The Complete Hinckley Beer Festival 2026 Drinks List

What will you be drinking at Hinckley Beer Festival 2026?

Whether you're a dedicated real ale drinker, a cider lover, a gin enthusiast or a rum fan, this year's festival has an incredible range of drinks to discover.

From CAMRA Champion beers and award-winning ales to fruity ciders, classic gins, unusual botanical spirits and some seriously impressive rums, there's something for every taste.

And with our Find Your Drink and visitor rating features, you can explore the list before the festival, choose what you'd like to try and then rate your favourites when you're here.

🍺 Beer at Hinckley Beer Festival 2026

Our beer selection brings together breweries from across the UK, with pale ales, bitters, IPAs, stouts, porters, milds, lagers and plenty in between.

Church End Brewery – Warks

Stout CoffinBlack, chewy, tasty and creamy. An award-winning stout.

Goats MilkA session pale with balanced cereal and citrus-hop aromas. Supreme Champion 2017.

Fallen AngelA sharp, full-flavoured pale ale loaded with American hops. Bronze award Champion Beer 2025.

Penzance Brewing Co – Penzance

MildA classic mild balancing gentle sweetness and dryness. CAMRA Champion Beer of Britain 2025.

Potion No. 9Light, crisp and hoppy, with soft citrus and bready malt tones.

Crow-An-WraCitrus and grapefruit bitter-hop flavours with a crisp, dry finish.

Driftwood Spars – St Agnes

Alfies RevengeDark chocolate, toasted biscuit, roasted barley and dried stone fruit. Supreme Champion 2012.

Bristol Beer Factory – Bristol

IndependenceBursting with fresh tropical fruit, heavy grapefruit and zesty lime. Champion Beer 2026.

White DesertA very pale ale with fruity and pine-forward character, alongside herbal and citrus notes.

Cairngorms – Aviemore

WildcatA smooth, deep amber beer with complex malt flavour. Strong and distinctive.

Black GoldA wholesome stout with nutty roast flavour and smooth sweetness leading to a dry finish.

StagMedium-light bodied, with initial bitterness balanced by light roasted malt.

Fyne Ales – Argyll and Bute

JarlDelicate lemon with a subtle grassy and refreshing finish.

Darkland Indie Brew – Halifax

Off The LippA double wave of hops with a harmonious blend of tropical fruits.

Milestone – Newark

Cromwell IPAA crisp, sharp hop punch balancing a clean, light malt profile.

Honey PorterA rich, smooth classic porter balanced by subtle honey sweetness.

Pacific IslanderNaturally hazy, with juicy pineapple, passionfruit, citrus and grapefruit notes.

Hornes – Milton Keynes

UnlockedA refreshing blend of tropical fruits with gentle caramel malt sweetness.

Bradfield – Sheffield

Farmers CherryLight and refreshing, with sweet cherry notes and subtle summer berry overtones.

Farmers BlondeSummer fruits in an extremely refreshing and easy-drinking ale.

Mr Grundys – Derby

Big WillieA thirst-quenching golden ale packed with English hops and a lasting dry finish.

1914A dark stout with a hint of blackcurrant and a fine balance of dark malts.

Bloke Down The Pub – Kettering

Handy AndyForthright and dependable, with generous Comet hops delivering an unmistakable taste.

Greene King – Bury St Edmunds

Moorland OriginalSubtle malt and fruit character with a pronounced bitter finish.

Hardy & Hanson – Nottinghamshire

Olde TripA creamy head with woody, malty aromas and biscuit, caramel and toffee tones.

Leatherbritches – Ashby-de-la-Zouch

Lemongrass and GingerRefreshing hoppy and spicy notes infused with real lemongrass.

Hairy HelmitFruit overtones lead into a full hop flavour, with prominent gooseberry and lychee.

ToffanillaA colossal porter with a monstrous combination of toffee and vanilla.

Bohemian PilsnerCrisp, easy-drinking and sessionable, with a gentle, satisfying bitterness.

Front Row Brewery – Stoke-on-Trent

FubaA fruity, malty and smooth traditional ale.

SetAn amber fruity bitter using a mix of English hops.

Brentwood – Essex

BlondeDelicate fruit flavours balanced with a creamy, light malt body.

Hewitts – Essex

Red MenisBold malt flavours with caramel sweetness balanced by hoppy bitterness. Full-bodied and rich.

Woodfarm – Willey

Barn Owl

The Haystacks

Leighton Buzzard Brewery – Leighton Buzzard

EpistaxisA festival special brewed especially for the event — an ale for rugby fans with broken noses!

