Current Real Ales

Last updated: Monday, 19th October 2026, 20:58pm

Special Guest 1

Small Beer Pale

Small Beer Pale

Pale 2.5%
Small Beer Brew Co (London)

A lightly tropical pale packed with fresh hop, bright citrus aromas and a mouth-wateringly juicy finish. Brewed at their signature mid-strength for maximum refreshment, it’s also naturally lower in carbs and calories for everyday enjoyment.

Vegan
Next up on this line: Scapegoat (4.2%, Pennine Brewing Co), then Schwarz Clipper (4.4%, Pennine Brewing Co), Orange Flare (4.4%, Pennine Brewing Co), Otter Bitter (3.6%, Otter Brewery), Otter Ale (4.5%, Otter Brewery), Jumping Jack Flash (3.8%, North Cotswold Brewery)

Special Guest 2

4 Wood

4 Wood

Best Bitter 4.5%
Shiny Brewery (Little Eaton, Derby)

A traditional best bitter hopped with British Fuggles & Magnum. Full-bodied and a deep malty backbone.

Gluten FreeVegan
Next up on this line: Clasp (3.4%, Attic Brew Co.), then Ingot (4%, Attic Brew Co.), Harvest Special (4%, Uley Brewery), Quarter (4.4%, Attic Brew Co.)

Bitter

Uley Bitter

Uley Bitter

Best Bitter 4%
Uley Brewery (Uley, Gloucestershire)

Permanently available at The Red Lion. Amber in colour this beer has hops and fruits in the aroma which combines with maltiness on the tongue to give a bitter, dry finish. CAMRA’s SW Region Champion 2013 Bitter.

Stout & Porter

Devils Backbone

Devils Backbone

Porter 4.6%
Frome Brewing Company (Unit L13, Marshall Way, Commerce Park, Frome, BA11 2FB)

Brewed with Willamette hops, this porter has a smooth quality with an elderberry flavour that's a little spicy as things get colder out there.

Next up on this line: Hung Drawn ‘n’ Portered (5%, North Cotswold Brewery)

Pale & Golden

Hackney Blonde

Hackney Blonde

Blonde 3.9%
Tollgate Brewery (Calke, Derbyshire)

Tollgate Brewery says:

Light and crisp sessionable blonde ale. An easy going, easy drinking, refreshing ale that is both visually appealing and full of flavour despite its lower abv. Brewed to be thirst quenchingly light yet moreish with every sup.

Gluten Free
Next up on this line: Otter Bright (4.3%, Otter Brewery), then Otter Amber (4%, Otter Brewery)

Gluten Free

Tudor IPA

Tudor IPA

IPA 4%
Tudor Brewery (Llanhilleth, Nr. Abertillery)

A classic IPA, light in colour, with a sharp, hoppy, grapefruit finish.

Gluten FreeVegan
Next up on this line: Cwrw Am Byth (4%, Tudor Brewery)

Mild

Moreton Mild

Moreton Mild

Mild 3.8%
North Cotswold Brewery (Stretton-on-Fosse, Warwickshire)

Permanently available at The Red Lion. Award-winning rich smooth dark mild with a nutty palate. Named after the Cotswold market town of Moreton in Marsh just five miles from the brewery.