£5 per strip gets you 5 entRies! Choose your ‘BEER’ or ‘CRICKET’ prize preference grab your tickets from the TOKEN tent, or scan the code and look for the ‘beer festival raFFLe’ reward
YOUR BEER GUIDE
Beer comes in all shapes and colours! We have plenty on offer this weekend, and here is your guide to what the different colours of ale mean.
Pale Gold
Pale gold ales are highly carbonated with a mild flavour and a crisp finish.
Straw
Light in colour with a mild flavour with low to medium hop bitterness.
IPA
IPA stands for India Pale Ale.
It is a type of light-coloured beer similar to bitter, typically with a higher than average alcohol and hop content.
Amber
Amber ales are pale ales brewed with a proportion of amber malt and sometimes crystal malt to produce an amber colour, generally ranging from light copper to light brown.
Chestnut
Traditionally brewed with a malty flavour, this brown ale boasts a comforting chocolate malt finish that lingers on the palate.
Classic Bitter
The word “bitter” describes a particular type of cask- conditioned draught ale. We Brits have been using the word ‘bitter’ to describe pale ales since the early 19th century.
Dark
The more you roast the malt, the darker its colour. Dark beers usually use more ingredients, including barley, but also added tastes such as coffee, chocolate, caramel, and nuts.
Light Gold
A light, easy-drinking alternative to heavier, hoppier ales. Light in colour and mild in flavour. light beer has fewer calories and/or lower alcohol content.
Pale Ale
Pale Ales contain spicy, earthy or aromatic flavours.
Golden
Golden Ale is an “approachable” craft beer. They are straw or gold in colour, putting them in the Pale Ale category. Flavour wise, these sunny-hued brews are simple and straightforward .
Light Copper
This beer is light to medium bodied with decent carbonation.
Copper Bronze
Pours a nice crisp deep copper with a decent head that diminishes to a ring. The beer is light to medium bodied with decent carbonation.
Copper
Copper ale is a style of ale known in part for its copper colour. Some varieties of copper ale may be produced to have a bitter flavour, such as that of a bitter.
Best Bitter
An easy-drinking, sessionable beer with low bitterness on the pallet. Deep gold to deep copper with medium residual malt sweetness.
ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THIS WEEKEND
SIMPLE PRICING
We’ve kept it simple this weekend with an easy to understand structure.
ECO FRIENDLY AND RE-USEABLE CONTAINERS
We want to continue to do our bit for the planet this year, so anyone wanting beer or wine/ prosecco, needs to purchase a durable container. For every container returned, we will donate £1 to our Festival Charity, the Alzheimer’s Association.
£1 a pint glass, £1 for wine and flute glasses
TOKEN TABLE
Tokens can be purchased from the Token Tent by the beer tent.
14th July 6pm to 11pm
15th July 12pm to 11pm
16th July 12pm to 6pm
Beer, lager & cider: 1 token per half pint 2 tokens per pint Prosecco/Wine
2 tokens per glass
Grab your tokens from the Token Tent by the Beer Tent. Alcohol can only be purchased with tokens.
NO DOGS
We love your furry friends, but please keep them at home during the beer festival.
FAMILY ZONE
will be open on Saturday between 12pm & 5pm. Enjoy a range of fun and games and cakes. Buy your tickets from the Token Tent.
DRINKING UP
will commence 15 minutes before time is called
Unmistakable citrus and floral notes from only the best American Cascade hops balanced with a crisp dry finish make this straw coloured ale, a fantastic session beer.
Sponsored by...Vizion Wealth
Chartered Financial Planners & Discretionary Wealth Managers advising individuals and businesses in Stony Stratford and the surrounding area.
www.vizionwealth.co.uk
It’s bold, it’s bright, and it’s brimming with character. This pale ale is packed with cascade hops giving a wonderful citrus aroma, with a smooth biscuit base layer.
Sponsored by...Burton Bandini
Providers of strategic financial guidance and trusted accounting services, helping businesses grow for over 25 years. Based in Stony Stratford.
www.burtonbandini.co.uk
Harvey’s IPA exudes fragrant hop flavours, and imparts a full but delicate bitterness to this classic table beer. Light and refreshing with a grassy and earthy hop aroma. A blonde beer with a big personality, bursting with fruity hop flavours, citrus notes and a refreshing finish.
Sponsored by... DDC Outsourcing Solutions Offer a range of services in Customer Experience, Data & Analytics, Technology & Automation, and Business Processes.
www.ddcos.com
Sponsored by...AKENO
Helping your business to deliver positive change and turn skills, ambition and passion into clear strategies, underpinned by strong ethics and values.
www.akeno.co.uk
Brewed with Fuggle hops from Hukins Hops, this beer offers caramel and biscuit notes with a refreshing grassy and herbal freshness, inviting another sip.