Timothy Taylor – Keighley

LandlordThe drinkers' favourite: a classic pale ale with complex citrus and hoppy aromas.

New Buildings – Hinckley

Wheathouse

CourthouseSmooth, smoky and creamy.

LighthouseA hoppy beer featuring delicate floral notes, a smooth mouthfeel and a light, refreshing finish.

Pennine Brewery – Bedale

Schwarz ClipperA dark twist on an IPA, with zesty fruit hops, mild liquorice and black pepper notes.

Island Brewery – Isle of Wight

Wight GoldGolden-brown with rounded malt and hops throughout, finishing with cereal and buttery notes.

Tennyson IPASlightly sweet, fruity and toasty, with a rounded malt profile.

Hawkstone – Cheltenham

Hawkstone SessionLight on the palate, subtly hopped with a sweet, biscuity malt finish.

Veltins Brauerei – Germany

VeltinsA world-famous lager, voted World's Best Lager 2017.

🍏 Cider at Hinckley Beer Festival 2026

Fancy something fruity, refreshing or a little different?

Our cider selection includes traditional apple ciders alongside some seriously adventurous flavours.

Lilley's Cider

Crazy GoatMedium-sweet cider with juicy apple and pear character. Full-bodied but remarkably smooth.

RhubarbSweet rhubarb balanced by a crisp, tart edge and refreshing apple cider.

Piña ColadaPineapple and coconut with rum-inspired character over a crisp cider base.

SunsetRich, fruity and rustic, with generous apple flavour and a medium-sweet character.

MangoSweet, juicy mango layered over crisp Somerset cider.

PineappleFresh pineapple blended with Somerset cider. Sweet, tropical and light.

Passion Fruit MartiniPassion fruit and vanilla with a hint of lime. Sweet, tropical and refreshing.

GladiatorStrong, rustic and full-bodied, with rich fruity apple character and a powerful, warming finish.

Gwynt y Ddraig

Happy DazeA medium Welsh cider with smooth apple character, gentle fruitiness and a refreshing finish.

Gwatkin Cider Company

Game CockSweet traditional English cider with fresh apple aromas, fruity character and gentle tannins.

Celtic Marches

Tutti FruityTropical pineapple and cherry combine in a sweet, fruity and refreshing cider.

Ruby TuesdayRaspberry-led cider with fresh-pressed apple character, gentle sweetness and a fruity bite.

Lily the PinkFruity pink cider with delicate apple character and a refreshing berry-led profile.

Snails Bank Cider Co

Chilli Jamin'Herefordshire cider blended with succulent strawberries and a distinctive chilli kick.

Gooseberry FoolSweet fruit cider combining crisp apple with tangy gooseberry character.

PULP Cider

CosmoA cocktail-inspired cider with cranberry, fresh lime and ripe fruit character.

🍸 Gin at Hinckley Beer Festival 2026

If gin is your thing, you're going to be busy.

From strawberry and blackberry to rhubarb, blood orange, grapefruit, lemon and even chocolate orange, our gin selection covers a huge range of flavours and styles.

Beefeater

Beefeater Blood Orange GinBittersweet blood orange with classic juniper and citrus.

Beefeater Pink Strawberry GinSweet strawberry and fruity aromas followed by juniper, citrus and gentle gin spice.

Beefeater Blackberry GinJuicy blackberry with classic Beefeater juniper, citrus and floral notes.

Gordon's

Gordon's Morello Cherry GinSweet-tart Morello cherry with fresh juniper and citrus.

Gordon's Lemon Meringue GinZesty lemon with sweet meringue character balanced by juniper and citrus.

Gordon's White Peach GinSoft, juicy white peach with subtle sweetness and a clean juniper finish.

Puerto de Indias

Puerto de Indias Strawberry GinSweet strawberry and red berries with floral notes and a soft fruity finish.

Tarquin's

Tarquin's Passion Fruit & Peach GinTropical passion fruit and ripe peach balanced by bright citrus and juniper.

Tarquin's Dry GinCrisp juniper with orange zest, floral notes and subtle spice.

Tarquin's Lemon, Grapefruit & Peppercorn GinZesty lemon and grapefruit with aromatic peppercorn, juniper and a crisp dry finish.

Tarquin's Black Cherry GinDark black cherry with citrus, juniper and subtle spice.

Tarquin's Rhubarb & Raspberry GinTart rhubarb and juicy raspberry with citrus and refreshing juniper.

Tarquin's Blackberry GinRich blackberry with bright citrus, juniper and gentle sweetness.

Tarquin's Navy Seadog GinOrris root, green cardamom, cinnamon and violets combine in this powerful gin from Cornwall.

