The Beers And Sponsors 2004

 

Admiral’s Reserve ABV 5.0% - Woodforde’s - Norfolk

Outstandingly rich and rounded, this beer is warm and inviting with an initial sweetness developing into malt and fruit flavours.

Michael Parker Building Contractor - 01934 713206 Mail@Michaelparker.biz

Creative solutions for period homes. We specialise in renovation, restoration and maintenance of period property,

using traditional materials combined with creative thinking. Our customers can tell you about our high standards

of workmanship and service and the pride that we take in our work.

 

Arizona ABV 4.1% - Phoenix - Greater Manchester

A very pale, thirst quenching, dry ale with a fruity malt and hop flavour.

Bath Arms Hotel - 01934 742425 Enquiries@BathArmsHotel.co.uk

A Cheddar village centre community pub/hotel, that is part of a group of pubs run by James Low, which operate

across Somerset, Gloucestershire, and Wiltshire. The Bath Arms Hotel offers a large village bar, restaurant, newly

refurbished lounge bar, en-suite bathrooms, covered forecourt seating with a large garden at rear. Food served all day.

 

Armada ABV 4.5% - Harveys - East Sussex

A well-balanced, hoppy amber bitter.

Pumpkin Delicatessen – 01934 713289

Always something tasty and delicious at Pumpkin Deli in the heart of Wedmore. Fresh, breads, cheeses, charcuterie and

puddings, quiches and sandwiches. Great gift ideas or simply pop in for a fabulous coffee and a friendly chat with the Pumpkin girls.

 

Best ABV 4.0% - Blackdown - Devon

An all year round winner with a lovely smooth first taste and a moreish aftertaste.

AutoPoint Car Care - 01458 440011 sam@autopointcarcare.co.uk

AutoPoint Car Care is based at Street and carries extensive ranges of accessories, parts, tools and car audio.

AP Motorsports supplies performance products such as K+N Filters, SPAX and PI suspension, Alloy Wheels, e.g.

Wolfrace Fox, AEZ, BK. Also Audio - Kenwood, JVC, Pioneer and Sony. Visit our website: www.autopointcarcare.co.uk.

 

Black as yer ‘at ABV 4.3% - Glastonbury Ales - Somerset

Dark and mysterious, rich and roated with a full hop flavour and a dry finish. Who needs food when you have a stout like this!

Waggon Nursery, The Causeway. Mark. - 01278 641597

People often ask me what it is that our nursery specializes in. The answer is simple: We want to provide

you with the well grown, healthy plant, whatever it may be, we take time and care to do this. Visit us

and see the difference, plant our plants with confidence. See you soon, Lizzie Harris.

 

Blond ABV 4.3% - Butcombe - Bristol

A premium bitter with a great nose!

Butcombe Brewery Ltd - 01275 472240 guy@butcombe.com

Butcombe brewery brews lovely beers like Butcombe Bitter, Butcombe Blonde and

Butcombe Gold. It also owns several country pubs in the Mendip hill area.

 

Butts ABV 4.0% - Butts - Berkshire

A brown coloured traditional bitter southern style hop character with some fruit.

Table 8: Le Bistro and Restaurant - 01934 710232 Table8restaurant@aol.com

Now in its second year, Table 8 has won excellent notices from the likes of Somerset Life magazine, and the Good Food Guide

and continues to produce high quality cuisine in a contemporary and relaxed environment. With the introduction of Le Bistro

menu for mid-week lunches and suppers priced at £8.95, there is something to appeal to all tastes and budgets.

 

Combined Harvest ABV 4.4% – Bateman - Lincolnshire

A unique, multigrain blend of malted barley, oats, rye and wheat.

Bo Tree Interiors Ltd – 01934 710101 eve@icdonline.co.uk

An Internet based company selling handmade, unique top quality furniture and items for the home. Employing our own

craftsmen in India, working within the principals of fair trade and using only sustainable resources. www.botreeinteriors.com

 

Dark Mild ABV 3.0% – Bateman - Lincolnshire

Smooth, dark and handsome, this is a full-flavoured beer with a predominantly fruity palate.

The New Inn - 01934 712099

The New Inn is Wedmore's only Free House. A traditional public house serving fine wines, spirits, and real ale.

