norwich city of ale guide 2013

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A WELCOME FROM THE CO-CHAIRS

Welcome to Norwich City of Ale2013, now in its third year, andfirmly established as an annualevent in the city’s festival calendar.It’s a ten-day celebration of real ale,

craft and micro-brewing taking place in friendly, welcoming pubs all over the fine city.

Billed as “a beer festival with a difference” you’ll findover 40 city pubs serving hundreds of beers from thethree-score or so local breweries within a thirty-mileradius of Norwich. From the Official Launch Party onursday 23 May to the final Sunday on 2 June a largerange of events will be taking place.

e popular Brewers’ Market returns on Saturday 25May to Millennium Plain outside the magnificentForum in central Norwich, showcasing a brewers’dozen or so stalls with a wide variety of ales to try andbuy, along with the finest local produce. Ten Morrissides promise a spectacular display of Morris dancing- not forgetting the iconic City of Ale bus which willbe offering a “mystery tour”.

ere are seven ale trails, devised by NorwichCAMRA, which can be followed on foot with prizesfor trail completers. is year we have natty little lapelpin badges for each trail completed as well as T-shirtsfor those who complete all the trails. Another high-light is the Pub Treasure Hunt on Saturday 1 Junewhich is free to enter. See the website for full details ofall events, trails and tours.

anks to funding from the Norwich Business Improvement District, news of this year’s NorwichCity of Ale has been advertised far and wide inCAMRA publications throughout the regions. Norwich already garners a great deal of interest fromreal ale aficionados and many kind words were spokenabout its fantastic pubs and great beers at the recentCAMRA AGM, held here in the city, which attractedrecord numbers of delegates.

WELCOME TO THE CITY of ALE FESTIVAL 2013

CONTENTSWelcome 3

Message from CAMRA 5

Support from the Lord Mayor 5

Pub Guide 6-17

Message from Mike Benner 18

Brewery Guide 19-27

PintPicker 28-29

e Beer List 30-49

Events Programme 50-57

Statement from the Community Pubs Minister 57

Message from Eastern Transport Collection 59

Stamps 60

Ale Trails 61

Voting Form 62

is year the Launch Party and the Festival glasswareare sponsored by Lacons; it was a stroke of genius totime their relaunching after 45 years to coincide withCity of Ale! Seriously, it’s great to see the newly fledgedfalcon flying again and we, along with many other realale enthusiasts, welcome the Great Yarmouth brewery’sreturn. Norfolk Brewhouse are sponsoring the ClosingParty on Saturday 1 June where you can bop the nightaway to an 80s disco with beer at just £2 a pint.

e pub banners which have become such a promi-nent feature throughout the city are sponsored byAbbot Ale, whilst Crisp Malting Group are sponsoringthe City of Ale bus. Our media partner, NorwichEvening News, has done a great job in featuring thefestival over the past several months. We’re very gratefulto all our sponsors for their vital support.

We’re also grateful to all the publicans and brewerswho have joined together to ensure City of Ale’s continued success. On their behalf, we extend a warmwelcome to all City of Ale Festival goers, whether fromnear or far. Enjoy the fine ale in the fine city... we certainly intend to!

Dawn Leeder & Phil CutterCo-Chairs, Norwich City of Ale

Chris and Glynis invite you to the Trafford Arms - 61 Grove Road, Norwich 01603 628466

www.traffordarms.co.uk [email protected]

Raising money for for the Magdalene Group Jigsaw Project

Welcome to NorwichTHE CITY OF ALE

Great Beer, Great Food, Great Atmosphere - situated in a Great City!

Trafford Arms

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On behalf of the Norwich & NorfolkBranch of the Campaign for Real AleI welcome you to the now nationallyknown event “Norwich City of Ale”.What a remarkable Festival it has become since it started only a fewyears ago. e 10 day celebration of

local pubs, breweries and real ale has captured theimagination of beer drinkers throughout the country.

I congratulate the main organisers Dawn Leeder,Phil Cutter and Dawn Hopkins for their promotionof a great event that Norwich is truly proud of and theenvy of other cities. Here in Norwich and Norfolk weare very lucky to have a considerable number of citycentre pubs within a short walking distance that arewell worth a visit. Having over 30 Breweries in Norfolk we have an excellent selection of local beersto choose from and I’m sure you will find somethingthat you have not tasted before. at is why it’s suchan enjoyable Festival.

ere are many events throughout the celebrationand I particularly recommend the Brewers’ Market ate Forum on Saturday 25th May. I hope to see youthere or in many of the pubs when I’m on my travels.If you enjoy the local beers in the City of Ale then Iwould like to remind you of our 36th NorwichCAMRA Beer Festival from 28th October until 2ndNovember at our usual venue of St Andrews andBlackfriars Halls. Definitely a date for your diary.

Finally, I would like to advise that a few weeks agoNorwich was host to CAMRA’s Members Weekendand National AGM where a record 1330 members attended. e feedback we had confirmed what a greatcity Norwich is for pubs and real ale and I was pleasedto hear our CEO Mike Benner congratulate the Cityof Ale and challenged other cities to attempt to emu-late our success. Well done everyone.

Graham FreemanChairman

A MESSAGE from NORWICH CAMRA

Firstly, may I, on behalf of the Cityof Norwich, welcome everyone tothe third Norwich City of Ale Festival. As I am a cask beer consumerand supporter I especially welcomethis event designed to cement Norwich as the cask beer destinationvenue and encouraging more visitors to this fine city.

We have very recently hosted CAMRA’s NationalAGM in the magnificent building of St Andrew’s Halland in doing so encouraged some 1300 visiting members to sample the delights of the city’s finehostelries and its other attractive amenities. We areconsidered to be one of the top retail destinations inthe country, which add to our heritage credentials andterrific beer availability. Norfolk now boasts some 30+brewers and it’s hard to think of an excuse for notwanting to come to Norwich.

With good rail and road connections, especially afterthe completion of the dualling of the Elvedon stretchof A11, there are endless commercial opportunities to

be had by encouraging more people to visit our fineCity. e reports and responses from the CAMRAvisit would seem to indicate that Norwich is certainlygetting the welcome and facilities right. So supportinga concerted campaign from Norfolk’s Brewers andPublicans to make Norwich the City to visit if youwant to experience great beer in a quality environmentseems to me a very sound proposition.

e city can only benefit from increased positivemedia exposure, so from my office as Lord Mayor ofthis fine City, I would like to add my endorsement tothe good work you are doing in bringing greater national awareness to the pleasures awaiting visitors toNorwich and its surrounds.

Very many congratulations to the City of Ale Committee and everyone who has contributed tomaking this such a successful event.

Cheers.Councillor Keith Driver

e Lord Mayor of Norwich

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of Wellington. Tied to Lacon’s, Whitbread and Adnam’sover the years, it is currently a Free House.Opening timesMonday - Saturday 12.00 – 23.30Sunday 11.00 – 22.30

Earlham Arms41 Earlham Road, Norwich, NR2 3AD

01603 622993e Earlham Arms was first licensed in1974 and then renamed as Hoofers in

1983. It then changed hands and names several times with thePickwick, Fountain & School House. We opened the doorshere on the 14th December 2012 as part of the Flying KiwiInns with Katie Hales as the Manager. e Flying Kiwi Innsbegan in 2003 with Chris Coubrough, a Kiwi Master Chef,who now has 6 award winning Hotels & Inns in Norfolk.Opening timesMonday - ursday 12.00 – 23.00Friday - Saturday 12.00 – 24.00Sunday 12.00 – 23.00

Eaton Cottage75 Mount Pleasant, Norwich, NR2 2DQ

01603 453048First listed in 1864 with Charles Read aslandlord and succeeded by his widow,

Emma, in 1890 until 1903. e pub was tied to Steward &Patteson for many years and was also, variously, a groceryshop, drayman’s cottages and an off-licence.Philip Birchallhas run the pub since 2004.Opening timesMonday - ursday 12.00 – 23.00Friday - Saturday 12.00 – 24.00Sunday 12.00 – 23.00

Fat Cat49 West End Street, Norwich, NR2 4NA

01603 624364www.fatcatpub.co.uk/

First listed in 1854, when it was calledthe New Inn. e pub was badly damaged by enemy actionon 27 April 1942. Became the Fat Cat 12 November 1991under the ownership of Colin Keatley and has the distinc-

tion of having won CAMRA National Pub of the Yeartwice. e pub sells its own range of beers plus many otherfavourites

Fat Cat & Canary101 orpe Road, Norwich, NR1 1TROriginally the East End Retreat(from 1852) in 1965 it became the

Mustard Pot. It was offered for sale by Adnams in2011 and in 2012 it was bought by Colin Keatley tobe renamed the Fat Cat & Canary.

Fat Cat Brewery Tap98-100 Lawson Road, Norwich, NR3 4LF

01603 413153www.fatcattap.co.uk/

[email protected] of the Fat Cat Brewery and Tap. Traditionalin every sense… apart from the building! Previouslythe Wherry, built in 1974 to replace the Beaconsfield

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Adam & Eve17 Bishopgate, Norwich, NR3 1RZ

01603 667423www.adamandevenorwich.co.uk/

is Grade 11 listed building layingjust claim to be the oldest pub in Norwich, dates from1249. Its construction is of brick and flint built around aSaxon wall. Its first known listing as a pub was in 1760with John orpe as licensee. Between 1845 and 1860Elizabeth Howes, former landlady and wherry owner trans-ported sand from Yarmouth beach for the floor of the puband was also involved in smuggling.Opening timesMonday - Friday 11.00 – 23.00Saturday 11.00 – 23.00, Sunday 12.00 – 22.30

Angel Gardens96 Angel Road, Norwich, NR3 3HT

01603 427490is pub had its first listing in 1830and has been variously called the

Angel Pleasure Gardens, the New Angel and e Enter-tainer. e original pub sign hangs in the bar.Opening timesMonday - Friday 11.00 – 24.00Saturday 11.00 – 01.00, Sunday 12.00 – 23.30(No entry after 23.00

Beehive30 Leopold Road, Norwich, NR4 7PJ

01603 451628www.beehivepubnorwich.co.uk

Although it may have run illegallyfor a few years before, the pub (of unknown name) startedin late 1898 with the transfer of a beerhouse licence fromthe Bird in Hand, King Street. It finally achieved a full licence in 1922. It was a tied Courage pub in the 1970s,with the local CAMRA branch regularly meeting there.Opening timesMonday 17.00 – 23.00Tuesday to ursday 12.00 - 23.00Friday & Saturday 12.00 – 24.00Sunday 12.00 – 23.00

Bell Hotel5 Orford Hill, Norwich, NR1 3QB

01603 630017e Bell Hotel is believed to datefrom 1480, later becoming one of the

city’s leading coaching inns. e Hellfire Club met here c.1754 and it was known as the Bluebell between 1763 – 1822.During the Second World War, the top floor was turned intodormitories for the American Women’s Army Air Corps. In1994 it became the first JD Wetherspoons in Norwich.

ChampionChapelfield Road, Norwich, NR2 1SE

01603 765611Named after Daniel Mendoza, abare-knuckle fighter. e first known

licensee was John Price in 1836 and the most well-known landlady was Constance Frost who ran the pubfrom 12 February 1963 until 14 May 1996, when Don Ellice took over. One feature of the pub is the Lacons signabove the entrance to the pub. Became a Batemans in 2007.

Coach & Horses82 orpe Road, Norwich, NR1 1BA

01603 477077www.thecoachthorperoad.co.uk/[email protected]

e first listing was in 1830 with omasAndrews as licensee. e Grade II listed building was origi-nally a farmhouse, and was once the Headquarters of “YeOlde orpe Anglers”. It closed in 1989, re-opening in1993 with its own brewery, Chalk Hill, which is situated atthe rear of the building with access from Rosary Road.Opening timesMonday - ursday 11.00 – 24.00Friday & Saturday 11.00 – 00.10, Sunday 11.00 – 24.00

Duke of Wellington91-93 Waterloo Road, Norwich, NR3 1EG

01603 441182www.dukeofwellingtonnorwich.co.uk

e first licensee was Harry Burgess 1937 when the pubwas known as the Iron Duke. Prior to that, in 1931, it wasa corner shop called the Waterloo Stores with a bakery andlicence. By August 2002 its name had changed to the Duke

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12 Farmers Ave, Norwich NR1 3JXTel: 01603 611135

[email protected]

NOW UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT

Totally refurbished, retaining the traditional feel with a contemporary

twist • 3 real ales available Fantastic food • Superb service

“The best ambience in Norwich”

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Arms, the pub closed in November 2004 for majorrefurbishment and re-opened on May 23rd 2005 asThe Shed. By August 2006 it was known as theCider Shed and in February 2011 it was re-namedthe Fat Cat Brewery Tap. The pub is known for itseclectic mix of live music every Friday night andSunday afternoon. It acquired Good Beer Guide sta-tus in 2012 and in the same year hosted “Proms inthe Pub.”Opening timesMonday to Thursday 12.00 – 23.00Friday 12.00 – 24.00Saturday 11:00 – 24.00Sunday 11:00 – 22:30

Garden House1 Pembroke Road, Norwich, NR2 3HD

01603 628059www.gardenhousepub.co.uk

The Garden House is a traditionalVictorian style pub, in the heart ofthe Golden Triangle. They have a

good range of beers and wines available, includingfive hand pulled ales, with a constantly changing lineup. They smoke all our own meats on site, for theirin-house menu, whilst also providing some localbusinesses with smoked products. BBQs throughoutthe summer in their award-winning garden, whichwraps around two whole sides of the pub.

