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A word from our chairman... Welcome! Thank you for joining us for the 7th Annual Witney Beer Festival we hope our biggest and most successful event yet.

We re enormously fortunate to be supported by so many generous local businesses without whom this event couldn t happen.

2 A word from our chairman... Welcome! Thank you for joining us for the 7th Annual Witney Beer Festival we hope our biggest and most successful event yet. Every penny raised from today goes towards supporting local good causes and charities so we re very grateful for your enthusiastic (but responsible) support. We re enormously fortunate to be supported by so many generous local businesses without whom this event couldn t happen. Special thanks to Whitley Stimpson as head sponsor and Wychwood brewery for their amazing support. Our sponsors details are on the following pages please support those who support our local community. I m sure you ll also agree that St Mary s is an amazing venue and I can t think of a more iconic place to hold such a well-attended one-day beer festival. This event is entirely organised and delivered by volunteers, mostly from Witney Round Table. Our huge thanks go to everyone who has helped make this event happen. If you re a chap of a certain age (18-45) then please come and chat to one of us about joining Witney Round Table. It s fun, immensely rewarding and a great way to make new friends. In preparation for this event we were invited to Little Ox Brewery in Freeland to make our own unique ale for the event make sure you try the fruits of our labours Yabba Dabba Doo. Cheers! Brendan Programme_2018.indd 2 24/04/ :50:32

A word from the Rev... Welcome to the 2018 Beer Festival at Saint Mary s Church here in the centre of Witney.

Outreach across our town is of vital importance as the church is the parish church of all who live across the town.

We don t receive any government funding for the upkeep of this building - it is down to us, the people of Witney.

3 A word from the Rev... Welcome to the 2018 Beer Festival at Saint Mary s Church here in the centre of Witney. In September this year we celebrate 775 years of serving the people of Witney from this, the new church. Outreach across our town is of vital importance as the church is the parish church of all who live across the town. As Rector of Witney it is a delight to extend a welcome to you as you come to this ancient building which has been at the centre of our community for many centuries. We don t receive any government funding for the upkeep of this building - it is down to us, the people of Witney. As part of this the monies from the last two festivals we have a new lighting scheme which we invite you to enjoy. Do come and find me if you d like to know more about how you can support what is going on. It s a great opportunity to celebrate and we hope you ll want to come back on 8 September this year for an Oktoberfest to celebrate 775 years. You support ensures that this ancient church will be here for centuries to come. Programme_2018.indd 3 24/04/ :50:33

4 Our Sponsors... Programme_2018.indd 4 24/04/ :50:34

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The main bar from Light to Dark to Green... (1 token per half pint) 1 Turpin - Golden Citrus 4.

on the palette 3 Cross Anchors Brewing - American Pale Ale 4.

Crystal and cascade hopes with Munich and crystal malts 4 Cross Anchors Brewing - Flying Solo IPA 5.

Devon malt with New World Cascade and Mosaic dry hops 5 North Cotswold Brewery - Jumping Jack 3.

1% The Galaxy hop is arguably the boldest of the Australian varieties.

6 The main bar from Light to Dark to Green... (1 token per half pint) 1 Turpin - Golden Citrus 4.2% Award winning pale golden ale steeped with Yakima Valley American hops for a powerful citrus taste 2 Battle Down - Pale Ale 3.8% A gold and tasty summer pale ale light and refreshing with the Strisselspalt hops lingering nicely on the palette 3 Cross Anchors Brewing - American Pale Ale 4.6% Session American pale ale with stone fruit and citrus flavour. Crystal and cascade hopes with Munich and crystal malts 4 Cross Anchors Brewing - Flying Solo IPA 5.0% Full flavoured, hoppy and punchy IPA, big on flavour with clean satisfying finish using the finest Devon malt with New World Cascade and Mosaic dry hops 5 North Cotswold Brewery - Jumping Jack 3.9% A pale vibrant hoppy ale with a fruity finish 6 Tring - Abacus 4.1% The Galaxy hop is arguably the boldest of the Australian varieties. Passion fruit and peach aromas are paired with the spicy flavour of a pale rye malt base 7 Prescott Ales - Hill Climb 3.8% A wonderfully fruity and refreshing IPA. Cascade and Bobeck hops are combined with Maris Otter pale malt and torrified wheat to create our awarding winning session ale Programme_2018.indd 6 24/04/ :50:36

fruity and zesty spring-time pale ale 9 Tap Social Movement - Big Boy Pants 3.

