The Cricketers Arms
St Helens, WA10 2EB

The Cricketers Arms
St Helens, WA10 2EB

Cask Beers Available

Cask Beers Available

North Riding - US Session (V100)

US Session (V100) - 3.8%

US Session (V100)

North Riding

3.8% abv

Version 100 milestone for our US Session, dry hopped with Simcoe and Amarillo for a classic citrus and pine finish.

Rat - Ratcrafted

Ratcrafted - 5%

Ratcrafted

Rat

5% abv

A premium golden ale packed full of American hops. Full bodied and malty, but balanced with powerful citrus hop aromas from five separate additions of US Centennial hops.

Hawkshead - Windermere Pale

Windermere Pale - 3.4%

Windermere Pale

Hawkshead

3.4% abv

A highly refreshing, very pale ale, bursting with hop character and a fine fruity aroma. Brewed with soft Lakeland water, Maris Otter malted barley and full flower hops - blending three traditional English hops and the modern American hop, Citra.

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.

Fyne - Mixtape IPA #10

Mixtape IPA #10 - 5%

Mixtape IPA #10

Fyne

5% abv

Our Mixtape IPA series is all about creating deliciously exciting hop combinations, and Volume 10 hits the brief perfectly. An incredible blend of Krush, Rakau, Talus, Chinook, and Idaho 7 hops give a juicy, tropical burst of mango, stone fruit, and citrus, balanced with subtle pine and a smooth, pillowy finish.

Ossett - Excelsius

Excelsius - 5.2%

Excelsius

Ossett

5.2% abv

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.

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.

Howzat - 5 Fer 47

5 Fer 47 - 4.2%

5 Fer 47

Howzat

4.2% abv

Awaiting tasting notes from brewery.

Ossett - Jet

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.

Ossett - White Rat

White Rat - 4%

White Rat

Ossett

4% abv

This very pale hoppy ale is made from low colour Maris Otter malt. A combination of three high-alpha American hops produce an intensely aromatic and resinous finish.

Timothy Taylor - Northern Rising Unity Stout

Northern Rising Unity Stout - 4.4%

Northern Rising Unity Stout

Timothy Taylor

4.4% abv

A velvet smooth stout with deep flavours of roasted malts and subtle caramel with an easy drinking creamy finish. Collaboration with Northern Monk.

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.

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.

Rudgate - Ruby

Ruby - 4.4%

Ruby

Rudgate

4.4% abv

A dark ale with a ruby red colour, the aroma has a sweet scent of strawberries combined with a smokiness and a soft, rich taste.

Rat - Lab Rat

Lab Rat - 4.6%

Lab Rat

Rat

4.6% abv

The first beer brewed at the Rat Brewery. A hoppy pale ale with a high bitterness contrasted with an underlying malty sweetness, and with intense, tangy hop notes reminiscent of grapefruit. Hops: Admiral and Cluster.

Craft Keg Available

Salt - Jute

Jute - 4.2%

Jute

Salt

4.2% abv

A crisp, light and refreshing session IPA, brewed from pale, wheat and oat malts. Thirst-quenching and moderately bitter, hop aromas of citrus and tropical fruits come from generous quantities of Mosaic, Ella and Vic Secret added to the kettle and as a dry hop.

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.

Forged Dublin - Forged Irish Stout

Forged Irish Stout - 4.2%

Forged Irish Stout

Forged Dublin

4.2% abv

The Worlds creamiest stout set to conquer the world. Forged In Dublin Ireland by Conor McGregor. A beautifully hand-crafted stout with hints of chocolate and coffee roasted notes.

Ciders & Perries Available

Broadoak - Perry

Perry - 7.5%

Perry

Broadoak

7.5% abv

A sweet but incredibly refreshing perry with a glorious fresh-tasting pear flavour and a wonderful pear aroma.

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.

Lilley's - Tropical Cider

Tropical Cider - 4%

Tropical Cider

Lilley's

4% abv

We have blended our Somerset cider with an explosion of tropical fruits. Pink grapefruit, pineapple, mango and lime all combine to make this a succulent thirst quencher. Perfect for drinking on the beach and making you feel closer to the Caribbean with every sip.

Lilley's - Cherries & Berries

Cherries & Berries - 4%

Cherries & Berries

Lilley's

4% abv

Somerset cider bursting with berry scrumptiousness. Crafted with the most sublime cherries and berries, this mouth-watering cider is sweet with a soft underlying berry flavour and bold cherry notes.

