From Robin Hood's County
Sherwood Ale Finest kits are made in Newark on Trent. The market town is only a short
distance from Sherwood Forest. The ancient Nottinghamshire woodland is famous for its English oak and
in particular the 'Major Oak' which is at least 800 years old. It is perhaps even more famous for being the
home of the legendary outlaw and archer Robin Hood and his 'Merry Men,' Will Scarlet, Friar Tuck and 
Little John. The story of Robin Hood and his romance with Maid Marian is set in the Forest and major
city of Nottingham. The city is infamous for the Sheriff of Nottingham, foe of Robin Hood. 
Newark-on-Trent is an historic Nottinghamshire town, where King John (famous for the Magna Carta) 
died in the Newark Castle in 1216. It is part of Robin Hood Legend that he was poisoned by a
cleric called Friar Tuck! The town was a Royalist stronghold in the 1640s during the English
Civil War. Newark Castle withstood 3 Parliamentarian sieges, but in 1646 Cromwell ordered it to be 
destroyed on the King's surrender (the wall against the Trent remains). 

From a Malting & Brewing Tradition
Under a mile away (1km) from the beautiful Newark Castle grounds overlooking the River Trent, is the
British DiaMalt home of Sherwood Ale Finest. The historic market town of Newark-on-Trent has a
long connection with the malting and brewing industries. It had several breweries and numerous maltings
in the 19th Century, mainly due to its close proximity to the rich agricultural land of Lincolnshire and
east Nottinghamshire.

The 'Finest' Beer Kits
Sherwood Ale’s Finest are the ‘finest’ beer and cider kits ever made in Robin Hood’s County and are
one of the World’s best. No sugar is required during brewing for all 3 kits. The Premium Woodland Ale
and Premium Forest Bitter contain 100% boiled malt extract made from only the finest quality malted 
barley and water. Hops are then added to perfectly compliment the rich malt flavour.
Following the straightforward instructions, you add the Premium John Bull Beer Yeast and the 
specially selected hop pellets.

The 'Finest' Cider Kit
8 miles (13km) away from Newark-on-Trent is the small town of Southwell. It is famous for Southwell Minster,
one of England’s loveliest cathedrals and for being the birthplace of Bramley Apples.
Sherwood Ale Finest Premium Orchard Cider continues the local connection with apples.
This product is made to an Ultra-Premium cider kit recipe and is made with apple juice concentrate
than normal cider kits, to bring what we regard as the best ever cider from a kit.
Unfortunately our apple juice concentrate is not local but we only source high quality product from within
the EU.

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THE RANGE

The below range summary is listed approximately lightest to darkest.
All of the below kits make 40 UK pints, which is 22.7 litres or 6 US gallons.
Sherwood Ale Finest Beer Kits include 3.6kg of hop-flavoured 100% boiled malt extract, 
John Bull Premium Ale Yeast and a sachet of specially selected hop pellets for each variety.
Sherwood Ale Finest Premium Orchard Cider includes 3.5kg of cider base, John Bull Premium Cider Yeast
and a Nutrient sachet.

Sherwood Ale Finest brewing instructions are supplied in the box, but also available below.
Premium Orchard Cider Instruction
Premium Woodland Ale & Forest Bitter Instruction

PREMIUM ORCHARD CIDER 3.5kg
The refreshing, fuller-flavoured, sparkling, medium dry traditional cider. The best-ever cider kit. Try with Thai or
Chinese food. Best serve chilled. Makes 40 UK pints. No sugar required for brewing.

PREMIUM FOREST BITTER 3.6kg
Specially created to produce the perfect English pub-style bitter. A smooth malty, well-hopped deep bronze
coloured bitter. Great with red meats and Cheddar Cheese. Serve at 13°C (55°F).  Makes 40 UK pints.
No sugar required for brewing.
EBC 30° +/-5     EBU 40° +/-5

PREMIUM WOODLAND ALE 3.6kg
Recapture the classic Old English Ale. This dark bitter, with its well-hopped bitterness and hop aroma combine
to give this brew a distinctive, full-bodied and round flavour. Try with an English ploughman's lunch 
(featuring bread, cheese and pickle). No sugar required for brewing. Serve at 13°C (55°F). Makes 40 UK pints.
EBC 50°+/-5     EBU 45° +/-5