January
South Pacific IPA (5.0% ABV)
Strong Pale Ale
This IPA, new for 2011 is straw coloured, fairly dry and has a high level of bitterness. New Zealand Pacific Jade hops impart a citrus/herbal hop character.
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February
Oregon Pale (4.7%)
Dry, full bodied, golden ale. Soft yet fruity aroma, derived from hops grown in Oregon State USA.
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February
Treacle Stout (5.0% ABV)
Smooth Black Stout
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.
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March
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.
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 April By George (4.2% ABV)
Mellow Golden Ale A traditional English Ale. Classic Maris Otter malt and Goldings hops combine to produce a mellow, smooth ale with moderate bitterness and delicate spicy hop character. |
May - 1
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.
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 June
White Rose Wheat (4.5% ABV)
Clear Wheat Beer
Brewed from pale wheat and barley malts, this brand new beer has a distinctive wheat beer character, without the cloudiness usually associated with that style. Low bitterness with a delicate floral/fruity hop aroma.
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August
Glorious Yorkshire (4.0% ABV)
Pale Hoppy Ale
This new beer, brewed for Yorkshire Day is pale, bitter, dry and refreshing. Served cool, this is the ideal ale for enjoying in the summer sunshine. Robust, fruity hop aromas dominate.
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 September GREEN HOP 4.2%
Blonde with fresh hops A unique beer brewed with fresh green hops harvested the day before brewing. There is a two week window each year where green hops are available. This is a refreshing blonde ale with a floral hop aroma. |
 November Brigantes Bitter (3.8% ABV)
Traditional Bitter The final new beer for 2011, this is a perfect traditional session beer for the colder autumn months. A blend of five malts results in a delicious, slightly chocolate-malty base, upon which is built a bitter hoppiness and blackcurrant fruit aroma. |
| December Treacle Stout (5.0% ABV)
Smooth Black Stout 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. |
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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.
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February
Real Ale Revolution IPA (4.5%)
Pale and bitter with pine and citrus aromas. Slight spice with an underlying sweetness.
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March
IJPA (4.0%)
Brewed in celebration of the birth of Ossett Breweries Head Brewer son, Ivan James. IJPA is a very pale session beer with moderate bitterness and intense hop finish from three different American hop varieties.
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April
Masterpiece (4.0%)
A mellow golden ale brewed from Maris Otter malt and Styrian Golding hops. Generous quanities of hops, added at the end of the boil, create a fragant citrus/spicy hop aroma. Brewed to celebrate the opening of Wakefield's Hepworth Gallery in May 2011.
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May - 2
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.
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July
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.
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September
Lion Brew (3.9% ABV)
Pale Golden Bitter
A new session bitter brewed to enjoy during the rugby world cup. A touch of crystal malt in the grist leads to a pale golden brew with a malty-sweet aftertaste. Tangy hop bitterness and floral/fruity aromas dominate.
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 October Silver Link (4.6% ABV)
Citrus Hoppy Lager From the original "Silver Series" of beers first produced 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. |
 December Nervous Turkey (4.3% ABV)
Golden Citrusy Ale In its sixth 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! |
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