Seasonal Beers Archive 2010

Below you will find information about the unique and varied seasonal beers we produced during 2010.

 

January

Warhorse (5.0% ABV)
Malty Brown Bitter

A powerful dark bitter, brewed using Cascade hop. Citrusy and robust with a lingering malty sweetness in the aftertaste.

 

February

On the Piste (4.0% ABV)
Citrusy Golden Bitter

Intensely hoppy golden ale, dominated by grapefruit and passion fruit aromas. The first Ossett brew to utilize the new American hop variety 'Citra'.

 

February

Snowdrop (4.2% ABV)
Hoppy Pale Ale

A very pale beer. Moderate bitterness and delicate maltiness on the palate. Due to a generous addition of hops at the end of the boil, fruit and spice notes are detected in the aroma.

 

March

Hercules (6.5% ABV)
Strong Pale Ale

Light on the palate for a strong beer.  Mellow with a good hoppy aroma.

 

April

Dazzler (4.5% ABV)                     Malty Hoppy Pale Ale

First brewed in 1998 and a firm favourite ever since, Dazzler is the typical pale English ale. Pale malt and English fuggles give a sparkling golden ale with moderate bitterness and delicious hop aroma.

 

April

Citra (4.2% ABV)
Fruity Pale Ale

Although an initial bitterness leads to a sweet malty aftertaste, this is a beer all about hops! A straw coloured ale with powerful aromas of tropical fruit. Mango and pineapple may be detected.

 

May

Maypole (4.2% ABV)
Hoppy Pale Ale

Fairly dry and bitter, Maypole is a typical 'Ossett-style' golden hoppy ale. Citrus hops dominate, with a hint of tangerine present in the aroma.

 

June

Lion's Roar (5.0% ABV)
Golden Hoppy Bitter

This full bodied golden ale has a hint of sweetness, perfectly balanced by a high degree of bitterness. A gererous addition of aroma hops gives a powerful and distinctive citrus finish.

 

June

Crystal (3.8% ABV)
Mellow Hoppy Ale

A very pale, straw-coloured ale with malty sweetness on the palate.  Moderate bitterness and a delicate fruity hop aroma.

 

July

Corker (4.0% ABV)
Tangy Golden Ale

Golden and hoppy. A fairly dry and bitter beer with distinct hop-spiciness. Aromas of lime and tropical fruits dominate.
 

 

July

Silver Shadow (3.9% ABV)
Dry Session Beer

A lager coloured session ale. Dry, bitter and citrusy.

 

August

Mellow Yellow (4.5% ABV)
Floral Golden Ale

Golden pale ale. Refreshing bitterness complemented by mellow floral hop aroma.

 

September

Quick Silver (5.0% ABV)
Dry Citrusy Lager

The strongest of the 'Silver Series' of beers, Quicksilver has been a seasonal favourite for many years. Lager coloured and very bitter, this brew is a typical American-style IPA. Centennial hops give an intense citrus hop finish.

 

September

Madeleine Lily (4.0% ABV)
Pale Session Beer
 

A dry, fairly bitter pale beer. A generous addition of hops give a pine and lemon crispness.

 

October

Turning Leaves (4.5% ABV)

A Golden ale that is mellow and slightly sweet. Spicy and blackcurrant characteristics may be detected.

 

October

Vivienne May (4.1% ABV)
Citrus, Spicy Bitter

Very pale, fairly dry, with low level of bitterness. Three different hops give a distinct tang.

 

November

Elizabeth Rose (4.0% ABV)
Smooth Mellow Ale

A full bodied pale ale with some residual sweetness and moderate bitterness.

 

December

Nervous Turkey (4.3% ABV)
Golden Citrusy Ale

In it's fifth year and still going strong. A golden hoppy bitter, full bodied and fruity with citrus and spice in the aroma. Perhaps even a hint of cranberry!

 



October

RESOLUTION 4.5% ABV

Mellow, full bodied golden ale. Plenty of English hops for spicy aroma.