Excellent quality home cooked food is available lunch times and evenings. You will be sure of a warm and happy welcome.

 

Double Hop ABV 5.0% - Robinson’s - Cheshire

A rich flavoured classic golden bitter with a distinct malt and hop flavour that’s full-bodied for a refreshing and satisfying taste.

Plants Enhance Ltd - 07803 242583 PlantsEnhance@btinternet.com

Plants Enhance are interior landscapers covering the whole of the South West. We provide both live and artificial plants

and offer full maintenance and backup service for the local area. Plants Enhance will assure you of a personal and reliable service.

 

Elsie Mo ABV 4.7% - Castle Rock - Nottingham

A blonde single malt beer, light in colour and refreshing on the palate.

NC Tucker - 01934 712020

All aspects of building work undertaken. Twenty years experience of steel frames buildings,

commercial and agricultural, conservatories, domestic buildings and renovations.

 

Festival Mild ABV 4.8% – Gales - Hampshire

Pronounced fruity flavours of blackcurrant, raisins and raspberry, with a lingering citric character in the finish.

Axe Valley Veterinary Practice – 01934 712229

Caring for domestic and farm animals throughout the Cheddar Valley with offices in Blackford, Brent Knoll, Cheddar and Wells.

 

Gold ABV 4.7% - Butcombe - Bristol

A fresh vitality gives way to a mellow, rounded finish of fine English hops. Sure to be a firm favourite.

Bristol Water Plc- 0117 9665881 Jeremy.Williams@Bristolwater.co.uk

Bristol Water not only supplies water! For the last four years we have also supplied the license for this festival.

We also manage leisure facilities on the lakes just south of Bristol which include: A La Carte Restaurant, Bar, Tea Shop,

Gift Shop, Picnic Areas, Nature Trails, International Quality Trout and Pike Fishing and Sailing.

Restaurant: 01275 331365, Teashop: 01275 333345, Fishing: 01275 332339.

 

Gold ABV 5.0% - Iceni - Norfolk

A strong ale, golden in colour with a crisp taste and a smoothness that defies its strength.

Yew Tree Farm B&B - 01934 712475 enquiries@yewtreefarmbandb.co.uk

Bed & Breakfast with luxury en-suite accommodation and choice of breakfast menu. Two double bedrooms and one twin. A two/three course

evening meal is available with a variety of menu’s to choose from. Paid dinner parties catered for at the farm for up to 12 with an extensive

range of dishes available. We have a luxury apartment near Benalmadena on the Costa Del Sol For further information call Gilly or Vern.

 

Golden ABV 4.1% - Winter’s - Norfolk

A refreshingly fruity beer with a light satisfying character.

Molar Ltd - 01934 710022 info@molarltd.co.uk

Molar Ltd is an oral hygiene company and is the importer for the Swedish TePe product

range. We bring business to the area using local business services where possible.

 

Greene King IPA ABV 3.6% - Greene King - Suffolk

This ale has a clean, fresh, hoppy taste and a distinctive, tawny colour.

Chris Parker Electrical Contractor - 01934 712352

All Domestic and Commercial electrical work undertaken. Alarm systems, re-wiring, etc.

 

Hop Garden Gold ABV 4.6% - Hogs Back - Surrey

A golden beer with a hoppy and malty finish.

Sand Engineering - 01934 712427 db@sandeng.freeserve.co.uk

Sand Engineering Consultants are a local company of chartered structural engineers. We provide

professional advice on all structural building matters including design, surveys and reports.

 

Ironside ABV 4.2% - Hampshire - Hampshire

A distinctive hop aroma draws you into this amber coloured bitter.

Macarthur Rees Wilson – 0117 9073350 rgm@macarthurreeswilson.co.uk

Retail property consultants specialising in; investment asset management and development of high street shopping centres and retail parks.

 

Kingsdown Ale ABV 5.0% - Arkells - Wiltshire

A splendid, rich-coloured, strong beer with a distinct malt and hop flavour.

Borough Estate Agents – 01934 713296 borough@btconnect.com

The leading Wedmore estate agents, have taken over Evans of Wedmore and Winscombe, Offering a professional service for the selling

of private and commercial property in Wedmore and Winscombe areas, Contact Wedmore 01934 713296, Winscombe 01934 843450.

