The Harbury Beer & Cider Festival

The Harbury Beer & Cider Festival has taken place since 1991, with just three missed years, on the Friday and Saturday following the August Bank Holiday Monday in Harbury Village Hall. Every year the festival has a different theme.

The programme is available to download here and can be viewed as a Flipbook here.

The finalised beer and cider lists are at the bottom of this page and will be on Real Ale Finder.

The festival is using the PintPilot app which can be downloaded here.

COST

Important note for CAMRA members: from 2026 free entry is available to all CAMRA-run festivals for CAMRA members. Please be aware that like many festivals this benefit is only available at Harbury if you purchase an advance ticket. On the door tickets will incur a small £2 entry charge for CAMRA members. Full details of this benefit are here (CAMRA login required to view).

Festival entry on the door costs £20 for single-day entry or £35 for two-day entry (see below for savings you can make by buying advance tickets). For this you get:

• £11 (£11 each day if you buy a two-day ticket) of beer/cider tokens, or £14 (£14 each day if you buy a two-day ticket) for CAMRA members on production of a membership card. Unused tokens are refundable or can be donated to charity. Additional tokens are available to buy on the door.
• a choice of a commemorative festival glass (while stocks last) or a glass of your choice from a previous festival. The glass is yours to take home so please bring a bag. Additional glasses can be purchased for £5. If you buy a weekend ticket you must bring your glass back with you on the Saturday.
• a festival programme with detailed tasting notes of all the beers and ciders.
• a display from the Hereburgh Morris Dancers on the Saturday afternoon.

Card payments are preferred but you can also pay by cash.

ADVANCE TICKETS

OTHER INFORMATION

• the venue is fully accessible for wheelchair users.
• dogs are only permitted in the outside area, apart from assistance dogs of course.
• there is ample parking behind the hall and we offer free entry and two free soft drinks to designated drivers.
• we operate a Challenge 25 policy, so please ensure you bring ID if you are lucky enough to look under 25.
• well-behaved children are admitted for free and are welcome in the main hall, but are not allowed in the bar area.
• you are welcome to bring games to keep children entertained and there is a large field and playground behind the hall.
• there is a food and soft drinks outlet in the hall which is operated by a third party which takes cards and cash. You are also welcome to bring your own picnic to eat outside the festival, but no alcoholic drinks or barbeques please.
• travel information plus details of the local campsite and B&Bs are here.

VOLUNTEERING

We need volunteers to help set up, run and take down the festival. If you are able to help please click here to go to our volunteer area. There are a number of perks if you opt to volunteer.

SPONSORSHIP

We always need sponsors to help with the festival costs. Packages to sponsor Beers/Ciders, Glasses, Programmes, Entry Cards etc. are available. Click here for more details.

BEER LIST (FINAL)