Golden Star57 Colegate, Norwich, NR3 1DD

01603 632447www.goldenstarnorwich.co.uk/[email protected]

Said to have originally been cottages dating back tothe mid-1600s, the building first became a licensedpremises in 1865. In the 1980s it was the brewerytap for Pete Turner’s Star brewery, one of Norwich’searliest micro-breweries. In 1984 it was sold toGreene King.Opening timesSunday - Thursday 12.00 – 23.30Friday - Saturday 12.00 - 24.00

Jubilee26 St Leonards Road, Norwich, NR14BL

01603 618734jubileefreehouse.co.uk/

The Norfolk Chronicle & Norwich Gazette showsthat on 26 August 1886 a provisional licence wasgranted for a new house to be built between StLeonard’s Road and Florence Road. On 9 August1887 (in Victoria’s Golden Jubilee year) the order wasdeclared final and the licences from the Anchor, StSwithins and New Brewery, Pockthorpe were can-celled for the Jubilee. From 1982 to 1986 it was calledHanover House, subsequently reverting to the Jubilee.Opening timesSunday - Thursday 12.00 - 23.00Friday - Saturday 12.00 - 24.00

Ketts Tavern29 Ketts Hill, Norwich, NR1 4EX

01603 [email protected]

Nestled at the foot of St James’ Hill, the firstrecorded licensee of this pub was John Spinks in1830. The pub was badly damaged by enemy actionon 27 April 1942. As well as a traditional main barthere is a bright and modern conservatory with apool table adjoining a large and inviting beer garden.The pub serves Norwich Bear Brewing Co ales aswell as over 100 bottled beers from around theworld. Delicious homemade meals are availablelunchtimes, bacon butties and Brays Cottage porkpies are served all day and authentic Indian meals inthe evening.Opening timesMonday - Thursday 12.00 – 23.30Friday - Saturday 12.00 – 24.00Sunday 12.00 – 22.30

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Lollards Pit69-71 Riverside Road, Norwich, NR1 1SR

www.lollardspit.comOpening timesSunday – Thursday 11.00 – 23.00Friday & Saturday 11.00 - 01.00

Lord Rosebery94 Rosebery Road, Norwich, NR3 3AB

01603 414284www.lordrosebery.co.uk/

[email protected] times11.00 – 23.00 Monday to Saturday12.00 - 22.30 Sunday

Maids Head BarMaids Head Hotel, Wensum Street,Norwich, NR3 1LB

01603 209955www.maidsheadhotel.co.uk

The Jacobean oak panelledMaids Head Bar, surveilled by Norfolk famous sonsand daughters including Horatio Nelson and EdithCavell, serves a great choice of local real ales andcider as well as carefully selected international beersand lager and 40 wines by the glass.Opening timesMonday - Saturday 11.00 – 23.00Sunday 11.30 - 22.30

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King’s Arms22 Hall Road, Norwich, NR1 3HQ

01603 766361www.kingsarmsnorwich.co.uk/[email protected]

The first known listing was in 1832. Samuel Jeffrerieswas there until 1850. By 1845 John Youngs of theCrown Brewery, King Street had acquired ownershipof the King’s Arms, later joining forces with CharlesCrawshay who had a brewery in St Stephens. Thispartnership was joined by Youngs’ brother RobertCarss Youngs with the three partners trading asYoungs Crawshay & Youngs. In 2004 the pub waspurchased by Batemans, who now also own theChampion and the Leopard.Opening timesMonday - Thursday 11.00 – 23.00Friday 11.00 – 23.30Saturday 11.00 – 23.30Sunday 12.00 – 22.30

Kings Head42 Magdalen Street, Norwich, NR3 1JE

www.kingsheadnorwich.com/This Grade 2 listed building hashoused a pub or coaching innsince Medieval times. The pub

was completely renovated in 2004 and now show-cases the rich variety of real ales produced in theEast of England. With up to 14 cask ales on handpumps, the pub serves no keg beers. A vibrantand welcoming neighbourhood pub to enjoy,whether you are out for a pint, or a session.Opening timesMonday - Saturday 12.00 – 23.30Sunday 12.00 – 23.00

Lamb InnLamb Yard, Orford Place, Norwich, NR1 3RU

www.lambinn-norwich.co.ukOriginally an inn known as The HolyLamb as early as the 12th Century, andbuilt using bricks from a local church,

was first recorded as trading from 1574.There are many local ghost stories surrounding The

Lamb, where in 1787, the “Story Telling Landlord”,John Aggis, was brutally murdered by his brother-in-law in the cellar (but never fear, John is a friendlyghost who loves his guests and has a true passionfor entertaining children with his tall tales of fairiesand goblins). Also there is the ghost of the ShadyMotor Cyclist who in 1979 was found in the court-yard and allegedly died under suspicious circum-stances. The Lamb has also seen its share of naturaldisasters with a flood in 1917 and a devastating firein 1939.

The inn has undergone several changes over recentdecades having been known as The Lamb Inn, Ratand Parrot in 1996 and Henry’s Café Bar in 2002. Itwas renamed The Lamb Inn in 2011.Opening timesMonday - Wednesday 11.00 – 23.00Thursday - 11.00 – 24.00Friday - 11.00 – 24.30Saturday - 10.00 – 24.30Sunday - 12.00 – 22.00

Lawyer14 Wensum Street, Norwich, NR3 1HY

01603 633122www.thelawyernorwich.co.uk/[email protected]

The pub started life as the Grapesin 1845 when it was a Free Houseand passed through a number of

ownerships between then and the present. It becamethe Silver Dollar in 1972, and briefly, in 1977, theSilver Jubilee. In 1980 it became the Lawyer for thefirst time. In 1996 it was taken over by the Firkinbrewery (who had also bought the Reindeer aroundthe same time) and its name changed to the Fugitiveand Firkin. In 2003 the name briefly changed againto the Fugitive after the collapse of the Firkin chain.In 2004 it became the Lawyer for the second timeafter a complete refurbishment and is now run byNick De’Ath who also runs the Unthank Arms.Opening timesMonday - Saturday 12.00 – 24.00

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Micawbers92 Pottergate, Norwich, NR2 1DZ

01603 626627www.micawberstavern.com/

[email protected] Tavern was first known as theDuke of York in 1772. In 1859 it was re-

named as e Alma. In 1977, one hundred and eighteenyears later, it was named Micawbers Tavern. In 1995, eight-een years later, it was renamed as Seamus O’Rourkes, andthen in 2000 it reverted back to Micawbers Tavern and re-mains the same today.

Murderers2/8 Timber Hill, Norwich, NR1 3LB

01603 621447www.themurderers.co.uk/[email protected]

Also known as the GardenersArms, it acquired its nickname from a murder. The story goes that in 1890, a lady of pleasure gotviolent with a client who would not pay and stabbedhim to death. But that was just a story and the realmurder took place in1895 when an ex-Cavalry manbludgeoned to death his estranged young wife Millie.The pub has been jointly known as the Murderersand the Gardeners ever since.Opening timesMonday - Thursday 10.00 – 23.00Friday 10.00 – 01.30, Saturday 10.00 – 01.30Sunday 12.00 – 23.00

Number 1212 Farmers Avenue, Norwich, NR1 3JX

01603 611135www.number12norwich.org

Known as the Plough and Horsesup until 1830 and the Plough to

1973, the pub was closed in 1995 because of dam-age to its foundations caused by the adjacent CastleMall development. It was offered for sale in 1997and reopened in 2000 when it was renamed LeRouen. It became Number 12 in July 2008, and hasrecently undergone a complete refurb, retaining atraditional feel with a contemporary twist.

Opening timesMonday – Thursday 11.30 - 23.00Friday 11.30 - 23.30Saturday 11.30 - 24.00Sunday 11.30 - 16.00

Plasterers Arms43 Cowgate, Norwich, NR3 1SZ

01603 387525The Plasterers opened for tradein 1822, one of the many pubsin Norwich named after local

tradesmen who would meet regularly there. By thetwentieth century the pub no longer had the closeassociation with Plasterers, and became known locally as the Knackers Arms. Over the years it hasbeen owned by many of the large local breweries including Morgans and Bullards. For a period in the1970s when the pub was a Free House it was one ofthe very few pubs in Norwich serving real ale, andbecame renowned for being an ‘ale Nirvana’ (as described by another local licensee). In 2011 it wascompletely refurbished and now boasts 15 real alepumps, restoring it a step closer to its former heav-enly state.Opening times12.00 – 24.00 except weekends 12.00 - 01.00

Playhouse Bar42 - 58 St George's Street, Norwich,NR3 1AB

01603 766669The Playhouse has been thrilling

audiences who come for its excellent programme ofcomedy, music and drama, but also its bar. Riversidemaltings were built here 160 years ago on the banksof the River Wensum and the Playhouse openedhere 14 years ago. With a bustling kaleidoscope ofart and music the bar’s vibrant décor and eclectic appearance is home to a mix of art students, theatregoers and music fans alike who turn up for the veritable smorgasbord of musical genres played bythe many regular deejays in the bar. The PlayhouseBar also prides itself on its small, but well kept selection of local ales and will be more than dou-bling its number of ales on offer during City of Ale

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with the inclusion of an outside bar on its (hope-fully) sun bathed terrace.Opening timesMonday – Saturday 10.00 – 24.00Sunday - 12.00 – 24.00

Plough58 St Benedicts Street, Norwich,NR2 4AR


A merchant’s house prior to the 1800s, the mainbuilding dates back to the 16th century and the backyard dates to the 14th century. The first licensee in1822 was John Gray. The pub was damaged byenemy action on 27 April 1942. It closed in 2009and re-opened in 2010 under ownership of theGrain Brewery, Alburgh.Opening timesMonday - Thursday 12.00 – 23.00Friday - Saturday 12.00 – 24.00Sunday 12.00 – 22.30

Reindeer10 Dereham Road, Norwich, NR2 4AY

01603 762223The first listing was John Ker-

ridge, in 1854 and by 1858 the pub was listed as theRainbow in Kerridge’s directory. On 10 May 1986plans to turn the Reindeer into a pub brewery wereapproved, and it re-opened on 21 May 1987 with theWolf brewery installed at the back. Success soon ne-cessitated an extension, added in July 1990. In July1996, both pub and brewery were sold on to theFirkin chain and it was renamed the Finnesko andFirkin. Elgood’s purchased the pub in January 2004restoring it to its former name.

Ribs of Beef24 Wensum Street, Norwich, NR3 1HY

01603 619517www.ribsofbeef.co.uk/[email protected]

The original building, dating back to the 14th century,

was destroyed in the Great Fire of 1507 and rebuilt.The first licensee was recorded in 1743. It wasbought by Young & Crawshay’s in 1818 and in 1928the name changed to Fye Bridge Tavern. Bullard’stook over Young & Crawshay’s in 1958 and closedthe pub in 1959. It stayed closed until August 1985when it re-opened as the Ribs of Beef with Rogerand Anthea Cawdron as licensees..Opening timesMonday - Saturday 11.00 – 01.00Sunday 11.00 – 23.00

Rose Inn235 Queens Road, Norwich, NR1 3AE


Listed from 1856 with Richard Nichols as licensee,the pub was tied to Bullard’s from 1894, Courage in1972 and Adnams in 1977. Released by Adnams in

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2003, the pub was bought by Kevin and Dawn Hop-kins. A friendly, welcoming and recently refurbishedpub, Norwich Bear Brewing Co ales are sold hereexclusively alongside sister pub, The Ketts Tavern.The long awaited Norwich Bear microbrewery isnow ready to brew and fully on display in the bar.

Opening timesMonday - Thursday 15.00 – 23.30Friday 12.00 – 01.00Saturday 12.00 – 00.30Sunday 12.00 – 22.30

Rumsey Wells4 St Andrews Street, Norwich, NR2 4AF

01603 614858www.rumseywells.co.uk/

Listed from 1845, the pub, originally named the Shrub House, occupied the corner of St

Andrews and Exchange Street. In 1974 it was extended to take in Rumsey Wells, gents outfitters,from whence it takes its current name. It became StAndrew’s Tavern in 1989 when it was taken over byColin Keatley of the Fat Cat. Adnam’s bought thepub in 1998 and the tie continues to the present day.It was renamed Rumsey Wells in 2008.Opening timesMonday - Sunday 12.00 – 24.00

Sir Garnet36 Market Place, Norwich, NR2 1RD

www.thesirgarnet.co.ukThe ‘Sir Garnet’ has overlookedNorwich Market for many cen-

turies. It is thought that original parts of the build-ing acted as a market hall for traders in medievaltimes. It began trading as a public house in 1861,named after Field Marshal Garnet Joseph Wolseleywho in the same year had received tremendous re-spect for his campaigns abroad. This led to thephrase “All Sir Garnet” meaning “all is in order”.With views overlooking the city, home-cooked foodand a variety of meeting rooms available this quirkylittle pub has something for everyone.

Opening timesMonday - Thursday 10.00 – 24.00Friday - Saturday 10.00 – 02.00Sunday 10.30 – 20.30

Take 517 Tombland, Norwich, NR3 1HF


Dating from 1771 and originallycalled the Waggon & Horses pub (it is located onthe corner of Waggon and Horses Lane) the pubwas renamed the Louis Marchesi in 1976 in honourof the founder of the Round Table movement. Itclosed in 2004 to reopen as Take 5 Cafe & Bar.Closed Sundays and Bank Holidays

Trafford Arms61 Grove Road, Norwich, NR1 3RL


Robert Allen was the first licensee in 1887. The pubwas completely destroyed by enemy action in June1942, but by July 1943 was carrying on trading in atemporary building known as the Chicken House. It was rebuilt in 1955. Chris and Glynis Higginshave been licensees since 1992. They run a popularValentine’s beer festival every year.Opening timesMonday - Thursday 11.00 - 23.00 Friday & Saturday 11.00 - 23.30 Sunday 12.00 - 22.30

Unthank Arms149 Newmarket Street, Norwich,NR2 2DR

01603 631557www.theunthankarms.com/

[email protected] pub is named after the Unthank family whoowned land throughout the area. Licenses from theRose & Crown, Bishopsgate and the Bricklayers’Arms, Timberhill were transferred (30 June 1891).The pub originally had a bowling green and stables.

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Angel Gardens Free House

This independently run freehouse has been under theownership of Ian Warren since 1988 and is situated on

the north of the city near to Waterloo Park.

Homecooked and speciality meals Prepared by Ian - a qualified chef

with years of experience.

