Cawood Riverside Beer Festival 2023

BEER LIST

Tricky Dicky 4.5% Hazy Pale
Jolly Sailor Brewery (Selby) x Cawood RSBF
A special one-off beer brewed in memory of Richard Huby (1935-2023). With juicy Mosaic hops giving tropical stone fruit, mango, pine and citrus along with Jester with its notes of grapefruit. Sponsored by Park Row Properties.

Astral Voyage 3.4% Session NEIPA
Turning Point Brew Co. (Knaresborough)
Citra, Mosaic and Galaxy hops make this little IPA a tropical delight.

Toom to Tango 4.0% Pale Ale
Rudgate (Tockwith)
Pale in colour. Refreshing light flavours complemented by a fruity tangerine nose.

Offspring 4.1% Pale Ale
Half Moon Brewery (Ellerton)
A well balanced pale ale with a fresh, fruity aroma, tropical flavours and a slight hint of spice.

Blue Bell House IPA 4.5% Session IPA
Brass Castle Brewery (Malton)
A beer brewed exclusively for the Blue Bell pub in York available with special permission from Landlord John. Thirst quenching, fruity with citrus notes and a pleasant bitterness from Citra, Comet and Chinook hops.

Cheswold 4.2% Bitter
Doncaster Brewery (Doncaster)
Deep copper in colour made using Maris Otter malt, among others and a single hop variety of East Kent Goldings. A fruit, spicy aroma with a lingering spicy bitter finish.

Threadgold 4.8% Golden Ale
Quirky Ales (Garforth) x Cawood RSBF
A special one-off beer brewed for the festival. A crisp and flavourful Golden Ale featuring heritage English hop Ernest which brings notes of apricot, citrus and an earthy spiciness. Slightly hazy due to late dry hopping.

Red Tail 4.5% Amber Ale
Crafty Little Brewery (Hull)
Sleek, sophisticated and perfectly balanced, the flavour of this deep, ruby red ale will sneak up on you, making itself known in toasted malt notes, earthy undertones and a light, nimble burst of passion fruit, pine and forest berries.

Coal Porter 5.0% Porter
Breworks (Pickering)
Fuel your ambition with this rich smooth classic porter. Superbly balanced and full of flavour, neither too bitter nor too sweet. Good for the body and soul.

Maple & Walnut Stout 5.5% Stout
North Riding Brewery (Scarborough)
Rich, robust Stout made with six different malts and hopped with English Bramling. Maple syrup is added late boil, then natural walnut flavouring is added post fermentation.

Virtue is Lost 5.3% Fruited Sour
Turning Point Brew Co. (Knaresborough)
Guava, Cacao and Vanilla sour.

Lager 4.3%
Daleside Brewery (Harrogate)
An award winning beer with a floral aroma and a refreshing crisp finish.

CIDER LIST

Cawood Community Cider 6.0% Dry Cider
Cawood Pressing Project
An exclusive cider made by the Cawood community with local apples, picked and pressed at their pressing day in 2022.

Ampleforth Abbey Cider 6.5% Medium Dry
Ampleforth Abbey
Filled with the bright, zesty flavours of early-season fruit such as Discovery, Katy and Irish Peach, our Traditional Cider is light, refreshing and very easy-drinking.

Galtres Dark Fruits Cider 4.0% Fruit Cider
Orchards of Husthwaite
A medium dry cider that is fruity whilst smooth and is flavoured with blackcurrant juice.

Galtres Rhubarb Cider 4.0% Fruit Cider
Orchards of Husthwaite
A medium dry cider with a hint of Rhubarb.

Galtres Raspberry Cider 4.0% Fruit Cider
Orchards of Husthwaite
A medium sweet fruity cider heavy with a hint of Raspberry.

GIN LIST

Sloemotion Distillery - Hedgerow - Sloe Gin with Winter Spice
This limited edition is a classic Sloe Gin as the sloe berries are steeped for much longer. We then blend it with carefully selected winter spices to create a deeper, richly warming taste. This is spiced and aromatic and is perfect served neat as a classic winter warmer and can also be paired with a premium tonic or ginger ale.