Broadoak - Moonshine

Moonshine - 7.5%

Moonshine

Broadoak

7.5% abv

This medium-sweet cider has a crisp, light, refreshing, fruity flavour, supplied by dessert and culinary apples, resulting in a very drinkable character, despite its strength.

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.

Lilley's - Pineapple Cider

Pineapple Cider - 3.4%

Pineapple Cider

Lilley's

3.4% abv

Using our legendary skills in blending fruit with our fantastic cider we have come up with this pineapple delight. in this fruity fusion pineapple juice is paired with our crisp somerset cider creating this exciting fresh flavour.

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.

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.

Lilley's - Elderflower

Elderflower - 3.4%

Elderflower

Lilley's

3.4% abv

Crisp Somerset cider infused with heavenly Elderflower which creates this refreshing an luxurious clean delicate cider. Floral hints above the apple notes give a unique taste.

Coming Soon

Oakham - Icon

Icon - 5%

Icon

Oakham

5% abv

An emblematic new cask aged IPA featuring three of our favourite hops. The vibrant berry flavours and earthy, pine resin complexity of Mosaic combine brilliantly with the pronounced grapefruit, orange and tangerine notes of Centennial and the punchy tropical fruit characteristics of Citra. A beer to symbolize all that we stand for!

Fyne - Jarl

Jarl - 3.8%

Jarl

Fyne

3.8% abv

Light and golden coloured beer with a strong citrus and hop aroma. Citrus and grassy hop flavours dominate the palate with a light and refreshing dry finish. A superbly drinkable beer.

Roosters - Tropical Assassin

Tropical Assassin - 6.1%

Tropical Assassin

Roosters

6.1% abv

Packed full of mandarin orange and mango flavours harnessed from the Citra hop, the flavour profile of this hazy, limited edition version of Rooster's flagship IPA has been enhanced further by the addition of a blend of tropical fruit juices. Vegan friendly.

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).

Crouch Vale - Blackwater Mild

Blackwater Mild - 3.7%

Blackwater Mild

Crouch Vale

3.7% abv

Smooth and malty dark mild for drinking in quantity! Fruity and full - the use of roast barley in the mash provides not only deep-ruby colour, but also a subtle, clean and dry flavour.

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.

Oakham - King At Arms

King At Arms - 4.2%

King At Arms

Oakham

4.2% abv

A session IPA featuring USA sourced big hitters Amarillo, Chinook and Simcoe, rising UK hop star Jester and experimental UK variety CF247. Citrus orange and lemon notes plus hints of tropical fruit, spice and pine resin lead on to a complex, moreish, grapefruit bitterness.

Hawkshead - Mill Yard Mild

Mill Yard Mild - 3.4%

Mill Yard Mild

Hawkshead

3.4% abv

An easy drinking, dark, malty ale with light sweet and nutty aromas and hints of roasted flavours.

North Riding - Enigma

Enigma - 4.5%

Enigma

North Riding

4.5% abv

Enigma is a hop from down under that imparts red fruit and a pinot gris type finish.

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).

Pennine - Heartland

Heartland - 3.9%

Heartland

Pennine

3.9% abv

Dark copper coloured ale with a toffee, malted caramel smell and a rich smooth moreish flavour.

Roosters - Baby-Faced Assassin

Baby-Faced Assassin - 6.1%

Baby-Faced Assassin

Roosters

6.1% abv

Brewed with 100% Citra hops that create aromas of mango, apricot, grapefruit and mandarin orange, along with a lasting, juicy, tropical fruit bitterness, Baby-Faced Assassin is a deceptively drinkable India Pale Ale that shouldn’t be taken lightly. Vegan friendly.

Thornbridge - The Union

The Union - 6%

The Union

Thornbridge

6% abv

A classic British-style cask IPA created using the very best ingredients we can get our hands on and then fermenting it in our new Union set. For our base malt, we have used Maris Otter from Norfolk, a touch of Simpsons' best Crystal malt to add a touch of colour and rounded sweetness and some of the special (and expensive) Brewers' Invert No.2 sugar from Ragus, which will add notes of caramel and toffee while helping to keep the beer’s body in check. The all-important hops are British-grown Goldings and Northdown, which give us some gentle berry flavours and rounded, cedar-like hop aromas to balance the maltiness.

Thornbridge - Makeney

Makeney - 4.7%

Makeney

Thornbridge

4.7% abv

A citrusy pale packed full of Mosaic and Citra hops. A beer brewed especially for The Holly Bush Inn, Makeney to thank them for their support during lockdown and over the past 10 years.