STILLAGE NUMBER	BREWERY	BEER	ABV	STYLE	DESCRIPTION	ORIGIN	SPONSOR	ALLERGENS
1	Church Farm	Harry’s Heifer	4.2	Bitter	Quaffable session ale with a hoppy aroma. Brewed with a blend of Marris Otter, Vienna and Crystal Malts, with Centennial and Cascade Hops.	Warwickshire	Suzanne & Alex Galloway	Wheat and Barley
2	Fosse Way	Sisters Of Mercy	4.5	IPA	A well-balanced easy-drinking beer brewed with American El Dorado and Amarillo hops.	Warwickshire	New Inn, Norton Lindsey	Wheat and Barley
3	Slaughterhouse	Colorado	6.0	IPA	A Memorial Ale created for a Legendary Landlord. A strong IPA, brewed with a trio of hops from across the globe. There is an article about the story behind this beer elsewhere in the programme.	Warwickshire	Gemma Douglas & Greg Williams	Wheat and Barley
4	Windmill Hill	Copper Ale	4.0	Bitter	A classic British ale, this well-balanced beer is beautifully golden amber in colour. A perfect blend of caramel and light fruity notes, topped with hints of roasted malts.	Warwickshire	The Shakespeare, Harbury	Wheat and Barley
5	Bakers Dozen	Little BIPA	2.5	Black IPA	Within this low ABV table beer lies a trick on the eyes and a feast on the palette. The dark black appearance misleads as you tuck into a super sessionable Table IPA. Light & refreshing with a cocktail of American & New Zealand hops providing punchy aroma & flavour.	Rutland	The Harvester, Long Itchington	Barley, Oats, Wheat
6	Bakers Dozen	Electric Landlady	5.0	Pale	Flagship multi award winning single hopped Mosaic pale ale. This beer is bursting with tropical mango, blueberry & passionfruit flavour and aroma. 2023 CAMRA Premium Pale Champion Beer of Britain	Rutland	The Merrie Lion, Fenny Compton	Barley, Oats
7	Charnwood	Salvation	3.8	Gold	A light refreshing golden beer, with tropical fruit, citrus, and floral flavours. American Cascade and Amarillo hops create a citrus aroma, and crisp clean bitterness on the finish.	Leicestershire	Torry’s Hardware and DIY Ltd. Warwick	Barley (Gluten)
8	Charnwood	Tipping Point	4.2	Red	Six different grains harvest a wonderful light red coloured beer. American and New Zealand hops provide just the right balance to this early autumnal ale.	Leicestershire	HireSafe Solutions Ltd	Barley, Wheat and Rye (Gluten)
9	Dow Bridge	Legion	4.1	Gold	Golden hoppy ale. A good balance of malt and fruity hop on the nose and palate.	Leicestershire	Fassi UK Ltd	Barley (Gluten)
10	Dow Bridge	Praetorian Porter	5.0	Porter	Dark, rich, full bodied seasonal porter. Slightly sweet with hoppy undertones.	Leicestershire	The Boiler Room Gang	Barley (Gluten)
11	Golden Duck	Wristy Fitzy	4.6	Chestnut	This chestnut ale uses two types of malt and has a smooth richness in taste ending with a creamy satisfying finish. The beer is named after a popular local cricketer, Paul Fitzpatrick renowned for his ability to turn the ball sideways with his particular style of wrist spin.	Leicestershire	Quarry Park Disc Golf	Malt, barley, wheat, hops, not gluten free
12	Golden Duck	Dark Duck	7.2	Stout	This particular brew was developed initially as a one off, just to see how strong we could make a stout with traditional methods, So, Dark Duck was born. Using Chocolate and Oats to give a rich warming taste, our Dark Duck has a surprising amount of hops which complement the alcohol content.	Leicestershire	The Chapman Clan	Malt, barley, wheat, hops, not gluten free
13	Grainstore	Zahara	4.2	Pale	An extra pale ale, our first foray into American hops producing a zesty little number. Hopped with predominantly Cashmere and Cascade hops. The flavour is floral with a touch of pear drops and lemon.	Rutland	Southam Agricultural Services	Wheat and Barley
14	Grainstore	Beesting	4.5	Golden	A refreshing light golden honey brew, exhibiting a mellow sweetness, finely balanced against a subtle floral/honey aroma and flavour.	Rutland	Southam United FC	Wheat and Barley and Lactose
15	Hall’s	Dark Mild	4.0	Mild	Succulent & Chocolatey. A complex, rich beer full of dark chocolate flavours and a subtle sweet undertone. Malt: Maris Otter, Chocolate, Crystal. Hops: Bramling Cross	Leicestershire	New Inn, Leamington Spa	Malted Barley (vegan finings)
16	Hall’s	Blonde – Festival Edition	4.6	Pale	A lovely beer with traditional English hops (Challenger and Northdown), and English Malts (Maris Otter, Caramalt). The beer is a special for our festival as it is stronger that their normal “Blonde”.	Leicestershire	ADL Associates	Malted Barley (vegan finings)
17	Hall’s	Workhorse	4.9	Amber	Indulge in a complex and sophisticated amber ale, meticulously brewed with traditional hops to enhance the exquisite notes of toffee and honey. The Hops used are Golding	Leicestershire	The Black Horse, Moreton Morrell	Malted Barley (vegan finings)
18	Hall’s	Old John	6.0	Old	A rich, extravagant mahogany coloured, Victorian-style dark ruby strong mild ale. Malt: Maris Otter, Crystal. Hops: Bramling Cross, Fuggle	Leicestershire	Clear Space Marketing Ltd.	Malted Barley (vegan finings)
