Neighbourhood Pubs Bar Bible - Update 04/2023

PUBS BAR BIBLE

INTRODUCTION

WELCOME TO YOUR BAR BIBLE In this document, you will find tasting notes for the products on your bar, cocktail specs and loads of information about drinks categories to brush up on your knowledge and impress your Guests.

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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

SWALLO W

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.

Draught Beer

Packaged Beer

Brewery Name: SALT

Beer Name: Huckaback

STYLE: New England IPA ABV: 5.5% Country of Origin: UK

Hazy, Pale

Lemon sherbet

Smooth bodied, juicy with a soft pithy bitterness on the end

Pairs well with most foods

Suitable for Vegans

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Brewgooder

Tropical Pale

STYLE: Tropical Pale Ale ABV: 3.9% Country of Origin: Scotland

Bright, Straw

Mango, Pineapple

Passionfruit, Summertime

Bittersweet, Light

This beer makes waves with every can unlocking clean drinking water for communities around the world. Each Can Unlocks 33lts of Clean Water – Please Scan QR code (on Back of every can) for more info Menu Descriptor: An easy drinking tropical pale ale combining citrus forward Cascade, Citra and Magnum hops with subtle, balanced malt flavours to give fresh, tropical tastes enhanced by the addition of natural mango and passion fruit extract.

DRAUGHT

Wild

Mixed Fermentation

STYLE: Mixed Fermentation IPA ABV: 5.2 Country of Origin: UK

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Hazy, slight apricot colour

Herbal with winey notes

Great with most foods. Grilled meats, Fried fish and cheese boards Pink grapefruit, spicey notes and moreish bitterness

Fermented with our unique 3 yeast blend which provides the beer with a level of acidity that cuts through rich food and a complimentary pink grapefruit hop note from the Talus hops. Menu Descriptor: Mixed fermentation IPA brewed with wine yeasts to create a balanced beer with pink grapefruit notes and a crisp finish

DRAUGHT

Damm

Daura Damm

STYLE: Gluten Free ABV: 5.4% Country of Origin: Spain

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The World’s Most Award -Winning Gluten Free Beer. https://www.damm.com/en/beers/daura Daura is a fresh-tasting beer, with a lively acidity. The finish is bitter, as it should be in beer, and long lasting. Best enjoyed between 4ºC and 6ºC. Daura is a golden colour with shades of amber. It is clear and sparkling. The head is cream- coloured and long lasting. The abundant bubbles are delicate and lively. The generous aroma is of fresh spices. The flavours of toasted grains add to the beer’s personality. The mouthfeel is smooth, thanks to the fine bubbles.

Packaged

Damm

Free Damm

STYLE: Non Alcoholic ABV: 0.0% Country of Origin: Spain

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Free Damm is a clean, sparkling, transparent amber colour with shades of gold. It has a light head and lively, fine bubbles. It has a clean, intense aroma, with hops taking centre stage and with hints of fresh white flowers. The taste is delicate, with suggestions of grains and toast. The mouthfeel is smooth but with personality. A beer that is fresh with just the right amount of bitterness. The recommended serving temperature is 4ºC to 6ºC.

Voted “Best Buy” in Which? Magazine for Low/No (*upd.5/11/21) https://www.damm.com/en/beers/free-damm

Packaged

Big Drop Pale Ale

STYLE: Low Alcohol Pale Ale ABV: 0.5% Country of Origin: UK

Golden, bubbles

Pine & Sweet Malt

Solid Body & Honey

Snacks, crisps in particular!

Big Drops first two beers, Big Drop Stout and Big Drop Pale picked up international accolades from the International Beer challenge and the World Beer awards

PACKAGED

Beavertown Gamma Ray

STYLE: American Pale Ales ABV: 5.4% Country of Origin: London, UK

Light & Golden

Punchy & Tropical

Juicy & Refreshing

Snack & Light Bites

The beer is then dry hopped for days, driving the punchy aromas so you can smell it from miles away!

