The Old Tramshed is proud to stock world beers from James Clay an independent importer and distributor of specialist beers and beverages from Europe, the United States and worldwide including Duvel, Erdinger, Liefmans, Chimay, Timmermans, Schneider, Brooklyn and Vedett, as well as a number of quality UK brands.

A Trappist beer is a beer brewed by or under control of Trappist monks. Of the world's 171 Trappist monasteries, seven produce beer (six in Belgium and one in the Netherlands). Only these seven breweries are authorized to label their beers with the Authentic Trappist Product logo that indicates compliance to various rules edicted by the International Trappist Association

Chimay Red Cap     7% abv    £3.20

known as Première. It is a dark brown colour and has a sweet, fruity aroma. The malt in this beer has a nutty character that goes well with the hints of pepper from the house yeast.

Chimay Blue Cap     9% abv    £3.50

known as Grande Réserve. This copper-brown beer has a creamy head and a slightly bitter taste. Considered to be the "classic" Chimay ale, it exhibits a considerable depth of fruity, peppery character. It is extremely popular with the Belgian population.

Karmeliet Tripel     8.4% abv    £3.20

Very refined and complex with hints of vanilla mixed with citrus aromas, Tripel Karmeliet has the lightness and freshness of wheat, the creaminess of oats together with a spicy lemon dryness.

La Trappe Tripel     6.5% abv    £3.00

From the Dutch producer of the 7 breweries. Gold blond in colour, made with fine hops and full malt refreshing and fruity in character.

Orval             6.2% abv    £3.00

often referred to as The Queen of Trappists. It was first made in 1931, and has a complex and unusual flavour and aroma produced by a unique strain of yeast. The beer is light in colour, slightly cloudy, and has a large, foamy head. There is a complex aroma of leather, horse blanket, spice, and many other earthy components.

Maredsous Bruin     8% abv    £3.20

Considered to be amongst the best of abbey beers, Maredsous is clean tasting, very drinkable and the authentic beer of the Benedictine monks of the 
Abbey of Maredsous in the Belgian Ardennes. Rich mahogany-brown Dubbel ale with a delicate body and creamy head. A velvety taste with subtle hints of dark fruit, chocolate, and toffee.

Ciders - Bottles

Cider is not only typically English, it is probably the oldest of our native alcoholic drinks. It is steeped in heritage and rural traditions

St Helier Raspberry & Lime 5%

those who try St Helier will also notice its distinct difference from apple cider; some will consider it more delicate. Certainly it is subtly different, delightful, refreshing and redolent of juicy ripe pears that have turned summer's warmth into delicious sweetness.

St Helier Blueberry 5%

St Helier is lightly sparkling and has a high juice content. Sip it chilled over ice, and savour its bright, clean taste and round vanilla-like edge, or enjoy it as an accompaniment to the foods you love.

Thatchers Katy Rose 5.4% 750cl

This medium Rosé Cider has been blended and blushed from the rosiest Katy apples.

Thatchers Gold 4.8%

Gold tastes as good as it looks - a crisp, refreshing cider with a smooth 'appley' taste and a bright sparkle.

Bulmers 4.5%

Needs no introduction