Sloemotion Distillery - Hedgerow - Blackberry and Apple
Following the mantra of what grows together, goes together an experiment of these two hedgerow staples; blackberries, the jewel-like, mellow, juicy fruit and the sweet & sour green apple, blending it with Hedgerow Gin. Again, with no sugar added, this dry but fruity gin is a delight on any day and celebrates that perfect autumn fruit combination. Paired with Indian tonic water, garnish with blackberries & an apple slice with lots of Ice. As an alternative try with Ginger Ale.

Leeds Gin - Blackberry and Apple
Original Dry recipe and infuse crisp apple and handfuls of blackberries before distilling to produce a nicely balanced and clear gin. Perfect Serve: Fill a chilled glass with plenty of ice, add a measure of gin and a Fever-Tree Light Plain Tonic or Light Lemonade, garnish with a slice of fresh apple.

Leeds Gin - Palma Violet
One of their more unusual creations, taking classic Original Dry and infused it with bright sugared violets to bring through the sweet and memorable flavours of childhood. Perfect Serve: Fill a chilled glass with plenty of ice, add a measure of gin and a Fever-Tree Light Mediterranean Tonic or Light Lemonade, enjoy with a pack of parma violet sweets on the side for good measure.

York Gin - Chocolate Orange
This Chocolate & Orange gin is inspired by the Terry's Chocolate Orange - invented in York and made in the city for decades. Gold medal winner, New York Spirits Competition.

Yorkshire Dales Distillery - Purple Ram - Dry London Gin
Exceptionally smooth, Purple Ram Gin is quadruple distilled and 100% vapour infused through select Yorkshire botanicals, including artisan local honey.

Yorkshire Dales Distillery -Bramble Gin
A ruby red gin that entices the eye as well as the nose. Packed full of fresh brambleberries, this succulent fruity gin is a taste sensation designed to tickle your taste buds and leave you wanting more. Enjoy served over ice topped with a light tonic and a scattering of fresh berries.

Hooting Owl - Rhubarb and Vanilla Gin
A full strength (42% abv) distilled gin made using only natural, real fruit flavours and colourings.
Delicately distilled to combine the unique taste of Hooting Owl Distillery London Dry gin with tart rhubarb and natural vanilla extract, this VIE flavoured gin delivers a fruity taste, fresh aroma and a natural, blush colour. A fun, fruit pink gin bursting with flavour. Serve over ice, alone, or with a top-quality mixer of your choice. Try adding fresh strawberries or a slice of orange, for a little something extra.

Hooting Owl - Spiced Blood Orange Gin
A full strength (42% abv) distilled gin made using only natural, real fruit flavours and colourings, this gin is sugar-free so you only receive the very best orange taste. Expertly handcrafted to combine Hooting Owl Distillery botanical gin with the citrus of blood orange and a selection of warming spices. This flavourful VIE gin brings together sweet orange citrus and carefully balanced spices to deliver a unique flavour, aroma and a distinctive natural colour. A citrus hit with a warm, satisfying aftertaste. Serve over ice, alone, or with a premium tonic of your choice. Consider a slice of orange to garnish and a drop of splash of Angostura Aromatic Bitters.

Hooting Owl - Yorkshire Raspberry Gin
A full strength (42% abv) distilled gin made using only natural, real fruit flavours and colourings, this gin is sugar-free so you only receive the very best Yorkshire raspberry taste. Carefully crafted to combine the unique taste of Hooting Owl Distillery’s botanical gin with the sweetness of ripe Yorkshire raspberries, this VIE fruit flavoured gin delivers a smooth, clean taste, crisp aroma and a natural, blushing colour. A fruit pink gin to satisfy all the senses. Serve over ice with fresh raspberries, or alone with a high-quality tonic. For an extra touch, try adding a slice of lime for a refreshing clean taste.

