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INTRODUCTION TO BEER

Beer is: A non-distilled, fermented extract of cereal (usually malted barley) which is flavoured with hops.

Beer is the third most popular drink in the world, after water and tea! It’s origins can be traced back as far as Ancient Egypt but over the millennia, hundreds of different brewing processes and styles have developed. Beer is broken into three main categories, into which all the different styles fall.

• Top fermented • Lively, unpredictable

ALE

• Bottom

fermented • Stable product

LAGER

• Spontaneous fermentation • Usually sour

LAMBIC

BEER INGREDIENTS

HOPS Hops are a climbing, flowering plant. Each hop variety has it’s own attributes and brings something different to a beer. Hops are mainly used for bitterness and aroma.

MALT Many types of grain can be used to brew beer but barley is the most widely used. A grain must be malted to develop sugars, colour and flavours before it is used to make beer.

WATER Water is the most important and influential ingredient in the brewing process. Brewers call it ‘liquor’. Depending on where the water is from, depends on how it will affect the beer.

YEAST Yeast is a single cell fungus which ingests sugars and excretes C02 and alcohol. Depending on which style of yeast is used determines which type of beer you are making. Yeast is used to produce alcohol and carbonation, but also affects flavour and aromas.

Malt is used for sugar, colour and flavour .

Water is used for body and texture.

THE BREWING PROCESS

How beer is made will vary slightly from beer to beer but the key steps remain the same as per the diagram.

Watch the video below to see how beer is made.

PERFECT SERVE

GLASSWARE • Ensure you use correct branded glassware where possible, glasses are designed to enhance the product • Always - C lean, C old, C hip free, Dry

DRAUGHT KEG • Hold glass at 45 degree angle •Open tap • Never put nozzle in beer • Tilt glass until full –make sure 5% head DRAUGHT CASK • Hold glass at bottom • Put spout in glass and pull smoothly 2/3 full • Settle • Top up until 5% head achieved

BOTTLED BEERS •Open bottle • Pour at 45 degree angle into glass • Tilt until 5% head achieved •Watch out for sediment at the bottom – always leave it for the guest to pour

QUALITY CONTROL

KEG DRAUGHT PRODUCTS

A keg is a pressurised barrel containing products that will be served through the bar fonts – products like lagers, ciders and specialty draught products. Kegs are stored in an upright position and use gas to drive the liquid up through the taps. Kegs should always be stored in the cellar between 11-13C. Service temperatures vary depending on the product. Keg Ales, Sparkling or Creamflow products should be served at 8-10C. Standard lagers, super – chilled Ales & Stouts should be served at 5-7C.

Changing a Keg

You may be required to change a keg – it is vital that you follow correct procedure to do this for your own safety.

Watch the video to find out more ...

QUALITY CONTROL

CASK PRODUCTS

A cask is an unpressurised barrel normal used to store real ales. It can be used using vertical extraction (as seen here) but more commonly using stillages, storing the barrel on its side on hydraulic stills. Cask ales are served using a handpull which draws the liquid up through the lines from the cask. Cask products are normally left live which means that they are usually unfiltered. Cask products need to be given time to settle before serving, letting all the particles settle to the bottom to ensure you are serving a clear pint. Cask products should be served between 11-13C.

Conditioning a Cask

There are two ways of conditioning cask – vertically and horizontally.

Watch the videos to find out how

Conditioning Cask – Vertical

Conditioning Cask – Horizontal

TASTING BEER

When tasting beer, it’s not all about the flavours. Tasting is a joint effort between our senses. To create a tasting note we need to consider the following..

A PPEARANCE – Colour, Clarity, Carbonation

A ROMA – what can you smell?

A ll A pples F all B efore F lowers

F LAVOUR – what does it taste like?

B ODY – how heavy does the beer feel in your mouth ?

To help you remember

F INISH – what is the last sensation? How long does it last?

For example: A light bodied golden beer, with grassy aromas, fruity flavours & a long bitter finish.

TASTING PROCESS

• Look at your beer • Check the colour, clarity & carbonation

SEE

• Swirl the beer around in your glass • This will release the aromas

SWIRL

• Take a short sniff of your beer • Sniff again – what can you smell?

SNIFF

• Take a mouthful of beer • Move it around in your mouth, making sure you cover all parts of your tongue

Your tongue tastes different sensations at different parts – make sure you cover all of them to get the full experience!

SWISH

• Swallow the beer • Concentrate on whether you can feel any bitterness & what the last sensation is

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BEER WHEEL

Aroma & Flavour

Use this wheel to help identify flavours and aromas

BEER GLOSSARY

BEER GLOSSARY

ABV – Alcohol by Volume. Percentage measure of alcoholic strength, per volume of liquid sampled.

ALCOHOL – Commonly refers to ethanol and higher alcohols, giving warming, liqueur – like character.

ALE – Generic name for beer brewed using top-fermenting yeast at relatively warm temperatures.

AROMA – Aroma refers to the smell inducing chemicals detectable by the human nose.

BALANCE – The harmony between different flavour characters.

BEER – Generic name given to alcoholic beverages brewed with grains and hops.

BOTTLE CONDITIONED – Beer that undergoes a secondary fermentation and flavour maturation in the bottle due to continued presence or addition of yeast.

CASK CONDITIONED BEER – ‘Live beer’ where a secondary fermentation and flavour maturation occurs in the barrel due to continued presence or addition of yeast and fermentable sugar.

CONDITIONING – Maturation Of beer after fermentation.

DRAUGHT

FERMENTATION –Process of yeast reproduction where sugars are turned into alcohol and carbon dioxide and where flavour compounds are created.

BEER GLOSSARY

HOPS –The cone or flower of the hop plant. Provide bitterness and aroma. Also have preservative effects . LAGER – Generic name for beers brewed with bottom fermenting yeast at relatively cool temperatures.