Up to SEVEN reasonably priced RealAles including THREE guest ales

Monthly Quiz & Darts • Live Music on Saturdays

96 Angel Rd, Norwich NR3 3HT

01603 427490email: [email protected]

www.norwichinns.com

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Andrew Hanison was licensee from February 1986to November 1996 and the restaurant bears hisname. Nicholas William De’Ath has been licenseesince December 1991.Opening timesMonday - Thursday 11.00 – 23.00Friday & Saturday 11.00 – 24.00Sunday 10.00 – 22.30

Vine7 Dove Street, Norwich, NR2 1DE


www.vinethai.co.ukBuilt in 1786, the first known

licensee was George Kew in 1841. The Vine haslong been the smallest pub in Norwich. From 1846-1860 it was known as the Albert Tavern (namedafter Prince Albert) but when Prince Albert died in1861 the pub reverted to the Vine. Aey Allen nowruns the pub offering Thai cuisine both in the barand the upstairs restaurant.Opening timesMonday - Saturday 11.00 – 23.00

Walnut Tree ShadesOld Post Office Court, Norwich, NR2 1NG

thewalnuttreeshades.com/[email protected]

The building is 17th century andGrade II listed. The first known licensee was William Haylett Roe in

1841. The cellar is believed to part of Norwich’s famous ‘Underground Tunnel Network’. In the1960s it was popular with folk clubs, but closed sev-eral times during the 1970s. Chris Gudgeon was licensee from 1984 until 2008. Now run by ClaireBrooks under Enterprise Inns. The pub has a replicaWurlitzer juke box.Opening timesMonday - Wednesday 11.00 – 24.00Thursday - Saturday 11.00 – 01.00Sunday 12.00 – 22.00

Whalebone144 Magdalen Road, Norwich, NR3 4BA

01603 425482www.whalebonefreehouse.co.uk/

The building was built by two carpenters, RichardSexton and Robert Lincoln, between 1817 and 1820and included a brewery and stables. The garage nextdoor housed the original brewery. Sexton was thefirst recorded licensee in 1830 and he was there until1851. Since 1994 the pub has been run by MikeLorenz and Stephen Fiske.Opening timesMonday - Thursday 11.00 – 23.00Friday and Saturday 11.00 – 24.00Sunday 12.00 – 23.00

Wig & Pen6 St Martins Palace Plain, Norwich, NR31RN

01603 625891www.thewigandpen.com/[email protected]

The building is Grade II listed anddates to the 16th century. It was known as the WhiteLion under its first licensee, John Starr, in 1760. In1985 its name changed to the Wig & Pen, reflectingits proximity to the Magistrates’ Courts. The twocoats of arms on the front of the building are ofthe Blomefield family, well-known Norwich histori-ans.Opening timesMonday - Thursday 11.30 – 23.00Friday and Saturday 11.30 – 24.00Sunday 12.00 – 21.00

Wildlife beer festival 23rd - 30th MayWildlife themed beer festival featuring ales such asHumpty Dumpty – Swallowtail, Woodforde’s –Once Bittern, Panther – Black Panther etc.18 beers on both gravity and hand pump with foodto match.

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AdnamsSole Bay Brewery, East Green,Southwold, Suffolk, IP18 6JW


e earliest record of beer being brewed at the Sole BayBrewery dates back to 1345. In 1872, the Adnams familyarrived in Southwold, they bought the Sole Bay Breweryand a new phase of history began. e brewery demon-strates a perfect marriage of old and new - the Victorianfaçade hides what is possibly the UK’s most environmen-tally efficient, state-of-the art brewing facility. It is whereFergus Fitzgerald, our Master Brewer, and his team create agrowing range of award-winning Adnams beers.

BatemansSalem Bridge Brewery, Mill Lane,Wainfleet, Lincolnshire, PE24 4JE

01754 880317www.bateman.co.uk/[email protected]

Batemans was founded in Wainfleet, Lincolnshire in 1874by George Bateman and his wife Suzanna. Since then thebrewery has passed through four generations of the Bateman family, remaining proudly independent to this day.Batemans has an estate of nearly 70 pubs, situated across Lincolnshire and surrounding the areas with three tied housesin Norwich including the Champion and the King’s Arms.

BeesPlot 2, Coast Road, Walcott, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 0LS


A newcomer to Norfolk, Bees first started brewing in Queni-borough in Leicestershire in February 2008 before relocating toits present site in a caravan overlooking the north Norfolk coastin the village of Walcott in the autumn of 2009. It brewsaround five different beers which are mainly supplied to outletsin north Norfolk.

BeestonFransham Road Farm, Beeston, KingsLynn, Norfolk, PE32 2LZ

01328 700844www.beestonbrewery.com/[email protected]

Beeston is a central Norfolk brewery that began brewing inNovember 2006 using water from its own borehole. ebeers became an instant success locally with Worth theWait an abv 4.2% golden ale winning Beer of the Festivalat the Norwich 2007 Beer Festival.

Brancastere Jolly Sailors, Brancaster Staithe, Norfolk, PE31 8BJ

01485 210314www.brancasterbrewery.co.uk/[email protected]

Brancaster ales are brewed in Norfolk and can be found ontap at e Jolly Sailors pub and e White Horse Inn in thenorth Norfolk coastal village of Brancaster Staithe. ebrewery originally opened in 2003, closed in autumn 2008,and was started again by the new owners of e Jolly Sailorsin the spring of 2009, a welcome revival. While the malt-house no longer stands, Brancaster's 5 barrel brewery iskeeping a brewing tradition alive in north Norfolk by pro-ducing quality ales from the finest regional produce.

Buffy’sMardle Hall, Rectory Road, Tivetshall St.Mary, Norwich, Norfolk, NR15 2DD

01379 676523www.buffys.co.uk/

[email protected] of Norfolk’s older and well-established micros, Buffy’sstarted brewing in October 1993. All beer is brewed usinglocal Norfolk barley. As well as the two pubs mentioned itsupplies beer to a wide range of pubs in Norwich and allaround Norfolk including bottle-conditioned beer.

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It’s inspiring to see a whole citycome together to support Nor-folk’s brewers and shout abouthow great our national drink, realale is. e Norwich City of Ale isa truly unique celebration of localbeers.

It’s been an incredible year for British beer. ere arenow over 1000 breweries in Britain brewing well over5,500 real ales of various styles; golden ales, fruit beers,wheat beers, stouts, porters, milds as well as the more familiar styles such as bitter. ere is truly a real ale outthere to appeal to everyone’s tastes and the City of Ale isan opportunity for those who haven’t yet been temptedto give it a try. You won’t regret it and it may even lead toa lifelong passion for our national drink.

It was great news that the Government scrapped thebeer duty escalator and cut beer duty in the Marchbudget. is will be a real boost for the industry and forpub-goers. is result follows a year-long campaignwhere the industry and CAMRA members worked together to convince the Government that it was time fora fair deal for beer.

CAMRA is on the brink of announcing its 150,000thmember and our numbers have swelled in recent years asmore and more people discover the amazing diverseworld of real ale. Our recent AGM and Member’s Weekend in held Norwich attracted over 1,300 thirstyCAMRA members who, by all accounts, had a great timeenjoying the local beers and pubs in this fine city.

I’m sure the City of Ale will be a great event for Norwich and a lot of fun for those who take part. So, don’t miss out on your opportunity to enjoy the bestof Norwich and Norfolk beers.

Mike BennerChief Executive, e Campaign for Real Ale

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Thursday 23rd The Rob Holmes Band (blues) 9pmFriday 24th V8 Rumble (rockabilly) 9pmSunday 26th The Rockin’ Devils (Blues Rock)from 5pmMonday 27th Monday Night jazz with rich buddie & friends 8pmWednesday 29th Norfolk Blues Society - 8pmThursday 30th Egypt (Blues rock) 9pmFriday 31st Live Music 9pm

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GrainSouth Farm, Alburgh, Harleston, Norfolk, IP20 0BS

01986 788884www.grainbrewery.co.uk/

[email protected] in the south Norfolk village of Alburgh this brew-ery was established in 2006 and has grown steadily over theyears. In May 2010 Grain opened its own pub, e Ploughin St Benedict’s, Norwich. Grain Porter abv 5% was namedChampion Beer of Norfolk 2012 by the local Norwich &Norfolk CAMRA Branch.

Green Dragon29, Broad Street, Bungay, Suffolk, NR35 1EF

01986 892681is small brew house brewery is located at the GreenDragon public house in the Suffolk market town of Bun-gay. e owners bought the pub from Brent Walker in1991 and converted one of the out houses into a brewplantusing stainless steel milking equipment. ey brew a rangeof four beers plus the occasional seasonal which are avail-able at the pub and at various beer festivals.

Green JackArgyle Place, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR322NZ

01502 562863www.green-jack.com/[email protected]

is brewery was originally founded in1993 in Oulton Broad, but after a split between partnersthat site became Oulton Ales and Green Jack moved to theTriangle Tavern in Lowestoft and has since recently movedto another address that was once an old smoke-house inLowestoft. It is the most easterly brewery in Britain. Overthe years the brewery has won many awards too numerousto mention here. It has two pubs, the aforementioned Tri-angle and e Locks Inn at Geldeston.

Greene King Westgate Brewery, Bury St Edmunds,Suffolk, IP33 1QT

01284 763222www.greeneking.co.uk

Established by Benjamin Greene inBury St Edmunds in 1799, Greene King has grown,through a series of takeovers and pub acquisitions, to be-come one of the largest breweries in the UK. Greene KingIPA won the Gold award at the 2004 CAMRA GreatBritish Beer Festival in the Bitter category and was runner-up in the Champion Beer Of Britain category.

Humpty DumptyChurch Road, Reedham, Norwich, Norfolk,NR13 3TZ

01493 701818www.humptydumpty.typepad.com/[email protected]

Humpty Dumpty started brewing in 1998 in the stables atthe back of the now sadly closed Railway Tavern publichouse in Reedham. e present owners took over in 2006and have built it up to one of the finest small breweries inNorfolk offering a large range of both cask- and bottle-conditioned ales. eir Broadland Sunrise abv 4.2% wasnamed Champion Beer of Norfolk 2010 by the local Norwich & Norfolk CAMRA branch and they have continued to win awards since. ere is a brewery shop onsite at the brewery in Reedham.

Jo C’s Norfolk Alee Old Store, West Barsham, Norfolk, NR21 9NR


Nestled in rural Norfolk,e Old Store on the Barsham Estate is host to one of Norfolk's newest breweries. Sincestarting to brew three years ago, Jo Coubrough has threepopular beers available and has won a Bronze award at theCAMRA Norwich Beer Festival in 2011 for Norfolk Kiwiand Bitter Old Bustard won Bronze in 2012.

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Chalk HillRosary Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 4DA

01603 477078thecoachthorperoad.co.uk

[email protected] brewpub, Chalk Hill Brewery has been brewing since1993, located at the popular Coach & Horses pub onorpe Road, Norwich (conveniently close to NorwichRailway Station). eir Chalk Hill Bitter (CHB) abv 4.2%won Beer of the Festival at the Norwich Beer Festival threeyears in a row from 2001 to 2003.

Elgood’sNorth Brink, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire,PE13 1LN

01945 583160www.elgoods-brewery.co.uk/[email protected]

Elgood’s was founded in 1795 on the banks of the Nene inWisbech. It was the first purpose-built Georgian breweryoutside London and was taken over by the Elgood familyin 1878. It is the only family brewery owned and run byladies: Belinda, Jenny and Claire are the three Elgood sisters and all take an active role on a daily basis.

Elmtreee Stables, Mill Lane, Snetterton, Norfolk, NR16 2LQ

07939 549241www.elmtreebeers.co.uk/

[email protected] on an industrial estate at Snetterton in south Nor-folk, this small micro commenced brewing in April 2007and made an instant success with Norfolk real ale drinkerswith ‘Nightlight Mild’ a heavy dark mild at abv 5.7% win-ning Norwich Beer Festival’s ‘Beer of the Festival’ in 2008.It now supplies beer, both cask and bottled conditioned toa range of pubs, restaurants and beer shops in both Norfolkand Suffolk.

Fat Cat 98-100 Lawson Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 4LF


e Fat Cat Brewery commenced brewing in 2005 at theLawson Road site it shares with the Fat Cat Brewery Tap. Itrecently reached the landmark of 1000 brews on this siteand has won numerous local awards for both its draughtand bottled beers. eir Marmalade beer was a finalist inthe Champion Beer of Britain contest 2012. Fat Cat beersare available all year round at the Fat Cat Pub, the BreweryTap and their new pub, e Cat & Canary on orpeRoad.

Fox22 Station Road, Heacham, King's Lynn,Norfolk, PE31 7EX

01485 570345www.foxbrewery.co.uk/[email protected]

A brewpub brewery, Fox was founded byMark Bristow in 2002, located in a cottage next to e Fox& Hounds public house in the west Norfolk seaside resortof Heacham. All the beers brewed here use local Norfolkbarley supplied from Branthill Farm near Wells-next-the-Seaand malted by Crisp Maltings at Great Ryburgh. Fox beersare available in about 50 outlets in and around Norfolk.

Golden TriangleUnit 9, Watton Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR9 4BG

07976 281132goldentrianglebrewery.co.uk/[email protected]

Golden Triangle have been brewing modern hop forwardales for the Norwich area since May 2011. eir first ale,City Gold, was voted champion ale of the City of Ale festival 2011, and has been followed by a selection of wellreceived, hand crafted ales brewed with local East Anglianmalt at their ten barrel brewery plant. Citropolis is theirnew 3.8% golden ale brewed for this year's City of Ale.

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Laconse Falcon Brewery, Main Cross Road,Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 3NZ


With a rich history dating back to 1760 and forty-five yearssince their last brew, Lacons returns to debut its new rangeat City of Ale. Lacons ales are brewed at e Falcon Brewery, a historic Victorian building in Great Yarmouth.Acclaimed head brewer Wil Wood has handcrafted an exciting range of ales using the original Lacons yeasts whichwill be available throughout East Anglia.

Norfolk BrewhouseMoon Gazer Barn, Harvest Lane,Hindringham, Norfolk, NR21 0PW

01328 878495www.norfolkbrewhouse.co.uk

[email protected] Norfolk Brewhouse is slap-bang in the middle of thecountry’s finest barley growing region using as you wouldexpect, the riches on the doorstep as well as the riches be-neath their feet, with chalk-filtered water from their ownwell. eir simple yet distinctive beers, known as MoonGazer Ale, are inspired by the brown hares which share thebrewery’s Norfolk farm location.

Norfolk Square Japonica House, Mill Road, Stokesby,Norfolk, NR29 3AL

01493 751975www.norfolksquarebrewery.co.uk/

[email protected] Square Brewery is a specialist craft brewery located inthe Broadland village of Stokesby. Specialising in bottle conditioned beers, the brewery has six regular English ales andhas introduced an exciting range of Maverik beers which arespecialist craft brews. Cask beers are available to order. ebrewery also provides contract brews as well as consultancy andhas its own range of ciders and lagers.

Norwich BearThe Rose Inn, 235 Queens Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 3AE

01603 767713norwichbear.co.uk/[email protected]

Launched in August 2010 by Kevin and Dawn Hopkins tosupply their pubs the Rose (Queens Rd) and Ketts Tavern. ename ‘Bear’ comes from the way in which the locals pronounce‘beer’! e long anticipated brewery at e Rose is now readyand will be producing lots of Bear very soon!

Ole Slewfoot3 Pollard Road, Hainford, Norwich,Norfolk, NR10 3BE


Ole Slewfoot was a fabled North American bear, now lend-ing his name to a range of ales made using East Anglian bar-ley from the Branthill Farm on the Holkham Hall Estate.e kit came from Bowhouse brewery on Salisbury Plain.It was bought from Glastonbury Ales and part of it mayhave originally come from Humpty Dumpty in Reedham.e emphasis for the beer range is on flavour and colour.

