Nicholson’s Beer Showcase

Showcasing the UK’s Best Beer

(17th September – 15th October)

This Autumn, from the 17^th of September, Nicholson’s Pubs across the nation will play host to the Beer Showcase, a month long festival celebrating the great and good in cask and craft ales. Partnering with some the UK’s best breweries, Nicholson’s Beer Showcase will offer the chance to try a plethora of fantastic beers and take part in events including craft beer masterclasses, beer sommelier tastings, giveaways and celebrity brews.

With a colossal 139 beers to be sampled across 80 pubs around the country – including a range of seasonal autumn beers, kegged craft beers and regional specialties – the Beer Showcase will be one of the UK’s biggest celebration of great beer and unmissable for any beer enthusiast.

Brewdog, Dead Pony Club

ABV: 3.8%
Style: Vibrant golden
Producer: Brewdog
Origin: Scotland, UK

Slightly malty with a big bitter hop finish

Food match Caper, lemon & anchovy pasta or a nice mature cheddar.

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Brewdog, Punk IPA

ABV: 5.4%
Style: Deep Golden
Producer: Brewdog
Origin: Scotland, UK

Grapefruit, pineapple & lychee w/ spiky, bitter finish

Food match Any dish with a bit of heat. Also strong soft cheese, such as Danish Blue.

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Meantime, Hop Kick Pils

ABV: 4.8%
Style: Light golden
Producer: Meantime
Origin: London, UK

Well balanced with a slight bitterness

Food match Oily fish

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Fuller's, Red Fox

ABV: 4.3%
Style: Tawny Red
Producer: Fuller's

Rich, creamy, toasted

Food match Red meats, traditional hearty pub grub

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Sharp’s, Atlantic

ABV: 4.2%
Style: Deep golden, clear, white foamy head
Producer: Sharp's
Origin: UK

Delicate, sweetness, fruity, balanced

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

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Sharp’s, Coaster

ABV: 3.6%
Style: Straw
Producer: Sharp's
Origin: UK

Crisp citrus

Food match Light fish or poultry dishes. Eg: Creamy chicken pie as the light & fruity beer will cut through the fat.

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St Austell, Tribute

ABV: 4.2%
Style: Pale Amber
Producer: St Austell
Origin: England

Fresh Orange, Grapefruit

Food match Fish & Chips, Burgers, Cornish Pasties

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Hogs Back, T.E.A

ABV: 4.2%
Style: Copper / Amber
Producer: Hogs Back
Origin: England

Light, Fruity, Sweet

Food match Traditional Pub Food, Steak & Ale Pie, Fish & Chips

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Redemption, Trinity

ABV: 3.0%
Style: Light golden
Producer: Redemption
Origin: UK

Cirus, fruity, grapefruit

Food match Asian, fish

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Truman's, Zephyr

ABV: 4.4%
Style: Rose gold in colour
Producer: Truman's
Origin: UK

Sweet caramel from the malts let the hops tropical fruit flavours shine through, all this is balanced by a pithy grapefruit finish.

Food match Roast dinners, burgers and steaks. Also pairs beautifully with lemon cake!

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St Austell, Proper Job

ABV: 4.5%
Style: Gold
Producer: St Austell
Origin: England

Resinous Hops, Grass

Food match Indian Curries, BBQs, Spicy Food

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Sharp’s. Rising Tide

ABV: 4.2%
Style: Red ale
Producer: Sharp’s
Origin: UK

Medium bodied, mouth watering fruit hop and sweet malt

Food match Goes well with ploughman’s, gammon steak and caesar salad

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Moorhouse's, Stray Dog

ABV: 4.2%
Style: Golden/ Blond
Producer: Moorhouse's
Origin: Burnley, UK

Refreshing, clean, balanced

Food match White fish and grilled chicken dishes

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Robinson’s, Red 'N' Black

ABV: 5.8%
Style: Black, Red Hue
Producer: Robinson’s
Origin: Cheshire, England

Warming, Citrus Fruit, Rich Dark Malt

Food match Red meat, Casseroles, BBQ

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Roosters, Baby-Faced Assassin

ABV: 6.1%
Style: Pale Amber.
Producer: Roosters
Origin: England

Rich. Fruity. Full-bodied.

Food match Classic with a curry or spicy chicken wings

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Purity, Mad Goose

ABV: 4.2%
Style: Light, Bright, Copper
Producer: Purity
Origin: England

Smooth, zesty, dry finish

Food match Best served with white meats and poultry such as pork, lamb or chicken

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Marston’s, Old Empire

ABV: 5.7%
Style: Golden
Producer: Marston’s
Origin: United Kindgon

Balanced and bittersweet

Food match Spicy dishes such as Tandoori curries and garlic chicken. Old Empire is also excellent when used to make a light flavoursome fish batter

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St Austell, Harvest Moon

ABV: 4.3%
Style: Chestnut
Producer: St Austell
Origin: England

Fruit Berry Biscuit

Food match Traditional Pub favourites Sausage and mash and steak and ale pie

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Acorn Brewery, Free Bird

ABV: 5.7%
Style: Golden
Producer: Acorn Brewery
Origin: England

Malty, sweet, Fruity

Food match Spiced curry, grilled fish

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George Gale, Seafarers

ABV: 3.6%
Style: Light golden
Producer: George Gale
Origin: UK

Fresh fruit & malt

Food match Perfect with fish & chips

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Robinson's, Trooper

ABV: 4.8%
Style: Deep gold
Producer: Robinson's
Origin: UK

Bitter, strong roasted malt

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Madness, Absolutely

ABV: 4.2%
Style: Pale
Producer: Madness
Origin: UK

Tropical Fruits, piney

Food match Great with white meat dishes

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Madness, Lovestruck

ABV: 4.4%
Style: Amber
Producer: Madness
Origin: UK

Biscuits, hazlenut, berry

Food match Steak & Ale pies

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Madness, Night Boat

ABV: 5.0%
Style: Dark, Black
Producer: Madness
Origin: UK

Chocolate, hazlenut, dark fruit

Food match Chocolate Cake

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