19	Hall’s	Eighteen	8.0	Doppelbock	A German-style Doppelbock: beautiful, smooth, rich, dark amber lager with gentle notes of bread and caramel. Perfect to pair with hearty stews, roast beef, and sticky toffee pudding. The name is derived from the original gravity of the beer: 18° Plato. Malt: Pilsner, Munich. Hops: Magnum, Saaz	Leicestershire	The Thirsty Bear, Warwick	Malted Barley (vegan finings)
20	Langton	Rainbow Bridge	3.8	Gold	Two of the finest American hop varieties have been used to add a citrus kick to this refreshing golden beer.  Citra and Mosaic hops are blended in plentiful amounts to deliver a complex tropical nose.  Crisp pale malts combine with the hops to craft this thirst- quenching tipple.	Leicestershire	The Cape of Good Hope, Warwick	Wheat and Barley
21	Langton	Harborough IPA	4.5	IPA	A proper English IPA, a golden hoppy beer brewed using a plethora of English hops to give it a bold citrus flavour with a crisp bitter finish.	Leicestershire	Fassi UK Ltd	Wheat and Barley
22	Leatherbritches	Bounder	3.8	Gold	Pale session ale with hop hints of lychee and grapefruit and spicy notes that lead to a crisp bitter finish.	Leicestershire	The Great Western, Deppers Bridge	Wheat and Barley
23	Leatherbritches	Lemongrass & Ginger	3.8	Speciality	Multi- award winning pale ale with big refreshing notes of ginger & lemongrass.	Leicestershire	The New Bowling Green, Warwick	Wheat and Barley
24	Leatherbritches	Raspberry Belter	4.4	Speciality	Pale Ale with hints of raspberries. A proper summer belter!!!	Leicestershire	The Eagle, Warwick	Wheat and Barley
25	Mount St. Bernard	Tynt Meadow	7.4	Trappist	This distinctive ale offers intriguing aromas of dark chocolate and liquorice, complemented by notes of dried fruit.  Although full-bodied, it skilfully balances flavours of dark chocolate, roasted coffee, pepper, hazelnut, and fig, making each sip a complex and rewarding experience.	Leicestershire	Dave Lewis Heritage	Barley, unfined and vegan friendly
26	Mount St. Bernard	Tynt Meadow Blond	5.0	Blond	A light, golden ale that perfectly balances subtlety and complexity. With its bright golden colour and fine, lasting white head, it immediately catches the eye. The aroma presents a delicate bouquet of floral and fruity notes, with hints of citrus and fresh hops. This combination creates a refreshing and inviting scent. On the palate, it delivers a crisp, clean taste.	Leicestershire	Dough and Brew, Warwick	Barley, unfined and vegan friendly
27	New Buildings	Treehouse Marmalade IPA	4.2	Gold	A crisp little IPA with a citrus and orange twist. Ideal for when you’re feeling fruity	Leicestershire	AP Tree Services	Wheat and Barley
28	New Buildings	Summerhouse Pale Ale	4.5	Pale	This special pale ale brightens you up with a summery burst of spicy citrus.	Leicestershire	Sunshine Cleaning	Wheat and Barley
29	Parish	Fruits Of The Parish	3.9	Speciality	A refreshing amber session ale with a distinctive, fruity aroma with hints of black cherry, strawberry, raspberry, and blackberry. The mild hop bitterness gives way to a lovely lingering berry fruit finis	Leicestershire	St Mary Immaculate RC Church, Warwick	Malted barley, wheat and sulphite
30	Parish	Baz’s Bonce Blower	12.0	Strong	A Christmas Pudding of a beer! Dark red-amber in colour, it boasts a toffee caramel and liquorish, long-lingering truffle explosion, leaving a warm glow.	Leicestershire	The John Griffiths Memorial Beer	Malted barley, wheat and sulphite
31	Partizan	Stout	4.7	Stout	Packed with roasty toasty malts, this is a great all year-round beer. Rich complex and the sweetness of the malt is balanced by a delicate acidity from the highly kilned darker malts. This beer is only very rarely put into a cask, normally all of Partizan beers are kegged!	Leicestershire	The Toms-Kendall Diaspora	Wheat and Barley
32	Round Corner	Cadillac Ranch	4.6	Gold	A luminous golden ale built on a foundation of Vienna malt, layered with Caramalt and a whisper of Crystal malt for gentle depth. Single hopped with Amarillo, this beer sings with juicy orange, peach, and soft floral notes over a toasty, honeyed malt backbone. Smooth, sunny, and effortlessly drinkable, with a clean, balanced finish that invites the next sip.	Leicestershire	Linleigh Electrical	Barley
33	Round Corner	Kia Ora	4.7	Pale	New Zealand Pale Ale golden in colour with the nose of tropical fruits; grapefruit and white grape and a taste that is citrus, bitter and crisp. The hops used are Nelson Sauvin and dry hopped with Southern Cross.	Leicestershire	Ronnies Bar, Warwick	Wheat and Barley
34	Zero Six	Unfair Dismissal	4.2	Pale	A new world hopped pale ale with a slight citrus and pine finish	Leicestershire	The Craftsman, Warwick	Wheat and Barley
35	Zero Six	Woody’s Best Bitter	4.2	Bitter	Full bodied and dark amber in colour with malty aromas. Bitter at the start with a hint of fruit in the middle of the palate	Leicestershire	Suzanne & Alex Galloway	Wheat and Barley