1% Named in honour fellow Lancastrian Alfred Wainwright - its hoppy aroma, subtle sweetness and delicate citrus fruit this award-winning golden ale

9% Lightly toasted malts give a hint of sweetness before a second round of hops, big mango and lychee zest courtesy of a generous Citra third round

Expect a full bodied, fruity beer with citrus and tropical notes 13 The Shotover Brewing Co - Prospect 3.

7 8 Prescott Ales - Spring 4.0% Our remarkably full flavoured light ale with a big hop kick features a Maris Otter base complimented by the ever-popular Mosaic hops, creating a fruity and zesty spring-time pale ale 9 Tap Social Movement - Big Boy Pants 3.8% A farmhouse sour ale with tart grapefruit flavour and aroma and low bitterness. An easy drinking introductory sour 10 Marstons - Wainwright 4.1% Named in honour fellow Lancastrian Alfred Wainwright - its hoppy aroma, subtle sweetness and delicate citrus fruit this award-winning golden ale is totally refreshing 11 Animal Brewing Co - Hopcat 3.9% Lightly toasted malts give a hint of sweetness before a second round of hops, big mango and lychee zest courtesy of a generous Citra third round of dry hopping 12 Little Ox Brewery - Wipe Out 4.2% A zesty pale gold ale with generous amounts of US West Coast hops. Expect a full bodied, fruity beer with citrus and tropical notes 13 The Shotover Brewing Co - Prospect 3.7% A striking combination of English Golding and Nelson Sauvin hops from New Zealand tops off this modest alcohol, big flavour, session bitter 14 Tring - Pale Four 4.6% Hops, hops and more hops. Cara, Munich and rye crystal malts provide a robust base for this punchy American West Coast IPA style beer We appreciate this event gets very busy. Please remember everyone working here is a volunteer and we re raising money for charity. Thank-you for your patience and understanding! Programme_2018.indd 7 24/04/ :50:38

tinged ale perfect for the summer 16 Bellinger s Brewery - Summer Ale

and a late bitterness 17 Brakspear - Oxford Gold 4.

as the sun sets on the day 18 Great Newsome Brewery - Pricky Back

Nutty, toffee aroma with complex butterscotch, mild citrus notes

9% Light and refreshing, the perfect pint to while away those lazy

5% A balanced golden session ale with a maltysweet aroma and a complex

8 15 Bank s - Sunbeam 4.2% Pale blonde & zesty, Sunbeam is a delightful, tangy, grapefruit tinged ale perfect for the summer 16 Bellinger s Brewery - Summer Ale 3.7% A light and refreshing session beer with soft nutty, toffee malts and a late bitterness 17 Brakspear - Oxford Gold 4.0% A wonderful aromatic zesty aroma, great for a warm summers evening as the sun sets on the day 18 Great Newsome Brewery - Pricky Back Otchan 4.2% Medium bodied golden session bitter. Nutty, toffee aroma with complex butterscotch, mild citrus notes through to a satisfying bitterness 19 Hook Norton Brewery - Sundial 3.9% Light and refreshing, the perfect pint to while away those lazy summer days 20 Little Ox Brewery - Goldilox 4.5% A balanced golden session ale with a maltysweet aroma and a complex floral and fruity hoppiness. Finishes crisp and dry 21 Marston s - 61 Deep 3.8% Five American & Australian hops. Fresh zesty aroma. Tropical fruit & citrus notes Programme_2018.indd 8 24/04/ :50:39

22 Oxbrew - Citrafella 4.0% This Citra pale ale has bags of flavour and a lovely bitterness without being over powering.

0% A refreshing, vibrant golden ale that caress your 24 taste buds with citrus subtlety 25 Stonehenge Ales - Danish Dynamite 5.

