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Every ale, cider, gin and rum on sale at Sedgley beer festival, including alcohol free options

The casks are neatly lined up, and conditioned ready to go. The stage is set, the acts are primed . The only thing the organisers of Sedgley Charity Beer, Cider and Gin Festival are now waiting on are the punters.

By Mark Andrews
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About 1,500 people are expected to make their way through the doors of the village's Jubilee Scout Hut tomorrow (Friday) and Saturday, as the event is held for the 11th year.

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Annette Mitchell, front, prepares for Sedgley Beer, Cider and Gin festival with Ian Foster, Debra Baugh, David Baugh, and David Mitchell
Annette Mitchell, front, prepares for Sedgley Beer, Cider and Gin festival with Ian Foster, Debra Baugh, David Baugh, and David Mitchell

The festival, which raises money for 1st Sedgley Scout Group as well a number of other charities, is expected to break the £100,000 barrier this year.

Annette Mitchell, front, with Ian Foster, Debra Baugh, David Baugh and David Mitchell, preparing for the 11th Sedgley beer festival
Annette Mitchell, front, with Ian Foster, Debra Baugh, David Baugh and David Mitchell, preparing for the 11th Sedgley beer festival

There will be a total of 73 drinks on offer this year, including 41 real ales, 14 ciders, 12 gins and four rums, plus two alcohol-free choices. 

There will also be live music from 10 artists across three stages during the event.

Sedgley Scouts' Jubilee Hall is being taken over for the 11th Sedgley Charity Beer, Cider and Gin Festival on Friday and Saturday. Front kneeling is: David Baugh with Ian Foster and Debra Baugh, and at the back: David Mitchell and Annette Mitchell.
Sedgley Scouts' Jubilee Hall is being taken over for the 11th Sedgley Charity Beer, Cider and Gin Festival on Friday and Saturday. Front kneeling is: David Baugh with Ian Foster and Debra Baugh, and at the back: David Mitchell and Annette Mitchell.

Festival committee chairman David Bough said: "Our unique charity festival just keeps going from strength to strength.

"The great ales, ciders, and superb live music create such a superb fun, community-friendly atmosphere. You're guaranteed to bump into familiar faces and raise a glass for charity."

Sedgley Scouts Jubilee Hall, being taken over for the 11th Sedgley Charity Beer, Cider and Gin Festival, raising much needed money for charity. Front kneeling is: David Baugh with Ian Foster and Debra Baugh, and at the back: David Mitchell and Annette Mitchell.
Sedgley Scouts' Jubilee Hall, being taken over for the 11th Sedgley Charity Beer, Cider and Gin Festival, raising much needed money for charity. Front kneeling is: David Baugh with Ian Foster and Debra Baugh, and at the back: David Mitchell and Annette Mitchell.

Here is the full list of drinks on offer, with tasting notes:

Real Ales

1. Marble Beers, Hindmarsh: Zesty tropical fruits, 3.7 per cent

2. Fixed Wheel, Through & Off: Citrus and ripe mango, 3.83

3.  Abbeydale, Cecelia: Zesty, tropical and mild spice, 3.8

4. Castle Rock, Harvest Pale: Aromatic and hoppy, 3.8

5. Oakham, JHB: Soft citrus fruits, 3.8

6. Moorhouses, Biscuit Barrel: Malty, biscuit and toast, 3.9

7. Electric Bear, Gizmo: Refreshing, hoppy citrus, 4.0

8. Marble Beers, The 55: Thirst-quenching citrus, 4.0

9.  Enville, Simpkiss: Classic and caramel, 4.0

10. Abbeydale, Proper Gander: Fruity and pine, 4.1

11. Fixed Wheel, Wheelie Pale: Sweet malt and citrus, 4.1

12. Piddle, Piddle: Malty, fruity and caramel, 4.1

13. Ludlow, Gold: Papaya, pineapple and lemon 4.2

14. Fownd Brewery, Big Dipper: Caramel and full-bodied, 4.2

15. Enville, White: Wheat and gentle hops, 4.2

16. Bristol Beer Factory, Day Raider: Stone fruit, floral and oats, 4.2

17. Hobsons, Rocky Pacific:Tropical and smooth, 4.2

18. Three Tuns, XXX: 17th century-style, light and malty, 4.3

19. Enville, Enville Ale: Hoppy and fruity, 4.5

20. StAustell, Breakfast Club: Fresh, fruity and toasty, 4.5

21. Hobsons, Town Crier: Refreshing, crisp and fruity, 4.5

22. St Austell,Proper Job: Citrus, grapefruit, pineapple, 4.5

23. Enville, Envllle Ginger: Spicy ginger and refreshing, 4.6

24. Salopian, Lemon Dream: Zesty lemon and orange, 4.5

31. Marble Beers, Lagonda: Floral and citrus, 5.0

32. Moorhouses, Pendle Witches: Crisp, spicy and fruity, 5.1

33. Thornbridge, Crackendale: Citrus and guava, 5.2

34. Three Tuns, Clerics Cure: Sweet, spicy and floral, 5.0

35. Electric Bear, Odnot: Grapefruit and coconut, 5.0

36. Thornbridge, The Union: Caramel and toffee, 6.0

37. Enville, Old Porter: Silky caramel malt, 4.5

38. Ludlow, Black Knight: Smokey, liquorice and nutty, 4.5

39: Enville, Gothic: Malty and honey, 5.2

40: Fixed Wheel, Blackheath Stout: Dark berry and oaky, 5.0

41 and 42: Sarah Hughes, Ruby Mild: Strong, dark and sweet - 'Sedgley’s perfect ale', 6.0

Ciders

1.Pulp Cocktail, Pina Colada: Pineapple and coconut, 3.4 per cent.

2 Lilley's Mango: Sweet and aromatic, 4.0

3. Lilley's Cherries & Berries: Sweet and soft berries, 4.0

4. Lilley's Apple & Pears: Sweet and exotic, 4.0

5. Broadoak, Purple Haze: Cloudy dark fruit medley, 4.0

6  Broadoak, Pheasant Plucker: Dry and fruity, 4.5

7. Celtic Marches, Lily the Pink: Sweet apples, 4.5

8. Celtic Marches, Alice: Smooth and mellow, 4.6

9. Celtic Marches, Thundering Molly: Golden and aromatic, 5.2

10. Gwynt, Y Ddraig: Black Dragon: Aged, fruity and aromatic, 6.5

11. Thistly Cross, Whisky Cask: Vanilla and honey, 6.7

12. Lilley's Crazy Goat: Juicy cider and perry, 6.8

13. Broadoak, Moonshine: Crisp and dry, 7.5

14. Lilley's Gladiator: Strong, rustic and fruity 8.4

Gin

Dr Eamers: Garden Pink: Black Country, London Dry

Wrekin: Cherry Citrus, Twist Plum, Pumpkin Spice, Rhubarb, Sloe Gin;

Enville: Honey Gin

Hearts: Pomelo and Thyme, Earl Grey and Cucumber

Rum

Dr Eamers: Black Spiced, Maraschino Cherry, and Toasted Coconut and Pineapple

Enville: Honey Spiced Rum

Alcohol-free

Gin: Smiling Wolf Dry London

Beer: Hobson's Free IPA