Holly Bush Inn
Belper, DE56 0RX
Belper, DE56 0RX
Holly Bush Inn
Belper, DE56 0RX
Belper, DE56 0RX
Cask Beers Available
Cask Beers Available
Haunted Hearts - 3.8%
Haunted Hearts
Pentrich
3.8% abv
A super hoppy, yet ultra sessionable pale ale packed full of Mosaic and Simcoe hops. These provide juicy blueberry and peach flavours, alongside a touch of pine.
Bakewell Tart Stout - 5.5%
Bakewell Tart Stout
North Riding
5.5% abv
Full bodied stout, infused with Bakewell tart flavouring post fermentation.
Citra - 4.2%
Citra
Oakham
4.2% abv
A light refreshing beer with pungent grapefruit, lychee and gooseberry aromas leading to a dry, bitter finish.
Makeney - 4.7%
Makeney
Thornbridge
4.7% abv
A beer brewed especially for The Holly Bush Inn, Makeney to thank them for their support during lockdown and over the past 10 years. A citrusy pale packed full of Mosaic and Citra.
Jaipur - 5.9%
Jaipur
Thornbridge
5.9% abv
A citrus dominated India Pale Ale, its immediate impression is soft and smooth yet builds to a crescendo of massive hoppiness accentuated by honey. An enduring, bitter finish.
Hartington IPA - 4.5%
Hartington IPA
Whim
4.5% abv
Malty nose combined with delicate hop aroma. Very smooth on the palate, maltiness dominates joined with subtle pear notes from the hop. Lightly sweetish but unmistakable finish.
Landlord - 4.3%
Landlord
Timothy Taylor
4.3% abv
An incresingly dry, hoppy, bitter finish complements the spicy, citrus character of this full-flavoured and well balanced amber beer.
Pedigree - 4.5%
Pedigree
Carlsberg Marston's
4.5% abv
Dry hop aroma with full range of complex flavours. The melding of nut, fruit and winey flavours creates a drinkable ale.
Craft Keg Available
Wyoming Sheep Ranch - 9%
Wyoming Sheep Ranch
Buxton
9% abv
This is a big, bold, double IPA. It's fresh, piney, big-bodied, with a bitterness that'll slap you in the chops.
Crush - 5.4%
Crush
Shiny
5.4% abv
Highly hopped with a magic blend of Citra, Mosaic, Columbus and El Dorado. Creamy tropics with a hint of bitter dankness. Full flavoured, hop forward, modern yet balanced for steady drinking.
Big Shorty - 7.4%
Big Shorty
Shiny
7.4% abv
Velvet smooth, sweet, thick and rounded billionaire’s shortbread milk stout. Sea salt, caramel, cocoa and ample waves of decadent rich biscuit malts.
Crushing Blows - 4.2%
Crushing Blows
Neon Raptor
4.2% abv
Slightly tweaked and updated version of Crushing Blows for 2022. This is a refreshing New England Pale Ale with loads of juicy Citra, Simcoe and Chinook hops. Make this beer your next crush!
Big Shorty - 7.4%
Big Shorty
Shiny
7.4% abv
Velvet smooth, sweet, thick and rounded billionaire’s shortbread milk stout. Sea salt, caramel, cocoa and ample waves of decadent rich biscuit malts.
Naughty Luggage - 6.8%
Naughty Luggage
Neon Raptor
6.8% abv
A New England style IPA or NEIPA as it is commonly referred to. It contains 18% oats, a more balanced water profile, LOADS of fruity hops and is fermented with 2 English yeast strains. All of this leads to a very hazy and super juicy beverage which is incredibly drinkable.
Floresta - 4.2%
Floresta
Thornbridge
4.2% abv
The latest in our range of exciting, lip-smacking, sours. Brewed with blackcurrant, blackberry and raspberry it's created to be a perfect spring offering. It pours with a tantalising haze and berry aromas in abundance, the bold juicy flavours explode across the palate with a fantastic puckering tartness that builds to a truly refreshing finish.
Zero Five - 0.5%
Zero Five
Thornbridge
0.5% abv
Full of flavour but low in alcohol. Zero Five overflows with sublime American hops which produce a beautiful bouquet of lemon, peach and apricot.
