Beers

Page last updated 07-05-2021

Cask Beers for May 2021

When we reopen this month our beer selection will be:

  • Butcombe Original
  • Dartmouth Jail Ale
  • Harvey’s Sussex Best
  • Robinson Dizzy Blonde
  • Wye Valley HPA

Keg beers

Here is our updated list of keg beers and draft cider for May 2021:

  • Guinness
  • Amstell
  • Laganitas IPA
  • Aspall Suffolk Cider
  • Birra Moretti.

These are the real ales we were selling on 20 March 2020

Castle Rock Harvest Pale Ale (3.8%)
Courage Directors (4.8%)
Brakespear Bitter (3.4%)
Harvey’s Sussex Best (4.0%)
Theakston Vanilla Stout (4.5%).
Young’s Special (4.5%)

  • Castle Rock Harvest Pale Ale at The Retreat pub
  • Brakespear Bitter at The Retreat
  • Courage Directors
  • Harveys Sussex Best Bitter
  • Youngs London Special available at The Retreat, Reading

Reading & Mid-Berkshire CAMRA says of The Retreat:

“A well-loved back street boozer with a traditional layout and feel. A good range of real ale is squeezed into the small bar. The landlord tends to concentrate on well-known regional brands however there is a good range of more eclectic choices available in bottled form, as well as a number of ciders. Locally renowned for regular live music and hosting local events.”

https://reading.camra.org.uk/viewnode.php?id=8090