- The Drinks List -
We list a range of characterful draft beers such as:
Adnams Southwold Bitter : 4.1% , A copper-coloured bitter with East Anglian malt and emboldened by the late addition of herbal Fuggles, as well as full of genuine character. A palate of biscuity malts and light, caramelised toffee notes with a balance of its classic English hop character, added later on in the brewing process, to create a long, lingering, resinous finish on the palate.
Adnams Ghostship: 4.5% : Is brewed with a Pale Ale, Rye Crystal and Cara Malts which add depth and moreish, biscuity hints. A blend of Citra and American and UK hop varieties provide Ghost Ship’s bold citrus flavours of lemon and lime, aromatic elderflower notes, and that wonderful hoppy finish.
Adnams Dry Hopped Larger 4.2% : Is brewed with pale malts and Australian Galaxy hops for their bright, tropical fruit flavours, especially when used as a late addition. Bold, bright and crisp, notes of peach and a subtle citrus bitterness.
Schneider's Bayrisch Hell 4.9% : As pristine, characteristic and pure as its homeland, Southern Bavaria. Brewed with 100% Bavarian ingredients and handcrafted in the traditional method - by the sixth generation of the Schneider brewers family. Its straw-yellow colour is as impressive as its balanced, refreshing and highly drinkable aroma with a subtle malty body and flowery hop aromas.
Adnams Ease Up 4.6% : Ease Up is a golden session IPA with wonderful citrus flavours thanks to a stellar cast of bright, aromatic hops. Following calls to add a gluten free beer to the Adnams range, we’ve tweaked the process when brewing it, making its big-hitting more accessible. It still has that same great grapefruit flavour, but it’s now also gluten free. Ease Up’s flavour is mainly driven by the hops. On the palate, you’ll find resinous flavours of pine, and fruity notes of peach and melon, followed by pithy grapefruit on the finish.
Adnams Innovation 6.7% : Innovation IPA is light, deceptively strong, and perfectly balanced, thanks to the use of wheat in its recipe. It was originally brewed as a celebration beer and was launched in 2010 on completion of the installation of Adnams new brewery, after a period of considerable investment in sustainable technology across the company. These projects are reflected in the beer’s name, its style and in its recipe. The initial assertive hoppiness delivers big flavours of grapefruit and mango, which are quickly balanced by a subtle, honeyed sweetness, and a caramelised, almost chewy finish. Delicious and fruity, you’ll find underlying hints of spice as its light base allows Adnams’ house yeast characteristics to shine through.
Adnams Blackshore Stout 4.2% : Blackshore is a smooth, easy-drinking stout, named after the black-tarred fishing huts that line Southwold's harbour. They are individual, characterful and made of sturdy stuff. It is brewed with a hefty mash bill for a rich, broad malt character. You’ll find Pale Ale, Brown, Double Roasted Crystal, and Chocolate malts, alongside Roasted Barley and a hearty helping of oats. Brimming with dark malt flavours of coffee, chocolate, and liquorice, thanks to a generous gesture with the grains. Using oats adds a smoothness and this, coupled with a light hop character, make it easy drinking and exceptionally moreish.
Adnams Ghostship 0.5% : Enjoy whispers of aromatic elderflower, bold citrus and gooseberry flavours, and hints of warming rye spice. It's the ideal option for spontaneous plans, offering refreshment whenever.
Adnams Wild Wave 5%: A high juice, full-bodied, cider with a refreshing balance thanks to its unique blend of bittersweet and dessert apples. Inspired by a walk on Southwold beach, the vision was to create a premium cider made entirely from English apples, with a taste so fresh and fruity, it would feel like a refreshing splash in the face.
Wines by the Glass:
APERITIFS
Adnams Champagne Brut NV, Blin et Cie. Vincelles, France (12.5% abv) Chardonnay 20% Pinot Meunier 80%
Lively, a touch of brioche on the nose, followed by firm apple flavours on the palate giving way to a gutsy, full-bodied ‘pinot meunier’ fruitiness.
Prosecco Asolo Superiore DOCG Veneto (11% abv) Gleva
The great success story of the world of sparkling wine in the last decade. From an amphitheatre shaped vineyard, Baio, an organic Prosecco. Pear, stone fruits, fine persistent bubbles, leading to a clean dry finish.
Manzanilla Solear – Barbadillo, Palamino Fino 100% (15% abv)
The classic bone dry, slightly salty/savoury dry sherry. Perfect with fat olives and native oysters. If there is a better aperitif, please tell me.
WHITE
Jean des Vignes Blanc Sec Vin de Pays du Gers 2021 (11% abv) Plaimont Coopérative, St. Mont, SW France. Colombard & Ugni Blanc
Lovely clean fruit flavours given a lightly floral lift by Colombard grapes and produced by this highly regarded Plaimont co-operative.