Sponsored by...Milton Keynes Chiropractic Clinic
The Official Chiropractor for MK Dons FC. Providing care for patients of all ages, who present with a range of acute and chronic conditions.
www.mkbackpain.com
Ridgeway is defined by the finest UK malts balanced with the fruity characteristics of Styrian Goldings hops. This is a classic English ale at its most refined and drinkable. A subtly balanced, amber bitter, hoppy to the nose, malty on the palate – the classic session beer, eminently drinkable.
Sponsored by...Michael Avery
Known as ‘Mikee’ to his friends, Mr Avery is Stony’s very own grumpy groundsman and long-serving wicket-keeper.
https://stonystratford.play-cricket.com/home
The West Country’s favourite beer derives from pure Mendip Spring Water…notably bitter, clean tasting, refreshingly dry and distinctive.
Sponsored by...Phil Wharton
A long standing supporter of the club, Phil has been a Vice President here since 1998.
Sponsored by...Tudor Cowley
This beer is sponsored by the Club’s very own President, Tudor Cowley, a great supporter of the club for many years.
This unfined golden ale has hops and peach/apricot in the aroma. It has a bitter grapefruit flavour which is balanced by a little malt with a long bitter dry finish.
Sponsored by...Oxfield Park Roofing
Providing both large-scale residential developments and smaller domestic projects. No job is too big or too small.
www.oxfieldparkroofing.co.uk
An award-winning IPA and the flagship of the Brewery, Jaipur is a citrusdominated ale with smooth, hoppy flavours and honey accents, often converting new beer enthusiasts.
Sponsored by...Funky Stitch
They offer anything from customised mugs to corporate wear and anything in-between.
VPA is a sunny day in a glass –vibrant, lively and full of zest. This award-winning beer boasts a hoppy kick and a citrus aroma that picks up your senses with every sip.
Sponsored by...Nails by Holly Nails by Holly belongs to our very own Diamonds XI captain Holly Arnold. Providing manicures and BIAB natural nails.
www.instagram.com/nails.byholly
Sponsored by...The Garage
and bitter - sweet, charred, burnt toast, umami, cacao nibs, dark chocolate, treacle, malt loaf, dull vanilla and toasted fruit cake with dry, toasty finish. www.thegaragetyres.co.uk
Your local one-stop-shop for tyres, brakes, services, MOTs and exhausts. A family run business based in Old Wolverton, with years of experience.
JHB is a golden, citrusy, awardwinning ale with balanced hops, malt, and fruit flavours, ending in a dry, hoppy finish. Perfect for any occasion.
Sponsored by...Great Gelato
Located on the Stony Stratford High Street, we make and sell our gelato from scratch in store every day.
Sponsored by...Odell’s
Otter Amber offers a balanced, slightly bitter flavour with citrus, spice, and hints of ginger, thanks to Cara malt and selected hops.
Based on the High Street, Odells is Stony Stratford’s own independent and family-run ironmongers with over 275 years of service.
Sponsored by...Kardamom Lounge
Providing the finest Indian and Bangladeshi Cuisine. We can vouch for this and recommend you try them if you haven’t already! www.kardamomlounge.co.uk/
A classic English Amber with delicate fruit aromas layered atop flavours of biscuit, caramel and toffee. Brilliantly balanced with a gentle bitterness. Piggin’ perfect!
Sponsored by...Rainbow Screens Quality and colourful windscreen products to enhance and personalise your camper. Functional and beautiful, fit for many models.
Sponsored by...Stony Stratford Conservative Club
A fully stocked bar with a full size Snooker Table, Skittles Table, Darts and weekly Live Entertainment. The best of malt sweetness combined with a delicate hop bitterness, resulting in a deliciously quaffable classic.
Sponsored by...Stony’s 1st XI
Our First XI is having a stormer of a season, pushing for promotion from Northamptonshire Cricket League Div 1 to the Premier Division. This contemporary IPA explodes with amazing hop harvest aromas, packing in big tropical and citrus hop flavours before a crisp, refreshing finish.
Sponsored by...Eastern Paradise
Citrusy American hops added by the sack full and dry hopped with the ‘Hop Rocket’ to boost flavour.
Five Points Pale is a zesty, aromatic pale ale with citrus and resinous notes from Amarillo and Citra hops, an easy drinking beer perfect for any occasion.
Sponsored by...RAIL ROAD WASTE
Over 25 years in rail freight logistics, waste management, rail terminal development, and road/ rail logistics expertise.
The finest and freshest blend of ingredients produce authentic dishes of the highest quality with each dish having its own distinctive flavour. www.railroadandwaste.co.uk
These stylish bucket hats have been designed by England cricket star Ben Duckett, who also played for Stony Stratford between 2013 & 2015 (we taught him everything he knows). Grab your exclusive hat now, before they all go!
Available from the token tent, or via our Crowdfunder site.
ADULTS: £25
CHILD: £20
Sponsored by...Macintyre Law
MacIntyre Law, situated on the High Street in Stony Stratford, for all your legal needs, in business or personally.
Sponsored by... Milton-Keynesia Magazine
Picturing life in the City of Milton Keynes, the magazine is both ad free and free to read online!
Sponsored by...Carters Estate Agents
Providers of great customer service since 1993 and are one of the area’s longest established and leading independent estate agents.