 

January

Santiam  (4.3% ABV)
Mellow Pale Ale

A very popular “old favourite”. Brewed from English pale malt and Santiam hops from Oregon State in the USA. This very pale ale with delicate floral hop aroma and hints of tropical fruits has moderate bitterness.

 

February

Gold Rush (4.2% ABV)
Golden Ale

A golden full bodied ale. Moderate bitterness, but plenty of citrus hop aroma and aftertaste.

 

 

March

Silver Fox (4.1% ABV)
Mellow Lager Coloured Ale

An old favourite from 'Silver Series', this straw coloured ale uses only the finest English hopsand lager malt. Mellow fruitiness on the palate and a delicate spicy hop character.

 

March

Madeleine Lily (4.0% ABV)
Pale Session Beer

A dry, fairly bitter pale ale. A generous addition of hops give a pine and lemon crispness. 

 

April

Copper Fox (4.1% ABV)
Traditional Malty Ale

A hoppy, copper coloured traditional ale.  Moderate bitterness & toffee on the palate.  Delicate floral hop aroma.

 

May

Millbridge Mild (3.7% ABV)
Traditional Mild Ale

Brewed every May since 2005, this velvety dark brown mild is lightly hopped and has an underlying sweetness from a blend of roasted malts. Full-bodied and surprisingly robust for a beer of such modest strength.

 

May

Real Ale Revolution IPA (4.5% ABV)
Bitter Pale Ale

Strong, pale and bitter with pine and citrus aromas. A typical American style pale ale. Slight spice to the pallet with an underlying sweetness.

 

 June

Citra (4.2% ABV)
Fruity Pale Ale

Although an initial bitterness leads to a sweet malty aftertaste, this is a beer all about hops! A straw coloured ale with powerful aromas of tropical fruit. Mango and pineapple may be detected.

 

July

Silver Link (4.6% ABV)
Citrusy Premium Ale

From the original "Silver Series" of beers first poduced in 1998, Silver Link remains the favourite beer of both Chairman and Head Brewer at Ossett Brewery. Lager coloured, dry and bitter with an intense grapefruit hop character.

 

July

Ossett Light Ale (3.6% ABV)
Hoppy Session Beer

Extremely pale lager style ale. Moderate bitterness, but intense citrus hop character.

 

August

Sizzler (4.0% ABV)
Fruity Amber Ale

A summery, amber-coloured ale in which a full malty flavour is contrasted with moderate bitterness. A generous addition of hops in the brew gives a refreshing citrus aroma.

 

August

Copper Fox (4.1% ABV)
Traditional Malty Ale

A hoppy, copper coloured traditional ale.  Moderate bitterness & toffee on the palate.  Delicate floral hop aroma

 

September

Summers End  (3.9% ABV)
Mellow Golden Ale

A sparkling lager coloured ale with moderate bitterness and a slight sweetness on the palate.  Delicate floral hop aroma.

 

October

Spellbound (4.3% ABV)
Golden Hoppy Ale

A golden premium ale brewed from English Maris Otter malt. Moderate bitterness is complemented by a citrus/spicy hop tanginess from Slovenian aroma hops.

 

October

Revolution IPA (4.5% ABV)
Bitter Pale Ale

Strong, pale and bitter with pine and citrus aromas. A typical American style pale ale. Slight spice to the pallet with an underlying sweetness.

 

November

Winter's T'Ale (5.0% ABV)
Brown Winter Warmer

A warming brown bitter, ideal for cold winter nights. Flavour is smooth, full-bodied and with a hint of roast malts on the palate. Moderate levels of bitterness and a subtle spicy hop aroma.

 

December

Treacle Stout (5.0% ABV)
Strong, Black and Bitter

A rich and robust stout. The addition of black treacle gives intense depth and roasted malts impart a coffee flavour. Generous amounts of hops add a dry citrus finish to this complex black ale.

 

December

B2K (7.5% ABV)
Strong Pale Ale

Brewed to celebrate our 2,000th brew. B2K is a golden IPA that is very bitter; Citra hops give it tropical fruit aromas.

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