Opa Hay’sGlencot, Wood Lane, Aldeby , Beccles, Norfolk, NR34 0DA


Engel Fine Ales is the brainchild of owner Arnth Engel andthe brewery is named after Arnth’s great-grandfather, Hein-rich Hay, a Master Brewer from northern Germany. Red Ok-tober abv 6% and Liquid Bread abv 4.2% (which won theBronze medal for Speciality Beers at the 2009 NorwichCAMRA Beer Festival) are Bavarian style beers.

PantherUnit 1, Collers Way, Reepham, Norfolk, NR10 4SW


Opened in Reepham in 2010 by Martin James as a first

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son Coors) and started trading in November 2012. Still inthe early stages of development, Star Brewing Co. are in-debted to Kevin Tweedy of Golden Triangle for providingspare capacity at his Barford brewery for Star’s brewing op-erations. Star Brewing Company serve East Anglia and theEast Midlands direct, with a range of four core beers plusspecials and seasonals.

Stumptail North Street, Great Dunham, Norfolk,PE32 2LR

01328 701042www.stumptail.co.uk/

[email protected] is a tiny craft brewery making a selection of Vic-torian inspired beer in mid-Norfolk. Sarah de Vos is in-volved in evaluating malt from Chevallier, a heritagemalting barley variety, in association with NIAB and theJohn Innes Centre and has produced several experimentalbrews using this rare, revived variety.

TipplesUnits 5 & 6, Damgate Lane Industrial Estate NR13 3DJ


Jason Tipple established the brewery in Acle in 2004 as asix-barrel plant, which was extended in 2007. ey have alarge and diverse beer range which includes e HangedMonk abv 3.8% and Lady Evelyn abv 4.3%. A brewery barservice is available for outside catering.

Uncle Stuart’s Antoma, Pack Lane, Lingwood, Norfolk, NR12 8QU


Stuart Evans originally set up the brewery in Lingwood,near Norwich in 2002. It moved to Wroxham Barns in2009 and back to Lingwood in 2012. e brewery shophas been based at e Little Beer Shop, Blofield since2006, where there is also a brewery bar.

WaveneyQueen’s Head, Station Road, Earsham,Bungay, Norfolk, NR35 2TS


Opened in 2004 this five-barrelplant, a brew house brewery, is situ-

ated at e Queens Head in the village of Earsham, located right on the Norfolk/Suffolk border.ree regular beers are brewed, plus occasional and seasonal beers.

Winter’s8 Keelan Close, Norwich NR6 6QZ


David Winter, twice Champion Brewerof Britain, set up his own brewery in 2001. e plant was pur-chased from the defunct Scott’s Brewery in Lowestoft. Geniussabv 4.1% won the Stout Category at e Champion Beers ofNorfolk 2011.

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venture into brewing, Panther Brewery has a five-barrel plantand is tucked away in Collers Way Industrial Estate near theold railway station. is was once the home of the ReephamBrewery. Beers in the range take their names from differ-ently-coloured panthers: Red, Black, Golden, Pink, Gingerand Panther Cub..

Shortts FarmShortts Farm, Wetheringsett Road, orndon, Suffolk, IP23 7LS

07900 268 [email protected]

Established in the summer of 2012, the brewery is situatedon Shortts Farm which has been brewer Matt Hammond'sfamily farm for over a century. e farm is located just out-side the village of orndon in North Suffolk, surroundedby some of the best arable land in the country. ey hope togrow their own malting barley on the farm in the future. Afive barrel system was purchased from Hunters Brewery inDevon where Matt spent time training to brew with Pauland the team. e focus is to produce traditionally craftedales to be enjoyed by both the existing generation of real aledrinkers as well as the ever growing crowd of new followersof quality real ales. e theme is inspired by the love of realale and music.

St. Peter’sSt. Peter’s Hall, St. Peter SouthElmham, Bungay, Suffolk, NR35 1NQ

01986 782322www.stpetersbrewery.co.uk

[email protected] in 1996, St Peter's brewery is housed in listedformer agricultural buildings at St Peter’s Hall, SouthElmham and is surrounded (probably uniquely) by a moat.94% of capacity is bottled in their distinctive oval 500mlbottles, based on a design dating back to c.1770 from Gibb-stown, Philadelphia, but their cask offerings can also be found around Norwich and beyond.

Star Unit D, Bentley Business Park, Northfields Industrial Estate,Market Deeping, Lincs, PE6 8LD

01778 380480starbrewco @gmail.com

e Star Brewing Company is a collaboration betweenSimon Raines (ex. Ufford Ales) and Tom Marriott (ex. Mol-

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4th Norfolk Ale & Music Festival21,22 & 23 June 2013Norfolk real ales • Live music all weekendBeer marquee • Freshly cooked pub food

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BREWERY information W to YWolf Decoy Farm, Old Norwich Road, Besthorpe,Attleborough, Norfolk, NR17 2LA


Wolf Brewery was originally founded byWolfe Whitham in 1995 on the old

Gaymers Cider site in Attleborough as a 20 barrel plant. In2006 major investment enabled the brewery to move to anew 24 barrel brewplant at Besthorpe. ey aim to keepthings local here, so that eventually beer can be traced backfrom the glass to the grain. Golden Jackal abv 3.7% wonthe Golden Ale category at e Champion Beers of Nor-folk 2011.

Woodforde’sBroadland Brewery, Woodbastwick, Norfolk, NR13 6SW


Named after Parson Woodforde, the famous 18th centuryNorfolk diarist, the brewery was founded in 1981 in Dray-

ton. It moved to the Spread Eagle in Erpingham in 1982.In 1989, following a disastrous fire, it moved to its currenthome at Woodbastwick, where it has its own boreholes.Major development in 2001 and 2008 more than doubledthe production capacity and added the brewery tap (eFur and Feather Inn) and a visitor centre. Mardler’s Mildabv 3.5%, Wherry abv 3.8%, Norfolk Nog abv 4.6% andHeadcracker abv 7% have all won National Awards.

Yetman’sBayfield Farm Barns, Bayfield Brecks, Holt, Norfolk, NR25 7DZ

07774 809016www.yetmans.net/[email protected]

Yetman's Brewery is located in Holt, north Norfolk, in a200-year-old barn overlooking idyllic barley fields and livestock. On a clear day you can see the sea from the frontdoor. Peter Yetman began brewing in 2005 with a 2.5 barrel plant by Moss Brew. He only uses Maris Ottermalted barley and whole hop flowers for intense, cleanflavours. He also provides casks, stillage and cooling gearfor parties and other events.

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As in previous years, City of Ale is using the PintPickersystem to generate the beer list, tasting notes, foot-prints and barrel ends. PintPicker is a cask ale flavourcomparison system and database developed over anumber of years by a small team, dedicated to helpingdiscerning drinkers find the beers they like. ere areover 10,000 cask ales currently in the database andmore are being added daily.

Anyone can add a review and multiple reviews arecombined into a single footprint. So the system is dynamic with beer profiles changing (albeit fraction-ally) all the time. is, we believe, reflects the truenature of real ale as a natural, living, hand-craftedproduct, often made in small batches that can be quitevariable, sometimes surprising (hopefully in a goodway) and always a pleasure to sample because of thesefeatures. It also reflects the fact that we all have slightlydifferent tastes and preferences so that two people willoften score the same beer differently - but not so differently that it's unrecognisable as the same beer.

At the heart of the system are three pairs of flavourattributes, representing the quintessential flavours ofreal ale: Sweet - Bitter; Burnt - Hoppy; Citrus - Winey.(Real ale undoubtedly contains many other flavoursbut we consider these to be the most important).ere's also a colour attribute plus body, the mouth-feel of the beer. e visual output of all this is a flavourwheel so that each beer has its own "shape" as well ascolour. Once you know the kind of beer you prefer itbecomes very easy to identify similar beers from theirshapes and colours. e footprints are particularly effective on the barrel ends, where you can truly com-pass the whole range in a single glance. Which leavesyou even more time to enjoy...

Sweet honey, treacly, syrupy, sugary

Bitter astringent, crisp, dry, fresh

Burnt roasty, toasty, malty, biscuity, liquorice, coffee, caramel, toffee,chocolatey

Hoppy tangy, flowery, floral, leafy, herbal, resinous, rooty, vegetal, spicy, peppery, tobacco, heathery,oaky, hedgerow

Citrus grapefruit, lemon, lime, orange,gooseberry

Winey plum, blackberry, dried fruits,vinous, sherry

If you have an upcoming beer festival and would like to use PintPicker, just drop us a [email protected]

www.pintpicker.co.uk It's a matter of taste..

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PINTPICKER profiles

Here’s an example of a profile for a typical, fairly light, hoppy, golden, session ale:

Norwich’s oldest pub

Norwich City of Ale FestivalBest Pub Award 2011

Open 11am -11 pm Mon to Sat 12 noon - 10.30pm Sun

Food served12 noon - 7pm Mon to Sat 12 noon - 5pm Sundays

17 Bishopgate, Norwich NR3 1RZ 01603 667423

Best Public House AwardNorwich in Bloom 2011

The Real Ale Shop is a unique off-licence offering over 60 bottle conditioned ales

from 15 Norfolk brewers.

We are located on a beautiful arable farmclose-by Wells-next-the-Sea, which provides

much of the malt used in brewing the ales we sell.

The Real Ale Shop, Branthill Farm, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, NR23 1SB.

Tel: 01328 710810

Monty’s GamblePays Off!is year, City of Ale issupporting the Norwichand District Branch of theNormandy Veterans’ Asso-ciation. ey are planninga final trip to mark the70th anniversary of the D-

Day landings in June 2014 and are looking to raise£20,000 to fund the trip.

Wolf Brewery has produced a special cask ale to support the fund-raising plans. e beer is a 3.8% traditional chestnut-coloured British best bitter,brewed with English Goldings and Challenger hops.It will be available in many of the Norwich pubs takingpart in the City of Ale Festival.

A competition to name the beer attracted quite acrop of entries. e winning name, chosen by the Nor-mandy Veterans, was "Monty's Gamble", suggested byAndy Malcolm, who wins a demi-pin of the ale plustwo tickets to the Launch Party. Jack Woods, Secretaryof the Norwich and District Branch of the NormandyVeterans' Association, says it's a highly appropriatename: "It was always a gamble to return to Normandyand one which almost didn't come off. Monty bankedon a mobile battle but instead got an infantry slogwhich used up almost all of his infantry. However, therest is history..."

e ale will be on sale throughout the Festival andbeyond. Wolf Brewery will donate 10p for every pintsold so we urge you to support this very good cause,enjoying an excellent pint or three in the process!

We'll leave the final word to Jack: "Please accept mypersonal thanks to Wolf Brewery for its support of ourcampaign to raise funds to take our Normandy Veterans and their carers back to the beaches of Nor-mandy for the 70th anniversary celebrations of thelandings there in June 1944. Our watchword is 'Notone shall be forgotten' and not one is."

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Batemans Wainfleet, LincolnshireDark Mild 3%Style: MildA creamy mild with a fruity palate,

some roast character and a hoppy finish.

Bees Walcott, Norfolk Honey 5.2%Style: Old/StrongStrong, smooth and sweet.

Bees Walcott, Norfolk Wobble 5%Style: Porter/StoutVery rich black stout with a strong

chocolate taste.

Bees Walcott, Norfolk 3 B’s 4.8%Style: Old/StrongSmooth-drinking ruby red ale with

overtones of sweet crystal malt.

Bees Walcott, Norfolk Stripey Jack 4.6%Style: Porter/StoutFull-flavoured, dark brown stout.

Bees Walcott, Norfolk Navigator 4.5%Style: Bitter/Best BitterA premium bitter, traditional

copper-coloured ale.

Bees Walcott, Norfolk Comb Builder 4.1%Style: Bitter/Best BitterDark copper ale.

Bees Walcott, Norfolk Amber 3.8%Style: Bitter/Best BitterClean crisp amber session beer

Beeston Beeston, Norfolk Norfolk Black 6%Style: Porter/StoutStrong stout, smooth with complex

flavours.

Beeston Beeston, Norfolk Old Stoatwobbler 6%Style: Porter/StoutFull-flavoured stout, dark, strong

and a little fruity.

Beeston Beeston, Norfolk On the Huh 5%Style: Old/StrongAn old-style strong bitter which is

smooth, malty and full bodied.

Beeston Beeston, Norfolk e Dry Road 4.8%Style: Pale Ale/IPAIndia pale ale made with single-

variety hops. Robust and refreshing.

Beeston Beeston, Norfolk Village Life 4.8%Style: Bitter/Best BitterAmber premium bitter with an

abundance of hop character.

Beeston Beeston, Norfolk Stirling 4.5%Style: Bitter/Best BitterRich malty and fruity red bitter

with toffee notes, roasty on the palate with ahint of chocolate.

Beeston Beeston, Norfolk Worth the Wait 4.2%Style: Golden/Blonde AleA golden beer, with a balance of

Fuggles and Cascade hops to give a gentle bitterness and a refreshing citrus hint.

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Adnams Southwold, Suffolk May Day 5%Style: Pale Ale/IPAA strong pale ale with a clean orange

peel aroma and a hint of spice.

Adnams Southwold, Suffolk Broadside 4.7%Style: Old/StrongA dark ruby-red beer, rich in fruit-

cake aromas, almonds and conserved fruit.

Adnams Southwold, Suffolk Ghost Ship 4.5%Style: Pale Ale/IPAA ghostly pale ale with pithy bitter-

ness, a malty backbone and a lemon and limearoma.

Adnams Southwold, Suffolk Explorer 4.3%Style: Golden/Blonde AleA blonde beer brewed with New

World hops with strong citrus aromas andfruity bitterness.

Adnams Southwold, Suffolk Gunhill 4%Style: MildA ruby-coloured beer with sweet

biscuit and subtle fruit flavours and a hint ofchocolate bitterness.

Adnams Southwold, Suffolk Fat Sprat 3.8%Style: Pale Ale/IPAPale amber ale with a grapefruit

aroma and some spicy notes, a citrus hop character on the palate, balanced with a light biscuit flavourand a crisp, dry finish.

Adnams Southwold, Suffolk Southwold Bitter 3.7%Style: Bitter/Best BitterFragrant aromas of English hops and

malt. Dry but refreshing, with a distinctivelingering hoppiness.

Adnams Southwold, Suffolk Lighthouse 3.4%Style: Golden/Blonde AleA classic amber beer with a light

fragrance, malty flavours and a lingeringhoppy aftertaste.