 

Lagonda IPA ABV 5.0% - Marble - Manchester

A classic dry, pale ale with a bitter finish.

The Walnut Tree – 01934 710360

Interiors shop, with a distinctly French feel – selling a wide range of vintage furniture including beds, armoires, farmhouse tables and garden

furniture. Crisp bed and table linens. Plus lots of little goodies including toiletries, books and spotty china! Full interior design service available.

 

Merlin’s Magic ABV 4.3% - Moor - Somerset

Champion Best Bitter at Maltings Beer Festival 1998! A lighter brown, fruity beer, full of malty flavour and a slightly bitter finish.

Trans Global Freight Management - 01392 362122 Exeter@transglobalgroup.com

Your local ‘International Freight Forwarder’ offering a refreshing good service!

For more information please call or visit our web site www.transglobalgroup.com.

 

Mystery Tor ABV 3.8% - Glastonbury Ales - Somerset

Light golden-coloured full-bodied beer with zesty, fruity hops to give a refreshing citrus finish.

Glastonbury Ales - 01458 272244 Glastonburyales@ukonline.co.uk

Greig Nicholls set up Glastonbury Ales in May 2002 after many years as a home brewer. The brewery "Lovingly"

produces Mystery Tor (3.8%), Lady of the Lake (4.2%), Hedgemonkey (4.6%) and Golden Chalice (4.8%)

using only the best malt and hops. Look out for seasonal and occasional specials.

 

Old Empire ABV 5.7% - Marston’s - Staffordshire

Old Empire has a tempting aroma of biscuity malt, floral hops, vanilla and toffee with hints of citrus fruit.

BlueFinger Ltd - 01749 834900 Kevin.Jones@Bluefinger.com

BlueFinger is a world-leading supplier of tracking solutions for vehicles, people and marine vessels. We provide

solutions to many countries overseas, especially in Africa, the Middle and Far East. We currently employ 33 staff

and are based in Wells. We are please to support Wedmore Real Ale Festival. Visit www.bluefinger.com

 

Old Freddy Walker ABV 7.3% - Moor - Somerset

One for the connoisseur. A rich, dark full-bodied porter that really has to be tasted to be appreciated.

Moor Brewery – 01458 210050 arthur@moorbeer.co.uk

Farmer Arthur Frampton and his wife Annette swaped beef for beer in 1996, when he set up a brewery in an old workshop in

their former dairy farm. The 10 barrel operation has since thrived cumulating in winning the Champion Winter Beer of Britain

award for his Old Freddy Walker (7.3%). Other beers include Merlin’s Magic (4.3%), Withy Cutter (3.8%), Peat Porter (4.5%).

 

Old Sarum ABV 4.1% - Hidden - Wiltshire

A well-balanced bitter, full-flavoured with a dry bitterness.

Borough Venture Menswear - 01934 713995

The Borough Venture Menswear stocks Country / Formal and Casual Wear including hats. It boasts accessories from Paul Smith including

his perfume for ladies and men, leather goods by Jacob and Pantherella socks. Formal day/evening hirewear is also available.

 

Pale Rider ABV 5.2% - Kelham Island - South Yorkshire

A well-balanced, strong, fruity, full-drinking pale ale flavoured with North American hops.

MRA Rousell and Sons - 01934 712518

Suppliers of aggregates, sand, gravel and haulage of apples. Other services include site work and plant hire, over 33 years in business.

 

Serpentine Dark Ale ABV 4.5% - Organic - Cornwall

A big malty nose with a bittersweet palate and a thinnish balance by rich malt and tangy hops.

H & S Engineering Somerset Ltd – 01934 712071 / 07976 167348

Designers and fabricators of health and safety equipment for the Building Industry. Products include STAIRSAFE, LADDERSAFE,

SLABSAFE, DRAINSAFE, LOOSAFE and SHOWERSAFE. Suppliers to many companies including: Wimpy, Crest and Persimmon Homes.

 

Snecklifter ABV 5.1% - Jennings - Cumbria

A wonderfully warming, dark, full-bodied, strong bitter with a smooth, mellow mixture of malt and hops in the aftertaste.