Crouch Vale - Essex Boys

Essex Boys - 3.8%

Essex Boys

Crouch Vale

3.8% abv

Full bodied, traditional-style mid-brown "best" brewed from 100% English barley malt and copious English Challenger and Boadicea hops, which shine through. This is a great beer of its type and a classic session beer.

Thornbridge - Nature's Pace

Nature's Pace - 4%

Nature's Pace

Thornbridge

4% abv

An extra pale ale brewed to be crisp and quenching with floral and citrus notes throughout. A perfect refresher to enjoy with friends in your favourite countryside pub.

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 - Sugar & Spice

Sugar & Spice - 6%

Sugar & Spice

Thornbridge

6% abv

We wanted to bring together all things nice in our Chai latte stout, the mouthfeel is silky and velvety ensconcing a kaleidoscope of spices. With cardamom, cinnamon and a range of other flavours you’ll experience a rich spicy, sweetness with woody, toasty hints and floral dashes. From the first sip, Sugar & Spice will take you on a full flavour journey. Contains lactose.

Howzat - It's Not Just Cricket

It's Not Just Cricket - 4.5%

It's Not Just Cricket

Howzat

4.5% abv

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

Pictish - Samhain Stout

Samhain Stout - 5%

Samhain Stout

Pictish

5% abv

A rich full bodied stout brewed for Halloween.

Wily Fox - Crafty Fox

Crafty Fox - 4%

Crafty Fox

Wily Fox

4% abv

An amber-coloured, traditionally crafted Lancashire Ale, brewed with Maris Otter and Crystal Malts, triple-hopped with classic English varieties Northdown, Fuggles and East Kent Goldings to create a quaffable, full bodied bitter ale with a spicy, earthy aroma.

Problem Child - Vaccine

Vaccine - 4%

Vaccine

Problem Child

4% abv

An amber ale with flavours of orange and caramel.

Rudgate - Amarillo

Amarillo - 4%

Amarillo

Rudgate

4% abv

Hoppy pale ale with citrus and tropical fruit aromas. Hops: Amarillo.

Fyne - Avalanche

Avalanche - 4.5%

Avalanche

Fyne

4.5% abv

A quintessential, refreshing pale ale showcasing Cascade and Liberty hops. Punchy, clean citrus and grassy hop flavours with a balanced, bittersweet finish designed to quench the strongest of thirsts.

Howzat - 5 Fer 47

5 Fer 47 - 4.2%

5 Fer 47

Howzat

4.2% abv

Extra pale malts, Green Bullet for bittering and a large amount of Nelson Sauvin for flavour.

Fyne - Highlander

Highlander - 4.8%

Highlander

Fyne

4.8% abv

A dark amber coloured bittersweet ale with an aroma of caramel malt and a hint of lemon. Taste of rich caramel malts with a touch of toffee and soft citrus flavours leading to a good bitter hoppy finish.

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.

Thornbridge - Sun Goes Down

Sun Goes Down - 3.3%

Sun Goes Down

Thornbridge

3.3% abv

A dark mild with an aroma that will tantalise with notes of caramel, toffee and chocolate followed on the palate with an array of deep rich malt flavours and dark fruit.

Thornbridge - Jaipur

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.

Crouch Vale - Yakima Gold

Yakima Gold - 4.2%

Yakima Gold

Crouch Vale

4.2% abv

Very pale with delicious (and outrageously expensive!) US Amarillo hops, which are earthily aromatic and the beer, highly drinkable. Yakima Valley is the area of Washington State in which the hops are grown.

Kelham Island - Easy Rider

Easy Rider - 4.3%

Easy Rider

Kelham Island

4.3% abv

A staple of the Kelham Island range, and with good reason as it pours pure gold and is beautifully balanced with notes of citrus, peach and passion fruit.

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.

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.

Pictish - Willamette

Willamette - 4.2%

Willamette

Pictish

4.2% abv

Single hopped ale using Willamette hops which are generally perceived as a new, yet good quality aroma hop. The rub of the hops gives an estery, blackcurrant, herbal aroma that is very pleasant but can be quite strong.

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.

Hawkshead - Prime Porter

Prime Porter - 4.9%

Prime Porter

Hawkshead

4.9% abv

A dark, ruby brown, rich, complex beer with aromas of dark chocolate, treacle sweet flavours, roasted bitterness and a surprising fruitiness from a medley of English and American hops. Previously known as Brodie's Prime.