Whitley Neill

Whitley Neill Rhubarb & Ginger GinTart rhubarb combines with warming ginger, juniper and citrus.

Whitley Neill Blackberry GinJuicy blackberry with classic juniper and citrus.

Whitley Neill Blood Orange GinJuicy blood orange with bright citrus, juniper and subtle spice.

Whitley Neill Pink Grapefruit GinBright pink grapefruit and citrus balanced with juniper.

Whitley Neill Pineapple GinTropical pineapple with juniper and citrus.

Whitley Neill Blackcurrant GinRich blackcurrant and dark berry flavours balanced by juniper and citrus.

Whitley Neill Raspberry GinBright raspberry with juniper and citrus, rounded by delicate fruity sweetness.

Whitley Neill Apple & Red Berries GinCrisp apple and juicy red berries combine with juniper and citrus.

Malfy

Malfy Lemon GinBright Italian lemon with juniper, citrus zest and a clean finish.

Malfy Blood Orange GinVibrant Sicilian blood orange with juniper, citrus and a lightly bitter finish.

Malfy Pink Grapefruit GinJuicy pink grapefruit with rhubarb, citrus and juniper.

Liverpool Gin Distillery

Liverpool GinClassic juniper with bright citrus, floral botanicals and a smooth, refreshing finish.

Liverpool Gin Valencian Orange GinSweet Valencian orange with bright citrus, juniper and delicate floral notes.

Bond Street Distillery

Bond Street Navy Strength GinPowerful juniper with orange blossom, pink peppercorn and citrus spice.

Bond Street Rhubarb & Custard GinSweet rhubarb and creamy custard balanced by juniper and gentle citrus.

Bond Street Passion for Pride GinVibrant passion fruit with tropical sweetness, citrus and juniper.

Chase

Chase Hedgerow Elderflower GinFloral elderflower combined with rich juniper, subtle spice and floral sweetness.

Zymurgorium

Zymurgorium Sweet Violey GinFloral Parma violet and sweet confectionery notes balanced with juniper and citrus.

Death's Door Spirits

Death's Door Dry GinPiney juniper with spicy coriander and soft fennel, finishing clean, dry and gently herbal.

Silent Pool

Silent Pool Dry GinA complex gin featuring 24 botanicals including makrut lime, chamomile, local honey and lavender.

Pocketful of Stones Distillery

Dr Squid GinA savoury, coastal gin combining juniper, coriander, sea buckthorn, lemon, vanilla and cinnamon.

McQueen Gin

McQueen Spiced Chocolate Orange GinRich chocolate and orange with warming spice, juniper and a smooth finish.

Brockmans

Brockmans Dark Berries GinBlackberry, blueberry and raspberry with soft juniper and citrus.

Amore

Amore Lemon, Orange & Grapefruit GinBright lemon, sweet orange and grapefruit create a vibrant citrus-led gin.

Blood Monkey

Blood Monkey Irish Dry GinZesty lemon and oily juniper meet nutty malt, rosemary, smoke and spice.

Blackeye Gin

Blackeye Dry GinPronounced juniper with lemon, orange and tangerine followed by sarsaparilla, fennel and herbs.

The Spirit of Manchester

Manchester Raspberry GinFresh raspberry with juniper, citrus and gentle sweetness.

Hendrick's

Hendrick's Dry GinJuniper, cubeb berries, elderflower, chamomile, angelica, citrus, coriander and other botanicals combine with cucumber and rose.

Mombasa Club

Mombasa Club Strawberry GinJuicy strawberry and red-fruit aromas with a sweet fruity palate.

Slingsby

Slingsby Marmalade GinBitter-sweet orange marmalade with citrus peel, juniper and warming spice.

Slingsby Rhubarb GinYorkshire rhubarb with tart fruit, citrus and juniper.

Hernö

Hernö Ginebra Dry GinPine-forward with sweet juniper and spicy coriander. Gold award winner at the World Gin Awards.

Bombay Sapphire

Bombay Lemon GinBright lemon and citrus with juniper and a crisp finish.

Bombay Bramble GinRich blackberry and raspberry with juniper and citrus.

Kyrö Distillery

Kyrö Pink GinRaspberry and rhubarb with rye spice, juniper and delicate floral notes.

Tanqueray

Tanqueray Flor de Sevilla GinVibrant Seville orange with bittersweet citrus, orange blossom and classic juniper.

Tanqueray Rangpur Lime GinFresh, zesty Rangpur lime character with juniper and citrus.