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Big Drop Citra IPA

STYLE: Low Alcohol IPA ABV: 0.5% Country of Origin: UK

Pale

Fruit Juice & Spice

Robust & Refreshing

Great with fruity dishes

Big Drops first two beers, Big Drop Stout and Big Drop Pale picked up international accolades from the International Beer challenge and the World Beer awards

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Curious Brew

STYLE: Beer ABV: 4.7% Country of Origin: UK

Golden, Bubbles

Fruity & Fragrant

Clean & crisp

Compliments similar food to what champagne does

Lager re-fermented with champagne yea st

PACKAGED

Thornbridge Jaipur

STYLE: Pale Ale ABV: 5.9% Country of Origin: UK

Golden Pale

Lemon Zest & Thai Curry

Honey & Lemongrass

Jaipur comes with over 100 worldwide awards

PACKAGED

Packaged beer

Tiny Rebel CWTCH

STYLE: Red Ale ABV: 4.6% Country of Origin: South Wales

crystal clear amber

Citrus, tropical fruits, pine, and mango

Sweet toffee and caramel malt quality complements the flavour.

This beer style pairs well with everyday recipes like roasted or grilled chicken, turkey and lighter sandwiches.

The Cwtch is Tiny Rebel’s take on a Welsh Red Ale that is chocked full of American hoppy goodness.

PACKAGED

LUCKY SAINT

STYLE: Superior Unfiltered Alcohol Free Lager ABV: 0.5% Country of Origin: Germany

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Fresh citrusy German hops (dried lemon, light orange). Some toasty Pilsner malts. A fresh bread aroma from the grain and unfiltered yeast. Golden in colour. Light haziness as it’s unfiltered. Lasting bright white foam. Explain that leaving our beer unfiltered retains maximum flavour and body, without needing the alcohol.

Crisp, refreshing unfiltered Lager

Pair with: Shellfish; light seafood; sushi; grilled pork and chicken; light pasta dishes (without cream or meat sauces); Southeast Asian food; Mexican food; spicy food

PACKAGED

Cask Ales

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

Introduction to Cider

Cider has been fermented and enjoyed for centuries, fruit juice fermentations were recorded as far back as the ancient Egyptians !

Cider Ingredients

There are 3 key ingredients to making Cider – and from these 3 base ingredients, we can created hundreds of different styles of Cider

Apples

Water

Yeast

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.

Water is a vital part of the process: thousands of litres are used by Cider Mills on a daily basis.

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.

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 cider’s mouthfeel.

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%.

Making Cider

Authentic cider makers will follow a simple eight step process, beginning with harvesting in early October.

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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 .

Cider Styles

Cider can be made in many different styles, but where in the country it comes from will have an effect on the style too…

Cider Styles

Regional Styles

West Midlands & South West of England Have a distinctive bittersweet taste & mouth feel and spicy, woody and smoky characteristics of traditional high-tannin cider apples

Cloudy

Herefordshire Distinctively bitter, full bodied and astringent. High tannin flavours, almost certainly made from traditional bittersweet varieties. Big on fruit flavours, oaky & spicy

Retains lots of the yeast used to ferment the juice

Hazy

Retains some of the yeast used to ferment the juice

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

Devon Much more woody flavours, typically mahogany coloured and fairly acidic. display the fruity and tannin-like qualities of local bittersweet & bittersharp apples. Somerset Often quite dry and typically

Bright

All of the yeast is removed after fermentation

Still

No carbonation

Sparkling

Spanish ciders Us ually quite dry, non-carbonated (still) and often have a noticeable acetic acid tang

French ciders Typically low in alcohol, often fairly sweet, with sherry-like qualities. Frequently naturally sparkling due to secondary in- bottle fermentation.