Problem Child - Rapscallion

Rapscallion - 4.2%

Rapscallion

Problem Child

4.2% abv

A deep amber traditional bitter ale, all English hops, lots of flavour (spiced marmalade) with a malty finish. Brewed with Chinook and Galaxy hops.

Fyne - Kellerbier

Kellerbier - 4.7%

Kellerbier

Fyne

4.7% abv

Our unfiltered Kellerbier is brewed with Akoya and Pacifica hops, delivering a refreshing balance of crisp floral notes and bright citrus aromas. Vegan friendly.

North Riding - HBC 522

HBC 522 - 4.3%

HBC 522

North Riding

4.3% abv

A single hopped American pale ale with new experimental US hop HBC 522, flavours and aromas are a mix of floral, citrus and pine.

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.

Roosters - London Thunder

London Thunder - 4.2%

London Thunder

Roosters

4.2% abv

A classic approach to a style of beer first developed in Victorian London. Roasted malt and chocolate flavours are abound in London Thunder; a smooth, dark porter brewed using a blend of 7 malts and English hops. Vegan friendly.

Fyne - Hurricane Jack

Hurricane Jack - 4.4%

Hurricane Jack

Fyne

4.4% abv

Pale gold with a big grassy hop aroma with some delicate hints of cinnamon and ginger, and a slight floral note. Citrus hop flavours lead to a pleasant bitterness.

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.

Roosters - Terry

Terry - 4.5%

Terry

Roosters

4.5% abv

A full-bodied and well-balanced stout that delivers a subtle, yet indulgent combination of delicious chocolate and candied orange peel. Vegan friendly.

Rat - Ratsputin

Ratsputin - 7.4%

Ratsputin

Rat

7.4% abv

A rich, full bodied and warming Imperial Russian Stout. Powerful 7.4% with a pungent and lingering aftertaste.

Marble - Manchester Bitter

Manchester Bitter - 4.2%

Manchester Bitter

Marble

4.2% abv

Our most traditional core beer is inspired by a Manchester stalwart; a fondly-remembered original. Speciality malt gives the deep golden colour and robust base, balanced by crisp bitterness and a floral, lemony aroma. Vegan friendly.

Crouch Vale - Brewers Gold Extra

Brewers Gold Extra - 5.2%

Brewers Gold Extra

Crouch Vale

5.2% abv

Brewers Gold for the brave. Slips down nice and easy, with dramatic effects!

Pennine - Yorkshire Greens

Yorkshire Greens - 3.8%

Yorkshire Greens

Pennine

3.8% abv

A classic Yorkshire recipe using homegrown Yorkshire Hops, Yorkshire water and barley to produce a smooth yet malty texture, a bitter-sweet overtone with a hint of spice.

Fyne - Wulver

Wulver - 4.5%

Wulver

Fyne

4.5% abv

Rich and velvety stout with deep roasted malts, smooth oatmeal, and hints of dark chocolate. Its full-bodied character and balanced sweetness make it a perfect cold-weather companion.

Pictish - Tettnang

Tettnang - 3.9%

Tettnang

Pictish

3.9% abv

A pale, very hoppy beer brewed using Tettnang 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.

Crouch Vale - Amarillo

Amarillo - 5%

Amarillo

Crouch Vale

5% abv

A superb premium golden ale with wonderful aromas of Amarillo hops and a lasting spicy and orangy flavour. Cara malt provides a little burnished colour, but the light body belies its strength. Dangerously drinkable!

Oakham - Cool Eyes

Cool Eyes - 3.4%

Cool Eyes

Oakham

3.4% abv

Featuring lightning strikes of bold New World hop flavour from Kiwi sourced Pacific Jade and Chinook from the USA. Herbal, fresh citrus and black pepper notes from Pacific Jade work wonderfully with the spice and pine resin qualities and clean grapefruit bitterness of Chinook.

North Riding - Cascade Pale

Cascade Pale - 4%

Cascade Pale

North Riding

4% abv

US hopped pale ale using one of the first American hops to grace our shores, often neglected now due to newer varieties, we love this hop and the unique citrus qualities it puts into beer.

Long Mynd - Medium

Medium - 6.5%

Medium

Long Mynd

6.5% abv

Long Mynd Cider only uses cider apples. The cider apples are milled, pressed then over winter they ferment with their own wild yeasts converting the sugar to alcohol. This takes up to six months. There’s never any rush. After fermentation our cider is conditioned in Scotch whisky barrels before going into the dispensing tanks. We use our own apples and at least three other local varieties to create a unique flavour and taste.

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.

 

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