Batemans Wainfleet, Lincolnshire Salem Porter 4.7%Style: Porter/StoutA porter with a dry-roast, nutty

palate and rich, malty aftertaste.

Batemans Wainfleet, LincolnshireXXXB 4.5%Style: Pale Ale/IPAEnglish tawny pale ale, brewed with

a blend of malts and spicy Challenger, Styrianand Golding hops for a fruity beer with peppery aroma andbiscuity flavour.

Batemans Wainfleet, Lincolnshire Combined Harvest 4.4%Style: Fruit/SpecialityGrainy tasting with a floral start

and finish. A combination of brewing wortsproduced from barley, oats, wheat and rye.

Batemans Wainfleet, LincolnshireSpring Goddess 4.2%Style: Golden/Blonde AleA refreshing golden beer brewed

with Maris Otter malt and English hops.

Batemans Wainfleet, Lincolnshire Yella Belly Gold 3.9%Style: Golden/Blonde AleA golden-coloured, refreshing beer

brewed with lager malt and Chinook andCascade hops, giving a citrus flavour and aroma.

Batemans Wainfleet, Lincolnshire XB 3.7%Style: Bitter/Best BitterA well-balanced bitter with a

refreshing dry bitterness on the palate and ahoppy finish.

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Beeston Beeston, Norfolk Bloomers 4%Style: Golden/Blonde AleA golden-yellow beer with lemon

citrus and toasty malts on the aroma. Drycitrus flavours lead to a grassy hop bitterness.

Beeston Beeston, Norfolk Afternoon Delight 3.7%Style: Golden/Blonde AleSuitable for a lunchtime refreshment

or as an evening session beer.

Beeston Beeston, Norfolk e Squirrel's Nuts 3.5%Style: MildA traditional-style, dark, malty

mild. Very smooth and lightly hopped.

BrancasterNorfolk e Wreck 4.8%Style: Old/StrongAn old English ale with flavours of

sweet coffee and malt and an aromatic finishfrom the Boadicea hops.

BrancasterBrancaster Staithe, NorfolkOyster Catcher 4.4%Style: Golden/Blonde AleA sunshine golden ale, very

refreshing.

BrancasterBrancaster Staithe, NorfolkSharpie 4.3%Style: Bitter/Best BitterA hoppy copper-coloured bitter with

a refreshing tang.

BrancasterBrancaster Staithe, NorfolkMalthouse Bitter 4.2%Style: Bitter/Best BitterA mid-amber ale with a malty char-

acter and distinct bitterness on the finish.

BrancasterBrancaster Staithe, Norfolk

Best 3.8%Style: Pale Ale/IPAA refreshing pale ale with a hoppy

finish and a touch of citrus.

Buffy’s Tivetshall St. Mary, NorfolkNorwegian Blue 4.9%Style: Bitter/Best BitterCopper-coloured best bitter, full-

bodied and bursting with fruit and malt.

Buffy’s Tivetshall St. Mary, NorfolkIndia Ale 4.6%Style: Pale Ale/IPAGolden in colour and flavoured

with dwarf First Gold hops with a thirst-quenching astringency reminiscent of the classic IPAs.

Buffy’s Tivetshall St. Mary, NorfolkHopleaf 4.5%Style: Golden/Blonde AleA pale refreshing beer brewed with

a mild, slightly spicy aroma and subtle bitter-ness.

Buffy’s Tivetshall St. Mary, NorfolkMucky Duck 4.5%Style: Porter/StoutDark porter with roasted malt

flavours.

Buffy’s Tivetshall St. Mary, NorfolkPolly's Folly 4.3%Style: Bitter/Best BitterAmber-coloured bitter with fresh

flowery aromas and underlying caramelflavours.

Buffy’s Tivetshall St. Mary, NorfolkMild 4.2%Style: MildDeep red in colour, strong and

distinctly malty.

Buffy’s Norwich, Norfolk Bitter 3.9%Style: Bitter/Best BitterA deep-amber-coloured classic bitter

with added depth and bite.

Chalk Hill Norwich, Norfolk Old Tackle 5.6%Style: Old/StrongA dark ruby strong ale with a sweet,

malted Ovaltiney taste and floweryaroma.

Chalk Hill Norwich, Norfolk Flintknappers Mild 5%Style: MildDark-red strong mild with a roasted

barley flavour, surprisingly bitter, with a vinous quality.

Chalk Hill Norwich, Norfolk Dreadnought 4.9%Style: Old/StrongA traditionally robust strong ale

with rich fruitcake overtones, counterbalancedby a mellow richness.

Chalk Hill Norwich, Norfolk Gold 4.3%Style: Golden/Blonde AleA straw-coloured and malty golden

ale with gentle sweetness.

Chalk Hill Norwich, Norfolk CHB 4.2%Style: Bitter/Best BitterA copper-coloured beer with a malty

aroma, fruity sweetness and bittersweet hop-piness towards the finish.

Chalk Hill Norwich, Norfolk Tap 3.6%Style: Bitter/Best BitterA traditional session bitter with a

gentle blend of hoppy bitterness leading to alight, refreshing finish.

Elgood’s Wisbech, Cambs Saturday Night Beaver 4.5%Style: Pale Ale/IPA

A very pale beer, light golden in colour,brewed using pale ale malt only.

Elgood’s Wisbech, Cambs e Hound of Music 4.4%Style: Golden/Blonde Ale

Golden ale made with Fuggles, Challengerand Golding hops.

Elgood’s Wisbech, Cambs EP 4.3%Style: Bitter/Best BitterRich malty bitter brewed with well-

roasted malts and wheat malt as well as paleMaris Otter malt for a rich full malty flavour. A blend of Fug-gles and Golding hops give a bitter finish.

Elgood’s Wisbech, Cambs Golden Newt 4.1%Style: Bitter/Best BitterA pale session bitter with a promi-

nent hop character and a citrus aroma.

Elgood’s Wisbech, Cambs Cambridge Bitter 3.8%Style: Bitter/Best BitterA mid-brown session bitter with a

good balance of malt and hop character.

Elgood’s Wisbech, Cambs Black Dog 3.6%Style: MildWell-balanced mild with a full roast

flavour.

Elmtree Snetterton, Norfolk Nightlight Mild 5.7%Style: MildAn old style mild, strong with

liquorice hints in the lasting nutty finish.

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BEER list Elm Tree to Fat CatElmtree Snetterton, Norfolk Dark Horse Stout 5%Style: Porter/StoutRich coffee and classic hops on the

nose, dark ripe fruit in the mouth and a velvet smoothness.

Elmtree Snetterton, Norfolk Golden Pale Ale 5%Style: Pale Ale/IPAA traditional pale ale initially malty

and delicately bittered with a long dry biscuitfinish and citrus aromas.

Elmtree Snetterton, Norfolk Mad Maudie 4.5%Style: Golden/Blonde AleFragrant straw-coloured bitter.

Elmtree Snetterton, Norfolk Bitter 4.2%Style: Bitter/Best BitterA well-balanced, copper-coloured,

crisp beer with malt notes giving way to acomplex Goldings hop finish.

Elmtree Snetterton, Norfolk irst for Victory 4%Style: Golden/Blonde AleLight golden ale with apricot and

melon notes.

Elmtree Snetterton, Norfolk Burston's Cuckoo 3.8%Style: Golden/Blonde AleGolden ale with floral hops, a hint of

citrus, and a dry refreshing finish.

Elmtree Snetterton, Norfolk Daylight Mild 3.5%Style: MildPale mild resonating with malt and

fruit into an enduring finish. Full in bodyand rich in flavour.

Fat Cat Norwich, Norfolk IPA 6.4%Style: Pale Ale/IPAStrong beer in the style of the IPAs of

the Raj.

Fat Cat Norwich, Norfolk Marmalade 5.5%Style: Old/StrongA classic strong bitter with burnt

orange flavours and a markedly bitter finish.

Fat Cat Norwich, Norfolk Wild Cat 5%Style: Pale Ale/IPAIPA with initial light sweetness and

a long dry bitter finish.

Fat Cat Norwich, Norfolk Porter 4.9%Style: Porter/StoutTraditional porter, rounded with

fruity notes and a hint of liquorice.

Fat Cat Norwich, Norfolk Wheat 4.7%Style: WheatRefreshing wheat beer with a hint of

honey and lemon.

Fat Cat Norwich, Norfolk Stout Cat 4.6%Style: Porter/StoutA rich dark beer with sweet flavours

of roast malt and molasses.

Fat Cat Norwich, Norfolk Honey Ale 4.3%Style: Fruit/SpecialityA sweetish, full-flavoured ale with a

hoppy bite.

Fat Cat Norwich, Norfolk Meow Mild 4.3%Style: MildA strong mild with a hint of honey.

Fat Cat Norwich, Norfolk Hell Cat 4.1%Style: Golden/Blonde AleLight and fruity with plenty of body

and packed with bright citrus flavours.

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Fat Cat Norwich, Norfolk Fat Cat Bitter 3.8%Style: Bitter/Best BitterA pale gold bitter with floral, spicy

aromas and a hoppy bitterness.

Fox Heacham, Norfolk IPA5.2%Style: Pale Ale/IPA

A golden/orange-coloured IPA with a sharpcitrus hop aroma, a zesty, hoppy taste.

Fox Heacham, Norfolk Nelson's Blood 5.1%Style: Old/StrongA deep-red/brown ale with a malty

yet spicy aroma and a smooth, sweet andmalty taste with molasses and rum.

Fox Heacham, Norfolk Grizzly Beer 4.8%Style: Golden/Blonde AleWell-hopped dry honey beer.

Fox Heacham, Norfolk Warrior 4.4%Style: Pale Ale/IPAHoppy, made with American hops.

Fox Heacham, Norfolk Heacham Gold 3.9%Style: Golden/Blonde AleUltra-pale hoppy, light and fruity

session ale.

Fox Heacham, Norfolk Red Knocker 3.9%Style: Bitter/Best BitterA dark, mid-brown-coloured beer

with a sweetish toasted-malt aroma and ahint of hop in the flavour.

Fox Heacham, Norfolk All Black Pale Ale 3.8%Style: Pale Ale/IPALight amber pale ale with a floral

vanilla taste from the New Zealand hops.

Golden Triangle Norwich, NorfolkRed Square 4.6%Style: Bitter/Best BitterRich golden red beer, with hints of

fruit.

Golden Triangle Norwich, NorfolkCitropolis 3.8%Style: Golden/Blonde AlePale golden blonde ale, light, refresh-

ing and zesty with citrus hop notes and fruityaroma.

Grain Harleston, Norfolk India Pale Ale 6.5%Style: Pale Ale/IPAA traditional strong and hoppy

India pale ale.

Grain Harleston, Norfolk Porter 5.2%Style: Porter/StoutSmooth and creamy, spiked with

port to give the flavour of dark berries.

Grain Harleston, Norfolk Blackwood 5%Style: Porter/StoutA traditional black stout, smooth

and creamy with burnt toast dryness and ahint of coffee.

Grain Harleston, Norfolk Redwood 4.5%Style: Old/StrongA malty traditional ale, richly red

in colour. Well-balanced, with light bitter-ness and fruity sweetness.

Grain Harleston, Norfolk Year of Hops - Junga 4.4%Style: Bitter/Best Bitter

Amber, spicy bitter brewed with Maris Otter,rye and Junga aroma hops - a new hop variety from Poland,sharp and citrus.

Grain Harleston, Norfolk Best Bitter 4.2%Style: Bitter/Best BitterBrewed with a blend of pale ale,

chocolate and crystal malts.

Grain Harleston, Norfolk Blonde Ash 4%Style: WheatBased on the Belgian witbier style,

this cloudy beer has flavours of bubblegum,orange and coriander.

Grain Harleston, Norfolk 3.1.6. 3.9 %Style: Golden/Blonde AleBrewed with lager malt and full of

fruity hoppiness.

Grain Harleston, Norfolk Oak 3.8%Style: Bitter/Best BitterA well-balanced session beer

Green Dragon Bungay, SuffolkBridge Street Bitter 4.5%Style: Bitter/Best BitterDark-amber-coloured, well-bal-

anced premium ale, bittersweet and moder-ately hoppy with a background of malt.

Green Jack Lowestoft, Suffolk Baltic Trader 10.5%Style: Old/StrongA rich and fruity export stout with

plenty of hop character.

Green Jack Lowestoft, SuffolkRipper 8.5%Style: Barley WineA strong barley wine, rich amber in

colour, sweet and fruity.

Green Jack Lowestoft, Suffolk Mahseer IPA 5.8%Style: Pale Ale/IPAIndia pale ale as it was intended to

be: strong, bitter and very hoppy! Brewedwith English bittering hops and American aroma hops.


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Green Jack Lowestoft, Suffolk Gone Fishing 5.5%Style: Bitter/Best BitterA strong, deep-amber-coloured ale,

fruity and malty.

Green Jack Lowestoft, Suffolk Red Herring 5%Style: Old/StrongSmoked ale, using German smoked

malt and Challenger hops.

Green Jack Lowestoft, Suffolk Rising Sun 5%Style: Pale Ale/IPAPale ale brewed with Brewers Gold

hops and Norfolk grown Flagon pale ale maltwith additions of caramalt and lager malt to balance the crispbitterness and fruity, spicy hop aromas.

Green Jack Lowestoft, Suffolk Lurcher Stout 4.8%Style: Porter/StoutFruity, chocolatey, rich and fulsome,

well-balanced with hops.

Green Jack Lowestoft, Suffolk Trawlerboys 4.6%Style: Bitter/Best BitterA full-bodied, copper-coloured pre-

mium bitter with chocolate, fruit, malt andhop flavours.

Green Jack Lowestoft, Suffolk Orange Wheat 4.2%Style: WheatWheat beer infused with the taste of

orange.

Green Jack Lowestoft, Suffolk Albion Mild 4%Style: MildA full-bodied mild, sweet and

malty with a dry finish.

Green Jack Lowestoft, Suffolk Golden Best 3.8%Style: Pale Ale/IPAA golden pale session ale with a

very hoppy aroma.

Greene King SuffolkIPA Reserve 5.4%Style: Pale Ale/IPAA full-bodied ale with grapefruit

and orange citrus tones.

Greene King SuffolkAbbot Ale 5%Style: Old/StrongStrong ale with a ripe fruit charac-

ter, a malty richness and good hop balancefollowed by an intense bittersweet finish.

Greene King SuffolkAle Fresco 4.3%Style: Golden/Blonde AleRefreshing golden ale brewed using

Centennial hops for a subtle fruit aroma andfresh citrus taste.

Greene King SuffolkSt Edmunds 4.2%Style: Golden/Blonde AleFresh golden beer with a citrus fin-

ish, brewed using pale malt and Cascade hops.

