The Cricketers Arms
St Helens, WA10 2EB

The Cricketers Arms
St Helens, WA10 2EB

Cask Beers Available

Cask Beers Available

Pennine - Millie George

Millie George - 4%

Millie George

Pennine

4% abv

A refreshing blonde ale with a mellow bitterness. Brewed using English Maris Otter barley and flavoured with a fruity hop. A real thirst quencher.

Ossett - Ossett Blonde

Ossett Blonde - 3.9%

Ossett Blonde

Ossett

3.9% abv

This full-bodied, well-rounded pale ale has a warm golden hue that perfectly reflects a bright Yorkshire solstice. Mount hood and Opus hops are added late in the boil, creating sweet and delicate aromas. A true classic, brewed to stand the test of time. Previously known as Yorkshire Blonde.

Bank Top - Dark Mild

Dark Mild - 4%

Dark Mild

Bank Top

4% abv

A full bodied dark mild with a malt and roast aroma, rich mouthfeel and a complex taste including roast malt and molasses.

Marble - Pint

Pint - 3.9%

Pint

Marble

3.9% abv

Our session pale ale is brewed with an all pale malt bill and then hopped with a blend of New Zealand and US hops. Our benchmark beer promises a burst of zesty aromas, uplifting grapefruit flavours and a subtle lemongrass finish. Vegan friendly.

Ossett - Excelsius

Excelsius - 5.2%

Excelsius

Ossett

5.2% abv

Three times SIBA national champion and the strongest beer in our core range. A classic pale ale, brewed from British pale malt and US Cascade hops. Smooth, fruity and full-bodied, with a deceptive bitterness to complement its alcohol strength. Refreshing citrus hop aromas complete the sensory pleasure.

Kelham Island - Pale Rider

Pale Rider - 5.2%

Pale Rider

Kelham Island

5.2% abv

A pale ale forged from the finest Maris Otter malt and a special blend of American hops. The nose is of fresh citrus and berry fruits with a smooth juicy malt character and deceptively moreish finish that belies its strength. Vegan friendly.

Brick - Peckham Pale

Peckham Pale - 4.5%

Peckham Pale

Brick

4.5% abv

Extra pale malt is blended with Munich, Vienna and a splash of Crystal malt to produce a light golden colour. Columbus hops are used for bittering and Simcoe, Equinox, Cascade and Mosaic are added progressively throughout the boil with a good wedge added at the hop-stand phase. The hops add fruit, floral notes typical of a North American style pale ale. Clean US05 yeast is used to allow the hops to shine through.

Ossett - White Rat

White Rat - 4%

White Rat

Ossett

4% abv

Thriving on bold, hoppy citrus flavours, this maverick is always ahead of the curve. This very pale, hoppy ale is made from low colour malt. A combination of Cascade, Columbus and Amarillo hops produce an intensely aromatic and resinous finish.

Pennine - Pacific

Pacific - 4.1%

Pacific

Pennine

4.1% abv

A light refreshing pale ale brewed using the finest New Zealand hops having the characteristics of tropical fruits and a mild citrus palate.

Northern Monkey - Steady As She Goes

Steady As She Goes - 3.8%

Steady As She Goes

Northern Monkey

3.8% abv

Session IPA with tropical fruits, mango and berries to the fore. The perfect session ale!

Bank Top - Bad to the Bone

Bad to the Bone - 4%

Bad to the Bone

Bank Top

4% abv

Citrus and floral hop characteristics complement the balanced malt backbone in this easy drinking, well rounded amber bitter.

North Riding - Rhubarb & Custard

Rhubarb & Custard - 4%

Rhubarb & Custard

North Riding

4% abv

A pale ale, lightly hopped with Cascade, infused post fermentation with rhubarb and custard flavouring.

Timothy Taylor - Landlord

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.

Northern Monkey - Just Do It

Just Do It - 4%

Just Do It

Northern Monkey

4% abv

A West Coast pale ale. Clean and crisp with pine, citrus and floral notes. Very refreshing!

Timothy Taylor - Landlord Dark

Landlord Dark - 4.3%

Landlord Dark

Timothy Taylor

4.3% abv

Landlord Dark originates from the multi award-winning Landlord Pale Ale but brewed with caramelised sugars to give a rich yet light and drinkable dark ale. This perfectly balanced mellow dark beer has body and depth. It has a fruity, toasted aroma with hints of chocolate, citrus and roasted malts on the tongue. A darker shade of pale!