Created by adding a carbonator e.g. carbon dioxide

Draught Cider

Packaged Cider

Molson Coors

Rekorderlig Strawberry-Lime

STYLE: Fruit Cider ABV: 4% Country of Origin: Sweden

Light, red, mid carbonation

Fresh strawberries, sweet, slightly zesty

Medium bodied, refreshing strawberry

Rekorderlig Strawberry-Lime Cider perfectly embodies the taste of a beautifully Swedish summer with the flavour of freshly picked strawberries balanced with a refreshing hint of lime and made with pure Swedish spring water. Best served cold over ice with a squeeze of lime

PACKAGED

Molson Coors

Rekorderlig Strawberry & Lime 0%

STYLE: Fruit Cider ABV: 0% Country of Origin: Sweden

Light, red, mid carbonation

Fresh strawberries, sweet, slightly zesty

Medium bodied, refreshing strawberry

Rekorderlig Alcohol Free Strawberry-Lime Cider delivers the same delicious refreshment as our best-selling Strawberry-Lime cider 4% ABV but with no alcohol. The flavour of freshly picked strawberries is balanced with a refreshing hint of lime and made with pure Swedish spring water.

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Cider

Sandford Orchard Devon Red

STYLE: Medium ABV: 4.5% Country of Origin: UK

Clear, golden amber

Apple note with a whiff of white wine vinegar

Bitter sweet cider with aftertaste of crispy red apple skin and subtle woody tannins

Works well with rich dishes such as stews, curries, meat, pies.

Every pint of Sandford Orchards is blended from cider matured between 6 months and 3 years, to develop the rich, smooth complexity that makes it special.

PACKAGED

Bottle Cordials – ORANGE/LIME/BLACKCURRANT

STYLE: Cordial

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: UK

Orange/Green/Purple

Sweet

Juicy Orange/Lime/Blackcurrant

Perfect with still or carbonated water, Blackcurrant & Lime are also often added to lager

SOFT DRINKS

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

DRAUGHT

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

CUBED ICE

Lemon

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

DRAUGHT

Juice Press NFC Brazilian Orange Juice

STYLE: Fruit Juice

Orange

Freshly pressed oranges, sweet

Fresh & Fruity

Our NFC (not from Concentrate) orange juice is a ready-to-drink beverage that is 100% natural. It contains various minerals, vitamins and bioactive compounds such as phytochemicals, which are important components of a healthy, balanced diet .

SOFT DRINKS

Juice Press NFC Cloudy Apple Juice

STYLE: Fruit Juice

Cloudy, pale gold

Freshly pressed apples

Fresh & Fruity

To make this product we select a perfect blend of fresh apples, then we wash them and cold press them to create a 100% pure, cold pressed Apple Juice.

SOFT DRINKS

Sunpride Juices - Apple/ Orange / Pineapple /Cranberry

STYLE: Fruit Juice

Apple: Pale Straw Orange: Orange Pineapple: Yellow Cranberry: Red

Fresh Fruit juice

Fresh & Fruity

Perfect served chilled or add alcohol & mix into a cocktail

SOFT DRINKS

Red Bull

STYLE: Packaged Carbonate

Country of Origin: Austria

Orange

Sweet, sugary

Carbonated, sweet, unique

Full of energy boosting taurine and caffeine blended with vitamins and sugar; Red Bull - the energy drink that "gives you wings".

DRAUGHT

Soft Drink

Coca-Cola Original

STYLE: Carbonated Soft ABV: 0% Origin: England

Dark Brown

Spice, Exotic Fruit

Crisp,Spicy, Fruits, Sugar

With cubed ice, garnished with Lemon Wedge

Coca-Cola Classic is the world’s favourite soft drink and has been enjoyed since 1886.

SOFTS

Soft Drink

Coca-Cola Diet

STYLE: Carbonated Soft ABV: 0% Origin: England

Dark Brown

Spice, Exotic Fruit

Crisp,Spicy, Fruits

With cubed ice, garnished with Lime Wedge

Diet Coke was launched in the US in 1982 and arrived in Great Britain a year later. It’s famous for its provocative advertising campaigns and links with fashion designers

Soft Drink

Fentimans Ginger Beer

STYLE: Origin: UK

Premium Soft drink or Spirit mixer

A pale, cloudy liquid with natural sediment. Requires upending before pouring

Clean, characteristically ginger aroma

The mouth feel results from the warmth from the infusion of pure Chinese ginger root. A good, strong, fiery ginger beer with a fullness of flavour

Served with Ice and wedge of Lime. Add Rum for a perfect Dark and Stormy.