Greene King SuffolkIPA Gold 4.1%Style: Pale Ale/IPALight refreshing, golden ale with

tropical fruits, mango and spicy notes and aclean crisp finish.

Greene King SuffolkLondon Glory 4%Style: Bitter/Best BitterA rich and fruity beer that com-

bines Crystal malt with Challenger andGolding hops.

Greene King SuffolkTwisted Wheel 4%Style: Pale Ale/IPAA fresh, light ale with a twist of

ginger and a zip of spice.

Greene King SuffolkIPA 3.6%Style: Pale Ale/IPABalanced ale characterised by a

fresh, hoppy taste and clean, bitter finish.

Greene King Suffolk XX Mild 3%Style: MildA cask mild brewed using dark

malt to give a sweet and roasted flavour.

Humpty DumptyReedham, Norfolk15 9%Style: Barley WineA ruby-red barley wine hopped with

Amarillo and First Gold varieties.

Humpty DumptyReedham, NorfolkCheltenham Flyer 4.6%Style: Golden/Blonde AleClean, crisp amber ale with a hint of

malt overtaken by a dry hop bitterness.

Humpty DumptyReedham, NorfolkNorfolk Nectar 4.6%Style: Bitter/Best BitterAn amber ale infused with local

honey with a refreshing hop bitterness and ahoney and vanilla sweetness.

Humpty DumptyReedham, NorfolkJubilee Mild 4.5%Style: MildA dark, malty ale with limited hop-

ping and a finely balanced mix of six differentgrains including wheat, brown malt and torrefied barley.

Humpty DumptyReedham, NorfolkReedcutter 4.4%Style: Golden/Blonde AleGolden ale with a hint of

pineapple; hops vie with fruit to leave a bitter-sweet finish.

Humpty DumptyReedham, NorfolkBroadland Sunrise 4.2%Style: Bitter/Best BitterA crisp, orange-red ale brewed with

the addition of rye for a dry finish.

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BEER list Humpty Dumpty to Norwich BearJo C’s West Barsham, Norfolk Norfolk Kiwi 3.8%Style: Golden/Blonde AleStraw-coloured beer made using lo-

cally grown and malted Norfolk barley andblended with English and New Zealand hops.

Lacons Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Affinity 4.8%Style: Bitter/Best BitterFull-bodied chestnut ale with pas-

sion fruit and lychee tartness followed by abalance of fruit and malt on the finish.

Lacons Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Legacy 4.4%Style: Golden/Blonde AleBlonde ale with a refreshing citrus

aroma and lemon and lime flavours.

Lacons Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Encore 3.8%Style: Bitter/Best BitterPale amber ale with delicate fruit

aromas balancing a dry pine and citrusflavour throughout followed by a long dry finish.

Norfolk BrewhouseHindringhamStubbleStag Cask Lager 5%Style: Fruit/Speciality

A medium gold-coloured Norfolk lager brewedwith Maris Otter barley and five hops.

Norfolk BrewhouseHindringhamMoon Gazer Dark Mild 4.8%Style: Mild

A strong dark mild with a subtle blackcurrantaroma, full-bodied with a rich, fruity, sweet finish.

Norfolk BrewhouseHindringhamMoon Gazer Amber Ale 4%Style: Bitter/Best Bitter

An amber ale combining a full-bodied bitter-ness with fruity overtones, creating a full flavour and a smooth,lasting finish.

Norfolk BrewhouseHindringhamMoon Gazer Golden Ale 4%Style: Golden/Blonde Ale

A golden ale with a citrus aroma and well-hopped character with fruit and hop flavours carrying throughto a crisp, dry finish.

Norfolk BrewhouseHindringhamMoon Gazer Ruby Ale 4%Style: Bitter/Best Bitter

A ruby-coloured bitter with a rich, spicy,roasted aroma and a full, malty body, resulting in a full-bodied mouthfeel.

Norfolk Square Stokesby Crazy Horse 8%Style: Pale Ale/IPAAmerican Indian pale ale with

hoppy aromas of peach and tangerine and amalty caramelised flavour.

Norwich Bear Norwich, NorfolkCoffee Pawter 5%Style: Porter/StoutFestival special

Norwich Bear Norwich, NorfolkPlatinum Blonde 5%Style: Golden/Blonde AleA full-flavoured, well-balanced,

hoppy ale brewed with wheat and pale maltplus two English hops; Pilgrim and Goldings.

Norwich Bear Norwich, NorfolkLegend 4.3%Style: Bitter/Best BitterA copper-coloured fruity beer,

smooth and creamy with light blackcurrantundertones and sweetness.

Norwich Bear Norwich, NorfolkPooh Bear 4.2%Style: Fruit/SpecialityA refreshing hunny and orange beer.

Cascade hops give a citrus aroma comple-menting the honey and the orange flavour comes from 20 wholeoranges in each brew.

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Humpty DumptyReedham, NorfolkHumpty Dumpty Ale 4.1%Style: Bitter/Best Bitter

Amber-coloured bitter with a predominantlyfruity nose; initial sweetness fades to leave a long dry finish.

Humpty DumptyReedham, NorfolkLemon & Ginger 4%Style: Fruit/SpecialityA pale-amber crisp ale finished with

a refreshing ginger and lemon tang.

Humpty DumptyReedham, NorfolkSwallowtail 4%Style: Bitter/Best BitterA refreshing, pale-amber, thirst-

quenching ale, with a lively hop finish.

Humpty DumptyReedham, NorfolkLittle Sharpie 3.8%Style: Golden/Blonde AleBitter with a delicate hoppy aroma

leading to a light, clean-tasting, finish.

Humpty DumptyReedham, NorfolkNord Atlantic 3.7%Style: Bitter/Best BitterA dark thirst-quenching hoppy

session ale with Target and Challenger hops.

Humpty DumptyReedham, NorfolkReedham Gold 3.6%Style: Pale Ale/IPAVery pale and hoppy session ale,

hopped with Summit and Cascade varieties.

Jo C’s West Barsham, Norfolk Knot Just Another IPA 5%Style: Pale Ale/IPA

A golden hoppy bitter with a good blast ofBritish Bodicea hops.

Jo C’s West Barsham, Norfolk Bitter Old Bustard 4.3%Style: Bitter/Best BitterA rich russet-coloured ale with

warm nutty biscuit flavours coming througha smooth malt body and given a hoppy balance with three Eng-lish varieties.

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BEER list Norwich Bear to Ole SlewfootNorwich Bear Norwich, NorfolkPerfect Day 4%Style: Bitter/Best BitterAn amber-blush ale with a hint of

rose and Turkish Delight!

Norwich Bear Norwich, NorfolkClassic 3.8%Style: Golden/Blonde AleA light, hoppy and refreshing golden

ale. It is well-balanced between malt and hop,making it bittersweet and smooth.

Ole Slewfoot Hainford, NorfolkFriend of the Devil 7.7%Style: Golden/Blonde AleVery strong golden ale rich in the

flavours of pears and apples and rich withhints of brandy and calvados.

Ole Slewfoot Hainford, NorfolkEBA 5.3%Style: Pale Ale/IPAAn IPA style ale made with English

malt, Belgian yeast and American hops.

Ole Slewfoot Hainford, NorfolkDevil’s Dream 5%Style: Pale Ale/IPAA premium pale ale with a fruity

citrus flavour and a little sweetness.

Ole Slewfoot Hainford, Norfolk Fox on the Run 4.8%Style: Old/StrongA dark ale with good bitterness and

chocolate notes.

Ole Slewfoot Hainford, NorfolkOrange Blossom Special 4.4%Style: Fruit/Speciality

A special ale charged with honey, with aflavour of orange citrus.

Ole Slewfoot Hainford, NorfolkJanuary 8th 4.2%Style: Pale Ale/IPAA pale ale with a malty flavour with

a little caramel and a fruity taste.

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Ole Slewfoot Hainford, NorfolkCitraville APA 3.9%Style: Pale Ale/IPAAmerican-style pale ale brewed with

pale and aromatic malts.

Ole Slewfoot Hainford, NorfolkLittle Bear 3.7%Style: Bitter/Best BitterCopper-coloured session bitter.

Ole Slewfoot Hainford, NorfolkCabarrus Gold 3.6%Style: Golden/Blonde AleGolden ale made with Sterling and

Apollo hops.

Opa Hay’s Beccles, Norfolk Matilda’s Revenge 4.2%Style: Bitter/Best BitterAmber-coloured with a lemony

aroma.

Panther Reepham, Norfolk Black Panther 4.5%Style: Porter/StoutA dark rich stout, smooth with a

complex full flavour, with a bittersweet bal-ance that leads to a dry finish.

Panther Reepham, Norfolk Red Panther 4.1%Style: Bitter/Best BitterAn intense red ale with a roasted

nutty and toasty flavour.

Panther Reepham, Norfolk Pink Panther 4%Style: WheatA pink fruity wheat beer, refresh-

ingly balanced with a bittersweet fruity finish.

Panther Reepham, Norfolk Ginger Panther 3.7%Style: Fruit/SpecialityA fiery ginger wheat beer with a

distinct ginger flavour and subtle lemonnotes, containing all the ingredients of a ai curry.

Panther Reepham, Norfolk Golden Panther 3.7%Style: Golden/Blonde AleA light and refreshing golden ale

with a citrus flavour and a floral aroma.

Panther Reepham, Norfolk Cub 2.5%Style: Bitter/Best BitterDeceptive in flavour and strong in

body with an amber colour and floral notethis ale is deliberately brewed low in alcohol.

Shortts Farm orndon, SuffolkSkiffle 4.5%Style: Bitter/Best BitterA full-bodied premium ale with

complex, rich malty flavours and a clean drybitter finish.

Shortts Farm orndon, SuffolkStrummer 3.8%Style: Bitter/Best BitterA light, hoppy and easy-drinking

bitter with a malty character and mellowhints of citrus to finish.

St. Peter’s Bungay, Suffolk Golden Ale 4.7%Style: Golden/Blonde AleEnglish pale malts and Challenger

and Golding hops provide the bitterness andaroma in this light, golden ale.

St. Peter’s Bungay, Suffolk Grapefruit 4.7%Style: Fruit/SpecialityA refreshing beer with a wheat beer

base and zesty, pithy grapefruit in harmonywith the hops and malt.

St. Peter’s Bungay, Suffolk Organic Best 4.1%Style: Bitter/Best BitterOrganic best bitter with a fully-

hopped character and a refreshing aftertaste.

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BEER list St Peter’s to Uncle Stuart’sSt. Peter’s Bungay, Suffolk Best Bitter 3.7%Style: Bitter/Best BitterTraditional best bitter brewed with

pale and crystal malts and Goldings hops.

St. Peter’s Bungay, Suffolk Mild 3.7%Style: MildA classic example of a beer mild in

hops but not in flavour; sweetness is balancedby bitter chocolate malt.

Star Market Deeping, Lincs Sirius 5.2%Style: Pale Ale/IPAAmerican-style and full-bodied with

moderate sweetness and alcohol balanced bygenerous hopping using Cascade, Chinook and other NewWorld varieties.

Star Market Deeping, Lincs Galaxy 4.4%Style: Bitter/Best BitterA clean, crisp, refreshing golden best

bitter brewed with the finest English maltsand World hop varieties to provide malty undertones with tropical fruit flavours and aromas.

Star Market Deeping, Lincs Meteor 4%Style: Bitter/Best BitterA traditional-style, amber-coloured

bitter made with four different malts for aclean, balanced flavor with three UK hop varieties to add subtle hop aromas.

Star Market Deeping, Lincs Comet 3.8%Style: Bitter/Best BitterA refreshing session bitter, pale in

colour, combining English barley and Ameri-can hop varieties to give a zesty bitterness and citrus aromas.

Stumptail Great Dunham, Heritage Special Bitter 4.8%Style: Bitter/Best Bitter

Traditional nut brown ale with a lasting bitter finish, made with Chevallier malt.

Tipples Acle, Norfolk Indian Hill 6.5%Style: Pale Ale/IPAA full-flavoured contemporary IPA

finished with a burst of grapefruity citrushops with an underlying traditional Goldings hop profile.

Tipples Acle, Norfolk Moonrocket 5%Style: Pale Ale/IPAA traditional, strong pale ale with a

hoppy aroma, a clean, crisp flavour and dry,citrusy notes.

Tipples Acle, Norfolk Brewers Progress 4.6%Style: Bitter/Best BitterBitter enough to complement the

rounded malt flavours, with a hoppy finishand a lemony zing.

Tipples Acle, Norfolk Topper 4.5%Style: Porter/StoutA traditional dark stout with swirls

of red and black, aromas of chocolate andmalt and a long, distinct finish.

Tipples Acle, Norfolk Lazy Summer 4.3%Style: WheatA pale, bright, fruity wheat beer

with a natural haze; not very bitter, withspicy, peppery notes.

Tipples Acle, Norfolk Redhead 4.2%Style: Bitter/Best BitterReddish/amber in colour, with a

slightly nutty malt flavour along with a solidhoppy aroma.

Tipples Acle, Norfolk Lady Evelyn 4.1%Style: Pale Ale/IPALight-bodied ale with a long, dryish

finish, and a floral hop aroma.

Tipples Acle, Norfolk Sundown 3.9%Style: Bitter/Best BitterA ruby bitter with a crystal malt

character and with a generous addition ofaroma hops, very smooth and delicate.

Tipples Acle, Norfolk Ginger 3.8%Style: Fruit/SpecialityHopped without much bitterness

and a light ginger flavour.

Tipples Acle, Norfolk e Hanged Monk 3.8%Style: MildA traditional mild ale, gently

hopped to give a sweet, mild flavour and agood malty nose.

Tipples Acle, Norfolk Longshore 3.6%Style: Bitter/Best BitterA light, easy-drinking session bitter.

Uncle Stuart’s Lingwood, Norwich Cathedral 6.5%Style: Old/StrongA very strong malty bitter.

Uncle Stuart’s Lingwood, Strumpshaw Fen 5.7 %Style: Golden/Blonde AleStrong golden ale with smoky hints.

Uncle Stuart’s Lingwood, Excelsior 4.5%Style: Bitter/Best BitterFull-flavoured premium bitter with

a smoky malt backbone.

Uncle Stuart’s Lingwood, North Norfolk Beauty 3.8%Style: Bitter/Best Bitter

A light, hoppy session bitter, fresh and crisp.

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Wolf Attleborough, Norfolk Poppy Ale 4.2%Style: Golden/Blonde AleBlonde ale infused with honey and

fruity hops.