MALT – Barley that has undergone the 3 stage process of steeping, germination and kilning.

PASTEURISATION – Partial sterilization of a liquid, by heating for a short periods, to kill any micro organisms that may spoil it.

YEAST – A single cell fungus that creates beer by fermenting wort sugars into alcohol and carbon dioxide and releasing flavour compounds.

Lager

Carling

STYLE: Lager ABV: 4% Country of Origin: Britain

Straw colour

Fresh grain, sweetcorn

Malty with a clean bitterness

White fish, chicken dishes, and salads

Britain’s best selling lager for the last three decades, only made with 100% British Barley.

DRAUGHT

Lager

Carlsberg

STYLE: Pilsner Style Lager ABV: 3.8% Country of Origin: Denmark

Pale Blonde

Flowery, subtle aroma

Hoppy fruity flavours with a soft lingering finish

Burgers, Chicken & Grilled Dishes

DRAUGHT

Lager

Stella Artois

STYLE: Premium Lager ABV: 5% Country of Origin: Belgium

Pale gold

Fresh & fruity

well balanced hoppy bitterness and a crisp, dry lingering finish.

Fish, lightly spiced foods, hard and mild cheeses, seafood

Stella Artois was first brewed as a Christmas beer in Leuven. It was named 'Stella', Latin for 'star', from the Star of Christman, and Artois, after Sebastian Artois, founder of the brewery .

DRAUGHT

Lager

Hop House 13

STYLE: Lager ABV: 5% Country of Origin: Ireland

Pale gold

Fresh

Full-flavoured, while still being crisp and hoppy (but not bitter) with a refreshing clean finish

Burgers, grilled foods

Double-hopped- lager, made with Topaz, Mosaic and Galaxy Hops

DRAUGHT

Lager

Amstel

STYLE: Pilsner Style Lager ABV: 4.1% Country of Origin: Holland

Amber

Fresh, slightly fruity

Smooth, malty, crisp finish

Meat & Cheese

In 1870, the first stone of the Amstel brewery was laid on the banks of the river Amstel.

DRAUGHT

Lager

San Miguel

STYLE: Lager ABV: 5% Country of Origin: Madrid, Spain

Pale Blonde

Hoppy, Citrus

Light bodied, citrus finish

Tapas style foods & grilled meats

The number 1 draught World Beer in the UK.

DRAUGHT

Stout

Guinness

STYLE: Stout ABV: 4.2% Country of Origin: Dublin, Ireland

Very deep red – white, tight head

Syrupy caramel, smoky

Full bodied, smooth, roasted, bitter dry finish

Red meats, rich sauces, steaks

Guinness was created by pure accident when a batch of malt were accidently burnt!

DRAUGHT

Keg Ale

Belhaven’s Best Bitter

STYLE: Best Bitter ABV: 3.1% Country of Origin: Scotland

Chestnut brown

Fruity, hint of toffee

Rich sweet toffee, subtle malty finish

Scotland’s Best-Selling Ale, from the Home of Scottish Brewing

DRAUGHT

Pale Ale

61 Deep Pale Ale

STYLE: Pale Ale ABV: 3.8% Country of Origin: UK

Pale Golden

Fresh zesty aroma, peach & apricot tropical fruits

Brewed with a blend of American and Australian hops impart a mellow, understated bitterness, complemented by a blast of tropical fruit and a light citrus tingle.

Spicy Chilli, Mexican foods and fruity desserts such as Lemon Torte

Keg Ale

Greene King IPA

STYLE: IPA ABV: 3.6% Country of Origin: Suffolk, UK

Amber

Fresh, Clean, Hoppy

Hoppy, Dry, Refreshing

A popular, lighter ale that is well matched with curry, spicy foods and lighter blue cheeses.

GREENE KING IPA IS MADE WITH 100% NATURAL INGREDIENTS

DRAUGHT

Keg Ale

Old Speckled Hen

STYLE: Amber ale ABV: 5% Country of Origin: England

Auburn, copper

Malty, toffee, lightly roasted

Abundance of malts and distinctive toffee character

English roasts, sausages and pies

“Old Speckled Hen” was first brewed in 1979 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the iconic MG factory

DRAUGHT

MUST STOCKS

Amber Ale

Sharp’s - Doom Bar

STYLE: Amber Ale ABV: 4% Country of Origin: UK

Amber, clear, white foamy head

Spicy resinous hop, sweet, roasted malts

Balanced, succulent dried fruit, lightly roasted malts

Great with battered seafood like calamari, grilled white fish or pork. Sunday roasts

Named after the infamous sand bank on Cornwall’s Atlantic coast. Doom Bar has a distinctive aroma and balanced moreish flavour. These qualities have underpinned its rapid growth to become the UK’s No.1 cask ale*

CASK ALE

*CGA On Trade data, Volume and Value, MAT to 28/11/15

FAMILIAR FAVOURITES

Pale Ale

Adnams Ghost Ship

STYLE: Pale Ale ABV: 4.5% Country of Origin: England

Pale Amber

Lemon & Lime

Citrus, Biscuity

Spicy Thai and Indian food

Brewed with a selection of malts – Pale Ale, Rye and Cara – we use Citra, and a blend of other American hop varieties to create some great citrus flavours. IBU 46. Silver Medal at International Beer Challenge 2014

9GAL CASK

Best Bitter

Black Sheep - Best Bitter

STYLE: Best Bitter Alc. 3.8% vol. Country of Origin: Yorkshire, England

Amber , Straw

Lots of whole flower Fuggles hops give this beer a beautifully balanced fresh and grassy nose Wonderfully crisp and clean with lots of peppery hop and a long dry satisfying finish. The definitive quality session beer. Uncompromised, quaffable and moreish

Rich red meats such as lamb, where the long bitter finish complements the flavour

Serve with a rich creamy head using a sparkler

CASK

Pale Ale

Fullers – London Pride

STYLE: Pale Ale ABV: 4.1% Country of Origin: Chiswick, London, UK

Golden Amber colour

Light malt aromas

Malty base and fruity finish

Great with a Ploughman’s lunch or a Steak & Ale pie

Brewed in London by the oldest independent brewer delivering consistent quality through FIVE generations of family brewing.