Fiery, strong ginger mouthfeel, great with fresh Lime and Ice. Add Rum for alcoholic kick.

SOFTS

Soft Drink

Fentimans Rose Lemonade

STYLE: Premium soft drink or spirit mixer Origin: UK

A attractive pale, blush pink colour.

Refreshing Rose lemonade to be drank over Ice with cucumber for . Serve with Ice and cucumber and add Hendricks for upgrade to a G&T. A crisp citrus burst with the balance of floral roses. The pairing of the sweetness of pear with the sharpness of lemon with a floral finish. A sweet, citrus aroma, infused with a hint of pure rose oil. A crisp, sharp and delicate balance of flavours: the rose is evident but subtle.

SOFTS

Soft Drink

Fentimans Seville Orange Jigger

Premium Soft or Spirit Mixer

STYLE: Origin: UK

An orange, opaque liquid, with natural sediment. Requires upending before pouring.

There is a full-bodied, distinct Mandarin character to the liquid with just a hint of ginger. A citrus burst on the nose with strong Mandarin aroma with the Seville orange, adding to the flavour and balancing the sweetness.

Serve in a glass full of Ice and large slices of Orange. Add to Vodka/Gin for a refreshing taste of Spain. 'Jigger' is an old English term for a good measure, which is exactly what our Mandarin and Seville soft drink is!

SOFTS

PremiumMixer/Soft Fever-Tree Italian Blood Orange Soda

STYLE: Premium, bittersweet and herbaceous mixer

Origin: United Kingdom, Italy The juicy blood oranges we source are grown throughout Southern Italy and Sicily, growing best in a small area to the South of Mount Etna. The fantastic dark colouring of the flesh - or the ‘blush’ as it is known - happens when the oranges are exposed to sub-zero temperatures. The colder the winter, the redder the oranges are when they are harvested.

A vibrant red/orange coloured liquid, characteristic of bittersweet Italian blood orange and herbal botanicals

Zesty and bittersweet on the nose. Citrus forward, with complimentary herbaceous aromas

The blood oranges in our Italian Blood Orange Soda have a very distinctive flavour, which is sweeter and softer than table oranges. The sweet notes of the blood oranges, combined with our carefully chosen herbal blend, make this deliciously refreshing mixer like no other.

25/50ml Premium Vodka, Blood Orange Soda, Garnished with Orange

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SOFTS

PremiumMixer/Soft Fever-Tree Raspberry & Orange Blossom Soda

STYLE: Premium, sweet & floral mixer

Origin: United Kingdom, Morocco We source raspberries from the famous Strathmore Valley in Scotland, which provide the perfect growing conditions for soft fruits. We source our Orange Flowers from Morocco. Dar Belamri is one of the regions we source from, the traditional area for orange flower harvest in Morocco. From as little as three weeks a year, and only three weeks, the orange flower blooms in the region of Dar Bel Amri in Morocco. We use Orange Flower extracts produced from the flowers of the Bitter Orange tree which are normally used for perfumery.

A floral pink coloured liquid, characteristic of raspberries

Scottish raspberries were selected due to their unique tart flavour which works perfectly with the sweetness of the orange blossom. Orange blossom brings citrus tonalities, mainly orange & mandarin to the liquid as well as a delicate floral note.

