	Franken Spice	4.9	Stout	Part of Brew York's 2026 Halloween Series, inspired by the unforgettable characters of classic horror literature. A monstrous pumpkin spiced stout, pieced together from rich, roasted malt and warming seasonal spice. Dark, smooth and hauntingly comforting, this decadent brew is built for cold autumn nights, with layers of roasted character and pumpkin spice lurking beneath the darkness. Contains lactose.	Lactose
B3	Broughton	Wee Jock	4.4	Brown Ale	Light brown 80/-, malty sweetness with caramel and roast flavours and hints of raisin and fruit cake.
B4	Cromarty	Ghost Town	5.8	Strong Porter	Classic dark roasted malty Porter with blackcurrant and liquorice background.
B5	Cromarty	Raptor IPA	5.5	New World IPA	Raptor is a juicy, soft and fruity IPA focused around the Ekuanot hop. A smooth malt body supports a ripe fruit aroma and a mouthwatering pithy bitterness from a liberal use of American hops.
B6	Devon	Original (70/-)	3.8	Session Bitter	A full bodied session ale with a prominent malty flavour and a distinct hoppiness.
S4	Durham	Currant Chaos	5.0	Sour	Sharp and tangy sour with bucket-loads of fresh blackcurrants. Vibrant pink in colour with a fresh blackcurrant sherbet zing. Pucker up! No colouring or flavourings added - totally natural	Vegan
S5	Ennerdale	Blonde	3.7	Blonde	A vivid blonde ale produced using fresh Lake District water which is then triple hopped with two varieties of Goldings hops to create a fresh floral ale with lemon and lime overtones and a remarkably clean final bitterness	GF
S6	First & Last	Equinox	4.1	Pale	A hoppy session pale ale packed with New World hops for a refreshing citrus flavour and tropical aroma.	GF
B7	Five Kingdoms	Calm Before The Storm	5.0	Strong Stout	Baby brother to our flagship 'Dark Storm Stout' This is our latest stout at a more sessionable ABV. Giving coffee and chocolate flavours. Super smooth and full bodied thanks to the addition of oats.
B8	Five Kingdoms	Dark Storm Stout	6.9	Strong Stout	A smooth, rich and creamy stout with a long, dry finish
S7	Hadrian Border	Farne Island	4.0	Bitter	English session bitter with flavours of sweet biscuit and a delicate spice
S8	Hadrian Border	Northern IPA	5.2	IPA	Bold, hoppy IPA packed with citrus and tropical fruit flavours from US hops.
B9	Harviestoun	Hillfoot IPA	5.0	IPA	Strong hoppy and floral character, notes of peach, sweet melon, lemon, citrus
B10	Harviestoun	Schiehallion	4.8	Lager	A Scottish cask lager, brewed using a lager yeast and Hersbrucker hops. A hoppy aroma, with fruit and malt, leads to a malty, bitter taste with floral hoppiness and a bitter finish.
B11	Loch Lomond	Lost in Mosaic	5.0	Premium Pale Ale	Our New World India Pale Ale. Pineapple and citrus aromas lead to orange and melon flavours followed by fresh citrus flavour. Hops: Citra and Mosaic. CAMRA Champion Pale Ale of Scotland 2025
B12	Loch Lomond	Silkie Stout	5.0	Strong Stout	Award-winning black stout with chocolate-orange spicy notes.
B13	Loch Lomond	West Highland Way	3.7	Blonde	Light blonde ale, fruity on the nose with a light fruity refreshing finish. In celebration of The West Highland Way, which is sure to quench the thirst of any adventurer, no matter how long or short the walk.
B14	Loch Lomond - Jennings	Nelson Lighthouse	4.7	NZ West Coast Pale	This pale ale is brewed with Superdelic, Citra and Centennial to give huge flavours of sweet candied fruit and berries with the classic, clean West Coast bitterness with citrus and pine. Collaboration with Jennings Brewery.
B15	MoR	Circles	4.6	Pale	Light, aromatic and smooth citrus pale ale. In a roundabout kind of way these New Zealand Wai-iti mandarin and peach hops merge seamlessly with the citrusy zest of orange and lemon. Vegan friendly.	Vegan
B16	MoR	Winchman	5.0	XPA	Xtra fruity, Xtra juicy, Xtra soft malts. Meet Winchman. Hero of the skies. Ready to airlift you out of a sea of mediocrity. Full on, all hop IPA wrapped up as a no nonsense pale ale.	Vegan
S9	Nene Valley	White Hart	3.8	Pale Bitter	Pale bitter brewed with Maris Otter extra pale malt, and hopped with Centennial, Crystal and Cascade hops.
