the Castle, Bradninch

Four real ales are always available -currently Doom Bar, Stormstay, Spring Beer and Dobs Bitter but these change frequently to provide variety. We also have a range of draught beers, lager & cider along with soft and alcholic drinks & spirits
	Doom Bar - 4.3% ABV A fine balanced, spicy beer. Resinous hop, inviting sweet malt and delicate roasted notes. The aroma of Doom Bar is an accomplished balance of spicy resinous hop, inviting sweet malt and delicate roasted notes. The mouth feel is perfectly balanced with a complex blend of succulent dried fruit, light roasted malty notes and a subtle yet assertive bitterness. The bitterness remains into the finish with dry fruity notes that implore the drinker to go back for more. (Head Brewer Stuart Howe)
	Stormstay 5.0 % abv the taste to savour, brewed in Devon by O'Hanlons Brewing Company of Whimple. Amarillo Hops
	Sping Beer - ABV 4.3 % Fruity, bitter, hoppy finish
	Dobs Bitter - ABV 4.1 % Smooth, well hopped, fruit aroma, bitter throughout
	Bass Ale - 4.4% ABV Bass is the most famous English ale in the world, and has been brewed in Burton, England since 1777. It is a full-flavoured ale that is still brewed to an original recipe, using only the finest ingredients and the experience of generations. It is brewed with two strains of yeast to produce a complex, nutty, malty taste with subtle hop undertones, and which has widespread appeal to repertoire drinkers and beer lovers around the world.
	The Reverend James - 4.5% ABV Full bodied and warming, rich in palate, spicy and aromatic with a deeply satisfying finish. This premium ale has been described as having a "classic" flavour not commonly available these days.
	Betty Stogs - 4% ABV Classic pale amber mid strength bitter with distinct hoppy overtones. A beautifully balanced quaffing ale. Contains Cornish malted barley and wheat. Bitter finish is slow to develop but long to fade. One of our best-selling beers, Betty Stogs Bitter is a perennial favourite, winning accolades and awards at beer festivals accross the country.
	Jail Ale - 4.8% ABV This is a full bodied mid-brown beer from Dartmoor Brewery with a well rounded flavour and a sweet Moorish aftertaste.
	Abbot Ale - 5% ABV Greene King's flagship brand Abbot Ale is a favourite with the nation's discerning beer drinker. An iconic beer, Abbot is brewed for longer in a traditional way in order to achieve its world famous distinctive taste. The secret of Abbot Ale lies not only in its ingredients but the way it is treated along every step of its production, from the arrival of the raw ingredients at the brewery to the cask and beyond. The result (a pint of perfect beer) is due to the care, dedication and craftsmanship of everyone who works on Abbot Ale. Quality is the benchmark.
	Wells Bombardier Bitter - 4.3% ABV '"A burnished copper colour, it has a rich, tempting aroma of peppery hops and raisins, while the palate is dominated by more dark fruit, juicy malt and tangy hops." - Roger Protz, Editor, The Good Beer Guide
	Cousin Jack - 3.7% ABV A new Ale, brewed in Cornwall by the St. Austell Brewery.
	Dartmoor Best Bitter 3.9% abv A beer with a strong regional heritage, Dartmoor, although now brewed in Cornwall still has its roots firmly in Devon. Dartmoor is a fine, easy drinking session ale with a touch of bitterness, complemented by a smooth malty finish. An Ideal pint to enjoy with a crusty Ploughman’s lunch.