25/50ml Premium Pink Gin, Raspberry & Orange Blossom Soda, Garnished with Fresh Raspberries

SOFTS

Flavoured Soda Water Fever-Tree Pink Grapefruit Soda

STYLE: Premium, Bright & Zesty carbonated mixer Origin: United Kingdom, United States

Made with real juice from handpicked pink Florida grapefruits. An impressive upfront burst of fresh grapefruit carefully balanced with soft pink grapefruit floral notes. The perfect levels of carbonation and real juice content provide a rounded base which complements the best premium tequilas and vodkas for a refreshing, light spritz

Paloma: 50ml Premium Tequila, 200ml PGF soda, garnished with lime wheel

Zesty and bittersweet on the nose. Citrus forward, with complimentary fruity aromas

Bitter-yet-sweet flavour with fresh and floral notes, showcasing the very best that Florida pink grapefruit has to offer

Paloma: 50ml Premium Tequila, 200ml PGF soda, garnished with lime wheel

SOFTS

Packaged Soft

Fever Tree Refreshingly Light Ginger Ale

STYLE: Packaged Carbonate Country of Origin:

Pale gold, sparkling

Fiery ginger

Distinctive ginger flavour supported by complex citrus notes. Clean finish.

By using a unique blend of three of the world's finest naturally sourced gingers, subtle botanical flavours and spring water, we have created a delicious Ginger Ale with an authentic and refreshing taste and aroma

PACKAGED

Packaged Soft

Fever Tree Refreshingly Light Ginger Beer

STYLE: Packaged Carbonate Country of Origin: UK

Cloudy gold

Fiery ginger

Not too sweet on the palate and with a deep, long-lasting ginger character.

By brewing a blend of three gingers from Nigeria, Cochin and the Ivory Coast, we have created an award-winning ginger beer that has been highly acclaimed by gastronomes and critics alike..

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Water

Thirsty Planet Waters

STYLE: Still / Sparkling Country of Origin: Yorkshire, UK

Clear

Exceptionally clean

Our water is well balanced and clean sourced from Harrogate. It is rich in good minerals, providing a subtly sweet flavour and hydrating mouth-feel.

With every bottle sold, Thirsty Planet provides a guaranteed, fixed donation to Pump Aid, this equates to 4p a litre, across our entire range.

We’re one of the UK’s most successful charity water brands. To date we’ve raised more than £2 million for Pump Aid.

PACKAGED

Funkin Pro Pour Lemon

STYLE: Our Funkin pure pour lemon is made from Sicilian, Primo Fiori and Vernas lemon varieties. This blend of varieties combines to deliver the best fresh citrus taste to your cocktails. A consistent, hassle-free solution with no wastage or preparation .

ORIGIN : EU

Yellow liquid

Strong characteristic of ripe lemon

Strong characteristic of ripe lemon

‘The Hook’ ● 9% of consumers prefer citrus taste profiles in their cocktails* ● Over 20 lemons in each pack saving time and reducing wastage ● Each pack makes over 40 cocktails based on 25ml citrus content ● All natural flavourings, colourings and preservatives ● Vegetarian and Vegan friendly Margarita - add 40 ml Tequila, 20ml Triple sec and 25 ml Lemon juice to a shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a salt rimmed glass and garnish with citrus

SOFTS

*CGA Mixed drinks report 2020

Funkin Pro Pour Lime

STYLE: Our Funkin pure pour lime is made from only limes sourced in Mexico. Our all natural pure pour lime combines Persian limes with the Tahitian Spanish variety so you can add that unforgettable sharp, fresh taste to your cocktails. A consistent, hassle-free solution with no wastage or preparation .

ORIGIN : Mexico A gr en-grey brown coloured liquid

Strong characteristic of ripe lime

Strong characteristic of ripe lime

Mojito: Add mint sprigs to a long glass and bash lightly with muddler. Half-fill the glass with crushed ice and add 50ml Rum, 37 ½ ml Lime juice and 12 ½ ml Sugar syrup. Churn the mixture with a spoon. Top with soda and cap with crushed ice. Serve with a straw ‘The Hook’ ● 9% of consumers prefer citrus taste profiles in their cocktails* ● Over 20 limes in each pack saving time and reducing wastage ● Each pack makes over 40 cocktails based on 25ml citrus content ● All natural flavourings, colourings and preservatives ● Vegetarian and Vegan friendly

SOFTS

*CGA Mixed drinks report 2020

Solo Coffee Concentrate

STYLE: Coffee Concentrate ABV: 0.0% Origin: Brazil Colombia blend

Dark brown, opaque.