S10	North Pier	Northern Best	4.4	Bitter	Traditional Best Bitter with amber malt and roast barley with classic UK hops. Expect notes of toffee and caramel balanced out by the finest English hops.
S11	North Pier	XPA	4.2	Pale	An extra pale ale brewed with US Cascade hops.
S12	Oakham	Mompesson's Gold	5.2	Amber	A cask aged amber ale with earthy floral aromas and sweet fruit flavours lead to a long hoppy bittersweet finish. The beer is racked in casks and cellared like a fine wine to allow development of the remarkable flavours and conditioning that characterize the Oakham Cask Aged range.
B17	Orkney	Dark Island	4.6	Strong Mild	A sweetish roast chocolate malt taste leads to a long-lasting roasted, slightly bitter, dry finish. Winning many awards.
S13	Orm's Øl	Dokkr	5.0	Stout	A true stout—no gimmicks, just depth. Døkkr (Old Norse for “dark” ᛏᚢᚴᚴᚱ) pours rich and silky, with a soft head that speaks for itself. Early pours carry a bold, smoky edge that mellows beautifully over time. Beneath it, layers of mellow coffee and smooth chocolate emerge—different with every sip, every palate. Crafted with care, not chemistry. A stout for those who know	GF
S14	Orm’s Øl	Mýkr	3.9	Mild	northern Mild. Balanced, smooth, sessionable — exactly what it should be …	GF
S15	Ossett x Thornbridge	Peak Rat	4.5	Pale	White Rat vs Thornbridge Peak Rat. Pale ale with a smooth, malty baseline compromising of Munich and caramalt, leading into tropical and citrus notes from a blend of Citra and Mosaic. Clean and pithy bitterness balanced against a soft, biscuity backbone. Expect pineapple and mango aromas followed by peach and grapefruit on the finish. Collaboration with Thornbridge Brewery.
S16	Salopian	Black Label Mothership	4.4	Pale	A punchy New England pale ale brewed with galactic fistfuls of Mosaic, Centennial, and the starchild hop – Superdelic. Bursting with tropical flavours of ripe mango, sweet berry, and lemon sherbet, and complemented by epic charges of oats and wheat. This makes Mothership the smoothest of rides.
B18	SaltRock	Fezziwig's Festive Ale	4.5	Old Ale	A dark 80/- style, brewed to emulate the flavours of a rich fruitcake, with notes of stone fruits and orange.	Vegan
B19	SaltRock	Red Wagon	4.8	Red Ale	An easy drinking ale, caramel & toasted notes with a refreshing dry finish. Awarded Gold at the SIBA Regional Independent Beer Awards December 2021 Awarded Gold at the SIBA National Independent Beer Awards March 2022	Vegan
B20	Stewart	80/-	4.4	Strong Mild	Superb traditional Scottish heavy. Dark Brown in colour, the complex profile is dominated by malt with fruit flavours giving the sweetish character typical of this beer style. Hops provide a gentle balancing bitterness that intensifies in the dry finish.	GF
B21	Strangers	Cockleroi	3.8	Bitter	Our Best Bitter; a traditional session ale. Classic English hops (Fuggles and East Kent Goldings) give a clean bitterness and earthy, floral hop notes, which balances perfectly against deeper malt flavours of caramel and biscuit. A deliciously drinkable ale, balanced malt and classic hop flavours combine for a sessionable best bitter.	Vegan
B22	Strangers	Lone Goose	4.0	Golden	A traditional session beer. Classic British hops (Fuggles and East Kent Goldings) give a clean bitterness and earthy, floral hop notes, which balances perfectly against deeper malt flavours of caramel and biscuit.	GF, Vegan
S17	Thirsty Moose	Canny Canuck	4.5	Maple Brown	An exciting combination of a Canadian staple and the North East’s most beloved beer style. This modern take on a North East classic has deep malty flavours of biscuit, nuts, caramel and hints of chocolate and fermented maple syrup which creates a smoky woodland aroma	Vegan
S18	Thirsty Moose	Cocoa Swirl	4.2	Stout	Won first place at the Battle of the Beers competition at Newcastle beer and cider festival 2025! Luxuriously smooth chocolate stout, packed with roasted malt character and a velvety chocolate finish. A full-bodied brew with notes of dark cocoa, espresso and a hint of caramel sweetness, balanced by a silky mouthfeel from the oats. Deep, rich and comforting
S19	Thirsty Moose	Hazy Hinny	5.2	Hazy Pale	Our hazy pale ale is blonde with juicy tropical and citrus flavours, and hints of pine and black tea. Its well-balanced bitterness and sweetness, along with a soft mouthfeel and full body, make for a satisfying drinking experience
S20	Thornbridge	Autumnity	4.8	Pale	Autumnity refers to the very essence of autumn, and our autumn ale captures it perfectly. Pouring a rich dark copper colour, this beer is robust and full-bodied, with a satisfying mouthfeel and deep, warming flavours.
