'....No, Sir; there is nothing which has yet been contrived by man, by which so much happiness is produced as by a good tavern or inn.' Doctor Samuel Johnson.
As a consequence, we pride ourselves providing you with nothing less than the perfectly served, kept, cleaned and maintained pint humanly poss
But enough about us. What you really care about is not just the how, and why - but what in terms of ale we sell.
Broadly speaking, we offer a core folio of six house beers which are always available ably supported by three totally free-of-tie guest pumps featuring some of Britain's best and brightest ales. So that's a mouth-watering nine ales in total available at any one time.
Our current 'core' folio of 'ever dependables' includes the following:
Bettys Best (3.6% ABV)
Named in honour of our tireless cleaner, Betty Guy and brewed exclusively for us by our pals at Outstanding Brewery, this gorgeous little ale is our current best seller. Brewed with the best British barley malt and hopped with the finest hops from the USA and New Zealand, Betty’s Best is a clean, easy drinking and refreshing beer with a surprising depth of character (just like our Betty).
Black Sheep (3.8% ABV)
An amazingly popular choice, Black Sheep is a well hopped, light golden session bitter with a distinctive, dry, refreshing taste enjoyed through a rich creamy head.
www.blacksheepbrewery.com.
Greene King IPA (3.6% ABV)
Greene King IPA is a great tasting beer, characterised by its fresh, hoppy taste and clean, bitter finish.
Despite the simplicity of the ingredients - barley, water, yeast and hops - it's in the creation of the recipe that the skill of the master brewer lies. And here's the real secret of our success. We can turn those basic ingredients into some of the best cask ales available today - each with its own individual flavour, aroma, colour and characteristics.
This award-winning beer's hoppy taste and aroma comes from two varieties of English hops, which are combined with pale and crystal malts.
Greene King IPA is a great beer to enjoy particularly with certain foods such as curry, Mexican and other spicy food. But it's equally enjoyable on it's own.
http://www.greenekingipa.co.uk
Olde trip (4.5% ABV)
Originally brewed in the Kimberley brewery, this premium ale is named after the pub of the same name built into the walls of Nottingham Castle and is the oldest pub in the country. 4.5%abv.
http://www.greeneking.co.uk
Green King XX Mild (3.0% ABV)
Greene King XX Mild is a fine, dark, mild ale with a distinctive taste (3% abv) and delicate aroma. It draws its characteristics from a special blend of black and crystal malts to give a burnt, roasted flavour while the delicate hint of hops in the nose comes from the Northdown variety.
http://www.greeneking.co.uk
Abbot Ale (5.0% ABV)
This irresistible ale has masses of fruit characters, a malty richness and superb hop balance. It is brewed longer to a unique recipe. 5% ABV.
www.abbotale.co.uk.
Timothy Taylor Landlord (4.3% ABV)
A Classic Strong Pale Ale, Landlord has won more awards nationally than any other beer: This includes four times as Champion at the Brewers' International Exhibition and four times as CAMRA’s beer of the year.
Refreshingly reliable, nationally renowned, this full drinking Pale Ale with a complex and hoppy aroma has real "Pulling Power" and stands out in any bar as the ideal regular.
www.timothytaylor.co.uk/OurProducts_Landlord.
Old Speckled Hen (4.5% ABV)
Old Speckled Hen has a full, smooth flavour and is very easy to drink. Its rich amber colour and superb fruity aromas are complemented by a delicious blend of malty tastes.
Toffee and malt combine with bitterness on the back of the tongue to give a balanced sweetness. This is followed by a refreshingly dry finish.
Old Speckled Hen continues to be appreciated by more and more fans, who are discovering that this crafted English beer is perfect with friends, during a quiet moment of relaxation or as a complement to a meal.
http://www.oldspeckledhen.co.ukIf you are a small independent brewer and would like to speak to us about showcasing your ales in the Lass - please get in touch via or phone - 0161 273 6932.
But it's not just about the ale. We also provide an extensive range of lagers and bottled beers to sate the thirst. Key staples of our current offer include Leffe Blonde, Staropramen, Becks Vier, Carlsberg, Blue Moon, Estrella Damm, Aspall Suffolk cider and Guiness.
So it really is a case of something for everyone at the Lass.