Wipeout - 4.2%
Wipeout
Shiny
4.2% abv
The perfect session IPA for everyone. Citra, Mosaic and Simcoe hops set waves of juicy, tropical flavours across your taste buds. Gluten free and vegan friendly.
London Black - 4.4%
London Black
Anspach & Hobday
4.4% abv
This is our session strength Nitro Porter that takes inspiration from our flagship beer, The Porter. Creamy, smooth and truly sessionable. What better way to create an effortlessly drinkable dark beer than to brew it with nitro. The resulting creaminess and smooth mouthfeel balance perfectly with the subtle roasted notes of coffee and chocolate.
Lukas - 4.2%
Lukas
Thornbridge
4.2% abv
Light gold in colour, Lukas is a crisp Bavarian-style Helles. Traditionally lagered and brewed with all Bavarian ingredients, the resulting beer is the very definition of elegant simplicity and finesse.
Neck Oil - 4.3%
Neck Oil
Beavertown
4.3% abv
We wanted to create a light, crisp, punchy, go to beer! A beer that you know you can pick up and appreciate or simply get it down ya neck. Extra pale base malts are used to keep it crisp and give the hops a great platform to dance on. Masses of hop additions during the whirlpool and a huge dose of dry hops make this a brilliantly 'easy' IPA.
Ciders & Perries Available
Slyrs Whisky Cask - 6.9%
Slyrs Whisky Cask
Thistly Cross
6.9% abv
A Thistly Cross special edition matured in ex Slyrs whisky casks to nurture the natural characteristics of the cider, made potent in the wood. This creates a genuine Scottish Bavarian Highland classic; a medium dry cider infused with the unique flavours of the oak cask.
Gladiator - 8.4%
Gladiator
Lilley's
8.4% abv
This strong rustic cider with its Roman flair has everything. Well rounded, fruity, packed full of flavour and intoxicatingly easy to drink for an 8.5% cider. Medium.
Crazy Goat - 6.8%
Crazy Goat
Lilley's
6.8% abv
A medium sweet mix of perry and cider expertly blended giving it a mouth-watering juicy flavour.
Raspberry Ripple - 4%
Raspberry Ripple
Snails Bank
4% abv
Sweet cider infused with tart raspberry rippled through with vanilla.
Cheddar Valley - 6%
Cheddar Valley
Thatchers
6% abv
The colour of this unique cider gives it a vibrant character all of its own for those who want an alternative refreshing drink with a touch of natural sparkle. Naturally fermented, Cheddar Valley is matured in oak vats to ensure the distinctive full flavour is retained.
Rhubarb Cider - 4%
Rhubarb Cider
Lilley's
4% abv
We have expertly blended our crisp Somerset Cider and tangy rhubarb to make this taste sensation. Sweet and full of rhubarb flavour with a tart edge to it.
Mango - 4%
Mango
Lilley's
4% abv
Smooth and sophisticated mango cider made with an ample portion of mango juice and Somerset cider.
Bee Sting - 6.8%
Bee Sting
Lilley's
6.8% abv
Sweet but incredibly refreshing with a glorious fresh tasting pear flavour and a wonderful pear aroma.
Old Rosie (2019) - 6.8%
Old Rosie (2019)
Westons
6.8% abv
Old Rosie is the name given to our 1921 Aveling and Porter steam roller, that still sits in our yard in Herefordshire. Strong, reliable and so loved by everyone in the Westons family, we named this cloudy cider in her honour. Light, crisp and dry, this truly old fashioned cloudy cider is slowly matured and left unfiltered.
Gold - 4.8%
Gold
Thatchers
4.8% abv
This crafted Somerset cider is full of flavour blended from the highest quality apples, here at Myrtle Farm. A medium dry golden cider, with a smooth and refreshing taste.
Coming Soon
JJB - 3.8%
JJB
Oakham
3.8% abv
An assalt of aromatic citrus hop, a hoppy, fruity and grassy bittersweet palate and an uncompromising dry, bitter aftertaste characterise this impressive straw-coloured ale. A tribute to John James Bilbie from The Holly Bush Inn, Makeney.