S21	Vaux	Vaux Blonde	4.1	Blonde	A super sessionable blonde ale, featuring the sweetness reminiscent of honeydew melon, a zesty hint of lemon, and a refreshing touch of peach, all rounded off with a clean, slightly dry finish
B23	Williams	Duotone #1 - Nectaron / Nelson	4.2	IPA	A New Zealand Pale Ale brewed with Nectaron & Nelson Sauvin hops on a base of Scottish Extra Pale & Vienna Malt. Flavours of soft stone fruits, gooseberry, grape & lightly biscuity backbone.	Vegan
B24	Williams	Pavlov’s Dog	4.3	Session Bitter	A rich amber premium bitter with fruity, nutty & toffee malt character with strong citrusy hop aromas	Vegan

Sheet 2: Ciders

Pos	Brewery	Cider	ABV	Style	Tasting Notes
C1	Ascension	Pilot	4.6	Mediium	This sessionable cider typifies the Eastern Counties style. An addition of freshly pressed apple juice to a wild fermented cider base, this has huge juicy flavours, complemented by tart acidity to create an unbelievably crushable cider
C2	Ascension	Shimmy	3.4	Med/Sweet	Lovingly referred to as the 'Tangbomb' at Ascension Cider HQ, this blend of wild cider, pineapple and lemon juice offers a fruit forward, refreshing taste with prominent tart pineapple and wild cider notes.
C3	Ascension	Map Change	3.4	Sweet	A blend of wild fermented cider, dark maple syrup and spices. This is equally good cold or warmed up. Notes of maple, burnt sugar and warming spices.
C4	Ascension	Mess with the Honk	3.4	Med/Sweet	A blend of wild fermented cider and fresh Gooseberries. This is lightly sweet and very tart.
C5	Dudda’s Tun	Disco	5.6	Med/Dry	Discovery apples, a sought-after apple for cider, it is one of the few eating apples that is revered for its cider juice. Expect high acidity with red apple flesh and strawberry notes. A medium/dry blend.
C6	Dudda’s Tun	Greenhorn	5.2	Med/Dry	An all-eating-apple blend, it typifies the East-coast style of cider, tart acidity with green-apple skin notes. Medium blend.
C7	Dudda’s Tun	Rhubarb	3.4	Sweet	Rhubarb infused. Medium-sweet and fruity.
C8	Dudda’s Tun	Salted Caramel	3.4	Sweet	Salted Caramel flavoured. Extremely sweet.
C9	Dudda’s Tun	Elderflower	3.4	Sweet	Elderflower infused. Medium-sweet and floral, very popular
C10	Nightingale	Kentish Perry	5.0	Medium	Wild fermented medium perry from Kentish dessert pears. This is a light bodied and juicy perry, with no discernible tannin, making it extremely quaffable. Perfect for the warmer months
C11	Ross-On-Wye	Fruit blast	6.9	Dry	Fruit Blast is back. An epic, pure juice, high octane cider from the stunning 2025 vintage. Major and Browns are two legendary varieties that complement each other perfectly: the soft, juicy flavours of Browns Apple melt into the warm embrace of the spicy, full bodied Major tannins. The cider is silky and luscious on the palate, urging you to take sip after sip of its moreish taste, just like you're biting into the fruit itself straight from the tree. Dry cider at its very best!
C12	Ross-On-Wye	The Oak Cask	6.5	Dry	A complex blend of Dabinett, Bisquet, Tremlett's Bitter, Somerset Redstreak and Kingston Black, from three different vintages. Flavour is layered together to create a rich, warming cider with a boozy backbone and plenty of tannins, with the Kingston bringing in just a touch of acidity and gorgeous fresh fruit character
C13	Sandford	Rib Tickler	5.0	Medium	Rich aromas of honey and baked apple, ripe and buttery on the palate, with a moreish apple skin flavour, balanced with a crisp, natural acidity.
C14	Sandford	Devon Scrumpy	6.0	Med/Dry	Still and cloudy, full-bodied cider bursting with character and bite.
C15	Sandford	Hangy Downs	5.5	Sweet	Crafted from traditional Devon apples including Hangy Downs! Delicious baked apple and butterscotch flavours with a rich cider finish.