Craft Keg Available

Salt - Jute

Jute - 4.2%

Jute

Salt

4.2% abv

A spin on the classic hazy style, with a seamless blend of Australian and American hops to create a seriously juicy session IPA delivering juicy, citrus notes and a low bitterness, melon-rind finish. Brewed for easy drinking, uncompromising on flavour. Hops: Centennial, Mosaic, Topaz and Vic Secret. Vegan friendly.

Tiny Rebel - Coal Drop

Coal Drop - 4.1%

Coal Drop

Tiny Rebel

4.1% abv

An easy-drinking, smooth and creamy sessionable nitro stout, combining pale malted barley with a blend of rich kilned and roasted malts.

Beavertown - Neck Oil

Neck Oil - 4.3%

Neck Oil

Beavertown

4.3% abv

A light and zingy go to IPA. 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. Hops: Columbus, Centennial, Simcoe, Amarillo, Galaxy, Vic Secret and Mosaic. Vegan friendly.

Ciders & Perries Available

Broadoak - Crimson King

Crimson King - 6%

Crimson King

Broadoak

6% abv

Fruity plum coloured medium cider with an apple aroma.

Lilley's - Bee Sting

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.

Celtic Marches - Lily The Pink

Lily The Pink - 4.5%

Lily The Pink

Celtic Marches

4.5% abv

Our golden girl is a medium fruity cider with a gorgeous delicate hue. Made using 100% cider apples, from our very own Herefordshire farm, Lily has an intense fruity nose and is gently sweet on the palate. Lily's subtle balance of fresh cider apples, candy apple sweetness and light body makes for a very easy drinking and quaffable cider.

Seacider - Hardcore

Hardcore - 6.8%

Hardcore

Seacider

6.8% abv

A 100% whole juice cider from apples that are hand-picked, hand sorted, hand-pressed and fermented with yeast time and patience. A full bodied dry cider with complex and punchy apple aromas.

Westons - Old Rosie (2019)

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.

Hairy Ferret - Traditional

Traditional - 6%

Traditional

Hairy Ferret

6% abv

Clear, scrumpy style cider from a blend of apple varieties giving it a well-rounded taste.

Gwynt y Ddraig - Black Dragon

Black Dragon - 7.2%

Black Dragon

Gwynt y Ddraig

7.2% abv

The legendary Black Dragon! This medium cider now has quite a following amongst the most discerning cider drinkers. It is rich in colour, body and flavour with a fresh, fruity aroma.

Celtic Marches - Thundering Molly

Thundering Molly - 5.2%

Thundering Molly

Celtic Marches

5.2% abv

Thundering Molly is a well rounded medium cider. Fresh and fruity with a lovely apple aroma. Gorgeous golden colour and a balanced finish. Made on our Herefordshire farm from 100% cider apples. Made from a blend of bitter sweet and sharp cider apples.

Gwynt y Ddraig - Dog Dancer

Dog Dancer - 6.5%

Dog Dancer

Gwynt y Ddraig

6.5% abv

Produced from bittersweet cider apples blended with a true sharp cider apple, it is a light straw coloured cider with a medium, smooth, crisp, slightly sharp characteristic.

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Timothy Taylor - Boltmaker

Boltmaker - 4%

Boltmaker

Timothy Taylor

4% abv

A well-balanced, genuine Yorkshire Bitter, with a full measure of maltiness and hoppy aroma. Boltmaker is first choice for the discerning drinker - on both sides of the Pennines.

Small World - Twin Falls

Twin Falls - 5.2%

Twin Falls

Small World

5.2% abv

Full bodied Pale ale with fruity aroma and a hoppy flavour with lasting bitterness.

Oakham - Oranje

Oranje - 4.1%

Oranje

Oakham

4.1% abv

Fresh citrus hop flavours from an imaginative mix of hops boosted by a liberal dose of orange peel in this exciting and refreshing new Session IPA. Hops: Amarillo (USA), Mandarina Bavaria (Germany) and Pacifica (New Zealand).

Pennine - Palinka

Palinka - 4.5%

Palinka

Pennine

4.5% abv

A smooth deep rich porter brewed using fresh plums and blended with authentic brandy flavours for a true plum porter experience. Contains lactose.

Pennine - Amber Necker

Amber Necker - 3.8%

Amber Necker

Pennine

3.8% abv

A sparkling session beer brewed with both English and American Hops to give a smooth and creamy texture and a fantastic hoppy after-taste.

