Our Beers
Real Ales from The Henley Mile Brewery
Brew Masters Tasting Notes: This beer as a sweet malt character, well balanced with a pleasing bitter after palate!
Twice Hung
William Booth was born at Hall End Farm in Beaudesert in 1776.
Booth was accused of murdering his brother John while revisiting Hall End on 19 February 1808, but was acquitted for lack of evidence. After the Napoleonic Wars, Booth converted the top floor of his farmhouse into a fortified workshop where he produced forgeries of banknotes, coins, and other material of monetary value.
Once his activities came to light, he was arrested, charged and found guilty on all counts and sentenced to hang. Booth's public execution in 1812 was bungled, and he fell through the scaffold's trap door to the floor. Within two hours, he was hanged again and died. He is buried in St Mary Church in Handsworth, but following a change of county boundary, his body was disinterred and reburied.
He was ’Twice tried, twice hung, and twice buried’
Perkins Prescription
Thomas Richard Perkins was the pharmacist in Henley from 1896 to 1945. He was actively involved in the town being a lay preacher at the Methodist Church and a trustee of the Henley Charities amongst other things.
He also had an avid interest in Railways and wrote numerous articles. In 1932 he completed the unique task of travelling over the whole railway system of the British Isles, some 22,000 miles.
"No one had done so before, with the curtailment of services under Beeching, no one will ever do so again."
A lovely lightly coloured ale that sparks in the glass
Guest Ales Selection
Champion Beer of Britain 2015
Cwtch - Tiny Rebel
The beer inside is equally swirling and wonderful, with six malts melding to form a smooth caramelly note and three bold hops delivering a big citrussy punch.
The star of the show is Citra, which delivers that signature marmalade-like orange note to the brew. It balances out the malt backbone with a bitter, fruity flavour giving an extra dimension to this red ale. It’s the closest we do to a traditional bitter, but with a special citrus twist.
It’s won more than a few awards since winning the big one in 2015, but they’re just the icing on the cake. What really makes us happy with Cwtch is how many other people are happy with it. We brew it for cask, keg, bottle and can and ship it to 35 countries!
Summer Solstice - North Cotswold
North Cotswold's Summer Solstice is a golden, refreshing ale with a 4.2% ABV, described as having a nice hoppy aroma and a creamy mouthfeel with a subtle sweetness and a touch of bitterness. It is a light and easy-drinking session ale, with fruity and hoppy notes.
Tasting Notes:
- Floral and hoppy, with a hint of citrus.
- Creamy mouthfeel with a noticeable hoppy flavour, followed by a subtle sweetness and a gentle bitterness.
- A slight bitter aftertaste, but generally smooth and enjoyable, making it a good session beer.
- A refreshing, golden ale perfect for enjoying on a warm summer day.
God's Twisted Sister - Twisted Barrel Ale
God's Twisted Sister, a Twisted Barrel Ale stout, is described as a full-bodied, smooth, and roasted oatmeal stout with prominent coffee and liquorice notes. It also features subtle hints of chocolate and a potentially bitter aftertaste. Some descriptions mention a floral citrus hop background. It is a well-balanced and easy-drinking stout.
- The stout has a rich, satisfying mouthfeel.
- The roasted malts contribute to the beer's character, giving it a characteristic roasted flavour.
- These are the dominant flavour notes, offering a rich, dark, and slightly sweet profile.
- Some descriptions also highlight a chocolate flavour, complementing the coffee and liquorice.
- A subtle, floral citrus hop character may be present, adding another layer to the flavour profile.
Union Hazy IPA - Attic Brew Co.
Attic Brew Co.'s Union Hazy IPA has a hazy appearance with a fruity, tropical aroma and flavour profile. It features notes of pineapple, mango, and citrus, with a soft bitterness and a well-carbonated, medium mouthfeel, according to BeerAdvocate and Attic Brew Co.. The beer is designed to be a balanced and easy-drinking IPA, drawing inspiration from various IPA styles, according to Attic Brew Co..
Tasting Notes Breakdown:
- Hazy yellow colour with a fine head, according to BeerAdvocate.
- Crisp, fruity, and tropical, with hints of pineapple, mango, and citrus, according to BeerAdvocate.
- Crisp, tropical, and fruity with a soft bitterness, featuring notes of pineapple, grapefruit, lemon, and lemonade.
- Medium body, soft texture, and good carbonation.
- The beer is described as a well-balanced, easy-to-drink, and enjoyable hazy IPA.
Slaughterhouse - Iron Sheik
5% vol – Strong, Dark and Tasty
Flex your taste buds with this ESB, like a clothesline to the face. Tastes strong but moreish