Rebellion Ales at The Downley Donkey

As well as the usual range of wines, beers and spirits you would expect to find in a well-stocked pub, the Downley Donkey are proud to be the only stockist in Downley of Rebellion Ales - brewed locally in Marlow.

The launch of the brewery in 1993 revived Marlow's illustrious brewing tradition, dormant since the closure of Wethereds in 1987.

After moving in 1999, and the acquisition of new brewing equipment from Courage at Reading, the capacity has now increased to around 36,000 pints a week. In 2006 the brewery purchased two more fermentation tanks, which are allowing them more flexibilty for running at full capacity.

The Brewery's location just outside of the historic town of Marlow, which is on the banks of the Thames inside the Chalky Chiltern Hills, ensures that the local water used for brewing is high in the minerals and salts essential for quality real ale.

To learn more about the brewery, and take a guided tour, CLICK HERE.

Seasonal Ales

The Downley Donkey is currently featuring the Seasonal range of ales, which changes every few months:

Overdraft Ale 4.3% ABV			Zebedee 4.7% ABV			Blonde 4.3% ABV
	An amber coloured ale, produced with two styles of New Zealand hop, which result in a delicate fruity beer with a citrus hop nose.			A Spring beer, reflecting the images of the season. It is light in colour, crisp and refreshing with a delicate floral aroma.			Brewed using only pale and lager matls, giving the beer a very light golden colour. A thirst quenching alternative to lager, whilst maintaining the quality of real ale.
Available: January & February			Available: February, March, April & May			Available: May, June, July, August & September

Red 4.7% ABV			Roasted Nuts 4.6% ABV
	This premium ale reflects the colour and intensity of Autumn. Its deep reddish hue derives from the addition of crystal malt in the grist. The flavour is predominantly malty with a subtelate hop character.			Full flavoured, fruity ale. Crystal & Chocolate malts in the mash produces a rich tast, and a reddish/brown colour, balanced by the addition of aromatic Cascade & Liberty hops.
Available: September, October & November			Available: November, December & January

Recent Awards

IPA 2005 Siba Midlands Competition: Bitter upto 3.9%: Gold 2005 Siba Midlands Competition: Beer Of Competition: Silver 2006 SIBA National Beer Competition: Chamption Bitter upto 3.9%: Gold Mutiny 2005 SIBA Midlands Competition: Bitters from 4.0-4.9%: Gold 2006 Reading Beer & Cider Festival: Local Beer of The Fesitval Category: Bitters 4.5-4.9%

Red 2004 SIBA Midlands Competition: Premium Bitter: Gold 2005 SIBA Midlands Competition Bitters From 4.6 to 4.9%: Silver 2005 Maidstone & Mid Kent CAMRA Festival: Beer Of The Festival

SIBA

The Marlow brewery is a member of SIBA, the Society of Independant Brewers