Wednesday 22 October 2008

Guest Beers


Guest beers available from this weekend (in no particular order) are:-

Robinson’s
Dizzy Blonde 3.8%
A refreshing easy drinking ale with a light golden colour and a distinct malt palate.


Butcombe’s
Gold 4.4%

Yellow/gold in colour, rounded malt in the mouth, with a full bittersweet finish of Fuggles hops.


Sharp’s
Doom Bar 4%
The aroma of Doom Bar is an accomplished balance of spicy resinous hop, inviting sweet malt and delicate roasted notes. The mouth feel is a perfectly balanced and complex blend of succulent dried fruit, lightly roasted malty notes and a subtle tey assertive bitterness, which remains into the finish with dry fruity notes.


2008 Winter Beer Festival
Thursday 27th to Sunday 30th November
Please feel free to blog any suggestions.

Wednesday 15 October 2008

Guest Beers This Week


Guest beers due (in no particular order ) from this weekend are:-


Woodforde’s SOLD OUT
Wherry 3.8%
With afresh zesty aroma this is everything you could wish for from a 3.8% beer. A crisp and clean floral flavouor developing into a hoppy citrus bitterness.


Black Sheep’s SOLD OUT
Best Bitter
3.8%
Well-hopped light golden session beer. Dry and refreshing, enjoyed through a rich creamy head.



Wyre Piddle’s
Piddle All Over 4.2%
A smooth well-balanced mid-brown beer with a lot of character and flavours. An exciting new ale not to be missed!


Robinson’s
Dizzy Blonde 3.8%
A refreshing easy drinking ale with a light golden colour and a distinct malt palate.



2008 Winter Beer Festival
Thursday 27th to Sunday 30th November

Please feel free to blog requests.

Wednesday 8 October 2008

Guest Beers this Week


Beers due from this weekend (in no particular order) are:-


Sharp’s SOLD OUT
Doom Bar 4%
The aroma of Doom Bar is an accomplished balance of spicy resinous hop, inviting sweet malt and delicate roasted notes. The mouth feel is a perfectly balanced and complex blend of succulent dried fruit, lightly roasted malty notes and a subtle tey assertive bitterness, which remains into the finish with dry fruity notes.

Mighty Oak’s SOLD OUT
Wye Me 4.2%
Jet black, creamy stout, brewed with roast barley for colour and bite, and malted oats to give a satisfying mouthfeel. Espresso coffee, chocolate and liquorice notes are obvious.

Black Sheep’s
Best Bitter 3.8%
Well-hopped light golden session beer. Dry and refreshing, enjoyed through a rich creamy head.


Woodforde’s
Wherry 3.8%
With afresh zesty aroma this is everything you could wish for from a 3.8% beer. A crisp and clean floral flavouor developing into a hoppy citrus bitterness.



2008 Winter Beer Festival

Thursday 27th to Sunday 30th November

Friday 3 October 2008

Thursday 2 October 2008

Live Music - October

Be entertained at The Bell this October with live music on Friday evenings featuring talented local musicians:

Friday, 3 October - Jamie
Friday, 10 October - Clare and James
Friday, 17 October - T.B.A
Saturday, 18 October - Chocolate Earth
Friday, 24 October - Jamie M
Friday, 31 October - Itchy Feet


Music starts between 8.30 and 9.00pm in the saloon bar unless stated otherwise. Free entrance. All welcome.


Sunday, 26 October - Live Jazz Music at 12.45 pm in the Disraeli Room. Entrance £3.00 (£5.00 per couple)

Wednesday 1 October 2008

Guest Beers this Week


Guest beers available from this week (in no particular order) are:-


Mighty Oak's SOLD OUT
'Booze Cruise' 3.9%

A tawny coloured well hopped ale brewed with Crystal malt, Pilgrim, Cascade and Willamette hops.


Sharp's SOLD OUT
'Own' 4.4%
Rich roasted and malty notes are key to the aroma of Own with some light hop tones. The mouthfeel is one full of malty sweetness complimented by a good measure of hop bitterness. The finish which is sweet and malty is lingering but not satiating. This is a product packed with flavour.


Sharp's SOLD OUT
'Doom Bar' 4%
The aroma of Doom Bar is an accomplished balance of spicy resinous hop, inviting sweet malt and delicate roasted notes. The mouth feel is a perfectly balance and complex blend of succulent dried fruit, lightly roasted malty notes and a subtle yet assertive bitterness, which remains into the finish with dry fruity notes.


Sharp's SOLD OUT
'Eden Pure Ale' 4.3%
Hops dominate the aroma of Eden Pure Ale complemented by the light fruit esters. In the mouth again hops are the centerpiece with dry bitterness and a hint of malty sweetness. The finish is dry and hoppy serving to stimulate and refresh the palate.


2008 Winter Beer Festival

Thursday 27th to Sunday 30th November

Fun Night at The Smokay Corral!

Last Friday saw the launch of The Bell's new outside smoking area, 'The Smokay Corral' together with the lofty 'Marlboro Heights'.

Local resident and renowned octogenarian, Mr Bramley Buckley-Saxon cut the ribbon before enjoying a pint of ale and a cigar in the early evening sunshine. The Corral has been finished to the highest standard and furnished with several items of tobbaciana including a vintage cigarette vending machine which originally stood at Tills V Smith Garage (now closed) in Castle Hedingham.

Those attending the launch were served barbecued king prawns and spicy chicken wings from the vine-covered patio, courtesy of Turkish chef, Murat.

With easy access to the bar via the ("looks like they've always been there") new patio doors, customers continued to enjoy the mild evening and Mediterranean vibe until closing time.