Higson's - Pale Ale

Pale Ale - 4.5%

Pale Ale

Higson's

4.5% abv

A smooth and easy drinking pale ale with a robust bitter kick, balancing out biscuity malts and citrussy hops.

Howzat - Sight Screen

Sight Screen - 4.9%

Sight Screen

Howzat

4.9% abv

Pale ale single hopped using New Zealand Rakau hops. Very forward hopped flavour with a nice balanced finish.

Marble - Lagonda IPA

Lagonda IPA - 5%

Lagonda IPA

Marble

5% abv

An India pale ale with a golden malt base complimenting a quadruple addition of hops. All of which precede a floral and bitter finish. A proud contemporary classic, just like its name sake the 1927 Lagonda. Vegan friendly.

Small World - It's Never One

It's Never One - 4%

It's Never One

Small World

4% abv

A light golden hoppy beer, the fruit and citrus is balanced with malty sweetness in this sessionable pale with pine and orange citrus towards the finish.

Howzat - Duckworth Lewis Method

Duckworth Lewis Method - 4.3%

Duckworth Lewis Method

Howzat

4.3% abv

A traditional best bitter.

Oakham - Bishops Farewell

Bishops Farewell - 4.6%

Bishops Farewell

Oakham

4.6% abv

A golden, premium beer with a smooth, malty background, rich and fruity hop flavours and a refreshing finish. Hops: Cascade (USA) and Challenger (UK).

Deeply Vale - DV-8

DV-8 - 4.8%

DV-8

Deeply Vale

4.8% abv

Our multi award winning breakfast stout. Deliciously smooth, easy drinking breakfast stout.

North Riding - Raspberry Ripple Porter

Raspberry Ripple Porter - 4.5%

Raspberry Ripple Porter

North Riding

4.5% abv

A full bodied porter using five different malts, English Bramling Cross hops and Demerara sugar. Raspberry Ripple flavouring added post-fermentation giving a subtle taste.

Oakham - JHB

JHB - 3.8%

JHB

Oakham

3.8% abv

A superbly refreshing light golden bitter, distinctively smooth, with citrus fruitiness and a refreshing hoppy finish. Hops: Mount Hood (USA) and Challenger (UK).

Farm Yard - Holmes Stead

Holmes Stead - 3.4%

Holmes Stead

Farm Yard

3.4% abv

This Best Bitter is a homage to a classic beer style from our Great British brewing past. We use 5 different malts to build a robust malty back bone and balance it with traditional UK hops.

North Riding - Ernest

Ernest - 4%

Ernest

North Riding

4% abv

English single hop pale ale using Ernest hops. Flavours and aromas are citrus and apricot with a spicy finish.

Salopian - Lemon Dream

Lemon Dream - 4.5%

Lemon Dream

Salopian

4.5% abv

A shimmering golden ale that is brewed using organic lemons which adds beautifully subtle zesty aromas and a citrus filled fruity finish. Hops: Lemondrop and Brewers Gold.

Small World - Home From Holme

Home From Holme - 4%

Home From Holme

Small World

4% abv

A summer pale ale, lightly toasted malt with punchy citrus and fruit flavours give a smooth and refreshing bitterness with tropical fruit in the finish.

Howzat - It's Just Not Cricket

It's Just Not Cricket - 4.5%

It's Just Not Cricket

Howzat

4.5% abv

Pale ale brewed with Citra and Mosaic hops and Kveik ale yeast which brings out even more citrus flavours.

George Shaw - Premium

Premium - 4.3%

Premium

George Shaw

4.3% abv

A quality old fashioned bitter. Dark amber in colour created by the black and amber malts used and hopped with the finest English hops to give you floral and blackcurrent aromas.

Howzat - Golden Duck

Golden Duck - 3.5%

Golden Duck

Howzat

3.5% abv

A light hoppy pale ale brewed with Green Bullet and Mosaic hops.

Oakham - Inferno

Inferno - 4%

Inferno

Oakham

4% abv

A light golden beer with a big personality, bursting with fruity hop flavours, citrus notes and a refreshing finish. Hops: Sterling, Amarillo, Centennial, Cascade and Chinook (all USA).

Thornbridge - Strong Dark Mild

Strong Dark Mild - 5.5%

Strong Dark Mild

Thornbridge

5.5% abv

This strong, dark mild ale has been brewed with Maris Otter and the finest quality crystal and chocolate malts, as well as West African Fonio, an ancient grain that adds a touch of creaminess and a characteristic fruitiness. Special dark brewing sugars bring layers of caramel richness to this wonderfully decadent beer. Collaboration with Garrett Oliver, Brooklyn Brewery’s Brewmaster.