Cheddar, Brent and District Branch Labour Party - 01934 852750 toml.scott@virgin.net

The Cheddar, Brent and District branch of the Labour Party give members the opportunity to: support the Party and discuss

and develop policies. This promotes our aim to "…live together, freely, in the spirit of solidarity, tolerance and respect."

 

Suffolk County Best Bitter ABV 4.0% - Nethergate - Suffolk

One of Suffolks Premium Bitters. Rich malts and a powerful bitterness dominates the flavours of this excellent beer.

Building Software – 01934 710215 donaldg@buildsoft.co.uk

Specialising in web based performance measurement and benchmarking software.

 

Uley Bitter ABV 4.0% - Uley - Gloustershire

A copper-coloured beer with a good balance of malt and hops giving a hoppy bitterness with a hint of fruit in the taste.

Home Dental Care - 01934 710236

NHS Domiciliary Dental Care from Barry M Slade BDS, MSc, for the elderly in residential or nursing homes or the housebound.

 

Windjammer IPA ABV 6.0% - Alcazar - Nottingham

A classic Indian Pale Ale, brewed in a traditional style using the finest pale malt and five varieties of hops.

Graham Coombe Golf Shops - 01934 712452 gc.gcgs1@btconnect.com

"Learn To Play Golf". For all of your golfing needs, including equipment, tuition (PGA Professional), clothing and repairs.

Graham Coombe Golf Shops is a member of "Foremost" – Britain’s largest group of golf retailers and can be found

at the Isle of Wedmore Golf Club, Brean Golf Club and Burnham Golf Range.

 

XL Bitter ABV 4.0% - Burton Bridge - Staffordshire

A light, well-hopped standard beer with a hoppy character and aroma. Distinctly different from other beers.

Ratcliffe Bros - 01934 712170

For the supply and maintenance of Horseless carriages to the most discerning.

 

Wilkins Dry ABV 6.0% - Wilkins Farmhouse Cider - Somerset

Traditional, dry tasting, locally made cider. Probably the best in Somerset.

2J's Travel - 01934 713714 enquiries@2jstravel.com

2J's Travel offers a full range of travel products, from flight only (including first and business class travel) cruises and car hire,

to breaks in the UK and Europe. We specialise in long-haul tailor made itineraries. This means that it takes away the time

and hassle that it normally takes holidaymakers to plan their own holiday. Whatever the travel needs of our customers we

are there to make sure that you can relax and not worry, before your holiday has even begun, we do it all! www.2jstravel.com

 

Wilkins Medium ABV 6.0% - Wilkins Farmhouse Cider - Somerset

Traditional, medium tasting, locally made cider. Probably the best in Somerset.

Event Horizon - 01934 710136 info@fireworks.org.uk

Leading provider of fireworks, laser shows and DIY sales to the public for spectacular displays at every type of event.

www.fireworks.org.uk for all types of pyrotechnic display and sales, from fireworks to high explosives.

 

Wilkins Sweet ABV 6.0% - Wilkins Farmhouse Cider - Somerset

Traditional, sweet tasting, locally made cider. Probably the best in Somerset.

Wilkins Farmhouse Cider - 01934 712385

Wedmore's most famous export! Traditional, simple, divine! Try it for yourself. If you want to take some home,

please alert our bar staff who will be driving to the farm to collect orders throughout the weekend.

 

Wine Sponsors

P.B.I Ponds and Gardens - 01934 741151 / 07773378745

P.B.I Ponds and Gardens offer a full landscaping service from conception through to completion, covering all aspects

of hard landscaping: Patios, ponds and water features, rockeries, natural stone walling, decking, turf laying, borders,

paths, drives, pergolas, gazebos, screens and fencing. For a free consultation please contact John Squire.

Caroe & Partners, Architects - 01749 677561 / 01934 713002 john@caroe.co.uk

Established in 1884, the practice specialises in the repair and conservation of historic buildings, designs new

buildings in sensitive locations and offers a full building’s archaeology service. We have completed many projects

within the Isle of Wedmore over the last 15 years. Offices in Wells, Llandaff and London.

 

Marketing Material Sponsor

Capita Copy Shop, Shepton Mallet – 01749 341353 val.gunning@capita.co.uk

For all your printing and stationery needs, choose “Capita” – for service and speed.