Sponsored by...The Martin Brothers Nigel and Steve are proud to sponsor a barrel at our festival. They are both long serving players and vice presidents of the club.
Sponsored by...Cactus Yogis
Your small local independent yoga studio based in the heart of Stony Stratford. More than just a studio, this is a community to be a part of.
Sponsored by...John Spademan Motor Engineers
Find John Spademan in Vicarage Road Yard where he can help with all aspects of automotive repairs!
Sponsored by...The Movement Studio Fun, friendly and fierce face-to-face Zumba, Broadway Boogie and Clubbercise classes. Adults of all abilities welcome!
Sponsored by...
RDS Building Services Ltd.
Your local professional builders for all things brick work and home improvement.
Sponsored by...MK Surveys
Geospatial experts offering professional measurement and mapping services relating to Land, Buildings and Utilities, nationwide and overseas.
Sponsored by... Hildreth Financial Management
Providing bespoke, face-to-face advice on savings, investments, pensions, and tax planning for future success.
Both of these barrels are sponsored by... J&J Global Fulfilment
They provide global fulfilment for eCom brands, giving total visibility and multiple platform integrations including Shopify and Tik Tok. They’ve scooped up two Queen’s Awards for Enterprise and International Trade, Financial Times 1000 status, and made the Sunday Times’ list of 100 fastest growing UK businesses, not once, but twice!
Sponsored by...Hairmasters
Stony Stratford’s best known barber offers professional haircuts to all generations of customers from great-grandads to the youngest of children.
Sponsored by...Dayla Drinks
A 4th generation family business, Dayla has grown into a leading name in the wholesale drinks world and are suppliers of the beer to this festival.
Sponsored by...The Saturday Show Download the Stony Radio App for the Saturday Breakfast Show: John Lewis, Paul Leather, 8-10am. Quality music, inane drivel!
Sponsored by... Andy and Julia Preston Andy and Julia are proud to sponsor Stony Stratford Cricket Club. Andy has played and supported the club for well over 30 years. And he’s still going...
Sponsored by...Your Perfect Invite Specialists in the design and production of wedding stationery... but also of beer festival programmes and anything else you need!
Sponsored by...Noa Recruitment
A technical and creative recruitment service focused on excellence, ambition, and personal and professional growth.
Sponsored by...Stony Stratford Tennis Club Try tennis for free at our neighbouring tennis club. They welcome all ages and abilities. Scan the QR code to register.
Sponsored by...Family Osborne Firm and valued supporters of the club, we are grateful to the Osborne Family for once again sponsoring a barrel of beer at this festival.
Mighty fresh and zesty, this awardwinning, rich amber ale enjoys floods of flavours, as sweet malts clash with grapefruit hops and big floral aromas in a sensory strike.
Sponsored by...Callwell Technology
The leading prospecting and lead management software for Estate Agents in the UK (but it can help other businesses too!)
www.callwell.co.uk
A modern and easy drinking, 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...Stony Radio
A fast growing online Community Radio Station, supporting local businesses and charities, bringing music and entertainment to the local community.
www.stonyradio.com
Lightfoot is a refreshing golden pale ale with a light, fruity flavour making it the perfect drink for a hot summer’s day. Here’s hoping!
Sponsored by...Crawford Hair
Your relaxing ‘Eco Conscious’ hair home based in Stony Stratford, Milton Keynes.
www.crawfordhair.co.uk
Light and refreshing, this beer has been crafted with a blend of our finest hops. Paired up with malt blends and splashes of fresh, citrus flavours, this beer is designed to entice.
Sponsored by...Homekey Mortgage Solutions Offering personalised, professional mortgage services, guiding you through every step with expert advice and lender connections.
www.homekeymortgages.co.uk
Straw coloured, with passion fruit grapefruit and blackberry aromas. A seasonal thirst quenching summer ale.
Sponsored by... Life Member, David Hildreth
David is an Honorary Life Member, having been player, Chairman and President of the club.
of English hops and malted barley. Small-batch brewed ale with maltforward taste, balanced by hops, using local ingredients and aquifer water.
Sponsored by...The Two “A”s Thanks to AJ & Alan Rose, “The Two As” for their sponsorship of this barrel.
Sponsored by...Rob & Wendy Arnold The Club’s Chairman and the Club’s Facilities Manager sponsor this barrel of beer, and hope you have a great weekend!
A superbly-balanced, refreshinglylively beer. It has a malty-sweet aroma with a floral, fruity hoppiness and a zingy, zesty flavour. A gluten-free cask-only voyage of Citra-fuelled chill where smooth malty waves meet a punching blend of hops. Pale and lightly-roasted malts form a classic aromatic, golden ale with notes of passionfruit and orange.
Sponsored by...Stony Stratford 2XI A superbly balanced team with mouldy smelling kitbags, offering fruity sledging and less than zesty fielding.
Sponsored by...Alistair Grassick Raising awareness of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), a progressive genetic condition, diagnosed in childhood.
