RushFest 26

Beer & Cider Guide

59 beers and ciders. Three days. One very good weekend.

We've packed the RushFest bar with 30 craft cask ales, 20 craft and fruit ciders, and 9 keg fruit beers and lagers, plus prosecco, fizz, gin and wine for good measure. This guide tells you what's pouring, so you can plan your route or just work your way down the list.

Every pint goes in your free festival glass, and every pint supports Northampton Old Scouts RFC and our charity partners, the MND Association, Alzheimer's Society and Cynthia Spencer Hospice.

Drink well — it's for a good cause.

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Fruity Keg Beers & Lagers

  • Damm Lemon (Spanish fruit beer)

    3.2%

    Offers a crisp, citrusy balance of malt, mild beer bitterness, and zesty lemon sweetness without feeling overly artificial.

    Sponsored by Adam Peel

  • Hobsons Citra Mosaic Pale Ale

    4.2%

    A hazy, hoppy pale ale with a light body, mellow bitterness, a full on citrusy hop character. Unfiltered to maximise its bold hop flavour, this ale pours with an enticing haze that's as inviting as its taste.

    Sponsored by Andy Baker

  • Attic Intuition Pale Ale

    4.4%

    A session strength beer that has the flavour and body to stand up to stronger counterparts. Hazy and juicy, flavours of pineapple and ripe peaches with a touch of pithy bitterness to finish.

    Sponsored by Mark Sharman

  • Fruitage Belgian Fruit Beer

    3.9%

    Sweet, tart, and fruity with notes of red berries, cherries, and a dry, oaky finish.

    Sponsored by KBP

  • Jubel Beer cut with Peach

    4.0%

    A lively lager that packs a fruity punch. This dangerously refreshing nectar drips with fresh and juicy peaches.

    Sponsored by Jerry Scarrott

  • Tiny Rebel Clwb Tropica

    4.0%

    The UK's number one Tropical IPA. Pineapples. Mangoes. Peaches. Passion Fruits. We've got the lot. And we've only gone and put them all together. Banging.

    Sponsored by Alistair & Alex Lauder

  • Powder Monkey The Golden Drop Pale Ale

    4.8%

    Supported by Rugby World Cup Winner Steve Thompson, this golden fearless powder monkey pale ale has a smooth bitterness and baseline citrus aroma with notes of apricot, pineapple and passionfruit.

    Sponsored by Carl Brooker

  • Powder Monkey Bravo Zulu Pilsner

    4.4%

    Supported by Rugby World Cup Winner Ben Cohen, this classic German fresh & crisp pilsner lager has a slightly floral & herbal hop aroma with subtle earth notes of spice.

    Sponsored by Guy Lissimore

  • Free Damm Spanish Lager

    0.0%

    A clean, sparkling, transparent amber colour with shades of gold. It has a light head, lively, fine bubbles & hints of fresh white flowers. The mouthfeel is smooth but with personality. A beer that is fresh with just the right amount of bitterness.

    Sponsored by Colin Boyson

Cask Ales

  • Castle Rock Elsie Mo

    4.7%

    A single malt ale with a lovely golden hue. A blend of First Gold, Challenger, Aurora and Bobek hops give Elsie Mo its delicate citrus aroma and floral taste.

    Sponsored by Bold Dragoon Cricket Club

  • St. Austell Hicks Cornish Ale

    5.0%

    Enjoy this dark ale, a strong toffee and raisin aroma before diving into rich, complex notes of fruity biscuit. It's a classic ale forged from plenty of malt and lashings of English Progress and Golden hops.

    Sponsored by Handcrafted by Woodworks

  • Attic Cascade

    3.4%

    Packed with all the elements you'd expect from this classic US hop. Aromas of grapefruit and lemon lead into a balanced citrus, floral flavour with just a hint of sweetness.

    Sponsored by Jerry Scarrott

  • Oakham Ale Citra IPA

    4.2%

    Twice Voted CAMRA Champion Golden Beer of Britain! Light gold in colour, bursting with citrus and tropical hop flavours and sensationally refreshing.

    Sponsored by Niall Hefford

  • Oakham Bishops Farewell

    4.6%

    A golden, premium beer with a smooth, malty background, rich and fruity hop flavours and a refreshing finish.

    Sponsored by Steve Hayes

  • Thornbridge Jaipur

    5.9%

    US hops provide a fantastic experience of grapefruit, lemon and tropical fruit with an enticing bitterness, both light and drinkable with enough sweetness to keep it all in harmony.

    Sponsored by Martin Inwood

  • Buxton Brewery Right To Roam

    4.2%

    Buxton Brewery's signature bitter, made with robust English hops, is a beer all can enjoy.

    Sponsored by Cresser Wealth Management Ltd

  • Dancing Duck Ay Up

    3.9%

    An eminently drinkable pale session ale. Subtle malt and floral notes are matched splendidly with citrus hop, rounded off with a slightly dry finish.

