Adnams Ghost Ship Pale Ale takes its inspiration from Adnams 600-year-old haunted pub, The Bell. The beer itself however is far from scary, offering a good assertive bitterness with a malty backbone and subtle hints of lemon and lime aroma.

Shepherd Name & Co India Pale Ale delivers potent bitterness, offset with generous amounts of malt. The aromas of sweet toffee candy malt and floral hops are very noticeable on the nose followed by a medium to light body with a crisp tasting finish. Shepherd Name & Co India Pale Ale will be a perfect match to hot, spicy dishes.

The Broadside is made in tribute to a fierce naval battle between the English and Dutch in 1672. The English fleet was moored in Southwold at the time, home to the Adnams Brewery, legend has it most of the sailors were in a tavern when they were called to arms. This is a full bodied ale of fruitcake, pungent hops and punchy alcohol. Perfect with strong cheddar.

Originally created in 1828 by Johann Gottlieb Boker, whose company closed during Prohibition in the 1920s. This re-formulation was released in August 2009, and uses overproof spirit and seven botanicals including orange peel, quassia bark, catechu, cardamom and mallow flowers.

A limited edition bottling reformulated in 2010, using knowledge of patent bitters and referencing old formulae, medical journals and advertisements, these bitters now attempt to recreate the defunct bottling. Overproof spirit and eight botanicals are used, including chamomile, orange peel, lemon peel, coriander seed and orris root.

Aphrodite bitters uses overproof rum and eight botanicals including organic dark chocolate, cocoa nibs, Arabica coffee, red chilli, ginger root and ginseng

Brewed by Britain's oldest Brewer, Spitfire Gold is a well-balanced golden ale. Its sweet malt base is complemented by subtle bitterness and tropical aromas imparted by some of the world's favourite hops, including challenger, centennial and saaz.

Kaiju Krush Tropical Ale has a super-clean malt profile that allows the shipload of juicy tropical fruit flavours to arrive on the desert island of your palate unhindered.

Capital Brewing Trail Ale is a fresh and juicy session ale that's big on floral aromas and hoppy bitterness. Smooth enough to be enjoyed anytime, with a balanced malt backbone and distinctive finish, this is one to stock up on.

Fashioned on a firm, fruity foundation of Crystal malt, this rich, ruby-coloured Kent classic belies its burly appearance with a complexity of flavour. Mouth-filling fruit, prunes, plums and dried apricot spiked with palate-prickling pepper, cinnamon and a soft bitter blood-orange finish.