Howzat - Night Watchman

Night Watchman - 5%

Night Watchman

Howzat

5% abv

Traditional full bodied stout using Comet hops. Dark smooth and very moreish.

Pictish - Brewer's Gold

Brewer's Gold - 3.8%

Brewer's Gold

Pictish

3.8% abv

A refreshing thirst quenching pale golden session beer. Malty undertones and a powerful spicy hop aroma combine to produce a dangerously moreish beer.

Howzat - 5 Fer 47

5 Fer 47 - 4.2%

5 Fer 47

Howzat

4.2% abv

Pale ale brewed with extra pale malts, Green Bullet for bittering and a large amount of Nelson Sauvin for flavour.

Small World - Thunderbridge Stout

Thunderbridge Stout - 5.2%

Thunderbridge Stout

Small World

5.2% abv

A traditional dry stout brewed with roasted barley and balanced with chocolate malt for slight sweetness.

George Shaw - Spinners Gold

Spinners Gold - 3.8%

Spinners Gold

George Shaw

3.8% abv

A modern session pale ale single hopped with Citra.

Salt - The Mahwot

The Mahwot - 10.9%

The Mahwot

Salt

10.9% abv

This Belgian Quad has been aged for nearly 2 years in Four Roses bourbon barrels. The low temperature aging of the bourbon leads to mellow, smooth and complex whiskey flavour being imparted into the liquid. Expect huge nutty notes, a thicker texture and a beautiful Manzanilla Sxherry like aroma to the beer. Collaboration with Tartarus. Vegan friendly.

Purity - Pure UBU

Pure UBU - 4.5%

Pure UBU

Purity

4.5% abv

A distinctive, full flavoured beer with a sweeter finish. Brewed with English Maris Otter, Crystal, and Wheat malts, with Pilgrim and Cascade hops.

Pennine - Hair Of The Dog

Hair Of The Dog - 3.9%

Hair Of The Dog

Pennine

3.9% abv

A bright sparkling blonde beer with a delicate roasted caramel flavour and a smooth sweet refreshing aftertaste.

Thornbridge - Crackendale

Crackendale - 5.2%

Crackendale

Thornbridge

5.2% abv

A single hopped Citra pale ale. It explodes with a fantastic tropical fruit aroma, giving way to guava and ripe citrus which burst through on the palate with a beautiful bitter and sweet balance.

Pennine - IPA

IPA - 4.4%

IPA

Pennine

4.4% abv

A crisp golden IPA brewed with a perfect balance of zesty fruits, mild liquorice and black pepper undertones.

Howzat - Gully Mild

Gully Mild - 3.5%

Gully Mild

Howzat

3.5% abv

A traditional mild brewed with pale malt, roasted chocolate, oats, crystal, wheat and East Kent Golding hops resulting in a rich sweet full bodied mild.

Higson's - Best Bitter

Best Bitter - 3.8%

Best Bitter

Higson's

3.8% abv

A classic English bitter with a deep red-brown colour. Rich toffee, caramel, biscuit and chocolate malt flavours are balanced by fresh grassy hoppiness and bitter tang.

Salopian - Darwin's Origin

Darwin's Origin - 4.3%

Darwin's Origin

Salopian

4.3% abv

A copper coloured Bitter given an international twist with an eclectic mix of new and old world hops that give the beer its distinctive lemony aroma and dry finish. Hops: Mosaic and Centennial.

Deeply Vale - DV-8

DV-8 - 4.8%

DV-8

Deeply Vale

4.8% abv

Our multi award winning breakfast stout. Deliciously smooth, easy drinking breakfast stout.

Saltaire - Triple Choc

Triple Choc - 4.8%

Triple Choc

Saltaire

4.8% abv

Chocolate malts, real chocolate and chocolate syrups make this stout a real chocolate bomb.

Small World - Long Moor Pale

Long Moor Pale - 3.9%

Long Moor Pale

Small World

3.9% abv

Pale ale with grapefruit and citrusy notes with a light bitter finish, brewed with Centennial and Cascade hops.

Deeply Vale - Maverick

Maverick - 3.8%

Maverick

Deeply Vale

3.8% abv

This is a pale session ale topped with Amarillo to give a lemon, orange and grapefruit aroma.

Marble - Bitter

Bitter - 4.2%

Bitter

Marble

4.2% abv

This classic Mancunian bitter holds initial citrus aroma that eventually gives way to a full palate and a dry, bitter finish.