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AMBER ALE

PEDIGREE

STYLE: Amber Ale ABV:4.5% Country of Origin: UK

Amber

Gentle caramel, toasted biscuit

Biscuity malt, spicy hops, light fruitiness

A perfect beer with a really good steak or for comfort foods like a roast dinner, a meaty casserole or steak pie and chips.

Pedigree is unique as the only cask beer still being brewed in the Burton Union System in Oak Casks using the Burton well water. It is also the #7 best-selling cask ale in the UK (CGA).

CASK ALE

Brewdog Punk Alcohol Free

STYLE: Alcohol Free ABV: 0.5% Country of Origin: Scotland

Pale

Pine notes and fresh fruit

Malt Baseline, Tropical

Drink FRESH!

. All the attitude, all the flavour but none of the alcohol.

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Pale Ale

Sharp’s Atlantic

STYLE: Pale Ale ABV: 4.2% Country of Origin: UK

Deep golden, clear, white foamy head

Citrus, tropical fruits, fresh hops, candy floss

Delicate, sweetness, fruity, balanced

Works brilliantly with battered fish or mild cheese. Great as an aperitif.

Inspired by the Atlantic Ocean on our doorstep. Atlantic Pale Ale is brewed with new world hops for a fruity, citrus flavour and two types of malt for a delicate sweetness. Where some pale ales are overpowering, Atlantic is balanced, approachable, moreish and beautifully refreshing.

CASK ALE

PACKAGED BEER

Sharp’s Atlantic Pale Ale

STYLE: Pale Ale ABV: 4.5% Country of Origin: UK

Pale, Golden

Aroma: tropical fruit hop, honey malt, a touch of candy floss.

Taste: delicate sweetness, fruity, balanced.

Food Pairing: works brilliantly with battered fish or mild cheese. Great as an aperitif.

Sharp's award-winning portfolio is united by delicious moreish character and brewed with passion, precision and expertise to ensure every drop of beer is as good as the last.

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Non – Alcoholic

Becks Blue

STYLE: Non – Alcoholic Lager ABV: 0.05% Country of Origin: Germany

Pale Gold

Grassy

a mild bitterness with a smooth finish and a clean after-taste.

Only when the distinctive Beck’s flavour has been allowed to fully develop is the alcohol removed. 0.05% ABV with no compromise on taste. Indian, Thai and Japanese specialties offer fascinating contrasts with this refreshing Pils

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Heineken 0.0

STYLE: Alcohol Free Beer ABV: 0..0 Country of Origin: Netherlands

Golden

fruity and fresh malt notes

Light Bodied, distinct malty taste

Oysters & Tapas

A 0.0 beer brewed with the quality you can expect from Heineken since 1864 with natural ingredients and a refreshing taste with unique Heineken A-yeast

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Lager

Peroni

STYLE: Premium Lager ABV: 5.1% Country of Origin: Italy

Golden Yellow

Sweetcorn, straw

Lightly sparkling, dry finish, easy drinking

Fish & chips, Salads

The name means "Blue Ribbon" in Italian, in honor of the Blue Riband won by Italian ocean liner SS Rex in 1933

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Lager

Peroni Gluten Free

STYLE: Premium Lager ABV: 5.1% Country of Origin: Italy

Golden Yellow

Sweetcorn, straw

Lightly sparkling, dry finish, easy drinking

Fish & chips, Salads

Peron Nastro Azzurro Gluten Free has been endorsed by the Italian Coeliac Association .

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Lager

Budweiser

STYLE: Light Lager ABV: 4.8% Country of Origin: St Louis, America

Crystal clear straw colour, large white head, slight lacing

Subtle aromas

Clean, crisp, easy drinking

Grilled meat & Shellfish, Steaks , Burgers & Ribs

It’s the most expensive brewing process in the world and produces a beer of exceptional quality

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Lager

Desperados Original

STYLE: Premium Packaged Lager ABV: 5.9% Country of Origin:

Latino-inspired origin through name, logo and label but originated in France

Gold coloured

Tequila and Beer

A sweet tasting beer, combing malt, hops and tequila flavouring. intense, sweet, tequila flavour .

Nachos & Chilli Con Carne

Desperados is the original tequila flavoured beer

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Corona Extra

STYLE: Pale Lager ABV: 4.5% Country of Origin: Mexico

Pale Straw

Fruit-honey with a touch of malt

Light, crisp and well balanced between hops and malt, toward the malt side

Perfect for a light lunch or seafood

Don’t forget to finish the serve with a wedge of lime

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Craft Ale

Brewdog Punk IPA

STYLE: IPA ABV: 5.6% Country of Origin: Scotland

Dark golden

Citrus

Tropical fruits with a long lasting bitter finish – not for the faint hearted!

Spicy food, nothing too bland

Our scene-stealing flagship is an India Pale Ale that has become a byword for craft beer rebellion; synonymous with the insurgency against mass-produced, lowest common denominator beer

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Cider is created from fermented apple juice

Cider has been fermented and enjoyed for centuries, fruit juice fermentations were recorded by the ancient Egyptians.

Any type or style of apple can be used to create cider, although, traditionally only varieties of bittersweet & bittersharp apples were used. These types of apples are named after its flavour profile – bitterness followed by either sweet or very sharp / sour notes, not great for eating but perfect for cider production.

Today cider is produced in a variety of styles:

Sparkling

Cloudy

Hazey

Bright

Still

Retains some of the yeast used to ferment the juice

Retains some of the yeast used to ferment the juice

All of the yeast is removed

No carbonation

Created by adding a carbonator e.g. carbon dioxide

Cider can have an alcohol of between 1.2% - 8.49%, after this it becomes wine, low alcohol ciders are available and are typically below 1.2% which legally makes them soft drinks.