    Sponsored by Phoenix Traffic Management

  • Mileston Loxley

    4.2%

    A deep golden, crisp & refreshing ale. Made with Challenger & Progress Hops.

    Sponsored by Erls Vehicles

  • Osset Silver King

    4.2%

    A national champion, this invigorating and timeless blend is perfectly balanced from the first sip to the last. Crisp, refreshing, citrusy. This beer is also gluten-free.

    Sponsored by Richard Martin

  • Pheasantry Black Pheasant Dark Ale

    4.2%

    Smooth, soft and satisfying. Malty flavours, balanced bitterness, velvety texture.

    Sponsored by James Doran

  • Blue Monkey PG Sips

    4.0%

    A pale and intensely hoppy beer with enticing tropical fruit aromas.

    Sponsored by Arte Construction

  • Bradfield Farmers Blonde

    4.0%

    This award winning, very pale brilliant blonde beer has citrus and summer fruit aromas making it an extremely refreshing and 'easy drinking' ale.

    Sponsored by Outlaws RFC

  • Bradfield Farmers Ale

    3.9%

    A traditional copper coloured malt ale using the finest English hops to produce both a floral and smooth aroma but still having a sharp finish.

    Sponsored by Kingsley Roofers

  • Hogs Back Surrey Nirvana

    4.0%

    A well balanced Session IPA with an enticing aroma blending citrus and tropical notes with a clean, dry finish and characteristic grapefruit high notes.

    Sponsored by Durasteel

  • Exmoor Gold

    4.0%

    The aroma is a blend of fresh grassy and floral hop and a subtly soft, caramel-tinged maltiness. A balance of gentle grainy maltiness and sprightly floral, citrusy fresh hop fruitiness is bittersweet with hints of citrus fruit weaving in and out.

    Sponsored by Holm Oak Estates Ltd

  • Little Critters Shire Horse Bitter

    3.9%

    Nice session ale. Malt flavour is the dominant taste. Very easy drinking, nice head that lasts to the final slurp.

    Sponsored by Pete Coogan

  • Birmingham Blonde Brummie

    4.0%

    A traditional pale bitter brewed with British floor malts and resinous hops.

    Sponsored by Holmesdale Homes

  • Adnams Broadside

    4.7%

    Bold flavours and aromas of fruitcake, the mouth-coating richness of conserved fruit and a warming malt finish.

    Sponsored by Norman Inwood

  • Resting Devil Putini NZ Golden Ale

    4.4%

    New Zealand pale ale brewed by Resting Devil Brewery in Chesterfield, UK. It is dry-hopped with Nelson Sauvin and Pacific Gem hops, giving it distinct tropical fruit notes.

    Sponsored by Liz Martin

  • Theakston Old Peculier

    5.6%

    An iconic, deeply rich English old ale brewed in Masham, North Yorkshire, famous for its deep dark-ruby colour, full-bodied mouthfeel, and flavours of dark fruits, black cherry, and banana. It has been brewed since at least 1890.

    Sponsored by Mattacola Carpentry Ltd.

  • Little Critters Malty Python

    4.3%

    Made from the highest quality English grains, for a bready, caramel, traditional ale, with a malty backbone and a nice bitter bite.

    Sponsored by The Nene Group

  • Titanic Plum Porter

    4.9%

    A well-rounded speciality porter with a sweet, fruity nose. Notes of plum and other stone fruits are present throughout, balanced against a delicate blend of classic hops.

    Sponsored by Chris Hillery

  • Titanic White Star

    4.5%

    A distinctive, hoppy golden ale with a rich, fruity aroma and a full-bodied taste.

    Sponsored by Andy Johnson

  • Stancill No. 7

    4.3%

    An award-winning traditional English pale ale brewed by Sheffield's Stancill Brewery. It is a session-strength copper/golden ale known for its crisp grapefruit and citrus hop profile, robust malty character, and creamy head.

    Sponsored by Adie Posthuma

  • Brains The Rev James

    4.5%

    Known for its mellow malty flavour, notes of biscuit and dark fruit, and a clean, refreshing finish.

    Sponsored by Wood & Waller

  • Wye Valley Butty Bach

    4.5%

    This full-bodied, smooth and satisfying premium ale is burnished gold in colour. We brew it using Maris Otter and Crystal malts, flaked barley, malted wheat.

    Sponsored by Deane Roofing & Cladding Limited

  • Lincoln Green Archer

    4.0%

    It features a crisp, citrus-forward profile loaded with US Chinook and Citra hops, offering a ripe, juicy character with notes of grapefruit, peach, and pine.

    Sponsored by Guy Lissimore

  • Little Brewing Co. Aurora

    3.9%

    Floral hops scent. Medium sweet to bitter with fruity notes, varied pear, citrus, mango, piney finish.

