the eagle and child 22 ndbeer annual festival
Welcome to our 22 nd Annual beer festival here at the Eagle and Child, Bispham Green. Our range of beers have grown over the years, we have over 80 cask ales available from the local micro breweries to some further afield, where the quality, service and value are second to none. We are pleased to have Marston s, Moorhouses Brewery, George Wright Brewery, Bowland brewery, Wily Fox Brewery, Southport brewery to name a few on offer this year. Also LWC who have helped source some of our unusual ciders this year. In addition to the ales we have over 20 ciders on offer to and as well Warsteiner and Foster s lager available too. The usual bottle bar is available and we have a range of food available, from a hog roast to our home made beef burgers and sausages prepared in the Farm Shop adjacent to the pub. This year there will be a vintage restored horse trailer serving 5 wonderful flavours from Wallings real dairy ice cream. As well as all this we have live entertainment organised by Andy Gaskell. Friday Evening: Saturday Afternoon: Saturday Evening: Sunday Afternoon: Sunday Evening: Pandamania: A duo made up of a female vocalist Alex and male guitarist Richard playing a beautiful eclectic mix of fine music. Andy Mack: The human jukebox, one man, one guitar - no backing tracks, requests taken from all eras and all genres. The Giant Peach: A 3 piece band doing acoustic covers past and present. Purveyors of fine acoustic arrangements, young and very talented. Back by popular demand. Lazy River Jazz Band: Provides that exclusive ambience to any event. Guaranteed to impress and delight the most selective of listeners. Andy Gaskell: The man who has put all the the entertainment together for the festival, the person who does not need any introduction our very own Andy Gaskell who will be bringing the event to a close.
BLACK SHEEP Black Sheep 3.8% A hoppy and fruity bitter, Best Bitter with strong bitter overtones, long dry bitter finish Golden Sheep Ale 3.9% Gloriously refreshing, beautifully balanced Monty Python s 4% Light golden beer with a Holy Grail fresh, zesty taste and a long crisp bitter finish BOWLAND BREWERY AONB 4% Pale straw coloured refreshing session ale with a delicate gooseberry flavour and aroma Buster IPA 4.5% Big, strong and full of attitude yet surprisingly domesticated, this is a well balanced light ale with tropical undertones Bowland Gold 3.8% A hoppy, golden bitter with intense grapefruit flavours Hen Harrier 4% Malty start, fruity, sweet, hoppy bitter with a long lasting finish Pheasant Plucker 3.7% Copper coloured bitter with rounded berry flavours CONISTON BREWERY Blue Bird Bitter 3.6% A yellow gold, hoppy and fruity bitter, well balanced with some sweetness and a rising bitter finish Blue Bird XB 4.2% Well balanced, hoppy and fruity golden bitter Oliver s Pale Ale 3.4% A fruity, hoppy straw coloured bitter with plenty of flavour for its strength
COPPER DRAGON Best Bitter 3.8% A refreshing amber coloured bitter, malty and hoppy flavour. An excellent session ale. Golden Pippin 3.8% A light refreshing blonde ale, citrus fruit flavour CROSS BABY Cream Stout 5% Cream stout with vanilla Zenith 5% Gentle bitterness and fruity sweetness CUMBRIAN LEGENDARY ALES Langdale 4% Fresh grapefruit aromas with hoppy fruity flavours, crisp hop finish, well balanced beer Loweswater Gold 4.3% A dominant fruity body develops into a light bitter finish GEORGE WRIGHT Cheeky Pheasant 4.7% Light amber ale with a distinctive fruit, malty taste, sweet finish Drunken Duck 3.9% Straw coloured ale, with a wonderful citrus taste and a dry finish Northern Lights 5.1% Light ale with a big citrus punch Pipe Dream 4.3% Best bitter, straw coloured citrus nose with a taste of grapefruit, dry after taste GREENE KING Old Speckled Hen 4.5% Toffee/caramel flavour, fruity refreshing balance, slight orange citrus, full bodied and warming ale HAWKSHEAD BREWERY Hawkshead 4.2% A bitter-sweet rich and fruity Red Bitter a beer for those who like their ale with some colour and taste of malt Lakeland Gold 4.4% Refreshing, well hopped, fruity and bitter golden ale, fruit flavours. Windermere Pale Ale 3.5% Highly refreshing, very pale ale, bursting with hop character, fine fruity aroma