8% Using the finest quality Stonehenge spring water and the brewery s own top-fermenting yeast gives this bitter a pleasing hop aroma, slight bitterness and a pleasant maltiness and fruitiness 27 Tap

9 22 Oxbrew - Citrafella 4.0% This Citra pale ale has bags of flavour and a lovely bitterness without being over powering. Made with Maris Otter malt, English bittering hops and Citra aroma/dry hops Prescott Ales - Super 6 4.5% 23 IPA Mosaic and Citra brew Shakespeare Brewing Co - Tempest 5.0% A refreshing, vibrant golden ale that caress your 24 taste buds with citrus subtlety 25 Stonehenge Ales - Danish Dynamite 5.0% A light golden, dry, strong ale, slightly fruity with a well-balanced hop flavour and bitterness 26 Stonehenge Ales - Spire Ale 3.8% Using the finest quality Stonehenge spring water and the brewery s own top-fermenting yeast gives this bitter a pleasing hop aroma, slight bitterness and a pleasant maltiness and fruitiness 27 Tap Social Movement - Goodsize Eh 4.5% American pale ale. Floral, fruity, citrus notes, bitter kick, smooth finish 28 Tap Social Movement - Hops Off The Press 5.1% Medium bitterness up front followed by massive hits of peach, passion fruit, and mango in both flavour and aroma. Brewed with 1kg of hops per hectolitre for a full flavour IPA We appreciate this event gets very busy. Please remember everyone working here is a volunteer and we re raising money for charity. Thank-you for your patience and understanding! Programme_2018.indd 9 24/04/ :50:40

for this fruity, hoppy, golden-brown ale 30 West Berks

1% English pale with a twist - a special limited brew

2% While Gold might be lighter in colour, it s

A combination of hop varieties and an infusion of wheat

character, brewed with 100% British ingredients Loose

5% Golden and fruity with a plenty of depth and 33

supporting Helen & Douglas House 35 Animal Brewing Co -

6% A pale amber beer with a shed load of Chinook hops

10 Tring - Brin Me Sunshine 4.2% Cascade hops and light roasted malts are the 29 base for this fruity, hoppy, golden-brown ale 30 West Berks Brewery - Sparatacus 5.1% English pale with a twist - a special limited brew 31 Wychwood - Hobgoblin Gold 4.2% While Gold might be lighter in colour, it s definitely no lightweight. A combination of hop varieties and an infusion of wheat and malted barley resuls in the perfect golden beer 32 Yubberton Brewing Co - Goldie 4.0% A refreshing IPA style beer with strong hoppy character, brewed with 100% British ingredients Loose Cannon - Gunners Gold 3.5% Golden and fruity with a plenty of depth and 33 character Oxford Brewers Alliance - Oxfordshire Special Bitter 4.5% A special bitter brewed for Oxfordshire beer 34 week supporting Helen & Douglas House 35 Animal Brewing Co - Ostrich 4.6% A pale amber beer with a shed load of Chinook hops and six different types of malts. Hints of chocolate and biscuit give way to intense flavours of grapefruit, citrus and pine We appreciate this event gets very busy. Please remember everyone working here is a volunteer and we re raising money for charity. Thank-you for your patience and understanding! Programme_2018.indd 10 24/04/ :50:42

11 If you re wondering what (besides organising this beer festival) we do as members of Witney Round Table, then read on. We are a group of young men who aim to support our local community, help out where we can and get involved in events where possible. We meet at least once a month (in a pub, obviously) to socialise, catch-up with upcoming events and donation requests and 9 times out of 10 go on for a bite to eat. Some of the events we ve done in the past are karting, clay pigeon shooting, brewery tours, ghost tours and family BBQs and get-togethers. We ve even done landscaping for a local school and painted a Church! So us, tweet us, Facebook us or grab someone here today and #domore. witneyroundtable@gmail.com witney499 And please get in touch if you d like to sponsor a barrel in next year s beer festival! Programme_2018.indd 11 24/04/ :50:42

addition for a slightly spicy citrus finish 37 Battle Down - Original 4.

well-rounded mellow aftertaste 38 Bellinger s Brewery - Arnhem 4.

