• Stovies (6% ABV) is a full-bodied IPA from Overtone, hazy, expressive, balanced, and full flavoured, without being heavy or sharp. It is hopped with Peacharine, Vic Secret, Mosaic Cryo, Motueka, and Manilita.

• Nux (6.8% ABV), from Bearwood Brewing, is an indulgent stout inspired by Biscoff biscuits. Pouring rich and velvety, it delivers layers of chocolate and caramel sweetness, lifted by warming notes of cinnamon and ginger.

• Pale Be Back (4% ABV)  is “a proper showcase of hop flavour”, says brewer UnBarred. Expect lively aromas of stonefruit and tropical citrus, on a crisp, clean malt base. On the palate, it’s zesty and vibrant, layering grapefruit, mango, and a hint of pine over a balanced bitterness.

• Going For Gold (6.5% ABV) is an “ultra juicy” DDH IPA from Crafty Devil. The stars of the show are Nelson Sauvin and Riwaka Hop Kief, sourced from Freestyle Hops in New Zealand. “Expect big tropical notes, soft citrus, and a smooth, saturated finish and a full-on juice fest to round off the year,” says the brewer.

• Brewed once a year, Braybrooke’s Baltic Porter takes its cues from the strong porters and stouts once shipped from London to the Baltic coast. This year’s release is deep and silky, with notes of toasted bread, roasted malt, and dark fruit, lifted by the addition of local Happybees Honey, which adds a gentle warmth and rounded sweetness to the finish. It has been lagered for three months.

• Drop Project have collaborated with Somer Valley on Barn Dance IPA (5.7% ABV), made using barley from the latter’s own farm. “Paired with a bright, juicy dry-hop, and our silky-soft DP fermentation profile, it’s a beer that’s both rustic and modern in all the best ways,” say the brewers. Expect juicy citrus and stonefruit vibes.