Wolf Attleborough, Norfolk Wolf Ale 3.9%Style: Bitter/Best BitterCopper-coloured ale with bite. Gold-

ing and Challenger hops combined with localmalt make a full-bodied brew.

Wolf Attleborough, Norfolk Monty's Gamble 3.8%Style: Bitter/Best BitterTraditional bitter, brewed using

English Goldings and Challenger hops.

Wolf Attleborough, Norfolk Edith Cavell 3.7%Style: Bitter/Best BitterA hoppy thirst-quenching beer with

a fruity finish.

Wolf Attleborough, Norfolk Golden Jackal 3.7%Style: Golden/Blonde AleA hoppy, thirst-quenching, golden

session bitter, with a flowery nose and slightlycitrus aftertaste.

Wolf Attleborough, Norfolk Lavender Honey 3.7%Style: Golden/Blonde AleHoney infused with lavender is

added to give this beer a delicate flavour.

Wolf Attleborough, Norfolk Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing 3.7%Style: Mild

is traditional Norfolk mild has a maltyaroma and fruity undertones, lightly hopped with Fuggles andGoldings.

Woodforde’s Woodbastwick Norfolk Nog 4.6%Style: Old/StrongSmooth, rich and rounded old ale

with hints of chocolate, treacle and liquorice.

Woodforde’s Woodbastwick Nelson's Revenge 4.5%Style: Bitter/Best BitterPremium beer with floral aromas,

sweet Norfolk malts and citrus hops.

Woodforde’s Woodbastwick Bure Gold 4.3%Style: Bitter/Best BitterAn aromatic amber ale brewed

using pale and lightly roasted malts withAmerican and Slovenian hops.

Woodforde’s Woodbastwick Sundew 4.1%Style: Golden/Blonde AleSubtle, golden beer, pale in colour

and light on the palate with a distinctivehoppy finish.

Woodforde’s Woodbastwick Once Bittern 4%Style: Bitter/Best BitterA copper-coloured ale with spice

and citrus aromas, sweet malt on the palate,and a dry finish.

Woodforde’s Woodbastwick Wherry 3.8%Style: Bitter/Best BitterCrisp floral flavours, a background

of sweet malt and a grapefruit bitter finish.

Woodforde’s Woodbastwick Mardler's Mild 3.5%Style: MildA traditional East Anglian mild

with sweet roasted malts.

Yetman’s Holt, Norfolk Red 3.8%Style: Bitter/Best BitterHoppy and dry. Whitbread Golding

hops provide a fruity bitterness.

BEER list Waveney to Yetman’sWaveney Earsham, Norfolk Welterweight 4.2%Style: Bitter/Best BitterA sweet flavour with malt, pear and

berries, and a slightly bitter finish

Waveney Earsham, Norfolk Lightweight 3.9%Style: Bitter/Best BitterWell-balanced session beer.

Waveney Earsham, Norfolk East Coast Mild 3.8%Style: MildA traditional dark ruby mild with

hints of chocolate.

Winter’s Norwich, Norfolk Storm Force 5.3%Style: Pale Ale/IPALight-amber, malty, sweetish strong

pale ale with a delicate hop aroma and amoderate bitter finish.

Winter’s Norwich, Norfolk Revenge 4.7%Style: Bitter/Best BitterAmber-coloured and well-hopped for

a distinct bitterness with a sweetish finish.

Winter’s Norwich, Norfolk Geniuss 4.1%Style: Porter/StoutA full-bodied stout made with

chocolate and caramalts

Winter’s Norwich, Norfolk Golden 4.1%Style: Golden/Blonde AleYellow golden ale with balanced

malt, hop and tangy citrus flavours from ablend of American, Slovenian and English hops.

Winter’s Norwich, Norfolk Bitter 3.8%Style: Bitter/Best BitterLight brown almost golden session

bitter with a gentle mix of hops, malt and bitterness.

Winter’s Norwich, Norfolk Cloudburst 3.7%Style: Bitter/Best BitterChestnut-coloured session ale made

with Maris Otter pale and crystal malts andStyrian hops.

Winter’s Norwich, Norfolk KHB 3.7%Style: Bitter/Best BitterGolden coloured, well-balanced

session beer.

Winter’s Norwich, Norfolk Mild 3.6%Style: MildMild in strength, strong in flavour,

roast tones coming through with hints of nutand caramel.

Wolf Attleborough, Norfolk Granny Wouldn’t Like It!!! 4.8%Style: Old/Strong

Dark-red, rich and fruity beer with a com-plex mix of flavours.

Wolf Attleborough, Norfolk Woild Moild 4.8%Style: MildA good balance of malt, liquorice

bitterness and lots of chocolate malt.

Wolf Attleborough, Norfolk Straw Dog 4.5%Style: WheatClear, wheat beer with a slightly

sweet taste, brewed in the German style.

Wolf Attleborough, Norfolk Sirius Dog Star 4.4%Style: Bitter/Best BitterFruity red ale, lightly hopped with

American Galena and Cluster.

Wolf Attleborough, Norfolk Lupus Lupus 4.2%Style: Golden/Blonde AleUnique-flavoured blonde ale using

fruity hops, malt and barley.

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at e Ketts. As well as a tutored tasting there will be food,competitions and a goody bag each!Tickets are £7.50 and must be bought in advance.

The Rum Dogs at Micawbers TavernStart: 20.30 | End: 23.00Live music

Ben Grizzly and the Loose Leaf Drifters at the FatCat Brewery TapStart: 20.30 | End: 23.00Rockin’ Norfolk Country Blues

V8 Rumble at the Walnut Tree ShadesStart: 21.00 | End: 24.00Live music – rockabilly (every 2nd and 4th Friday

Saturday 25th May

Brewers’ Market at The ForumStart: 10.00 | End: 17.00A showcase of local brewery and related produce at Millen-nium Plain in central Norwich. A chance to sample andbuy a wide range of craft ales from local breweries. Meetlocal brewers, try delicious local produce, take a trip on thewonderfully nostalgic City of Ale bus, watch twelve Morrissides celebrate a “day of dance”.

Live Boxing – Carl Froch v Mikkel Kessler at theMurderersStart: 10.00 | End: 12.00Live WBA & IBF World Super Middleweight Boxing

Cricket – England v New Zealand at the MurderersStart: 11.00 | End: 18.00Second test live From Headingley

Wildlife Beer Festival at the Wig & PenStart: 12.00 | End: 23.00Wildlife themed beer festival. 18 beers on both gravity andhand pump with food to match.

The Fat Cat Fun Bus! at the Fat Cat Brewery TapStart: 12.00 | End: 18.00Hop on our fun bus and enjoy the best range of ales inNorwich by visiting all 3 Fat Cat pubs in one day! Perfectfor the bank holiday weekend.

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Thursday 23rd May

Wildlife Beer Festival at the Wig & PenStart: 11.30 | End: 23.00Wildlife themed beer festival featuring ales such as HumptyDumpty – Swallowtail, Woodfordes – Once Bittern, Panther – Black Panther etc. 18 beers on both gravity andhand pump with food to match.

Local Brewery Pop Up Shop at the JubileeStart: 12.00 | End: 23.00In the Jubilee throughout City Of Ale, stocking merchan-dise and goodies from Woodforde’s, Grain, Panther,Humpty Dumpty, Beeston and others to be announced

City of Ale Official Launch Party at St Gregory’sStart: 18.00 | End: 23.00e Official City of Ale Launch Party at St Gregory’sChurch. Sponsored by Lacons. By ticket only – £5 to include two free pints of beer, foodand entertainment. Beer at £2.50 per pint.Tickets available at e Murderers, e Rose Inn, KettsTavern and online through Skiddle.com.

Life and Times episode 3 + 4 at the PlayhouseStart: 19.30 | End: lateNature eatre of Oklahoma as part of Norfolk & Nor-wich Festival. An epic portrait generated from one simplequestion to a friend: “Can you tell me your life story?”

Ghost Walk at the Adam & EveStart: 19.30Ghost walk £6Ghost walk + Meal deal £11

The Misfit Collective (Live folk) at Rumsey WellsStart: 20.00 | End: 24.00Live music every ursday

Gareth’s Big Fat Cat Tap Pub Quiz! at the Fat CatBrewery TapStart: 20.00 | End: 22.30£1 per person to enter, free nibbles and max 8 per team

Lee Vasey & Friends at the Eaton CottageStart: 20.00Live Music

The Rob Holmes Band at the Walnut Tree ShadesStart: 21.00 | End: 24.00Live music – blues (every ursday night)

Friday 24th May

Cricket – England v New Zealand at the MurderersStart: 11.00 | End: 18.00Second test – live From Headingley

Cricket – England v New Zealand at Eaton CottageStart: 12.00Second test live from Headingley

Local Brewery Pop Up Shop at the JubileeStart: 12.00 | End: 23.00In the Jubilee throughout City Of Ale, stocking merchan-dise and goodies from Woodforde’s, Grain, Panther,Humpty Dumpty, Beeston and others to beannounced

From Grain to Glass at the MurderersStart: 19.30 | End: 22.00A journey of discovery. Travelling from the fields of Norfolk,across to the Crisp Maltings, then onto the brewers...finally abeer tasting with Roger Protz. Find out why Norfolk barley is the best, how the barley is malted andwhat the brewers do to make Norfolk real ale just so tasty!en savour the great flavours as described by esteemedbeer writer Roger Protz.

Limited numbers £5.00 per person, with tasters included.

Life and Times episode 3 + 4 at the PlayhouseStart: 19.30 | End: lateNature eatre of Oklahoma as part of Norfolk & NorwichFestival. An epic portrait generated from one simple ques-tion to a friend: “Can you tell me your life story?”

Ale Worthy beats with DJ Jazzlord at Rumsey WellsStart: 20.00 | End: 24.00World music / jazz / soul

Ladies Beer Tasting Evening with Marverine Cole atthe Ketts TavernStart: 20.00 | End: 22.00Beer writer, TV journalist & presenter Marverine Cole willbe hosting this ladies only event held in e Conservatory

EVENTS DIARY ursday 23rd May - Saturday 25th MayCricket – England v New Zealand at Eaton CottageStart: 12.00Second test live from Headingley


BBQ at the Earlham ArmsStart: 13.00 | End: 18.00

Life and Times episode 1,2,3,4 & 5. at the PlayhouseStart: 13.30 | End: 02.00Nature eatre of Oklahoma as part of Norfolk & Nor-wich Festival. An epic portrait generated from one simplequestion to a friend: “Can you tell me your life story?”

DJs and BBQ at the Playhouse BarStart: 13.30 | End: 24.00BBQ in the garden all day then DJs ’till midnight!

City of Ale Bus – Mystery Tour at The ForumStart: 17.00 | End: 20.00Take a mystery tour on the iconic City of Ale Bus as ittours five pubs – but which ones? Hop on board to findout! Free, but limited spaces.

Champions League Final at the MurderersStart: 19.00 | End: 23.30Live from Wembley, Borussia Dortmund v Bayern Munichbattle it out to become Champions of Europe

Champions League Final at Micawbers TavernStart: 19.30Live from Wembley, Borussia Dortmund v Bayern Munichbattle it out to become Champions of Europe

The Mixtape with DJ VIL at Rumsey WellsStart: 20.00 | End: 24.00Eclectic

The Boogie Chasers - UnderBelly at Rumsey WellsStart: 20.00 | End: 24.00Northern Soul downstairs at the Rumsey




Thai Starters – Beer Tasters at the VineStart: 12.006 ai starters + 4 Beer tasters = £6.60

Test Cricket – England v New Zealand at the EatonCottageStart: 12.00Second test live from Headingley

Art Sale and Pop-up Market at the PlayhouseStart: 12.00 | End: 19.00Work from local and national artists for sale in the Playroom.


Washboard Chris at the Fat Cat Brewery TapStart: 15.00 | End: 17.30Chilled out master of blues

Monday Night Jazz with Rich Buddie and friends atthe Walnut Tree ShadesStart: 20.00 | End: 22.00Jazz jam every week – come along and watch or bring yourinstrument and join in

Bank Holiday Quiz Night at Micawbers TavernStart: 20.30

Tuesday 28th May


Supersonic – The 90s Night with DJ Flob at theKetts TavernStart: 20.00 | End: 24.00e Waterfront’s Britpopping DJ Flob hosts a night of 90snostalgia, from the Spice Girls, to Pulp, to e Prodigy!Free Entry

Hot Cold Ground – Live at the King’s ArmsStart: 20.00 | End: 24.00Out of the smouldering ashes of something else arose amighty 5-piece blues band, playing that lovely music thatpeople who love the blues love.

Terry Adams – Live at the Angel GardensStart: 21.00Terry Adams career spans over 34 years. Singing and play-ing keyboards/accoustic guitar in rock/pop bandstrios,duos etc. He has a very versatile voice that is comfort-able singing silky smooth ballads to raunchy rock anthemsand everything in-between.

Sunday 26th May



Jazz Brunch at Number 12Start: 11.30 | End: 15.00Great Jazz, fantastic brunch menu and special cocktails -and real ale of course!


Test Cricket – England v New Zealand at the Eaton CottageStart: 12.00Second test live from Headingley

Art Sale at the PlayhouseStart: 12.00 | End: 19.00Work from local and national artists for sale in the Playroom.

Local Brewery Pop Up Shop at the JubileeStart: 12.00 | End: 23.00In the Jubilee throughout City Of Ale, stocking merchan-dise and goodies from local breweries.

BBQ at the Earlham ArmsStart: 13.00 | End: 18.00

F1 Monaco Grand Prix at the MurderersStart: 14.00 | End: 16.00e 6th Race in this year’s F1 calendar, qualifying andpractice sessions also available throughout the weekend.

The Planks PLUS Hot Fire BBQ! at the Fat Cat Brewery TapStart: 15.00 | End: 17.30Soul big band with attitude

Nose To Tail Barbecue at the ReindeerStart: 17.00 | End: 20.00Join us in the garden for pulled pork from our whole suckling pig and plenty of interesting barbecue delightsfrom our head chef Richard (Dickie) Harpur

The Rockin’ Devils at the Walnut Tree ShadesStart: 17.00 | End: 20.00Live music – Blues, Rock and Rock & Roll

Dove & Boweevil host ‘The Blues Kitchen’ at theRumsey WellsStart: 18.00 | End: 24.00Live blues festival and POPUP kitchen

Live Music! at the Playhouse BarStart: 19.00 | End: 24.00Live music presented by Faux Pas. Bands TBA.

Monday 27th May


EVENTS DIARY Saturday 25th May to Wednesday 29th MayWildlife Beer Festival at the Wig & PenStart: 11.30 | End: 23.00Wildlife themed beer festival. 18 beers on both gravity andhand pump with food to match.



