Idle Valley Tap
Retford, DN22 6AS

Idle Valley Tap
Retford, DN22 6AS

Cask Beers Available

Cask Beers Available

Jet - 4%

Jet

Ossett

4% abv

A smooth, mellow and creamy jet-black stout. Bitterness is low and malt predominates, with chocolate, coffee and vanilla flavours to the fore. English-grown Bramling Cross hops steeped in the hot wort create a subtle blackcurrant and spicy aroma.

Blonde Witch - 4.4%

Blonde Witch

Moorhouse's

4.4% abv

A pale coloured ale with a crisp, delicate fruit flavour. Dry and refreshing with a smooth hop finish.

Pangea - 5.7%

Pangea

Roosters

5.7% abv

A fusion of three styles of IPA (Traditional English, West Coast and New England), brewed using British, Australian, New Zealand and US hops, as well as being co-fermented with West Coast and New England yeast strains. The beer pours with the clarity of a classic IPA, while displaying the juiciness associated with the New England style. Hops: Harlequin (tropical, peach and passion fruit), Galaxy (peach and passion fruit), Rakau (citrus) and Mosaic (tropical fruit).

World Hop Series: UK - 4.1%

World Hop Series: UK

Ossett

4.1% abv

The next stop on our 2025 World Hop Series tour takes us back to blighty. Proudly showcasing the very best ingredients from our home turf, this traditional bitter boasts both Harlequin and Jester hops that give sweet toffee and fruity flavours, with a bright and full bodied finish. The perfect beer to see in the famed British summertime. After all, there’s no place like home.

Mardler's - 3.5%

Mardler's

Woodforde's

3.5% abv

Gentle, delicate sweet roasted malts combined with a low hopping rate make this traditional East Anglian Mild an ideal appetiser.

Urban Rhythm - 4.4%

Urban Rhythm

Anarchy

4.4% abv

Hazy IPA with notes of gooseberry, passion fruit and grapefruit, pleasant bitterness and smooth mouth-feel. Vegan friendly.

Red Feather - 3.9%

Red Feather

Welbeck Abbey

3.9% abv

A robust auburn ale. Plenty of crystal malt gives this beer a rich colour and combination of bold walnut and bitter-sweet caramel flavours.

Skylight - 4.1%

Skylight

Welbeck Abbey

4.1% abv

The palest of beers brewed with crisp British-grown lager malt. The Continental hops used make this a bright and fresh lager-style beer with light floral and grassy tones.

Craft Keg Available

New World Tropical IPA - 4%

New World Tropical IPA

Woodforde's

4% abv

A crisp tropical IPA featuring juicy passion fruit, pineapple and guava notes. Infused with a punchy blend of American hops, Amarillo, Calypso and Mosaic.

Anytime IPA - 4.7%

Anytime IPA

Meantime

4.7% abv

With a blend of Cascade, Centennial, Mosaic and Bravo hops, Anytime IPA is bursting with tropical flavours - think pineapple and mango - like many of the popular American-style IPAs. Refreshing with a clean, dry finish, Anytime IPA is the perfect accompaniment to an evening in the pub all year round.

Coming Soon

Thunder Clap - 4.9%

Thunder Clap

ABC

4.9% abv

An IPA with big citrus flavours that hit like the hammer of the gods from a double whammy of Mosaic and Cascade hops.

Schrodinger's Bear - 3.4%

Schrodinger's Bear

Beartown

3.4% abv

A super session juicy pale ale packed full of flavour with notes of passion fruit, Simcoe, Mosaic, citrus and pine. This isn’t one to be missed! Vegan friendly.

Krusher - 6.1%

Krusher

Saltaire

6.1% abv

East Coast IPA single hopped with Krush giving a blend of tropical fruit flavours, including pineapple, mango, and citrus. Balanced with a mix of piney bitterness, floral notes, and a touch of herbal woodiness. A vibrant and juicy finish, with citrus and tropical sweetness, a very hop forward beer.

West Coast IPA - 5%

West Coast IPA

Vocation

5% abv

This cask exclusive is a crisp, classic crusher with a modern twist. A touch of Cara and Munich malts lay down a smooth backbone with the resinous pine-led hop profile. Dry hopped with Chinook, Simcoe and Nectaron, expect waves of grapefruit, bright citrus and tropical fruit, all wrapped up in a satisfyingly bitter finish. Collaboration with Left Handed Giant.

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Idle Valley Tap is in the North Notts CAMRA branch area.