Dark Chocolate/cocoa, orange peel

Full-bodied, rich acidity, clean and sweet aftertaste. Notes of cocoa and nuts, dark fruit acidity.

Coffee Liqueur and Vodka. Also works well with Tonic Espresso strength cold brew coffee. Great foam in cocktails.

SPIRITS

White Wine

White Waters Chenin Blanc

Grape:

ABV:

Country of Origin:

WHITE WINE

TEISSEIRE

RASPBERRY SYRUP

Delightfully rich with the taste of freshly picked raspberries guaranteed to add a burst of summer to any drink. Delightfully rich with

the taste of freshly

picked raspberries

guaranteed to add a

burst of summer to

any drink.

TEISSEIRE

LIMESYRUP

An enticing blend of

sweet,tart and citrus

flavours. Notes of sweet lime

complimented the hints of

zest, skin and juice all at

once.

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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.

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Cool Climates e.g. Germany, Northern France

Hot Climates e.g. Australia, South Africa, Southern France Wines from hotter climates tend to be: • Mainly red wines (this is because there is enough sunlight and warmth to ripen the skins of the black grapes) • Higher in alcohol • Ripe, rich fruit flavour

Wines from cooler climates tend to be: • Mainly white wines • Higher in acidity • Refreshing • Fresh fruit flavours • Lower in alcohol

Old World – New World?

Often you will hear people talking about ‘ Old World ’ and ‘New World ’ wines. Very simply ‘Old World’ wines are those made in Europe (such as France, Italy and Spain – even England!) whilst ‘New World’ are the winemaking regions outside of Europe (USA, Australia, New Zealand).

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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.

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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

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Grapes – red or white

Grapes – red

Pressing removes skins from juice

Fermentation Add yeast, produces alcohol

Crushing

Fermentation Add yeast, produces alcohol

Pressing removes skins from wine

The Winemaking Process

Maturation More often in oak for a long time

Bottling

Maturation More often in

steel for a short time

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How do we make sparkling wine?

The methods for making a quality sparkling wine can simply be divided into two categories: ‘Tank’ fermentation (think Prosecco) or ‘Bottle’ Fermentation (think Champagne or Cava). Whichever method is used the sparkling wine starts off life as a low alcohol still wine (known as the ‘base’ wine) – the method used to produce this ‘base’ wine is the same as that described above.

The bottle of sparkling wine is corked and sealed, ready for serve!

Secondary fermentation happens in the tanks

A 'dosage' is added which determines sweetness

The base wine is often a blend of many wines

The wine cools and clarifies in the tanks

Sugar & yeast are added

Tank Fermentation The most famous examples of this method are Prosecco or Asti from Italy.

Once made the ‘base’ wine (1) is placed in a large airtight tank and a mixture of yeast and sugar is added (2) to start a second fermentation (3) process. As we know, yeast eats the sugar and creates alcohol but it also creates carbon dioxide. As the wine is sealed in an airtight tank this carbon dioxide is not able to escape and as a result it is forced to dissolve back into the wine – creating the bubbles! When the yeast has eaten all of the sugar it settles to the bottom of the tank (4), it is then removed from the wine and a mixture of wine and sugar is added, called the ‘Dosage’ (5). The sparkling wine is then bottled (6) and sold to be enjoyed straight away. Sparkling wines made in this method are light and fruity in style and not designed to be kept and aged.

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Bottle Fermentation This is also often referred to as the ‘Traditional’ method and the most famous example of this is Champagne .

Secondary fermentation happens in the tanks

The bottle of sparkling wine is corked and sealed, ready for serve!