CIDER LIST (FINAL)

STILLAGE NUMBER	MAKER	CIDER NAME	ABV	STYLE	DESCRIPTION	ORIGIN	SPONSOR	ALLERGENS
1	Black Cat	Autumn Gold	6.8	Dry	A traditional cider made in Barford, Warwickshire.	Warwickshire	Gemma Douglas & Greg Williams	Sulphites
2	Bottle Kicking Cider	Rambler	6.0	Medium	A light medium cider, colour of summer straw, smells of subtle brambly apple with grassy meadow over tones and tastes of sweet apple with an apple tang at the end.	Leicestershire	ACW Motorsport Plastics	Sulphites
3	Caney’s Cider	Beetle Orchard	6.0	Medum	Well balanced cider, delicate floral aromas and subtle honeyed notes. Crisp, smooth, medium traditional.	Warwickshire	April, David & Oliver Griffiths	Sulphites
4	Charnwood Cider	Dabineater	7.5	Med/Dry	50% Dabinett and the other half is a blend of eating apples Cox; Braeburn and Elstar.	Leicestershire	The Old Post Office, Warwick	Sulphites
5	Cidentro	Twyford Gold	5.5	Medium	Crisp and refreshing with a balanced medium-dry finish, showcasing rich traditional apple notes and a smooth character. Orchard blend of Kingston Black, Browns, Lord Derby, Black Dabinett apples. 2024 vintage.	Leicestershire	Jodie Webb	Sulphites
6	Cidentro	Mowbray Moon	6.8	Medium	Fresh crushed apples, Katy variety, with gentle earthy orchard notes on the nose. On the palate crisp and juicy up front, transitioning into a smooth, balanced medium sweetness. Wild fermenationa. 2025 vintage.	Leicestershire	Camperking	Sulphites
7	Cidentro	Melton Midnight	7.4	Dry	Deep golden color with a subtle honey sweetness balanced by an applewood smokiness characteristic of the Black Dabinett variety. Wild fermentation. 2022 vintage.	Leicestershire	The Black Pug, Warwick	Sulphites
8	Simply Cider	Liberty Press	4.8	Medium	Easy drinking, medium sweetness, a blend of Red Windsor, Cox’s, Russets and a bit of Bramley.	Leicestershire	The Lord Leycester Hospital, Warwick	Sulphites
9	Thirsty Farmer	Sweet	5.5	Sweet	A traditional long-fermented, still farmhouse cider, rich amber in colour and slightly cloudy with a rick, ripe apple scent. Tasting only of sweet, bitter apples, giving way to a crisp, sharp and satisfying dry finish.	Leicestershire	Castle Cat Productions	Sulphites
10	Thirsty Farmer	Cloudy	7.2	Medium	Traditional long-fermented farmhouse cider, cloudy with a bold apple finish.	Leicestershire	The Gamecock, Harbury	Sulphites
11	Thirsty Farmer	Vintage	6.5	Medium	A distinctive, premium, aged, clear, medium dry cider made using traditional bittersweet cider apples.	Leicestershire	TJ Yoga	Sulphites
12	Hogans	Lonely Partridge	5.8	Perry	A cloudy, fruity and authentic perry. A labour of love, it evokes a true sense of our rural surroundings.	Warwickshire	Great Hall Cafe at The Lord Leycester, Warwick	Sulphites
13	Grainstore	Mango	4.0	Fruit	Exotic mango and cider combine to provide a unique tropical taste to craft cider.	Rutland	Southam United FC	Sulphites
14	Simply Cider	Strawberry & Lime	4.0	Fruit	Sweet friut cider, refreshing and zesty with a balance of acidity and sweetness using Simply Cider’s Liberty Press as a base.	Leicestershire	Kelly at Slimming World, Harbury	Sulphites
15	Simply Cider	Raspberry & Passion Fruit	4.0	Fruit	A raspberry and passionfruit cider, using Simply Cider’s Liberty Press as a base.	Leicestershire	Violet Says Salon, Warwick	Sulphites