Northern Monkey - For Pete's Sake!

For Pete's Sake! - 3.8%

For Pete's Sake!

Northern Monkey

3.8% abv

A session pale ale single hopped with Citra.

Howzat - Thirst Test

Thirst Test - 3.9%

Thirst Test

Howzat

3.9% abv

Blonde ale brewed using extra pale malts and a combination of 4 hops giving a nice hoppy flavour and dry finish.

Deeply Vale - Equilibrium

Equilibrium - 3.8%

Equilibrium

Deeply Vale

3.8% abv

A finely balanced session ale. Pale in colour with a malty base topped with just the right amount of bitterness to compliment its satisfying aroma.

Howzat - Light Meter

Light Meter - 4.2%

Light Meter

Howzat

4.2% abv

Blonde ale brewed using the outstanding Pacific Gem hop. We have put lots of it in giving it a very forward hopped refreshing flavour. Vegan friendly.

Ossett - Silver King

Silver King - 4.3%

Silver King

Ossett

4.3% abv

One of the original Ossett core beers from 1998 and SIBA national champion. This regal beer continues to be a timeless classic. A simple combination of UK grown pale malt and American Cascade and Chinook hops result in a crisp, dry and refreshing pale ale with aromas of citrus fruit and balanced bitterness. Gluten free.

Vocation - Pride & Joy

Pride & Joy - 4.8%

Pride & Joy

Vocation

4.8% abv

Pale, crisp, very hoppy and aromatic. Robust hop flavours are layered over a balanced malty backbone, with flavours and aromas of mango, citrus, earthy pine, tropical fruit and blueberry.

Oakham - Green Devil IPA

Green Devil IPA - 6%

Green Devil IPA

Oakham

6% abv

This contemporary IPA explodes with amazing hop harvest aromas, packing in big tropical and citrus hop flavours before a crisp, refreshing finish. Double hopped with 100% USA sourced Citra hops. Green Devil is the big brother of our best selling Oakham Citra.

Small World - Summer Bank

Summer Bank - 3.7%

Summer Bank

Small World

3.7% abv

Light very drinkable pale beer, floral and zesty beer.

Howzat - Citra Spin

Citra Spin - 4.2%

Citra Spin

Howzat

4.2% abv

Session IPA hopped with Citra.

Empire - Chocolate Porter

Chocolate Porter - 4.7%

Chocolate Porter

Empire

4.7% abv

Smooth and dark full bodied porter with a rich chocolate finish.

Marble - Marble Stout

Marble Stout - 5.7%

Marble Stout

Marble

5.7% abv

Roasty and robust. It is deep, dark and rich, with layers of malty complexity to be unravelled with each sip. Vegan friendly.

Vocation - Naughty & Nice

Naughty & Nice - 5.9%

Naughty & Nice

Vocation

5.9% abv

This is our rich, dark and decidedly decadent chocolate stout. Uncompromisingly bold and chocolatey, it's a beer to sip and savour - for drinking in your favourite armchair and contemplating life. It's a little bit naughty, but very, very nice. Treat yourself!

North Riding - Oatmeal Stout

Oatmeal Stout - 5.5%

Oatmeal Stout

North Riding

5.5% abv

Full bodied stout using oat malt. Smooth and rich with a slight berry after taste from the Bramling Cross hops.

Oakham - Citra

Citra - 4.2%

Citra

Oakham

4.2% abv

A Citra hopped session IPA. Light gold in colour, bursting with citrus and tropical hop flavours and sensationally refreshing.

Celtic Marches - Lily The Pink

Lily The Pink - 4.5%

Lily The Pink

Celtic Marches

4.5% abv

Our golden girl is a medium fruity cider with a gorgeous delicate hue. Made using 100% cider apples, from our very own Herefordshire farm, Lily has an intense fruity nose and is gently sweet on the palate. Lily's subtle balance of fresh cider apples, candy apple sweetness and light body makes for a very easy drinking and quaffable cider.

Cockeyed - Mad Jack

Mad Jack - 5%

Mad Jack

Cockeyed

5% abv

A delicious dry cider with an aftertaste of stewed apple.

Lilley's - Mulled Cider

Mulled Cider - 4%

Mulled Cider

Lilley's

4% abv

This unfiltered cider has been expertly blended to help bring out the best in the spices. Bittersweet apples, cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg and lemon all combine to make this a great cider when served cold but it truly comes alive when served warm.

 

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