The base wine is often a blend of many wines

The wine cools and clarifies in the tanks

A 'dosage' is added which determines sweetness

Sugar & yeast are added

Unlike the ‘Tank’ method the ‘base wine’ (1) is put into the final bottle straight away. Into this bottle the winemaker then adds the mixture of yeast and sugar (2) and then seals the bottle with a crown cap (like you find on beer). It is inside the bottle that the second fermentation (3) happens. As with the tank method the bottles are air tight so the carbon dioxide cannot escape but unlike the tank the bottle is so much smaller so the pressure built up by the carbon dioxide is much greater and as a result the bubbles formed are much smaller – this is why the bubbles from a bottle fermented sparkling wine will generally last a lot longer than those from a sparkling wine made in the tank method. Once the yeast has eaten all of the sugar it dies and settles on the base of the bottle. As the dead yeast cells (known as the ‘lees’) break down they release extra flavour into the sparkling wine – you often hear people using words like ‘bready’ or biscuity’ – this is the flavour from the yeast. The amount of time the ‘lees’ stay in the bottle depends on the style of wine being made and the laws that govern the production of those wines. The bottles are turned and rotated, known as ‘riddling’, until the bottle is facing down (4) and the yeast collects in the neck of the bottle. The yeast is then frozen and extracted from the bottle (5). The winemaker will then top up the bottle with some more wine and sugar (6) which determines how sweet the sparkling wine will be – a Brut wine is dry whilst a Sec wine is sweet. Finally, the cork and cage is put on the bottle and it is ready to be sold (7).

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Wine Labels demystified: Basics of reading a bottle

Understanding what is on a label can be tricky at times. You will often find that wines from the ‘New World’ are much easier to understand than those from the ‘Old World’.

In the ‘Old World’ many wines are named after the region that they come from and not the grape variety, some famous examples are:

Chablis : This is a light bodied white wine from France that is always made from 100% Chardonnay

Champagne : This is the world’s most famous sparkling wine that can be made from a blend of three grape varieties – Chardonnay (white), Pinot Noir (red) and Pinot Meunier (red). Sometimes it is only made from one of these varieties.

Sancerre : This is a region in the Loire valley in France and is light bodied, zesty and is made from the Sauvignon Blanc grape variety.

Chianti : This is a region in Tuscany in Italy. It is a medium bodied red wine that is great to partner food. The grape variety is called Sangiovese.

Rioja : One of Spain’s most famous wine producing region. Wines from Rioja are mostly red although they can be white and rosé too.

Beaujolais : This is a red wine from the Burgundy region in France. The wines from Beaujolais are light in body with very delicate tannins and fruity flavours. A good style of red wine for people to start on!

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Old World Label

New World Label

TASTING PROCESS

How we recognise a flavour is a joint effort between our senses. What a wine looks like signals an expectation to the brain, what it smells like is actually around 80% of what we perceive to be taste, and what we taste finishes off the whole experience.

SEE - Look at your wine. Look for colour, clarity and body. Check for potential faults.

SWIRL - Hold your wine glass by them stem and swirl it around, creating a whirlpool in your wine. This will allow air into the liquid, releasing aromas.

SNIFF – What can you smell? Fruit? Flowers? Spice? How powerful are the aromas?

SWISH – Take a taste of your wine, move it around your mouth to ensure you touch all of the flavour receptors in your mouth – see diagram. What flavours can you taste? How does the wine feel? What is the finish like?

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Funkstille Riesling

Grape: Riesling

ABV: 12.5

Country of Origin: Austria

The winery is energy neutral, producing energy from their Biogas plant and a Photovoltaic system which produces more energy than is required. The grapes are pressed and the must is fermented in stainless steel tank with selected yeasts for 15 to 25 days at controlled temperatures which get warmer the nearer they get to the end of fermentation. There is no malolactic fermentation but the wine benefits from 8 weeks of lees contact. Gentle fining and cold stabilisation. Abundant white peach, apricot compôte and white floral notes leap from the glass, with juicy ripe fruit on the palate and beautifully clean, precise acidity through to the finish.