Cider ingredients

Apples

Water Water is a vital part of the process: thousands of litres are used by Cider Mills on a daily basis. As the water is blended with the apple juice before fermentation. Water quality is absolutely critical to the finished product. Water provides texture and with contribute to the ciders mouthfeel.

Yeast Live yeast cells are added to the apple juice and water blend and are used to create alcohol, they feed on sugar and excrete alcohol and CO2. Yeast strains must be carefully selected to ensure that they are suitable for the type of product that is being produced, yeast selection will affect finished product and aroma.

There are more than 7,500 varieties of apple – each with their own specific and desirable qualities. Grown in orchards, apples trees crop once a year and are harvested by shaking the trees and collecting the fallen fruit from the floor. Bittersweet, Bittersharp, Culinary and even Crab apples can be used to create different flavour profiles when blended together in the finished product.

Regional differences in cider flavour & profile

West Midlands & South West of England: have a distinctive bittersweet taste (bitterness), & mouth feel (astringency and body) and spicy, woody and smoky characteristics of traditional high-tannin cider apples

Eastern Counties: traditionally made from dessert apples. Display fresh, acidic and high fruity notes typical of the types of apple used

Somerset: often quite dry and typically display the fruity and tannin-like qualities of local bittersweet & bittersharp apples . Herefordshire: Distinctively bitter, full bodied and astringent. High tannin flavours, almost certainly made from traditional bittersweet varieties. Big on fruit flavours, oaky & spicy

French ciders : typically low in alcohol, often fairly sweet, with sherry-like qualities. Frequently naturally sparkling due to secondary in-bottle fermentation. Spanish ciders : usually quite dry, non- carbonated (still) and often have a noticeable acetic acid tang

Devon: much more woody flavours, typically mahogany coloured and fairly acidic .

The cider making process

Authentic cider makers will follow a simple eight step process, beginning with harvesting in early October. Fresh juice once pressed will then be fermented and slowly matured to deliver flavour & character. Alternatively, concentrate can be added at step 5 rather than using fresh juice and then bottled, canned & kegged almost immediately.

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Draught cider perfect serve

 Pour the cider directly into the centre of the glass, allowing the cider to hit the central nucleation spot to encourage carbonation & mouth-feel  Hold the glass upright, no need to tilt at a 45° angle  Do not allow the font nozzle to touch the cider when pouring

FONT

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Use the correctly branded glass

GLASS

 Ensure it is always – clean, cold, chip free & dry

 Serve to the guest, keeping fingers from the rim of the glass  Ensure the branding is facing the guest

SERVE

Quality control: draught kegged cider

 The ideal temperature for keg dispense is between 5 ° C - 8 ° C, for storage we would recommend no greater than 13 ° C.

Temperature

 Keg lines should be cleaned at least every 7 days, only recommended line cleaning products should be used & excess line cleaning fluid should be disposed of afterwards to avoid contamination.  Thorough cleaning is required as yeast could affect the products clarity and can lead to fobbing.

Cleanliness

 Gas cylinders should be stored upright in a secure position and should be switched off after use, as this can potentially cause fobbing. Only use the correct mix of gas as directed by your cellar service technician.  Ensure the cellar is well ventilated as stale air will make cider hazey, although draughts should be avoided

Storage

Quality Control: draught bag-in-box cider

The use of Bag-in-Box for draught, still ciders and perries will allow an extended shelf-life, enabling products to remain in peak condition to the very last drop in the bag. Dispense can either be direct from the bag via its integral tap, or using an adaptor via a hand pull.

How to use the HAND PULL DISPENSE ADAPTOR: Supplied with these instructions are the following:

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1 adaptor

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1 section of spacer pipe

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1 Jubilee Clip 1 cleaning tap

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1. Remove old fitting from pipe by cutting off or by undoing the existing Jubilee Clip. 2. Slide the Jubilee Clip over the pipe and leave loose. 3. Push adaptor into end of tube and tighten jubilee clip if too tight soften tube with hot water and if too loose use the section of spacer pipe to pack out the tube. 4. Remove red safety tag from tap. 5. Fit adaptor over tap ensuring the lip of the tap is seated squarely on top of the washer and turn screw cap on top to open tap, thereby clamping the adaptor and opening the tap, allowing product into the delivery line. 6. We strongly recommend cleaning the line before the first use and every week thereafter. To do this disconnect adaptor from tap. Fit the enclosed cleaning tap into adaptor and turn the screw cap. This opens the tap and the non-return valve within it, allowing fluids to pass through. Submerge the end of the tube along with adaptor and cleaning tap into a container of line cleaning solution and proceed as normal. NB. Should you ever lose the cleaning tap, one can be cut off a used Bag-in-Box.

Tasting process

Appearance, agitate & aroma Are there bubbles? Is it still? Is there a head? Any foam? Agitate / swirl to release the aroma Take a big sniff, it should smell fresh. Any scents of drains, eggs, vinegar indicate an infection. Any chemical smells indicate line cleaning issues

A

Vinegar, Sherry & wet cardboard – suggest the product has oxidised Banana (know as cider sickness) caused by bacterial contamination

Body Does the cider cling to the sides of the glass? Does the cider have legs / tears?

