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.

First brewed in 1998 to celebrate Shepherd Neame's tercentenary, this copper-bronze, bottle conditioned beauty is an intense yet uniquely intricate offering thrice-hopped during the brewing process. This adds rich resinous notes and spikes of citrus to a moreish strong ale already rife with notes of liquorice, Masala wine, caramel and spicy orange. A frisson of dark fruit freshens the finish.

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.

Screwball peanut butter whiskey flavoured liqueur, to the misfits, black sheep and skrewballs. This harmonious blend of seemingly disparate flavours might seem a bit surprising, but it’s a whole lot of delicious. It’s a perfect celebration of the unexpect

An Australian apple Cider made by Little Creatures Brewery in the picturesque Yarra Valley in Victoria. This light and bright coloured cider uses freshly pressed apples which help in the upfront apple flavour and texture. A perfect drink for a lazy afternoon. So pack your favourite picnic basket and include a few of these!

The perfect kickstart, Strongbow Hard Cider with Wild Berries is a berry infused cider delivering big berry notes with a subtle sweetness balanced by the tartness of crushed raspberries and strawberries with apples. The result - a refreshing, easy drinking hard cider, best served over ice. Strongly Aussie, made right here in Australia.

Strongbow Dry Cider is made using a variety of apple types - providing a unique and relatively complex Cider.

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.

Somersby Blackberry Cider is a fruity flavoured cider with a breath of crisp, sweetness and natural taste of blackberry. With its fruity refreshment, Somersby Blackberry is a perfect addition to summer.

Hook Norton is one of the few remaining family owned English Pubs and Breweries in existence in the UK. They produce ales of true distinction and flavour just like this fruity and full-bodied ale, Old Hooky. Wonderfully balanced and rich in texture, Old Hooky has plenty of aromatic fruit-driven notes and a palate covering smooth finish.