A versatile and immensely appealing Riesling, which pairs well with pasta, roast chicken, seabass or fresh asparagus.

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Coastal Reserve Sauvignon Blanc

HOW TO SAY IT: soh-vee-ñohn blohn

Grape: Sauvignon Blanc

ABV: 12%

Country of Origin: France

Bright straw with green tinge.

Naturally a versatile food partner, match with asparagus and lemon spaghetti with fresh peas, seafood platters, sushi and well seasoned fish from the grill Complex medium bodied palate with mango, passion fruit, grapefruit, green pepper. Long clean finish Fresh grass and nettle character with punchy tropical fruit aromas

Vegan Friendly, produced with a focus on Sustainability, Plastic Oceans Environmental Charity sponsorship

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Skeleton Coast, Sauvignon Blanc

HOW TO SAY IT:

Grape: Sauvignon Blanc

ABV: 12.5%

Country of Origin: South Africa

Very Pale and bright

Soft and fresh, ripe lychee, passionfruit, pear and apple with lingering citrus notes Aromatic, tropical fruits, passion fruit, green apple and a flinty minerality

Roast Chicken, Tuna or Salmon Sashimi, Caesar salad

The Western Cape is blessed with spectacular vineyard sites and mountains as well as some of the oldest viticultural soils in the world. This sauvignon blanc comes from vineyards that benefit from breezes coming off the Atlantic ocean which help deliver a fruit filled vibrant wine with fantastic natural acidity.

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Rimapere Sauvignon Blanc

HOW TO SAY IT: Rim – a- pear

Grape: Sauvignon Blanc 100%

ABV: 13%

Country of Origin: New Zealand

Pale gold with a vibrant shininess.

Explosion of citrus at first, lime & ripe lemon, then white flowers, freshly cracked almonds and a nice minerality, finishing with some whetstone and flinty notes.

Elegant texture with a rich palate weight and a ripe acid line. Vibrant citrus flavour: lime juice, lemon, grapefruit, some nice aromatic notes of passionfruit and a crispy zinc sensation on the finish.

Can be enjoyed on it’s own as an aperitif or with scallops, seafood and chicken.

Rimapere means “five arrows” in Maori and simultaneously honours the Rothschild’s family coat of arms (5 arrows symbolising the five sons of dynasty founder Mayer Amschel Rothschild) and traditional New Zealand culture.

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Penfolds Max’s Chardonnay

HOW TO SAY IT: Penfolds Max’s Shar-don-nay

Grape: 100% Chardonnay

ABV: 13%

Country of Origin: Australia

Light straw

Fresh flavours of stone fruit, citrus and grapefruit pith. Creamy, crème brulee-like French oak lingers with a lovely flinty, wet stone/chalky acid line, closing out with an intriguing waxy phenolic finish. Subtle stone fruits, yellow peach, nectarine. Hints of floral notes shine through, and a touch of Ginger spice. Oak is present but in balance and offering a nutty/ nougat nuance.

Chicken, fish, shellfish, mushrooms, pasta

Max’s Chardonnay continues the evolution of the Penfolds white wine program, drawing inspiration from the legacy and spirit of the many wine trials of Max Schubert, a Penfolds winemaking legend.

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Gavi Ca’ Bianca

HOW TO SAY IT: GA-VEE / CAR / BIANCA

Grape: Cortese

ABV: 12%

Country of Origin: Italy, Piedmont (Gavi DOCG)

Pale golden hue with greenish highlights.

Minerally dry and stylish with delicate floral aromas

Rich, yet balanced with an elegant, honey-citrus finish.

Due to the deep valleys and proximity to the sea and the microclimate of this area, Gavi displays unique peculiarities. Combining the characteristic structure of wines from the Po Valley with the richness of flavour generated by the salty sea breezes Excellent with seafood appetizers, first courses such as risotto and ravioli, not forgetting the traditional pairing with Gavi’s soft amaretti biscuits.

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