	Proper Job 4.5% abv First brewed in 2006 as a seasonal beer, Proper Job proved so popular with thirsty customers that it is now a permanent part of the St Austell Brewery portfolio. Proper Job is an authentic IPA brewed with Cornish spring water and malt made from a blend of malts including Cornish grown Maris Otter barley. A powerfully hopped golden bitter that explodes with citrus grapefruit flavours.
	SPITFIRE PREMIUM KENTISH STRONG ALE - ABV 4.5% Shepherd Neame, Britain's oldest brewer, situated at Faversham in the heart of Kent's hop gardens, is now the sole guardians of the county's unparalleled brewing tradition. Using only pure spring water from their own artesian well combined with other natural ingredients such as best quality English malt and the finest Kentish hops, Shepherd Neame brew a range of traditional beers that are unsurpassed for quality and taste. Spitfire Premium Kentish Ale epitomises these beers.
	Summer Lightning (ABV 5.0%) A trendsetter in the brewing industry; the original Summer ale brewed all year round. An extremely pleasant bitter, straw coloured beer with a terrific fresh, hoppy aroma. This, coupled with an intense bitterness, leads to an excellent long, dry finish. Probably the beer to receive the most awards in Britain!
	Yellow Hammer 4.2% abv A light golden ale with a refreshing, fruity taste. A summer favourite.
	Exmoor Gold - 4.5% ABV Designed as a single-malt beer, this was a stunning counter balance to the traditional view of beer — which it had to be as brown as an old sideboard or as coal black as Irish Dry Stout. Exmoor Gold, instead, was the colour of Chardonnay or Carling, sparkling in the glass and appealing to both ale drinkers and lager lovers. As well as looking good, by golly it tasted good, with fresh and fruity flavours tripping across the tongue hand in hand with a soft and comforting malty centre.
	O'HANLONS FIREFLY 3.7% abv Amber in colour, with its blend of hops giving a crisp flavour, over malty undertones, this ale is easily quaffable, yet has a depth which belies its strength.
	BAYS GOLD 4.3 % abv An easy drinking light golden ale. The unique blend of English and Continental hops creates lemon citrus overtones which tantalise and refresh the palette. .
	OLD HOOKY 4.6 % abv A beautifully balanced beer, fruity by nature, with a well-rounded body and the suggestive echo of Crystal Malt.
	HOBGOBLIN 4.5% abv Hobgoblin is strong in roasted malt with a moderate hoppy bitterness and slight fruity character that lasts through to the end. The ruby red coloured Hobgoblin is full-bodied and has a delicious chocolate toffee malt flavour balanced with a rounded moderate bitterness and an overall fruity character.
	White Star ABV 4.8% A light refreshing distinctively hoppy beer with a freshness that belies its strength, so easy to drink it will fool all but the crustiest of sea dogs. CAMRA Champion Beer of the West Midlands 2003 - Premium Bitter - Gold CAMRA West Midlands Beer of the Year 2004 – Premium Bitter – Gold CAMRA West Midlands Beer of the Year 2005 – Premium Bitter - Bronze CAMRA West Midlands Beer of the Year 2006 – Premium Bitter - Bronze
	O'Hanlons Red Ale - 4.5% ABV Red Ale, brewed in Devon by O'Hanlons Brewing Company of Whimple
	Stargazer - 4.0% ABV STARGAZER is a dark copper speciality bitter with a late hopping floral bouquet, it is rich & hoppy yet sweet & luscious at the same time! STAR GAZER won the Gold award for bitters and pales ales at the 2008/2009 SIBA South West Beer Festival, where over 400 beers were exhibited. STAR GAZER was voted Minehead 2007 Somerset Champion at the Minehead Beer Festival September 2007
	Cotleigh 25 - ABV 4.0% The brewery decided to create a beer that was different to their existing portfolio with the aim of appealing to younger consumers. After months of experimentation under the code name 'Cuckoo', Cotleigh 25 was quietly launched into the trade. From that initial launch many publicans remained strongly loyal. So much so, the brewery have been forced to leave it available as a permanent focus brand. It is an extremely 'quaffable' beer, being refreshing as well as full of taste.

Doom Bar - 4.3% ABV

Stormstay 5.0 % abv

Sping Beer - ABV 4.3 %

Dobs Bitter - ABV 4.1 %

Bass Ale - 4.4% ABV

The Reverend James - 4.5% ABV

Betty Stogs - 4% ABV

Jail Ale - 4.8% ABV

Abbot Ale - 5% ABV

Wells Bombardier Bitter - 4.3% ABV

Cousin Jack - 3.7% ABV

Dartmoor Best Bitter 3.9% abv

A beer with a strong regional heritage, Dartmoor, although now brewed in Cornwall still has its roots firmly in Devon. Dartmoor is a fine, easy drinking session ale with a touch of bitterness, complemented by a smooth malty finish. An Ideal pint to enjoy with a crusty Ploughman’s lunch.

Proper Job 4.5% abv

SPITFIRE PREMIUM KENTISH STRONG ALE - ABV 4.5%

Summer Lightning (ABV 5.0%)

Exmoor Gold - 4.5% ABV

O'HANLONS FIREFLY 3.7% abv

Amber in colour, with its blend of hops giving a crisp flavour, over malty undertones, this ale is easily quaffable, yet has a depth which belies its strength.

BAYS GOLD 4.3 % abv

OLD HOOKY 4.6 % abv

HOBGOBLIN 4.5% abv

O'Hanlons Red Ale - 4.5% ABV

Stargazer - 4.0% ABV

Cotleigh 25 - ABV 4.0%

A beer with a strong regional heritage, Dartmoor, although now brewed in Cornwall still has its roots firmly in Devon. Dartmoor is
a fine, easy drinking session ale with a touch of bitterness, complemented by a smooth malty finish. An Ideal pint to enjoy with a crusty Ploughman’s lunch.