Dr. L. Riesling 2020 Loosen Bros OFF DRY. Mosel, Germany (8.5% abv) Riesling
Ernie Loosen is the doctor in question and the Riesling is grown on the steep terraces of the Mosel. Racy acidity balances the clean, green fruit flavours of this off-dry quaffer.
Forrest Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2021 Marlborough, New Zealand (13.5% abv)
Larger than life describes the entire Forrest family and this wine, similarly, is packed with vivacious personality, vibrant tropical fruits and refreshing acidity - irresistible.
Quinta do Crasto Branco 2021 Douro Valley, Portugal (12% abv) Gouveia, Rabigato and Viosinho.
Fermented in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks allows the subtleties of these grapes full expression - aromatic, with hints of quince and lime.
Mâcon Chardonnay 2020 Domaine Paul Talmard Burgundy, France (13% abv)
Grown in the eponymous village of Chardonnay in the heart of ‘chalkland Mâconnais’ this un-oaked favourite of ours and the Wine Society has lovely ripe fruit flavours and a long clean finish. The Talmard family are the creators of this polished gem.
Endrizzi Pinot Grigio 2021 Trentino, Northern Italy (12.5% abv)
The driest of our wines by the glass, this organic full flavoured Pinot Grigio has
a clean long lasting minerality.
RED
Cruz de Piedra, Garnacha 2020 Calatayud, Spain (14% abv)
From 60-year-old untrained bush vines a Garnacha showing hedgerow fruits, ripe tannins, medium to full bodied, with a hint of liquorice on the finish. Medium to full bodied.
Forrest Estate Pinot Noir 2019 Marlborough, New Zealand (12.5% abv)
A blast of raspberry fruit on the nose heralds the arrival of vibrant red-fruits, with a touch of eucalyptus and a savoury finish.
Quinta do Crasto Tinto 2019 Douro Valley, Portugal (14% abv) Tinta Roriz, Touriga Nacional, Tinta Barocca, Touriga Franca
With the decline of port sales following WW2 the imaginative Rocquette family decided to make red table wine from their ‘grade A’ port grapes. This is their junior wine, medium bodied
but stuffed with black ripe plummy fruit and a lovely balance and elegance
Le Bio Balthasar 2020 Minervois, France (13.5% abv) Grenache 20%, Syrah 80%.
Just what we expect from the Minervois, masses of sweet damson (Syrah) fruits and clean refreshing redcurrant (Grenache), with a touch of the Garrigue.
Morrellino di Scansano, Endrizzi 2019 Maremma, Tuscany, Italy (14% abv) Sangriovese
From the Maremma region in Tuscany, black cherry fruit, underpinned by ripe tannins with an intriguingly spicy finish.
Château Trébiac 2018 Graves, Bordeaux, France (14% abv) Cabernet Sauvignon 30%, Merlot 70%
Bold, assertive young claret with plenty of ripe tannins and balancing savoury fruit acidity. For ‘les Rosbifs’.
ROSÉ
Forrest Estate Rosé 2019 Marlborough, New Zealand (12.5% abv) Malbec, Pinot Noir
Full throttle summer flavours from Malbec, Pinot Noir blend. Takes no prisoners.
Bois des Fees 2021, Domaine Tour Campanets Côteaux d’Aix en Provence,
France (13% abv) Grenache 20%, Syrah 40%, Cabernet Sauvignon 40%
Our most popular pretty, pink Provence rose ever. Cold maceration and fermentation help
preserve the vivacious fruitiness of this cuvée.
Château L’Aumerade 2021 Provence Rosé (12.5% abv) Cinsault 35%, Grenache 35%, Syrah 30%
Bold tangerine flavours, followed by soft red fruits and a lemon balm finish.
AIX 2021 – Provence Rosé (13% abv) Grenache 100%
Ultra cool design and packaging introduces a lean clean example of this style – ‘summertime
and the living is easy fish are jumping and the cotton is high’… Floral and raspberry fruit
aromas lead into red berries on the palate with a touch of thyme running out.
Sancerre Rose 2021 la Louée Domaine Sylvain Bailly Bué, Cher, Loire, France (13% abv) Pinot Noir 100%
Grapes grown on Jurassic clay-limestone ‘marls’ and ‘caillottes’ give a salmon pink wine with fruity, floral aromas and clean, crisp acidity with pronounced
length of flavour.
Billecart-Salmon Rosé (12% abv) Pinot Noir 30%, Pinot Meunier 30% Chardonnay 40%,
Beautifully married mature flavours from this top quality boutique champagne house. A taste
of luxury. The French reign suprême?