Sour Milk / Yoghurt – bacterial infection

B

OFF NOTES:

Clarity Bright ciders should be shiny & luminous Cloudy ciders should have even and fluid distribution of the sediment to form natural haze

C

Does it taste good? The cider should taste appley and typically cider

D

Enjoy! Sit back, relax and enjoy (in moderation)

E

Sensory Effects of Cider

Sense

Type

Specific Effect

Sight

Tannins (phenolics) Carbonation (CO 2 )

Typically brown/ gold / amber / copper when oxidized

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Alcohol

Bubbles and “moose”

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“Legs & tears” on the inside of the glass

Smell

Alcohols

Can be spirituous or floral

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Esters

Fruity aromas

Phenolics Aldehydes

Woody and spicy

Cidery Buttery

Ketones

Taste

Sugars

Sweet

Acids

Sour – but can also be salty

Tannins

Bitter Sweet

Alcohol (ethanol)

Mouth-feel

Alcohol Tannins

Warming

Astringent – also body

Carbonation (CO 2 )

Bursting bubbles in the mouth

Hearing

Carbonation (CO 2 )

• The “shiss” of bubbles when pouring a sparkling product

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Cider wheel

Flavour categories & descriptors

Spicy & Woody

Sweet

Fruity

Herbaceous

Aromatic

Yeasty

Cloves, Nutmeg, Black pepper Liquorice, Sawdust, Fir trees Antiques, Wood fires, Tar Medicinal, Witch hazel, Leather Carbolic, Farm barns

Caramel, Butterscotch, Vanilla Molasses, Treacle, Custard Honey, Candy floss, Bubble gum Confectionary

Bittersweet, Tropical, Summer fruit, Berries, Citrus Dried fruit , Cooked fruit, Pineapple, Melon , Raisins Stewed apples, Peaches Apple skin, Dessert apples

Grassy, Elderflower, Vegetables Hay straw, Nutty, Cut grass Leafy, Blackcurrants, Dried grass Hazel nuts, Brazil nuts , Almonds

Cidery, Winey, Pear drops Estery, Floral, Spirituous Pungent, Banana, Solvent Acetone, Chemical, Alcoholic Burnt match, Firey

Bread dough, Fresh yeast Meat broth, Chicken soup

Cider glossary

Low alcohol cider – relates to ciders that are under 1.2% ABV

Vintage – ciders that are made from 1 years’ apple harvest, which must be labelled on the pack Fermentation – the process of turning apple juice into cider, by converting sugar into alcohol

Straw – relating to the colour of the cider, likened to straw bale

Tannins – contained in the cider fruit, similar to those found in wine, giving cider fruit its unique flavour & astringency

Astringency – is the dry, puckering mouthfeel caused by tannins founds in many fruit

Cider

Stowford Press

STYLE: Sparkling Cider ABV: 4.5% Country of Origin: Herefordshire, England

Golden

Full & fruity

Full body, well rounded, dry finish

Steak, Chips & Salad or a Traditional English Roast

The liquid is slowly matured allowing it to develop a full-bodied, fruity flavour & aroma.

DRAUGHT

Cider

Strongbow

STYLE: Sparkling Cider ABV: 4.5% Country of Origin: UK

Pale Straw

Subtle apples

Bittersweet, dry finish

Not easy to match with food – keep it light!

1 billion British cider apples go into making Strongbow every year, from our Herefordshire orchards.

DRAUGHT

Cider

Thatchers Gold

STYLE: Sparkling Cider ABV: 4.8% Country of Origin: Somerset, UK

Gold

Intense fresh apples

Medium dry, smooth. Full of flavour from specially selected apples, many of which are harvested from the Thatchers’ family orchards in Somerset.

Pork, Salads, Sausages

Made using traditional techniques and expertise gained since 1904, this crafted, medium dry cider has a smooth and refreshing taste.

DRAUGHT

Cider

Strongbow Dark Fruit

STYLE: Sparkling Fruit Cider ABV: 4.5% Country of Origin: UK

Berry purple

Subtle apples, blackberries

Bittersweet, dry finish, fruity

Not easy to match with food – keep it light!

1 billion British cider apples go into making Strongbow every year, from our Herefordshire orchards.

DRAUGHT

CIDER

Old Mout Strawberry & Pomegranate

STYLE: Fruit Cider ABV: 4% Country of Origin: New Zealand

Light rose blush

Tropical sharpness and sweet strawberry

Distinct strawberry with the tang of tropical red fruits

Simply serve with ice, strawberries and a wedge of lime

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CIDER

Old Mout Berries & Cherries

STYLE: Fruit Cider ABV: 4% (also available alcohol free) Country of Origin: New Zealand

Translucent sunset red

Summery burst of fruits of the forest

A blend of strawberry and raspberry with notes of blueberry. Finished off with a refreshing burst of juicy apple

Simply serve with ice & strawberries

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Old Mout Pineapple & Raspberry

STYLE: Flavoured Cider ABV: 4% Country of Origin: New Zealand

Pale orange with a hint of pink

Fruity, refreshing

Both Sweet and Sour flavours

Salad, Fresh fruit

Exotic Cider Flavours are increasing in popularity, currently experiencing 20% annual value growth

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Cider

Bulmers Original

STYLE: Medium Sweet Apple Cider ABV: 4.5% Country of Origin: UK

Light in colour

Sweet fruity smell

Light to medium bodies cider with a subtle tanginess and sweet apple fruitiness

Enjoy on it’s own poured over ice!

We use a variety of delicious apples, such as our bittersweet Dabinett and pale yellow Yarlington Mill apples grown in our Herefordshire orchards.

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Pepsi Max

STYLE: Maximum Taste No Sugar Cola Country of Origin: USA

Caramel treacle brown with bubbles

lemon citrus notes intertwined with softer, rounded caramel layers

a symphony of cola, caramel and a hint of cinnamon spice. The perfect refreshment for the palate with its thin, fizzy and smooth mouth feel

PEPSI MAX SIGNATURE SERVE WITH ORANGE PEEL/SLICE & ICE The orange’s aroma and zesty finishing notes sit parallel to the taste of Pepsi MAX, bringing balance to the mix.