JENNINGS Cumberland Ale 4% A superb coloured ale, using the only the finest english aromatic hops LANCASTER BREWERY Lancaster Amber 3.6% A classic session bitter that is both aromatic and bursting with flavour Lancaster Blonde 4% Vivid blonde beer with slight citrus flavours and a delicate biscuit overtone Lancaster Red 4.8% A robust ale with a malt dominated body MARSTON S Wainwright 4.1% Delicious and refreshing beer, unique combination of hops, sweet tones and a delicate citrus aroma MOORHOUSES Black Cat 3.4% A dark refreshing beer with a distinct chocolate malt flavour and a smooth hoppy finish Blond Witch 4.5% A premium light refreshing ale, sweet citrus dry finish Premier Bitter 3.7% Smooth and creamy with a refreshing hoppy finish Pride Of Pendle 4.1% The balance of malt & hops long dry satisfying taste Spring Watch 3.9% Golden in colour, with fresh citrus, pine and floral aromas Stray Dog 4.2% A refreshing and clean golden premium ae, hints of citrus fruit and lychee, all balanced by a subtle bitterness White Witch 3.9% Refreshing blond ale, fruity flavours, citrus floral, rich peppery spice
PHOENIX BREWERY Arizona 4.1% Dry as a desert, refreshing as an oasis Hopsack 3.8% Pale ale, light drinking session beer, very hoppy Wobbly Bob 6% Mid brown in colour, malt & hop aromas, bitter & hoppy finish PROSPECT Blinding Light 4.2% Pale refreshing beer with citrus & spicy notes alongside a light refreshing taste Golden Prospects 3.8% Golden session bitter, packed with hop flavours of citrus & passion fruit Silver Tally 3.7% A clean pale golden yellow beer, citrus aromas, a dry bitter sweet balance and full hop flavour Whatever Next 4% Golden beer with all American hops, lemon & spicy notes RINGWOOD Boondoggle 4.2% A blonde and luscious ale, punchy citrus aroma, well balanced, moorish fruity taste Forty Niner 4.2% A golden full bodied, malty beer, fresh hop aroma, delicious deep bittersweet finish Old Thumper 5.1% Distinctive taste, dark with a fuller flavour, roasted malts Razor Back 3.8% A delicate easy drinking beer, delicious malt flavour balanced by a tangy citrus hoppiness
ROBINSON S Dizzy Blonde 3.8% A straw coloured summer ale with a distinctive hop aroma SHARP S BREWERY Doom Bar 4% The mouth is balanced, blend of succulent dried fruit, lightly roasted malt, finish is dry and refreshing SLATER S BREWERY Top Totty 4% Great yellow colour, hop and fruit balanced tastes, citrus hints, dry finish with tangs of lemon SOUTHPORT Carousel 4% A refreshing, floral hoppy best bitter Golden Sands 4% A golden coloured, triple hopped bitter, with citrus flavour THORNBRIDGE Brother Rabbit 4% Crisp, golden ale, lemon zest with a clean, hoppy aroma. Jaipur 5.9% A citrus dominated indian pale ale, soft and smooth, massive hoppiness, bitter finish Kipling 5.2% An exquisite passionfruit, gooseberry & mango aroma, initial sweetness and full body, lasting grapefruit like bitter finish Wild Raven 6.6% The beer is complex and stunning, bitter chocolate flavours with dark roasted nuts TIMOTHY TAYLOR Landlord 4.3% A strong classic ale with a golden amber colour, scent of caramel, light fruits and roasted malt hints Taylor s Golden Best 3.5% A light mild with a delicate balance of subtle flavours. An easy drinking beer with light floral notes and a smooth creamy body
WADWORTH BREWERY 6X 4.1% Copper coloured ale, malty and fruity nose, lingering malty but bitter finish Filthy Chucker 3.8% A golden amber grapefruit ale, brewed with two american hops, easy drinking summer time tipple. Horizon 4% A pale gold beer, zesty citrus and hop aromas, crisp, tangy finish on the palate St George & Dragon 4.5% This patriotic pint is a refreshing biscuit ale with some citrus notes WELLS & YOUNG BREWERY Bombardier Burning Gold 4.5% Zesty aromas, fresh crispness, enjoy a smooth lasting finish Bombardier Glorious 4.5% An iconic real beer loaded with english brilliance, rich full bodied nectar, lingering finish Bombardier Pale Ale 3.6% Pale ale with light smooth little hoppy light malts WILY FOX Blonde Vixen 3.8% Blonde session ale, refreshing and straw colour, spicy citrus character with grapefruit overtones Crafty Fox 4% An amber-coloured, traditionally crafted Lancashire ale. Full bodied bitter ale, spicy earty aroma. Fox Hat 4.2% Hop-infused golden ale, zesty bitter, well balanced, spicy, citrus & grapefruit notes. Karma Citra 4.3% This exquisitely complex golden ale, intense citrus & tropical fruit flavours, guarantees to tantalize the palate again and again Mutiny IPA 5% A pale designer ipa, brewed with a treasure trove of hops Prohibition APA 3.9% A classic APA, oozing with grapefruit bliss.