8% A rich fruity and full-bodied chestnut coloured 40 classic ale 41 Hook Norton

12 36 Battle Down - Amber Ale 4.2% A light copper coloured beer, the malts evident giving way to the triple hop addition for a slightly spicy citrus finish 37 Battle Down - Original 4.4% A rich amber ale, deep satisfying full bodied fruit and malt texture leaving a well-rounded mellow aftertaste 38 Bellinger s Brewery - Arnhem 4.4% Copper coloured bitter with balanced Admiral hops with subtle roasted notes 39 Eagle Brewery - Eagle IPA 3.6% The aroma of freshly sliced, ripe apples and its amber hue is emphasised by a tight rich head. A complex finish of bitter hops, nuts and citrus fruits Courage - Directors 4.8% A rich fruity and full-bodied chestnut coloured 40 classic ale 41 Hook Norton Brewery - Hop It 3.8% A pale amber beer bursting with soft fruit flavours and a hint of citrus 42 Little Ox Brewery - Oddbod 4.0% Characterful bitter crafted from pale, crystal and wheat malts complimented by English and Slovenian hops to give a floral, bitter finish with hints of orange marmalade Programme_2018.indd 12 24/04/ :50:43

43 Little Ox Brewery - Yabba Dabba Doo 4.8% Errr, this is the one we brewed so good luck!

extra hop strength 45 Tap Social Movement - Jimmy Sour 5.5% Jim beam oak aged sour ale.

8% Aromatic malt bestows a unique colour and deep flavour to this red-amber ale.

Brewery - Shagweaver 4.5% A pale hoppy bitter brewed with a blend of three New Zealand hops.

West Berks Brewery - Mister Swifts Pale Ale 4.

13 43 Little Ox Brewery - Yabba Dabba Doo 4.8% Errr, this is the one we brewed so good luck!!! Apparently it will deliver waves of passionfruit, peach and citrus flavours on a backbone of soft caramel malt Marston s - IPA Old Empire 5.7% Goldings and Fuggles hops are added to this 44 brew, which is then late hopped with the American Cascade variety for extra hop strength 45 Tap Social Movement - Jimmy Sour 5.5% Jim beam oak aged sour ale. A nice malt base followed by vanilla and smokiness with a light bourbon note and sour taste 46 Tring - Enigma 3.8% Aromatic malt bestows a unique colour and deep flavour to this red-amber ale. Combine this with Endeavour and Jester English hops and you arrive at a flavoursome yet balanced beer 47 North Cotswold Brewery - Shagweaver 4.5% A pale hoppy bitter brewed with a blend of three New Zealand hops. Appeals to both ale and lager drinkers alike. Also great with spicy food. Sounds a bit naughty but it s not! West Berks Brewery - Mister Swifts Pale Ale 4.0% A light, fragrantly hoppy and extremely 48 drinkable bitter 49 Little Ox Brewery - Ox Blood 4.3% A malty red IPA with toffee and fruit overtones balanced by a big hit of zesty West Coast American hops to give a fruity dry finish We appreciate this event gets very busy. Please remember everyone working here is a volunteer and we re raising money for charity. Thank-you for your patience and understanding! Programme_2018.indd 13 24/04/ :50:45

Perfect pale for the changing weather Battle Down - Four Kings 7.2% A blockbuster of a beer, lots of everything and then some more.

Brewed using English hops 53 Hook Norton Brewery - 169 Strong Ale 6.9% Brewed to celebrate 169 years of brewing here at Hooky.

1% An award-winning beer, a strong, satisfying ale, wonderfully warming and full of complex flavours, which create an intriguing beer of

0% Strong, dark treacle coloured porter with English hops for a slightly malty finish.