MAX AS A MIXER : Pepsi Max is the perfect cola to mix with alcohol. It’s combination of citrus, caramel and vanilla taste cues compliment alcoholic serves by extracting the taste of the alcohol & enhancing it rather than masking

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R Whites Lemonade

STYLE: Zesty Lemonade with No Sugar

Country of Origin: UK

Clear & bubbly

subtle zesty lemon with partial confectionery sherbet notes

Low intensity subtle lemon sweetness with partial sourness, with lingering lemon with some sweetness to follow

R WHITES SIGNATURE SERVE WITH BASIL, LEMON WEDGE & ICE The use of fresh basil and lemon really bring together and enhance the lovely sweet citrus notes to R Whites Lemonade.

Robert & Mary White started R White’s Lemonade in Camberwell, London in 1845 – we have continuously produced in London for over 170 years

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Pepsi

STYLE: Traditional Full Taste Cola

Country of Origin: USA

Caramel treacle brown, with bubbles

Low intensity cola with subtle and soft caramel with gentle warming spice fusions (cinnamon, nutmeg)

subtle caramel cues with softer vanilla edges and multi layered ground cinnamon and nutmeg fusion spices, balanced sweetness and sourness PEPSI SIGNATURE SERVE WITH LIME WEDGE & ICE A wedge of lime compliments the cinnamon & nutmeg flavours of Pepsi letting the soft caramel notes shine through

Originally Brads Cola, Pepsi Cola was created in 1978 in North Carolina by Pharmacist, Caleb Bradham. It was renamed Pepsi Cola after the digestive enzyme pepsin and kola nuts used in the recipe.

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Diet Pepsi

STYLE: No Sugar Cola

Country of Origin: USA

Caramel brown, semi frothy rim with bubbles

Low intensity cola, citrus and softer caramel notes

layered lighter citrus and caramel cues, balanced sweetness with slight higher sour tang

DIET PEPSI SIGNATURE SERVE WITH LIME WEDGE & ICE A wedge of lime compliments the cinnamon & nutmeg flavours of Pepsi letting the soft caramel notes shine through

Diet Pepsi was the original diet cola launched in the 1960’s, it was another 20 years before other branded colas were launched

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7Up free

STYLE: Lemon & Lime Carbonate

Country of Origin: USA

intense zesty flavours with crisp texture and clean finish

impactful intense fresh lemon aroma

Low intensity subtle lemon sweetness with partial sourness, with lingering lemon with some sweetness to follow

7up RECOMMENDED SERVE IN A GLASS WITH LOTS OF ICE & WEDGE OF LEMON OR LIME When serving a bottle always part pour & give the customer the bottle, label facing them!

7UP Free contains 7 calories per 330ml bottle/serve and zero sugar. All 7UP variants are suitable for vegetarians and vegans

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Appletiser

STYLE: 100%Apple Juice Sparkling Country of Origin: UK

Clear Golden Appearance

Bubbly like Champagne

150ml represents 1 of your 5 a day portions

The gently sparkling 100% fruit juice range contains no added sugar, preservatives or colourants.

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Britvic Tonic Water

STYLE: Well Balanced Traditional Indian Tonic Water Also available in Slim Line Country of Origin: UK

Clear, colourless and bubbly

high zesty grapefruit and citrus notes

Low to medium intensity sweetness, with high fizz. Clean finish with lingering grapefruit notes & soft quinine bitterness

BRITVIC TONIC SIGNATURE SERVE ‘THE PEOPLES G&T WITH LIME WEDGE & LOTS OF ICE The mandarin and lemon cues of Britvic Tonic perfectly compliments a number of Gins

Indian Tonic was originally produced in the 1800s to make the taste of the anti- malarial powder Quinine more palatable for troops in India. It was discovered that Gin also helped with this taste, and the classic was born. The mandarin and lemon cues of Britvic Tonic perfectly compliments a number of Gins

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Packaged Soft

Fever – Tree Tonic Water

STYLE: Crisp Country of Origin: UK

Pure and crystal clear

Clean and fresh with a citrus and aromatic hint.

A very soft flavour. The subtle & supportive citrus & fruit notes are perfectly balanced by the bitterness of naturally sourced quinine

By blending fabulous botanical oils with spring water and quinine of the highest quality from the 'fever trees' of the Eastern Congo, we have created a delicious, award winning tonic with a uniquely clean and refreshing taste and aroma. Designed to enhance the very best gins or vodkas.

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Fever Tree Refreshingly Light Mixers

STYLE: Tonics & Mixers Country of Origin: UK

Light Indian Tonic Water : Our Refreshingly Light Indian Tonic Water uses a handful of different botanicals, including our distinctive natural quinine and oils from Mexican Bitter Oranges, to give a uniquely clean and refreshing taste and aroma.

Light Mediterranean Tonic Water: We use less quinine in our Mediterranean Tonic which, with the addition of rosemary and lemon thyme, produces a much lighter, more fragrant tonic.

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Packaged Soft

Fever – Tree Naturally Light Tonic Water

STYLE: Crisp and Low Calorie Tonic Water Country of Origin: UK

Clear White Appearance

Bubbly & Light with hint of quinine

Fruit sugars and naturally sourced quinine with citrus, aromatic botanicals and soft spring water.

The founders spent days in the British Library researching quinine sources from as far back as 1620, trips to find the purest strains of this key ingredient and 5 iterations of the recipe were tasted before Charles and Tim were happy with the result and the first bottle of Fever-Tree Indian Tonic Water was produced in 2005.

