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Adnams pubs and beers by Willard Clarke, 11/09 See also our an in-depth profile of Adnams New pubs Three new Adnams' pubs, bought from Punch Taverns, includes the Butt & Oyster at Pin Mill on the banks of the River Orwell near Ipswich. The ancient inn, with magnificent views over the river, with boats and old Norfolk wherries moored alongside, has long been popular with sailors and featured in Arthur Ransome's children's novel, We Didn't Mean To Go To Sea. It has a tiled floor, wooden settles, bay windows overlooking the river, and a collection of old advertising signs on the wall. Beer is served both by hand pump and straight from the cask. A second room is used for dining. The Ship at Levington, between Ipswich and Woodbridge, dates from the 13th century, and has a tiled floor, beams, settles and a church next door. The Maybush at Waldringfield near Woodbridge enjoys a river setting similar to the Butt & Oyster. But this is a different river, the Deben. There are fine views from the outside terrace while inside the pub is spacious and opened out in to several different areas, including some set aside for diners. Bottled beer Adnams, Broadside (England) (RP) Ruby red beer with spicy hops, pear drop fruit and hop resins on the aroma, burnt fruit, a hint of chocolate, chewy grain and peppery hops in the mouth, followed by a long, bittersweet finish with tangy hops, rich dark malt, ripe fruit and a light chocolate note. �18.99 for 12 from Adnams Cellar and Kitchen and online. Around �1.80 per bottle from other retailers. 6.3% ABV, 50cl, �18.99 (x 12), Waitrose. Adnams, East Green (England) (RP) This is Adnams' carbon neutral beer, brewed with Maris Otter pale malt and Boadicea low-pesticide hops grown in Suffolk. It's straw-coloured with a hint of sulphur on the nose, with rich fruit - peaches and lychees - hop resins and biscuit malt. The palate is bittersweet with fruit dominating but balanced by juicy malt and tangy hops. Hop bitterness builds in the finish but ripe fruit and sweet malt continue to offer a good balance. �12.89 for eight bottles from Adnams Cellar and Kitchen and online. Around �1.80 a bottle from other suppliers. 4.3% ABV, 50cl, �12.89 (x 8), Co-op, Morrisons, Sainsbury's. Adnams, Explorer (England) (RP) Straw colour with a big grapefruit, peppery hop and nutty malt aroma. Tart citrus fruit, biscuit malt and peppery hops fill the mouth. Some fruity sweetness in the finish balances bitter hops and sappy malt. Very refreshing. �13.50 for eight bottles from Adnams Cellar and Kitchen and online. 5.5% ABV, 50cl, �13.50 (x 8), brewery website. Adnams, Gunhill (England) (RP) Deep copper colour with a big malt loaf aroma with peppery hops. Rich nutty malt in the mouth is balanced in the mouth by bitter hop resins and sultana fruit. The bittersweet finish is dominated by spicy hops, rich malt and burnt fruit. �18.99 for 12 from Adnams Cellar and Kitchen, and online. 4.0% ABV, 50cl, �18.99 (x 12), Adnams Cellar & Kitchen. Adnams, Lighthouse (England) (RP) Bronze colour with a grassy hop nose, pear drop fruit and cracker wheat grain. Fruit builds in the mouth but is balanced by chewy malt and bitter hop resins. The finish is dry and quenching with spicy hops, ripe fruit and rich juicy malt. �18.99 for a case of 12, Adnams Cellar and Kitchen and Online. 3.4% ABV, 50cl, �18.99 (x 12), Adnams Cellar & Kitchen. Adnams, SSB Suffolk Strong Bitter (England) (RP) Pale copper colour with bitter oranges, spicy hops and digestive biscuit malt on the nose. Bitter peppery hops, tart fruit and chewy malt fill the mouth, while bitter hops dominate the finish but are balanced by orange fruit and juicy malt. �18.25 for 12 from Adnams Cellar and Kitchen and online. Around �1.80 per bottle from other retailers. 4.5% ABV, 50cl, �18.25 (x 12), Asda, Booth's, Waitrose. PART I features an in-depth profile of Adnams

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