Marston's Seasonal beer

Marston's produce a wide range of seasonal ales reflecting different beer styles

Seasonal guest beers

A wide range of seasonal ales, reflecting different beer styles available at select pubs around the country.

2009

January February
175 Not Out 4.2%

What else than a true classic pale ale to celebrate 175 years of brewing history at Marston's. Brewed with the famous Burton spring water drawn from Marston's own wells and traditional Fuggle and Golding hops to give added fruitiness and a spicy high note

  • Style: Burton Pale Ale
  • ABV: 4.2%
  • See: Golden brown
  • Smell: Burton sulphur,
  • Taste: Biscuity, fruity, spicy
  • Bitter:3
  • Sweet:2.5
 
Sweet Chariot ABV 4.8%

A full and fruity flavoured beer, with a spicy aroma and a sweet taste of success for every Englishman to savour

  • Style: Strong Bitter
  • ABV: 4.8%
  • See: Chestnut
  • Smell: Nutty, Malty, Hoppy
  • Taste: Grainy, Hoppy
  • Bitter: 3
  • Sweet: 3
 

 

March April
John Marston Ale ABV 4.6%

In 1834 John Marston's opened a brewery in burton on Trent and applied his uncompromising values to brew only the best beers. 175 years later our founders ale is true to these values at Marston's today

  • Style: Golden Ale
  • ABV: 4.6%
  • See: Golden
  • Smell:fruity
  • Taste:crisp, hoppy
  • Bitter:2.5
  • Sweet:2
 
Marston’s Dragon Tale ABV 4.5%

Brewed using the finest quality malt and a select blend of English hops to give a dark beer with a pronounced bitterness.

  • Style: Strong Bitter
  • ABV: 4.5%
  • See: Dark, Mahogany
  • Smell: Hoppy, Burton sulphur
  • Taste: Dry, Biscuity
  • Bitter: 3
  • Sweet: 2.5
 

 

May June
Marston’s Merry Monk ABV 4.5%

A traditional mild brewed using Maris Otter malt and the English Fuggles and Goldings hops to give a dry balanced moreish drink.

  • Style: Mild
  • ABV: 4.5%
  • See: Chestnut
  • Smell: Malty, Caramel
  • Taste: Dry, Malty, Balanced, Fullness
  • Bitter: 2.5
  • Sweet: 2.5
 
The Lord'S Taverners Ale ABV 4.2%

Marston's have teamed up with 'The Lord's Taverners' to produce this classic English ale, celebrating our favourite game and on the way raising money for a great course. A donation is made for every pint sold

  • Style: Bitter
  • ABV: 4.2%
  • See: Golden amber
  • Smell:malty, mellow
  • Taste:full, malty, fruity
  • Bitter:3
  • Sweet:3
 

 

July August
Ashes Ale Abv 4.1%

Marston's Ashes Ale is back for 2009. This very easy drinking light coloured Pale Ale at 4.1% ABV, is brewed with passion and desire to beat the Aussies and cheer the England Cricket team to Victory. So kick back and enjoy your Ashe's Ale with England this Summer

  • Style: Pale Ale
  • ABV: 4.1%
  • See: Pale, Gold
  • Smell: Spicy, Hop
  • Taste: Balanced, Crisp, Hoppy
  • Bitter:3
  • Sweet: 2
 
Long Hop – 4.0%

Light coloured refreshing beer brewed using delicious English hops to give a crisp bitterness and fresh hoppy aroma.

  • Style: Bitter
  • ABV: 4.0%
  • See: Pale, gold
  • Smell: Spicy hop
  • Taste: Balanced, Crisp, Hoppy
  • Bitter: 3
  • Sweet: 2.5
 

 

September October
Pomp & Circumstance ABV 3.8%

A light coloured beer brewed with a touch of malted wheat to give a fullness to the beer. Complemented by a bitter hop flavour, derived from Progress hops, and a delicate aroma achieved by the late addition of English Goldings. Perfect for those lazy summer evenings

  • Style: Pale Ale
  • ABV: 3.8%
  • See: Yellow gold
  • Smell: hoppy, grassy
  • Taste: Crisp bitterness, hoppy
  • Bitter:3
  • Sweet:2.5
 
Ploughman's Ale ABV 4.6%

After a hard days work in the field, ploughmen would gather and chat quenching their hard earned thirst on easy drinking refreshing ale. Marston's Ploughman's Ale a rewarding pint at anytime.

  • Style: Porter
  • ABV: 4.6%
  • See: Amber
  • Smell: Malty, Mellow
  • Taste: Malty, Mellow, Nutty
  • Bitter: 3
  • Sweet: 3
 

 

November December
Powder Cask – 4.1% ABV

Brewed to commerate Guy Fawkes' failed attempt to blow up the House of Parliament with 36 barrels of gunpowder This full flavoured bitter has all the aromas of fruit and nut, complemented by a balanced hoppy note derived from traditional english hops

  • Style: Bitter
  • ABV: 4.1%
  • See:Amber
  • Smell: Nutty and fruity
  • Taste: Full, malty,hoppy
  • Bitter:3
  • Sweet:3
 
Ugly Sisters - 4.5% ABV

Brewed using Golden Promise malt and Fuggles and Goldings hops. This beer has a distinctive nutty, malty character as well as subtle fruity, spicy notes. Christmas Pantomime is always the season of fun and laughter and a time of enjoyment. Marston's Ugly Sisters a great tasting ale - Oh yes it is!

  • Style: Strong Bitter
  • ABV: 4.5%
  • See: Amber
  • Smell: Hoppy, Fruity
  • Taste: Hoppy, Fruity
  • Bitter: 3
  • Sweet: 2.5