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Britvic Mixers

STYLE: Impactful & Zingy Range of Mixers

DARK & STORMY Lots of ice 1 shot Dark Rum 200ml Britvic Ginger Ale Lime Wedge

Country of Origin: UK

Bitter Lemon: Cloudy, light lime and bubbly Ginger Ale: Clear, light yellow/brown and bubbly

Ginger Beer: Clear, brown and bubbly Soda Water: Colourless and bubbly Diet Lemonade: Clear and bubbly Bitter Lemon: fresh zesty lemon pith notes Ginger Ale: fragrant ginger stem, peppery & warming citrus Ginger Beer: warming ginger root notes Soda Water: No Aroma! Diet Lemonade: subtle zesty lemon with partial sherbet notes Bitter Lemon: zingy bitter lemon, balanced sweetness & acidic sourness Ginger Ale: Lingering sweet citrus & warm ginger flavours Ginger Beer: ginger with barley cues with sweet & sour Soda Water: mineral notes and partial soda bitterness Diet Lemonade: subtle lemon sweetness with partial sourness

Britvic has had the privilege of holding a Royal Warrant issued by members of the Royal Household including HM The Queen and the late HM The Queen Mother, dating back to mid-1970’s.

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Britvic Juices

STYLE: Balanced sweet and sour fruit juice range Country of Origin: UK

PERFECT SERVE Serve over ice, with complimenting garnish, straw & bottle label facing front to the customer

Pineapple: Cloudy & dark straw Tomato: Dark burnt orange & rusty red in colour

Grapefruit: Cloudy & pale yellow Orange: Sunshine yellow & opaque Cranberry: Rich, deep & burgundy Pineapple: ripened pineapple with a delicate earthy warmness Tomato: rich tomato notes with delicate Tabasco & Worcestershire spice Grapefruit: fruity ripe yellow grapefruit flesh & peel notes Orange: juicy orange fruit with cooked marmalade upper notes Cranberry: fruity cranberry notes Pineapple: fruity ripe pineapple flesh, balanced sweetness & sourness Tomato: earthy & ripe tomatoes, peppery layers, balanced saltiness , sour & savoury umami notes Grapefruit: sharp & fruity, balanced sweet & sour, subtle bitterness Orange: cooked fruity orange & peel, balanced sweetness and sourness Cranberry: sharp cranberry fruits, with subtle bitterness

Tomato Juice was the first flavour produced. In 1951 Pineapple Juice was added to the Britvic juice range and this proved very popular. Grapefruit followed shortly and lastly Orange, which became the most popular of all.

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J2O Orange & Passion Fruit / Apple & Mango / Apple & Raspberry

STYLE: Bold Range of Blended Fruit Juices

Country of Origin: UK

The J2O range delivers a dynamic, bold and creative symphony of fruity colour combinations

all round impactful fruity aromatics

J2O harmoniously blends velvety and smooth mouth feel of fruits, well balanced with sweetness and sourness

J2O SIGNATURE SERVE FILL A FRESH J2O OR HI BALL GLASS 2/3 WITH ICE Shake the bottle, pour over the ice, add complimentary garnish & straw, serve glass & bottle to customer with the bottle label facing them!

A J2O is sold every six seconds in the UK making it one of the most recognised drinks in pubs & bars

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STYLE: The real thing since 1886, nothing refreshes like Coca-Cola Classic Country of Origin: UK

Coca Cola Brown

Sparkling, best served Chilled

Coca Cola Brown

This product is GMO free This product is gluten free This product is allergen free This product is suitable for vegetarians/vegans

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STYLE: A lighter Coke taste and a no calorie lift for a lighter option Country of Origin: UK

Diet Coke Brown

Sparkling, best served Chilled

Coca Cola Brown

This product is GMO free This product is gluten free This product is allergen free This product is suitable for vegetarians/vegans

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Red Bull Sugarfree

STYLE: Energy Drink Country of Origin: Austria

TRY ME WITH VODKA

Light golden syrup

Sweet

‘Red Bull gives you wiiings’

During our 28 year history Red Bull has been appreciated by top athletes, students, high demanding professionals as well as during long drives across 169 different countries.

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Fruit Shoot Hydro Orange & Pineapple/Apple & Raspberry

STYLE: Children’s flavoured water with no added sugar Country of Origin: UK

Natural Still Spring Water

Fresh, fruity aroma

Irresistibly refreshing with a collision of fruity flavours.

Fruit Shoot Hydro are 99.7% natural spring water with Zero Sugar. Making them a healthy alternative to the regular fruit shoot range

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STYLE: Naturally Flavoured Sparkling Water Drink Country of Origin: UK

Variant: Fruit Shoot Hydro Sparkling – Orange & Peach

Clear, colourless

Juicy orange & creamy, sweet peach aroma

Lightly sparkling, juicy and sweet. Lightly flavoured with a hint of orange and peach

Variant: Fruit Shoot Hydro Sparkling – Strawberry & Raspberry

Clear, colourless

Fruity, raspberry and sweet strawberry aroma

Lightly sparkling, juicy and sweet. Lightly flavoured with a hint of raspberry & strawberry

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Fruit Shoot is the number 1 kids brand in the UK

Fruit Shoot Orange / Apple & Blackcurrant / Peach & Mango

STYLE: Children’s Fruit Drinks with No Added Sugar Country of Origin: UK

Still, bright & colourful

Defined fruity aromatics

distinctive flavours that last into the after taste, with delicately balanced sweetness and sourness leading to a refreshing and fresh after feel

Each 275ml serving contains: - Maximum of 17 calories - Maximum of 2.5g sugar – the equivalent of around ½ a teaspoon All Fruit Shoot variants contain no artificial colours or flavourings Fruit Shoot NAS contains added vitamins B6 and B12, vitamin D and Zinc The Fruit Shoot NAS range is suitable for vegetarians

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Robinson’s Squash

STYLE: Children’s Concentrated Fruit Squash with no added sugar Country of Origin: UK

Famous colours of fruit squash

Fruity aromatics

Thirst-quenchingly fruity flavours to make drinking water more enjoyable

Real fruit that s squeezed, pressed and crushed in every drop of Robinsons

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Premium Soft Robinsons Crushed Lime & Mint

STYLE: Premium Fruit Cordial Country of Origin: United Kingdom

Lightly cloudy liquid with a greenish hue. Free from Juice particle

Fresh mint with lime

Zesty & Refreshing. Sweet overall with a sour lime and fresh mint flavour

Handmade from fresh mint and lemons

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Strawberry & Black Pepper Juice Drink

STYLE: A pasteurised juice drink made with fruit juices and purées not from concentrate with agave syrup, black pepper and natural sweetener (steviol glycosides) Country of Origin: Spain

Strawberry red with tiny particles of cracked black pepper

Fresh, strawberry on the nose

Bursting with strawberry with a light pepper finish. Refreshing and hydrating Strawberry & cracked black pepper with a sweet touch of agave syrup. ONLY 38 calories for a 200ml serve

NO ARTIFICIAL ADDITIVES. ONLY 38 CALORIES IN A 200ML SERVE. NEVER FROM CONCENTRATE.

