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.

A high proportion of Crystal malt in Old Speckled Hen provides the key toffee/caramel flavour. The yeast used to ferment the beer provides the other key character - estery or banana/pear drop. This estery note provides the fruity and refreshing balance. The hops used add a palate cleansing herbal note and very slight orange citrus.

In Japan, Ruri translates to the colour of clear blue skies - crystal clarity is what this incredibly pure premium pilsner is all about. COEDO Ruri displays a flawless golden colour which contrasts beautifully with a soft, white head for an easy drinking brew that pairs well with almost any dish. Its delicate balance of rich flavours and hoppy bitterness is light on the palate and persistently enjoyable, providing a deliciously satisfying quaff for discerning palates.

Shikkoku is a Japanese word that reflects the jet black colour of onyx, perfect for this enchantingly dark, slow-aged brew marked by an elegant and mellow flavour profile. Dark shadows contrast sharply with the brightness of its fine, tea-coloured head. Aromatic hops surround the nose. COEDO Shikkoku is created with two variations of black malt which are combined with six other malt varieties, making for a black lager that is smooth, light and balanced - never cloying.

La Trappe is the only Trappist beer located outside of Belgium and is only one of the seven still producing Trappist beers today. The Blond is a golden blond beer that combines the Trappist fermentation process to produce an aromatic, fruity and fresh aroma. The flavour may be described as light malty and slightly sweet. A fresh and fruity beer with a hint of bitterness that evaporates quickly, resulting in a smooth and friendly aftertaste. This easy drinking beer is a finely balanced mix of complexity and simplicity.

Mythos has a balanced, slightly sweet taste comprising of fruity nuances and hops, yet just the right amount of bitterness. With a long lasting and clear aftertaste, it is the refreshing way to enjoy the finest brew Greece has to offer.

Birra Menabrea Lager is brewed using light barley malts and maize, for a light, crisp Lager style. A distinctive yeast strain, and a more significant amount of hops than is usual for a Lager beer add to its aromatic complexity. This, combined with a fairly high alcohol level, makes for a very full and flavourful, yet still refreshing Lager. Around 100 thousand hectolitres of beer are produced annually, part of which for export in twenty countries.

While the partridge in a pear tree on the label suggests Christmas, this Hook Norton brew is available all year round and is a wonderfully rich and dark strong ale that will warm any cold soul. With a dark malt palate with nutty overtones, Twelve Days finishes with a hint of sweetness that compliments the bolt rich flavours perfectly.

A sweetly full-bodied, high alcohol beer from the Carlsberg Brewery - brewed in Denmark.

Tripple hopped, Paddo Pale shows a citrus and floral aroma with a full malt mouthfeel and a big bitter finish.