Test Cricket – England v New Zealand at the EatonCottageStart: 12.00Second test live from Headingley


Pub Quiz and Games Night at the Ribs of BeefStart: 20.00

Wednesday 29th May





Quiz Night at the Ketts TavernStart: 20.00 | End: 22.00e quiz with a small chance of winning some money, anda big chance of having a good laugh! £1pp, winning teamtakes all, losing team consolation prize, max 6 per team,caption competition and snowball round – advance tablebookings advised. WARNING: Contains traces of smut!

Quiz Night at the BeehiveStart: 21.00 | End: 22.30Max five per team, free entry

Thursday 30th May




Meet the Brewers – Norfolk Brewhouse at thTrafford ArmsStart: 19.00 | End: 22.00Meet David and Rachel Holliday, the Norfolk Brewhousebrewers who produce Moon Gazer beers. Sample a draughtversion of their 3.9% lager Dewhopper (available this onetime only). e evening will include a charity raffle for twopeople to do a day’s brewing at the brewery.

Keg versus Cask – Comparative tasting evening at the Plasterers ArmsStart: 19.30ere are murmurings within the world of ale… Kegged aleis causing a stir. ere’s been a lot of talk recently of the raftof new microbreweries who are challenging the perceptionthat all kegged beer is weak tasteless fizzy pop. But we allknow that cask ale is superior, right? Surely 150,000CAMRA members can’t be wrong? And yet breweries such as

Wolf and Cheese Night at the Ribs of BeefStart: 19.30Matching beer with local cheeses

England v Republic of Ireland – friendly at theEaton CottageStart: 19.30 | End: 22.00Friendly Football International to mark the 150th Anniversary of the FA

Beer, Cheese and Meet the Humpty Dumpty Brewersat the Kings HeadStart: 19.30 | End: 21.00An opportunity to taste some of Humpty Dumpty Brewery’s stronger bottled beers, including their 15th An-niversary Barleywine (9% a.b.v.), paired with a selection ofcheeses. e brewers will be on hand to talk about thebeers and the brewery and answer any questions.£5 in advance or on the door, spaces limited, telephone01493 701818 to book your place. Bottled beers will alsobe available to purchase.

Wedding Singer at the PlayhouseStart: 19.30 | End: lateeatre show

Thorpe Hamlet Pubs... Past & Present at the JubileeStart: 20.00 A talk by Peter orn, a member of e orpe HamletHistory Group

Acoustic Singaround at Micawbers TavernStart: 20.00 | End: 23.00Singers and musicians welcome

Norfolk Blues Society at the Walnut Tree ShadesStart: 20.00 | End: 23.00Special guests and jam night

Football – England v Republic of Ireland at the MurderersStart: 20.00 | End: 22.00Friendly Football International to mark the 150th Anniver-sary of the FA

EVENTS DIARY Wednesday 29th May to Friday 31st MayKernel, ornbridge and Magic Rock are collecting awardsevery day for their innovative and delicious ‘craft’ beers.

Join us for our informal evening of comparative tastingwhere you will have the chance to judge the best thatkegged ale has to offer alongside the very best from the caskworld, we will have two brewers along to extol the virtuesof each type. Make your opinion count – we will be collect-ing tasting results for all the beers and will declare a winnerat the end of the evening!

e evening is free to attend, all you have to do is buy thebeer to taste.



Albert Cooper’s Jazz Life at the Rumsey WellsStart: 20.00 | End: 24.00Legendary jazz musician

Johnny Jump Band at Micawbers TavernStart: 20.00 | End: 23.00Traditional Blues, Rock & Roll and Skiffle Music

Lee Vasey & Friends at the Eaton CottageStart: 20.00Live music

Egypt at the Walnut Tree ShadesStart: 21.00 | End: 24.00Live music – blues rock

Friday 31st May

UEA photography exhibition in the UnderBelly atthe Rumsey WellsStart: 12.00 | End: 15.00Week-long open exhibition (runs til 6 June)

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BC presents… at the Plasterers ArmsStart: 20.00A starry night of sweet music and toe tapping hummableharmonies. Confirmed acts Crumbs for Comfort and UncleStash, further talented acts to be confirmed. Free entry

Saturday Night DJs at the Playhouse BarStart: 20.00 | End: 24.00Fine Norwich DJs in the bar.

Lisa Marie – Live at the Angel GardensStart: 21.00

Sunday 2nd June

Jazz Brunch at Number 12Start: 11.30 | End: 15.00 Great Jazz, fantastic brunch menu and special cocktails –and real ale, of course!

UEA photography exhibition in the UnderBelly atRumsey WellsStart: 12.00 | End: 15.00Week-long open exhibition (runs til 6 June)

BBQ in the Garden at the Playhouse BarStart: 12.00 | End: 17.00Great food in the garden!

Local Brewery Pop Up Shop at the JubileeStart: 12.00 | End: 23.00Stocking merchandise and goodies from local breweries

Hayley Moyses Bluegrass Forum PLUS Hot Fire BBQ!at the Fat Cat Brewery TapStart: 15. 00 | End: 17.30“Britgrass” – British pop hillbilly style!

Football – Brazil v England at the MurderersStart: 15.00 | End: 17.00Friendly Football International to mark the 150th Anniver-sary of the FA

Charity Event with Live Music and Raffleat the Walnut Tree ShadesStart: 17.00 | End: 20.00

Local Brewery Pop Up Shop at the JubileeStart: 12.00 | End: 23.00In the Jubilee throughout City Of Ale, stocking merchan-dise and goodies from Woodforde’s, Grain, Panther,Humpty Dumpy, Beeston and others to be announced


Ale Worthy beats with DJ Lloyd at the Rumsey WellsStart: 20.00 | End: 24.00Eclectic

Honeydripper at the Eaton CottageStart: 20.00Live rhythm & blues band

Pushkinism at the Playhouse BarStart: 20.00 | End: 24.00DJ Pushkin playing you all the finest tunes in the fine city.

We Ghosts at the Fat Cat Brewery TapStart: 20.30 | End: 23.00Atmospheric indie merchants

The Johnny Jump Band at the Walnut Tree ShadesStart: 21.00 | End: 24.00

Saturday 1st JunePub Treasure Hunt at St Gregory’sStart: 11.30 | End: 17.00Meet at St Gregory’s at 11.30 and collect clue sheets; theywill take you to 7 pubs across the city. Teams of four (orjust turn up and you’ll be put into a team). Free to enterand prizes of beer to the winning team.

UEA photography exhibition in the UnderBelly atRumsey WellsStart: 12.00 | End: 15.00Week-long open exhibition (runs til 6 June)


Derby Day at the Eaton CottageStart: 13.00Greatest flat race in the world, live at 15.15

Charity BBQ at the BeehiveStart: 14.00 | End: 18.00All proceeds to Norfolk & Norwich Association for theBlind

City of Ale Bus – Mystery Tour at the Theatre RoyalStart: 14.00 | End: 17.00Take a mystery tour on the iconic City of Ale Bus as ittours five pubs – but which ones? Hop on board to findout! Free, but limited spaces. Meet outside the eatreRoyal, eatre Street, NR2 1RL at 5pm

Epsom Derby at the MurderersStart: 15.15 | End: 15.45e Derby dates back to 1780, and is still ranked the great-est flat race in the world. With winnings of £1.25m, theInvestec Derby has one of the biggest prizes in money inUK racing, matched only by the prestige that victorybrings. It remains the race that everyone wants to win, ashorses and riders push themselves to the limit around theunique and challenging course.

City of Ale Official Closing Party at St Gregory’sStart: 19.30 | End: 23.00Come and help the organisers, Norwich CAMRA folk,Norwich publicans and local brewers celebrate the end ofNorwich City of Ale 2013 in nostalgic 80’s style. Look outyour leg warmers, dust off your deelyboppers (and that’sjust the guys). Beer at £2 per pint, free food and 80’s disco.Sponsored by Norfolk Brewhouse. By ticket only – £5 perticket to include two free pints, food and entertainmentTickets available at e Murderers, e Rose Inn, KettsTavern and online through Skiddle.com


The Mixtape with Voodoo Boogie at Rumsey WellsStart: 20.00 | End: 24.00Psychedelic Sounds

Apocolypso in the Underbelly at Rumsey WellsStart: 20.00 | End: 24.00Psychedelic Lounge Jazz

EVENTS DIARY Friday 31st May to Sunday 2nd June

Nothing says ‘Britain’ more than our Great Britishpubs and our Great British beer. Community pubs arenot just a major part of our social and cultural heritage,but they also have a huge role now, and in the future,as hives of community activity providing welcomingvenues in which to enhance community relationshipsand social well-being.

ese are treasured institutions, and for good reason.In the capable hands of experienced and responsiblelandlords, community pubs promote sensible drinkingin safe and well-managed environments. ey are alsoimportant contributors to local economies, estimatedto be worth an average of £100,000 per pub, and createmuch needed local jobs and opportunities for appren-ticeships.

And nothing epitomises this more than events suchas Norwich City of Ale. e themes running throughthis event, such as live music, sport and quizzes, epito-mise what are pubs are all about – drawing people andfamilies, often from different backgrounds, together tosocialise, share stories and participate in local events. Ihave no doubt that events such as Norwich City of Ale,through the promotion of British pubs and the brew-eries and supply chain underpinning them, will con-tinue to help ensure that our pubs remain the beatingheart of communities across this land.

Brandon Lewis MP

A Statement of Support fromthe Community Pubs Minister

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On behalf of the Eastern Transport Collection I wouldlike to once again congratulate the organisers of the3rd Norwich City of Ale. is year has seen the festi-val attracting more attention across the country andbecoming an annual event that Norwich can be proudof. Nelson’s county and the fine city of Norwich havea rich brewing heritage that can be judged by the everincreasing number of breweries to be found. Togetherwith dedicated publicans, who in difficult times arecommitted to promote real ale in their pubs in a co-ordinated manner. I urge you to pay them a visit.

For us as an educational charity it has helped us theraise the profile of the society to the public. We currently own seven buses once belonging to EasternCounties Omnibus Company dating from 1950 to1979. Our ultimate aim is to one day open a museumto the general public. Currently we are restoring a

1952 double-decker that will one day return to thestreets of Norwich.

With support from Crisp Maltings who have kindlysponsored us, we will again be helping at the variousevents that will be taking place, starting with theLaunch Party where you will be able to see the 1954Bristol double-decker carrying the specially designedadvert for City of Ale 2013. It is also planned to pro-vide free travel to various pubs on specially organisedpub tours around the city and visit some local brew-eries too.

If you wish to join us, make a donation, or find outmore, then please visit us on the bus at the Brewers'Market on May 25th outside the Forum.

Richard DixonChairman

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Available All Year RoundAvailable in bottles and 36 pint polypins

on-line at www.wolfbrewery.com or from ourbrewery shop

The Wolf Brewery has moved to:

Decoy Farm, Norwich Road, Besthorpe, Norfolk, NR17 2LA

Telephone: 01953 457775E-mail: [email protected]

4. Victoria Trail1. Murderers 2. Number 12 3. Rose Inn 4. King’s Arms 5. Trafford Arms 6. Champion

5. Golden Triangle Trail1. Beehive 2. Eaton Cottage 3.Unthank Arms 4. Garden House5. Earlham Arms 6. Fat Cat

6. Waterloo Trail1. Plasterers 2. Duke of Wellington 3. Angel Gardens 4. LordRosebery 5. Whalebone 6. Fat Cat Brewery Tap

7. Thorpe Hamlet Trail1. Fat Cat & Canary 2. Coach & Horses 3. Jubilee 4. LollardsPit 5. Ketts Tavern

The Trails:

1. Market Trail1. Bell Hotel 2. Lamb Inn 3. Walnut Tree Shades 4. SirGarnet 5. Vine 6. Rumsey Wells

2 Westwick Trail1.Reindeer 2. Micawbers 3. Plough 4.Golden Star 5. Playhouse Bar 6.Kings Head

3. Wensum Trail1.Take Five 2. Maids Head Bar 3. Lawyer 4. Ribs of Beef5.Wig and Pen 6. Adam and Eve

Complete a single trail to win a City of Ale lapel pin badge.Complete all the trails to win a City of Ale Trailblazer T-shirt.

Collect a stamp from each of the 41 pubs when you visit between 23 May and 2 June. Cut out and affix atoken published in the Norwich Evening News each day of the festival (except Sundays).

Send your completed trail card to Norwich City of Ale Ltd., 17 Pottergate, Norwich NR2 1DS to arrive nolater than Friday 15 June 2013. Every completed card received by the due date will win a strictly limited edition City of

Ale Trailblazer T-Shirt. Please allow up to 30 days for delivery.

Name...................................................... Address.........................................................................

........................................................... Postcode......................Email............................................................

Size (please state): S M L XL XXL

To receive a City of Ale 2013 lapel pin badge, collect all the stamps from one single trail, plus a NorwichEvening News Token. Claim your badge in person from the hi-lighted pub (in Green) for that trail.

(Only one badge per person, name and address required.)

Bell Hotel Lamb InnWalnut Tree

ShadesSir Garnet Vine Rumsey

Wells

Reindeer Micawbers PloughGolden Star

PlayhouseBar

King’s Head

Take 5Maids

Head BarLawyer Ribs of Beef

Wig andPen

Adam and Eve

Murderers Number 12 Rose InnKing’s Arms

TraffordArms

Champion

BeehiveEaton Cottage

UnthankArms

GardenHouse

EarlhamArms

Fat Cat

PlasterersDuke of

WellingtonAngel

GardensLord

RoseberyWhalebone

Fat CatBreweryTap

Fat Cat and Canary

Coach andHorses

MARKETTRAIL

WESTWICKTRAIL

WENSUMTRAIL

VICTORIATRAIL

GOLDENTRIANGLETRAIL

WATER-LOOTRAIL

THORPEHAMLETTRAIL

JubileeLollards

PitKetts Tavern

For those of you with Smartphoneshere is a QR and link to all the trails

marked up on Google Maps

tinyurl.com/cityofaletrails-2013

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1. Best PubCriteria: Friendliness, service, ambience, choice of ales, quality of ales

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2. Best EventCriteria: Best attended, most entertaining, value for money (if charged)

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Your name:

Email:

Address:

Postcode:

I confirm I am 18 years of age or over

All responses will be entered into a prizedraw for a City of Ale Goody-bag (T-shirt, glass, an ale or two)

Hand in your Official voting form to any participating pubby Friday 15th June 2013 to qualify for the proze draw.

OFFICIAL VOTING form

norwich city of ale guide 2013

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