Ambient, once opened please refrigerate. Shake carton before use

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Robinsons Strawberry, Cucumber & Mint

Style: Premium Cordial

Country of Origin: UK

Deep Pink

Sweet strawberry, hint of mint

Refreshing, Strawberry, Mint finish

A refreshing taste of summer with no artificial colours of flavouring

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Bottlegreen Elderflower Cordial

STYLE: Elderflower Cordial Country of Origin: UK

Discover the light, delicate taste of hand-picked elderflowers. Perfect company for those warm summer days and relaxing summer evenings

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White Wine

White Waters Chenin Blanc

Grape:

ABV:

Country of Origin:

WHITE WINE

Harrogate Water – Still & Sparkling

STYLE: Still and Sparkling Mineral Water Country of Origin: Harrogate – England

With a history dating from 1571, Harrogate Spring is Britain’s oldest bottled water and has been revered by Royalty and enjoyed across the world for centuries. First bottled in 1740, it is ‘The Original British Bottled Water’ from ‘The Original British Spa Town’ – authentically Harrogate and quintessentially British. Following discovery of the mineral springs in the 16th century, Queen Elizabeth I’s personal physician recommended their medicinal properties and Harrogate was christened ‘The English Spa.’ Wealthy visitors travelled to ‘take the mineral rich waters’ and Harrogate became a popular health destination.

Harrogate is internationally renowned and respected, multi-award winning and voted ‘The World’s Finest Sparkling Water’.

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Wines of the World

Where do we make wine?

50 ⁰ N 30 ⁰ N

0 ⁰ N Equator

30 ⁰ S

50 ⁰ S

To grow good grapes for making wine we need to have enough sunlight and heat to allow the grapes to ripen properly and for the levels of natural sugar and acid (zestiness) to be balanced. If we have too much acid then the wine will taste sour and thin, if there is too much natural sugar then the wine will be too sweet. Without enough sunlight and warmth the grapes cannot ripen properly and for black grapes this could mean that they aren’t able to develop enough colour in their skins. This means that we cannot successfully grow grapes everywhere in the world and find that the ideal climates for grape growing tend to fall between 30 – 50 degrees north (known as the northern hemisphere) and south (southern hemisphere) of the equator. The amount of sunlight and warmth that a region experiences is known as its ‘climate’ – this is different to ‘weather’ which is unpredictable (like snow or hail). We can simplify wine making regions by categorising them as ‘Cool climates’ or ‘Hot Climates’ and can summarise the styles of wine we will find made there.

Wines of the World

The Grape

Here is a cross section of a grape and all of the important elements that are needed when we make wine: *Tannins are a natural bitter chemical found in the skins, pips and stalks of a grape. They are what make your mouth feel dry when you drink some red wine. Some grapes have more tannin than others so when we make wine some wine will natural have more of this sensation that others.

Noble Grape Varieties There are thousands of different grape varieties grown all around the world to make wine so it can often be confusing to work out what is/isn’t a grape variety on a label! However, a good starting point is to familiarise yourself with the seven noble grape varieties – these are the ones you will most likely come across.

Wines of the World

Noble Grape Varieties

Black Grapes

White Grapes

Cabernet Sauvignon Kab-err-nay Sew-veen-yon Like Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon is widely planted all over the world and produces wines in a full range of styles from medium bodied to full bodied with a distinctive aroma and flavour character of blackcurrant. There is a lot of colour and tannins contained in the skins of this grape variety and because of this wines made from Cabernet Sauvignon are dark in colour and high in tannins. Mer-low Merlot is a softer, fruiter alternative to Cabernet Sauvignon with much lower tannins and because of this winemakers will often blend Merlot in with Cabernet Sauvignon to soften the tannins out (Bordeaux) Seer-rah (Shi-razz) Wines from this variety are deep in colour, but produce aromas and flavours of peppery spice making this quite a distinctive style of wine. In the Old World this grape is referred to as Syrah whilst in the New World it is referred to as Shiraz . Pee-no Noo-ar Unlike the other noble red grapes Pinot Noir is distinctive because of its red fruit flavour profile. Lots of summer fruits such as strawberry, raspberry and cherry tend to dominate wines from this grape variety. It also produces wines that are light in body and very low in tannin making it a perfect red wine for those trying red wine for the first time. Merlot Syrah (Shiraz) Pinot Noir

Chardonnay S har-don-nay Chardonnay is planted all over the world and makes a huge range of styles of wine from light and dry (such as Chablis) to sparkling (Champagne) to big and rich (Australia). It is a grape variety that often spends some time in oak, particularly in the New World countries as this complements to riper more fruity character of the wine produced here. Sew-veen-yon Blon-k This grape variety prefers a cooler climate and wines made from it tend to be fresh and fruity with green, citrus fruit flavour. Famous areas for producing wine from this popular grape are France (Sancerre) and New Zealand. Rees-ling Wines made from this variety can range from very dry through to incredibly sweet but always wine made from Riesling have a high level of natural acidity giving them a refreshing mouth-watering character. The home of Riesling is originally Germany and the Alsace in France; however, New World countries such as Australia and New Zealand are now producing some very good quality wines from this grape. Sauvignon Blanc Riesling