WYCHWOOD Hobgoblin 4.5% Full bodied ruby beer, delivers a delicious chocolate malt flavour, rounded bitterness & fruit Hobgoblin Gold 4.2% Combination of four hop varieties, infused with wheat & malted barley, perfectly balanced golden beer, huge hop punch YORK BREWERY Blonde 3.9% Light pale ale, fruity, creamy and refreshing Guzzler 3.6% Refreshing golden ale with dominant hop and fruit flavours developing throughout Yorkshire Terrier 4.2% Refreshing and distinctive amber/gold brew, hoppy bitterness aftertaste CIDERS LA CANTINA Platinum Blonde 6% Medium cider, with a hint of elderflower, elegant & floral Ruby Tuesday 5% Medium body, soft fruit aroma, the original ruby tuesday. Strawberry Fields 4.5% Strawberry sweet and delicate bursting with real strawberry flavour GWYNT Y DDRAIG Ancient Warrior 6.5% An intense, flavoursome dry cider, perfect for the traditional cider drinker. Autumn Magic 4% Apples and blackberries, wonderfully traditional and winning combination bursts with a fruity aroma. Black Dragon 7.2% Renowed and award winning cider, rich in colour, body and flavour with a fresh, fruity aroma. Dog Dancer 6.5% Produced from bittersweet cider apples, blended with a true sharp cider apple. Light straw coloured cider with a medium dry, smooth, crisp, slightly sharp
GWYNT Y DDRAIG Farmhouse Scrumpy 5.5% Golden medium cider with a refreshing apple aroma. Smooth balanced flavour, fresh, crisp sharpness. Fiery Fox 6.5% Golden medium cider, refreshing apple aroma, smooth balanced flavour, fresh, crisp sharpness Happy Daze 4.5% Fruity, apple aroma, well balanced finish. A light and very easy to drink medium cider. Mole Catcher 5% A medium farmhouse cider made from a selection of bittersweet cider apples. Welsh Warrior 6% A blend of bitter sweet cider apples produced from their mature ciders, giving a very mellow smooth finish. LILLEY S CIDER BARN Cheeky Pig 7.5% Medium/dry blended perry and cider packed full of crisp refreshing flavour. Dark Cider 7.5% Mysterious cider, unique character, dark in colour it has woody & caramel notes. Gladiator 8.4% Strong, rustic cider, well rounded, fruity, packed full of flavour and easy to drink. Strawberry Cider 4% A sweet berry burst which sublimely compliments the refreshing bite of an apple in this moreish juicy cider SANDFORD ORCHARDS Fanny s Bramble 4% The mix of blackberries and local apples, uniquely fruity and refreshing cider. SNAILS BANK Elderflower Gin & Tonic 4% Subtle apple aromas mixed PREMIUM CIDER with the g&t and a fruity sweetness from the elderflower Rhubarb 4% A real apple cider infused with tart rhubarb and blended with vanilla for a smooth session cider. WESTONS Flat Tyre Rhubarb 4% Medium sweet & cloudy, made from pressed apples, paired with a refreshing infusion of rhubarb juice.
THE OTHER PLACES: THE HOME FARM SHOP Adjacent to the Eagle & Child and in the centre of our family farm. We sell our own belted Galloway beef and succulent lamb from Parbold Hill. Quirky wines and a great deli. Telephone:01257 462624 Visit thehomefarmshop.co.uk Maltkiln Lane, Bispham Green L40 3SG STRICKLAND ARMS At the gates to Sizergh Castle. A traditional country pub with great food and drink. Several lovely walks from the pub. Dogs welcome. Telephone:015395 61010 Visit thestricklandarms.com Sizergh, Kendal, Cumbria LA8 8DZ DERBY ARMS Traditional Coaching Inn on the edge of the village with log fires, great food, good beer, 6 comfortable bedrooms. A great location from which to explore the Southern Lakes. Pets welcome. Telephone: 015395 552207 Visit thederbyarms.co.uk Witherslack, Grange over Sands LA11 6RN WIZARD Cozy fires in winter a large garden in the summer. Storm Brewery Ale, great wine and real pub food. Next to The Edge with great walks. Dogs welcome. Telephone 01625 584 000 Visit thewizardofedge.co.uk Macclesfield Road, Nether Alderley SK10 4UB MILLER HOWE One of the few luxury hotels with stunning views over Windermere. A truly gourmet experience with delicious food and a great wine list. 15 well appointed bedrooms. Dogs welcome. Telephone 015394 42536 Visit millerhowe.com Rayrigg Road, Windermere LA23 1EY
Bispham Green, Near Parbold, Lancashire L40 3SG Telephone: 01257 462297 Email: info@eagleandchild.plus.net Website: www.ainscoughs.co.uk