Peaky Blinder

Peaky Blinder Spiced GinBold orange and citrus with ginger, black pepper, cassia and warming spice.

Brooklyn Gin

Brooklyn Dry GinBright citrus and juniper with grapefruit, lemon and floral notes.

Audemus

Audemus Pink Pepper GinPink peppercorns combine with honey, vanilla, cardamom and other botanicals in this French gin from Cognac.

🥃 Rum at Hinckley Beer Festival 2026

And then there's rum.

From smoked and spiced rums to mango, pineapple, chocolate, black cherry and Bakewell tart flavours, the rum selection is anything but ordinary.

Burning Barn Distillery

Burning Barn Smoked RumRich Guyanese rum with gentle smoke, caramel, oak and warming spice.

Burning Barn Spiced Apple RumBaked apple with warming spice, caramel and rich oak-aged rum.

Burning Barn Honey RumSmooth golden rum blended with English honey, floral sweetness and peppery rum notes.

Bumbu

Bumbu Spiced RumVanilla, caramel and toasted oak with banana, cinnamon, roasted nuts and allspice.

Dead Man's Fingers

Dead Man's Fingers Mango RumJuicy ripe mango with tropical fruit, caramel and warming spice.

Dead Man's Fingers Chilli RumRich rum with chilli heat, caramel, spice and tropical fruit.

Project #173

Project 173 Mango RumRipe mango with tropical fruit, vanilla and gentle warming spice.

Project 173 Black Cherry RumBlack cherry, brown sugar, vanilla and holiday spice with Bakewell-style almond notes.

Project 173 Chocolate RumDark chocolate, mocha and cinnamon with honey, red apple and lemongrass.

Project 173 Pineapple RumJuicy pineapple with tropical fruit, vanilla and spice.

Project 173 Bakewell Tart RumCherry, almond, vanilla and sweet pastry notes reminiscent of a classic Bakewell tart.

Old J

Old J Tiki Fire Rum 75A powerful overproof rum with fiery spice, tropical fruit and intense warming character.

Old J Cherry RumJuicy cherry with vanilla, caramel and smooth Caribbean rum spice.

Kraken

Kraken Spiced RumRich caramel and vanilla with cinnamon, nutmeg, clove and warming spice.

Kraken Black Roast Coffee RumDark roasted coffee with rich caramel, vanilla and warming Kraken spice.

Kraken Black Cherry RumDeep black cherry with caramel, warming wood and Madagascan vanilla.

Tarquin's / Southwestern Distillery

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Chairman's Reserve

Chairman's Reserve Spiced RumVanilla, cinnamon, clove, ginger, coconut and orange peel in a refined spicy blend.

Ron Izalco

Ron Izalco 15 Year Old Rum 55.3Rich aged rum with dark fruit, oak, vanilla, caramel and warming spice.

Sailor Jerry

Sailor Jerry RumBold Caribbean rum with vanilla, caramel, cinnamon and warming baking spices.

Bougainville Rum

Bougainville Lemongrass RumFresh lemongrass and citrus over a smooth rum base with subtle tropical sweetness.

Rumbullion

Rumbullion 42.5Rich vanilla, orange peel and spice with caramel and tropical fruit.

Koko Kanu

Koko Kanu Coconut RumFresh coconut with light tropical fruit, vanilla and a smooth Jamaican rum base.

Corr-RUM-Ba

Corr-RUM-Ba White RumClean, light white rum with fresh tropical fruit and subtle sweetness.

Severed Hand

Severed Hand Spiced RumWarming spice, vanilla, caramel and tropical rum notes with a rich finish.

Sunset Rum

Sunset Rum 84.5Extremely powerful and fiery, with concentrated tropical rum, spice and warming alcohol.

⭐ Which drink will be your favourite?

With so much choice, the hardest part might be deciding where to start.

That's where Find Your Drink comes in.

Search the list, discover something that sounds interesting and make a note of the drinks you want to try.

Then, once you're at the festival:

TRY IT. RATE IT. SHARE IT.

Your ratings will help us discover the Festival Favourite and Most Popular Drink of Hinckley Beer Festival 2026.

Will it be a legendary pale ale?

A CAMRA Champion beer?

A fruity cider?

A classic gin?

Or perhaps one of those extraordinary rums?

There's only one way to find out.

🍺 Beer isn't boring.

It's a taste sensation.

Hinckley Beer Festival 2026

📅 Friday 25 & Saturday 26 September 2026

📍 Hinckley Rugby Club

🍺 Beer | Cider | Gin | Rum | Food | Live Music

🎟️ Tickets available now

Come thirsty. Leave with a new favourite.