Green Devil IPA - 6%
Green Devil IPA
Oakham
6% abv
An amazing hop harvest aroma with tropical fruit bursting through. Smooth and fruity passion fruit, and mango with a crisp aftertaste.
Old Peculier - 5.6%
Old Peculier
Theakston
5.6% abv
A full-bodied, dark brown, strong ale. Slightly malty but with hints of roast coffee and liquorice. A smooth caramel overlay and a complex fruitiness leads to a bitter chocolate finish.
Tapit - 6%
Tapit
Thornbridge
6% abv
Tapit is a luxurious stout, overflowing with chocolate and orange. From start to finish it delivers a truly rich and opulent experience.
Eclipse - 4%
Eclipse
Oakham
4% abv
Two of our favourite Slovenian hop varieties combine with UK sourced Bramling Cross and Goldings in a refreshing pale ale with citrus lemon, tropical mango and floral hop aromas and flavours.
Plum Porter Grand Reserve - 6.5%
Plum Porter Grand Reserve
Titanic
6.5% abv
Based on our multi award winning Plum Porter, our Plum Porter Grand Reserve is dark, and has added strength and elevated roundness due to the increase in alcohol content. Matured in conditioning tank for 21 days, it's fruity and loaded with flavour and strength!
Saint Petersburg - 7.4%
Saint Petersburg
Thornbridge
7.4% abv
Rich and dark with light smokey, subtle peatiness and the full body of dark malts. Molasses, liquorice and chocolate goodness all wrapped up in a smooth full bodied Imperial Stout.
Crimes In Green - 6.8% (keg)
Crimes In Green (keg)
Pentrich
6.8% abv
A naturally hazy IPA heavily hopped with ungodly amounts of Amarillo, Citra and Simcoe. These hops impart juicy citrus and stone fruit flavours and aromas over the top of a moderate bite of bitterness on the finish.
In Waves - 4.8% (keg)
In Waves (keg)
Amity
4.8% abv
We went for a classic Mojito cocktail inspired sour, something super refreshing for the summer heat. This beer will wake up your senses with a fruity punch and then a sour lemon and lime finish. A very special collaboration with Vault City.
05 IPA - Citra & Mosaic - 6.2% (keg)
05 IPA - Citra & Mosaic (keg)
Brew By Numbers
6.2% abv
This naturally hazy India Pale Ale is a vibrant, juicy exploration of American hops Mosaic and Citra. Flavours of sweet tangerine, passion fruit and orange pith sit on top of a full-bodied and soft malt base, creating a flavourful pale ale with perfect balance.
Salice - 5.2% (keg)
Salice (keg)
Thornbridge
5.2% abv
Founded in 2017 and hailing from Salford, Pomona Island have already created an enduring legacy within the UK beer scene, being highly respected for their dedication to quality. At both breweries, we love our lagers, so we thought we'd brew one together. This Italian-Style Pils is devastatingly crisp, with lemon and pineapple characters featuring heavily from the dry-hopping. It finishes with a spicy, floral bite for a deeply refreshing experience, perfectly suited to an Italian summers day. Hops: Hallertau Tradition and Hallertau Mittelfruh.
Retro Racer - 4.6% (keg)
Retro Racer (keg)
Neon Raptor
4.6% abv
A pale ale brewed with oats and wheat for a soft mouthfeel and incredible drinkability. This beer was then dry hopped with Simcoe and Vic Secret giving a slighty dank but very citrusy note.
Axe Edge - 6.8% (keg)
Axe Edge (keg)
Buxton
6.8% abv
Our flagship India Pale Ale brewed relentlessly hoppy since 2011, remastered for hop awesomeness in 2018.
Rattler - 6% (keg)
Rattler (keg)
Healeys
6% abv
Named after the feisty Cornish Rattler apple and blended with Healey's know-how, our Rattler Cyder has the crisp, fresh flavour you crave.
Also Available
Foreign Keg
Mikkeller Heated Seats 4.9%
Hazy pale ale
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Holly Bush Inn is in the Amber Valley CAMRA branch area.