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Seasonal Beers 2012

Below you will find information about our unique and varied seasonal beers for 2012.

Size of cask and availability is very limited as we only produce small quantities so please order early to avoid disappointment.

Seasonal Beers Brochure available here to download as PDF.

From time to time we will also produce one-off brews not listed in this brochure. Please call the Ossett Team direct on 01924 261333 for more information.

 

January

Indian Winter Ale (5.0% ABV)
Strong Pale Ale

NEW FOR 2012. This IPA is new for 2011. Straw coloured, fairly dry and with a high level of bitterness. US Simcoe hops impart a citrus/pine hop character.



March

White Rabbit (3.8% ABV)
Extra Pale Ale

NEW FOR 2012. Low colour Maris Otter English malt gives the palest of pale beers. Fairly dry and bitter with citrus hop aromas dominant.

 



May

Citra (4.2% AVB)
Fruity Pale Ale

Although 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

 

June

Field of Dreams (4.2% AVB)
Goldem Hoppy Ale

NEW FOR 2012. A full-bodied golden malty ale. Slightly sweet on the palate and with a delicate hoppy aroma. As the Euro-Championships are co-hosted by Poland, this beer utilizes Polish Marynka hops.



August

Hopmonster (5.0% AVB)
Stong Hoppy Ale

A strong, heavily hopped and robust IPA. Moderate bitterness, but intense aroma from new-season New Zealand Nelson Sauvin hops. This unique variety imparts a white wine fruitiness.



October

Three Ridings Bitter (3.8% ABV)
Traditional Goldgen Bitter

NEW FOR 2012. The final new beer for 2012, Three Ridings Bitter is a traditional golden bitter in the Pennine style. Dry, and bitter, a touch of crystal malt gives a subtle caramel maltiness, while delicate spicy and floral hop aromas dominate.



December

Nervous Turkey (4.3% ABV)
Golden Citrusy Ale

In its seventh 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! 



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. 



April

By George (4.2% ABV)
Mellow Traditional 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

Dark Ruby (4.0% AVB)
Premium Mild Ale

NEW FOR 2012. This velvety dark brown mild is lightly hopped and has an underlying sweetness from a blend of roasted malts.  English Bramling Cross hops provide a delicate blackcurrant finish.



July

Patriot Pale (4.0% AVB)
Hoppy Pale Ale

NEW FOR 2012. A classic hoppy pale ale in the true Ossett Style! Moderately malty, pale and bitter. Three hop varieties combine to produce an intensely aromatic citrus hoppy finish.



September

Amber Gambler (4.0% AVB)
Bitter Amber Ale

NEW FOR 2012. Brewed to celebrate the onset of Autumn, this new ale has a tawny amber colour to reflect the changing seasons. A rich malty base is complemented by moderate bitterness and warming spicy hop aromas.



November

Winters T'Ale (5.0% ABV)
Warming Winter Ale

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)
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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