    Sponsored by Andy Burgess

  • Hobsons Town Crier

    4.3%

    A full-flavoured golden ale with a big voice. The elegant straw coloured bitter has a hint of sweetness which is complemented by subtle hop flavours leading to a dry finish.

    Sponsored by NOSRFC 1st Team

Orchard Classics

Apple–pear ciders for a crisp, floral finish.

  • Lilleys Apples & Pears

    4.0%

    Made from 88% pear and 12% apple. Sweet in flavour with a mouth-watering, almost exotic taste.

    Sponsored by Drake & Partners

  • Henry Westons Family Vintage

    5.0%

    Slowly matured, spending time in oak vats in Herefordshire to deliver a still, mature and mellow flavour. Pale golden in colour.

    Sponsored by Andy Baker

  • Lilleys Bees Sting

    6.8%

    Sweet but incredibly refreshing with a glorious fresh tasting pear flavour and a wonderful pear aroma.

  • Lilleys Crazy Goat

    6.8%

    A medium sweet mix of a cider and perry, hazy yellow/golden cloudy cider. This has been expertly blended to give a mouth watering, juicy flavour and deceptive in its taste for the strength.

  • Old Rosie

    7.5%

    A balance of sweetness & acidity. Slowly matured & left unfiltered with a classic 'scrumpy' aroma, with scents of bittersweet apples, hay barns and honey. Cloudy, still & straw coloured.

    Sponsored by Chris Pyne

  • Lilleys Gladiator

    8.4%

    This strong rustic cider with its Roman flair has everything. Well rounded, fruity, packed full of flavour and intoxicatingly easy to drink for an 8.4% cider. Medium.

    Sponsored by Anne Burgess

Berry Blends

Raspberry, blackberry and mixed-berry ciders with a bright, jammy kick.

  • Lilleys Cherries and Berries

    4.0%

    Somerset cider bursting with berry scrumptiousness. Crafted with the most sublime cherries & berries, this mouth-watering cider is sweet with a soft underlying berry flavour and bold cherry notes.

    Sponsored by Danny Bayes

  • Snails Bank Raspberry Ripple

    4.0%

    Sweet but gently tangy raspberry rippled with a dash of vanilla.

    Sponsored by Comgenial Ltd

  • Lilleys Strawberry

    4.0%

    A sweet berry burst which sublimely compliments the refreshing bite of apple in this moreish, juicy cider.

    Sponsored by Jazzie Stage Productions

  • Snails Bank Fruit Bat

    4.0%

    Crisp apple cider blended with strawberry, raspberry and blackcurrant. Perfect over ice on a freshly mowed lawn.

    Sponsored by ALSA Consultancy Services Ltd

  • Snails Bank Strawberry & Lime

    4.0%

    A sweet, fruit-flavoured craft cider from Herefordshire, blends juicy strawberry flavours with a hint of tangy lime.

    Sponsored by Andy Baker

Tropical Twists

Mango, pineapple and passionfruit for a sunshine-in-a-glass vibe.

  • Lilleys Passionfruit Martini

    3.4%

    A modern classic. A crowd-pleasing combination of vanilla & passionfruit with a hint of lime mixed with crisp Somerset cider. Serve over ice. Still, not sparkling.

    Sponsored by John Inwood

  • Lilleys Pineapple

    3.4%

    In this fruity fusion pineapple juice is paired with our crisp Somerset cider creating this exciting fresh flavour.

    Sponsored by Mark Sharman

  • Lilleys Mango

    4.0%

    An aromatic sweet cider expertly blended with exotic mango to create a mouth watering tropical flavour. Still, not sparkling.

    Sponsored by Adie Posthuma

  • Snails Bank Mango

    4.0%

    It blends a traditional crisp apple base with sweet, refreshing mango nectar for a smooth, semi-sweet taste.

  • Lilleys Peach

    4.0%

    Like biting into a juicy ripe peach, sweet and full of flavour. We have blended our Somerset cider with peach juice to create this incredibly scrumptious peach cider.

    Sponsored by Slim Howard

  • Snails Bank Pineapple & Pink Grapefruit

    4.5%

    The sweet tasty Pineapple is balanced out by the tangy Grapefruit. English cider with a tropical twist!

Rhubarb

Tart & refreshing, with a soft blush-pink hue. Easy drinking and great for all-day festival sipping.

  • Lilleys Rhubarb

    4.0%

    A refreshing 4% fruit cider, packed with the unmistakable taste of sweet rhubarb and balanced by a crisp, tart edge.

    Sponsored by Carl Brooker

  • Rosies Pig Rhubarb

    4.0%

    Hazy light pink colour, still cider. Fruity & distinctive with hints of rhubarb taste, slightly astringent with a hint of citrus and tart finish.

  • Snails Bank Rhubarb

    4.0%

    A real apple cider infused with tart Rhubarb and blended with vanilla for a smooth session cider.

    Sponsored by Dave Walsh

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