14 50 51 Animal Brewing Co - Goat 4.6% Packed with British hops, Phoenix and Admiral, this cereal flavoured beer is paired with loads citrus, floral and spicy notes. Perfect pale for the changing weather Battle Down - Four Kings 7.2% A blockbuster of a beer, lots of everything and then some more. Heady aroma, full and complex taste 52 Bellinger s Brewery - Stirling 6.0% A malty brown ale with sweet nutty flavour. Brewed using English hops 53 Hook Norton Brewery Strong Ale 6.9% Brewed to celebrate 169 years of brewing here at Hooky. So why not brew one at 6.9%? The taste is spicy, rich with a hint of plum and the smell is fruity and rich 54 Jennings - Snecklifter 5.1% An award-winning beer, a strong, satisfying ale, wonderfully warming and full of complex flavours, which create an intriguing beer of great character 55 North Cotswold Brewery - Hung Drawn N Portered 5.0% Strong, dark treacle coloured porter with English hops for a slightly malty finish. An ale that harks back to 18th century London 56 North Cotswold Brewery - Monarch 8.8% To celebrate North Cotswold s 1000 brew; a rich brune ale brewed with a Belgium yeast. Full bodied with hints of tropical fruit 57 Tring - Death Or Glory 7.2% Don t be fooled by the strength, this is one easy drinking beer. A rich, sweet barley wine with a heady, alcoholic nose and incredibly complex flavour profile Programme_2018.indd 14 24/04/ :50:46

blend of Styrian, Goldings and Fuggles hops produce a full-bodied,

around the pacific Columbus from NW America, Galaxy from

6% An easy drinking beer with a rich, dark character matched with

A time honoured, full bodied London porter 61 Battle Down - Black

red with a hint of coffee, velvety smooth and rich in malt Little

5% Combines chocolate and roasted malts to give a rich, smooth

hops. Finishes smooth and creamy with berry notes Wychwood - Black

15 Wychwood - Hobgoblin 4.5% Traditionally craft brewed with chocolate & crystal malts - a blend of Styrian, Goldings and Fuggles hops produce a full-bodied, ruby beer that delivers a chocolate toffee malt flavour XT Brewery - XT13 4.5% A red ale brewed with a cocktail of hops selected from nations around the pacific Columbus from NW America, Galaxy from Australia, and Wakatau from New Zealand Animal Brewing Co - Lion 4.6% An easy drinking beer with a rich, dark character matched with a toasty aroma and a hint of sweet earthy notes. A time honoured, full bodied London porter 61 Battle Down - Black 7.2% A mouth-watering Russian Imperial stout - very dark and menacing Battle Down - Porter 4.4% Darker in taste, with echoes of the eighteenth century, deep red with a hint of coffee, velvety smooth and rich in malt Little Ox Brewery - Filthy Rich 4.5% Combines chocolate and roasted malts to give a rich, smooth body balanced with a generous portion of English Bramling Cross hops. Finishes smooth and creamy with berry notes Wychwood - Black Wych 5.0% A smooth, smoky and bitter porter made with 64 Fuggles, Progress and Challenger hops Stonehenge Ales - Sign Of Spring 4.6% A light green, incredibly smooth and very 65 drinkable beer, rich in both malt and hop aroma Programme_2018.indd 15 24/04/ :50:48

The Church Hanbrewery Bar... (1 token per half pint) 66 Church Hanbrewery - Ale X 4.

a powerful and complex IPA 67 Church Hanbrewery - Mat Black 5.

smoothness of a black stout 68 Church Hanbrewery - Rauk 5.

- Witty Bea 4.5% Our master brewer s favourite - one is for the Witbier appreciator.

Ciders and Lager... (1 token per half pint) 71 Marston s - Warsteiner 4.

16 The Church Hanbrewery Bar... (1 token per half pint) 66 Church Hanbrewery - Ale X 4.5% Flavoursome and aromatic hops, with clear citrus, pine, spice and herbal notes, creates a powerful and complex IPA 67 Church Hanbrewery - Mat Black 5.5% A strong rich lemony and herbal aroma of an IPA yet the penetrating obscurity and smoothness of a black stout 68 Church Hanbrewery - Rauk 5.0% The beer malt is delicately smoked, then infused with Noble hops with pine and floral notes. Ideal as a finisher of a meal or around the open fire in a cosy autumn night 69 Church Hanbrewery - Teardrop Pure Citra 4.2% A zesty, refreshing, fruity American pale ale with 100% Citra hops 70 Church Hanbrewery - Witty Bea 4.5% Our master brewer s favourite - one is for the Witbier appreciator. We improved the traditional Belgian beer style by adding notes of mandarin and garden herbs Ciders and Lager... (1 token per half pint) 71 Marston s - Warsteiner 4.8% A refreshing, pale golden pilsener with a clean taste perfectly balanced with hints of barley malt, subtle bottom fermenting yeast tones and mild hoppy bitterness 72 Gwynt Y Ddraig - Black Dragon 7.2% Matured in oak barrels to produce a cider rich in colour, body and flavour with a fresh fruity aroma Programme_2018.indd 16 24/04/ :50:50

flavours, to deliver a refreshingly fruity flavoured cider with smooth crisp finish 75 Millwhites - Rioja 6.