Hooting Owl - Mango & Passionfruit Gin
A full strength (42% abv) distilled gin made using only natural, real fruit flavours and colourings, this gin is sugar-free so you only receive the very best mango & passionfruit taste.
Thoughtfully distilled to perfectly combine Hooting Owl Distillery’s unique small batch gin with the sweetness of ripe mango and the sharper notes of passionfruit. This juicy VIE fruit gin delivers a carefully balanced flavour with citrus undertones, a tropical aroma and a vibrant natural colour. Sunshine in a bottle.

Hooting Owl - Signature Gin
As with all true gins, the taste explosion of Hooting Owl’s Signature Gin starts with juniper. Complemented by citrus notes of bitter orange and grapefruit, earthiness from mountain ash and the sweetness found in liquorice and cassia bark, our Signature Gin is finished with spicy notes of cubeb and grains of paradise. The result is a rich, aromatic, very smooth ‘ginny’ gin.
Serve over ice with a slice of red grapefruit or orange for a fruit sensation. Alternatively, add a simple slice of cucumber for a refreshing clean taste. Serve with a high-quality Indian tonic.

Gin Cocktails will also be available on the day along with a selection of wine and prosecco

LIVE MUSIC ALL DAY
We have a great line-up this year featuring a full day of live musical entertainment coming from the musicians marquee outside.
Harrison Rimmer - solo acoustic original singer/songwriter, all the way from Fleetwood, Lancashire (but we'll let him off as he's an adopted Yorkshireman)
Richard Halma - 'The Man With The Hat' - entertaining and very unusual mashup covers and original songs. Always brilliant to see.
Lydia Bousfield Trio - Cawood's own highly talented pop and jazz vocalist and her family backing band.
The Sicknotes of Cawood - Rockabilly / Swingabilly covers with a few pop and rock tunes thrown in, all played in the Sicknotes' inimitable 'ramshackle' style.
Michael Collinson - original songs and covers by a local acoustic solo artist

Frequently Asked Questions...
Can I bring my dog?
Yes, friendly dogs are welcome on the grounds but must be kept on a lead at all times and can't go in the Club House.
Can I bring my Kids?
Yes, we are fully family friendly. They don't need a ticket just a responsible adult to keep an eye on them. Remember we're right by the river.
Do you take card payments?
Yes we do, although we'd prefer cash due to the signal not being great.
The only place to get cash out in the Village is the Post Office Counter at The Pickled Postie, this closes at 2pm on a Saturday.
Can I pay on the door?
No, we only accept pre-purchased e-tickets and we are now sold out, sorry.

Transport
Cawood is located 11 miles South of York and 6 miles North of Selby.
There is very limited parking within the Village so it is highly recommended that if you do plan to visit that you use Public Transport, this also means that everyone can enjoy the wonderful range of drinks we have available.
If you wish to cycle there is plenty of space at the Club House to park up your bikes.
The 42 Arriva Bus services the Village running York-Fulford-Naburn-Stillingfleet-Kelfield-Cawood-Wistow-Selby, the Saturday Time Table can be found here.

Access
The ground floor of the Club House is disabled accessible, including the toilets.
Please be aware that the dirt track leading up to the building is quite rough.
The Riverside Field can be access via the slip road.

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Cawood
Cawood is a large village situated near the confluence of the river Wharfe and Ouse and packed with centuries of history. The medieval Cawood Sword was discovered here and it was once the home of the Archbishops of York. All that remains of the Archbishop's Castle now though is the Castle Gatehouse and the Scheduled Monument green space call the Garth which used to be the gardens for the Castle.
Thomas Wolsey was a resident here before he was called back down south to face charges of treason by Henry VIII, he never survived the journey and it is rumoured that the popular nursery rhyme Humpty Dumpty depicts this event.
Cawood is accessed from the North by a Victorian Swing Bridge which opened in 1872 and will definitely still be open for the Beer Festival.
The Village also has three pubs; The Jolly Sailor, The Ferry Inn and The Castle Inn as well as The Pickled Postie shop and café.