Monday, 26 January 2026

Adnams adjuncts in 1913

An Adnams Tally Ho label featuring a huntsman blowing a horn and a fox.
All the beers except for X Ale contain an adjunct of some sort. In most cases, that’s flaked maize. In quite small quantities, 7% at most. Which is less than the 8.5% average for the whole country. 

Both Stouts contain oats. It’s not clear from the brewing records exactly what form those oats are in. I’m guessing that it’s probably flaked oats. Obviously, they’re there so that some could be marketed as Oatmeal Stout. Unlike at some breweries – I’m looking at you London – there’s more than a nominal amount. Maybe even enough to have an impact on the character of the beer. 

Adnams adjuncts in 1913
Beer Style oats flaked maize total adjuncts
X Mild Ale     0.00%
XX Mild Ale   6.53% 6.53%
BLB Pale Ale   6.00% 6.00%
PA Pale Ale   6.98% 6.98%
BS Stout 5.31%   5.31%
DS Stout 4.92% 2.46% 7.38%
Tally Ho Old Ale   4.66% 4.66%
Source:
Adnams brewing record Book 1 held at the brewery.

 

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