hints of wood tannin 76 Millwhites - Rum Cask 7.

An award winning medium tipple which is full of fruit flavour with a subtle rum finish 77 Millwhites - Original

5% Traditional golden cider made from 100% pressed juice from cider apples harvested across the west country.

17 73 Gwynt Y Ddraig - Two Trees Pery 4.5% Award winning pale, fruity perry with an aroma of fruit and a hint of honey on the palate 74 Kingstone Press - Wild Berry Cider 4.0% Our wild berry flavoured cider combines our classic apple cider recipe with a cocktail of wild berry fruit flavours, to deliver a refreshingly fruity flavoured cider with smooth crisp finish 75 Millwhites - Rioja 6.7% Aged in Rioja casks this cider is our driest offering, full of fruit flavour, with a warm glow of red wine and hints of wood tannin 76 Millwhites - Rum Cask 7.5% Made from West Country cider apples and aged in barrels from the Jamaican rum company. An award winning medium tipple which is full of fruit flavour with a subtle rum finish 77 Millwhites - Original Scrumpy Dry 6.5% Traditional golden cider made from 100% pressed juice from cider apples harvested across the west country. Packed with flavour 78 Thatchers - Green Goblin 6.0% From deep in the wood - made with English apples, and matured in 100 year-old oak vats, Green Goblin cider is a full-flavoured, bittersweet blend and beautifully balanced Red & White wine... (2 tokens per 175ml) Prosecco... (2 tokens per 125ml) We appreciate this event gets very busy. Please remember everyone working here is a volunteer and we re raising money for charity. Thank-you for your patience and understanding! Programme_2018.indd 17 24/04/ :50:51

18 Your beer notes... Upcoming local events... Programme_2018.indd 18 24/04/ :50:53

n rollin 5 piece classic rock outfit) 16:00 Laura Jones (Local singer/songwriter) 17:00 Natalya Ann (Young singer, guitarist and songwriter from Oxfordshire) Witney Round Table have arranged.

19 The Music... Witney Radio have arranged... 12:15 Sprung From The Cages (Local boys who make a good noise) 13:00 Ags Connolly (A traditional country singer/songwriter) 14:00 Joely Rendle (Singer/songwriter) 15:00 Damn Good Reason (A rockin n rollin 5 piece classic rock outfit) 16:00 Laura Jones (Local singer/songwriter) 17:00 Natalya Ann (Young singer, guitarist and songwriter from Oxfordshire) Witney Round Table have arranged... 18:30 Charley Allen Band Acts from 13:00 to 17:00 will be broadcast live on Witney Radio 99.9FM Witney Radio broadcasts in order to give West Oxfordshire a radio station that is relevent to the area. Not only do we broadcast quality music (obviously that is not legally binding the odd classic may get slipped in!) but we feature local bands, local news - even local adverts! Over 30 presenters bring you live shows Monday to Sunday with local broadcasting coming from the station 24 hours a day. Local news is broadcast Monday to Friday on the hour from 7am and local traffic and travel when you need it. Programme_2018.indd 19 24/04/ :50:53

20 Our Supporters... Thanks to the M Group for sponsoring our VIP/Sponsor preview event featuring music from 2 Dumb Blondes and thanks to Rach Leach (r_leach@outlook.com) for designing this year s logo! See you next year - May 4th (be with you...) Programme_2018.indd 20 24/04/ :50:54

A word from our chairman...

A word from our chairman... Welcome to the 6th Witney Beer Festival organized by Witney Round Table. I hope you enjoy participating today as much as we enjoy putting the event together. Thank you to everyone