| 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. |
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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
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| 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! |
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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. |
| 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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