G + G GALLO DRINKS DISTRIBUTORS ENTERPRISES LTD. IMPORT EXPORT TEL: 01376 343188 OPT 1 EMAIL: SALES@GANDGGALLO.COM March - April 2024
It’s time to prepare to Spring into action! Firstly, congratulations for those who won free cases and casks on the Wildcraft and Harvey’s deal. It has been for many an eye opening offer proving that sometimes changing from a perceived unchangeable product on the bar to something else can work. Following on in the footsteps of Timothy Taylor that cheaper or “the one that’s always been on” isn’t always best. We’ve seen it time and time again, and in almost all circumstances, people are coming to your venue, and how you perform with service, not because you have a certain product. We have expanded our sales team, from what started with one Sales Account Manager in 2008, to now 6 Sales Account Managers and a Head of Sales. It is testament to the hard work of the team as a whole, and to the loyalty and communication of our clients for us to deliver what the industry needs. So you may be introduced to a new friendly face, and with smaller areas to cover, even more service and communication. And with the resources our sales team have to hand, in an unprecedented year of investment, you are going to want to have these communications! We would also like to thank you. Times for most are becoming very difficult, even for breweries that are closing at an alarming rate. We’ve seen some amazing brewers either suffer unsustainable costs, or just walk away for the pressures of recent times. We are grateful to you, for your communication whenever there may be a query, and for your faith in us knowing we will always do what’s right or respond to your needs. This has been a core factor for us to develop and increase our resources to support you. In the mean time, we continue to develop and monitor what happens around us. Irrespective we continue to grow, and make sure we stick to what we do best and maintain that we never forget our core principles. The better the outlet, the better the community. This year, we want to make it a good one for everyone.
March Ales Lighthouse - 3.4% - £71.00 £64.99 TILL MARCH Brewed with Pale Ale and Crystal Malt, it has a wonderful glow to it’s colour, as well as subtle flavours of caramel and toffee. It’s hopped with a blend of Fuggles and Goldings hops, which add herbal fragrance and a refreshingly long finish. Sleck Dust - 3.8% - £78.00 Their original (and most popular) beer! Sleck Dust is a straw-coloured, easy-drinking session ale. There’s a unique floral edge here that you won’t find in most beers, coming directly from a precise, closely guarded blend of Pilgrim and Northern Brewer hops. Beartown Bearly Spring - 4.2% - £82.00 Clean, Crisp and full of herby flavours. Bearly Spring is back and slammed full of Japanese Sorachi Ace. This beer never fails to turn heads with its unique flavour profile, bursting with interesting notes of Citrus and Orange. A great companion to welcome in the lighter nights. Pricky Back Otchan - 4.2% - £81.00 Maths Question: What do you get by adding crystal malt to British, German, and American hops? An easy-going golden ale, of course! Otchan’s a wonderfully robust beer with a beautiful depth of smooth, malt flavour, as well as just a hint of sweet citrus on the nose. Beartown Best Bitter - 3.7% - £78.00 This classic english style is brought to life with a dash of european spice in the form of northern brewer hops. Backed by a mild malty caramel sweetness. It's the perfect accompaniment to a comfy corner in your favourite establishment. Beartown Kodiak - 4.0% - £80.00 The flagship pale - seen constantly flowing in their tap house, Kodiak is a no nosense sessionable pale. A simple malt bill provides a clean and crisp palate with a double-team of german grown hops punching through subtle citrus notes and a refreshingly bitter finish. Frothingham Best - 4.3% - £83.00 Their classic best bitter! This moderately bittered dark ale features aromas of raisins & hazelnuts, a slightly malty base, and resin hop and peach fruit tones for a perfect finish. Named “World’s Best Pale Bitter up to 4.5%” at the 2020 World Beer Awards, following its “World’s Best Bitter under 5%” win in 2013.
April Ales Red Feather 3.9% - £79.00 Red Feather is a robust auburn ale. Plenty of crystal malt gives this beer a rich colour and combination of bold walnut and bitter-sweet caramel flavours. Skylight 4.1% - £81.00 Skylight is the palest of beers, brewed with crisp British-grown lager malt. The continental hops used make this a bright and fresh lager-style beer with light floral and grassy tones. Harley 4.3% - £83.00 Harley uses a blend of American and German hops to give an opulently floral honey-colour ale. Orange blossom and fresh zest are at the forefront with subtle sweetness behind. Spire 3.8% - £76.00 A light golden, hoppy beer traditionally brewed using only the finest quality of Stonehenge Spring Water, barley and wheat malts, whole hops and the brewery’s own top-fermenting yeast. This session bitter has a pleasing hop aroma and slight bitterness which develops into a well-rounded bitter finish accompanied by a pleasant maltiness and fruitiness. Heel Stone 4.3% - £80.00 A copper coloured best bitter, traditionally brewed using only the finest quality of Stonehenge Spring Water, barley, crystal and wheat malts, whole hops and the brewery’s own top-fermenting yeast. This session beer is medium bodied with plenty of flavour in the aftertaste and is very noticeably malty, fruity and hoppy. Sign of Spring 4.6% - £83.00 A light coloured and beautiful translucent green premium ale, traditionally brewed using only the finest quality of Stonehenge Spring Water, barley and wheat malts, whole hops and the brewery’s own top-fermenting yeast and a drop of green magic. This beer is incredibly smooth and rich in both malt and hop aroma, the finish is delightfully fruity and pleasantly bitter. North Shore 3.8% - £85.00 North Shore is a 3.8% sessionable blonde ale. Very light in colour with gentle malty notes and a subtle sweetness. The two British hops, Harequin and Soverign give nice floral and spice character with hints of passionfruit.
Sussex Best - 4.0% £98.77 A superbly balanced bitter with a prominent hop character. Using a blend of four local hops, water filtered through the Sussex Downs over 30 years, and Harvey’s unique 60 year old yeast strain. Harvey’s Best Bitter is the embodiment of Sussex. IPA - 3.5% £83.06 Fragrant hop flavours impart a full but delicate bitterness to this classic table beer. Light and refreshing with a grassy and earthy hop aroma. An extremely drinkable pint. Permanent Ales A stalwart to quality and tradition. The globally recognised…... The family run brewery is at the pinnacle of quality and consistency. 8 generations have steered the brewery so well, that in Sussex removing the ale from a pub can literally cause a riot! Go to the “Pre-order” section for more beers from our permanent brewers. Ridley’s Rite - 3.6% The Ridley family knew what they were doing to create a good, honest session beer, resulting in this classic beauty. English Fuggles and Goldings do a sterling job of balancing Crystal and pale malts, working their hops off for a floral aroma and a satisfying bitterness. Champion Beer of Britain and East Anglia. 1555 - 4.3% A seriously full-bodied ale. A rich and tawny beer, with an unmistakable sweet nutty taste underlined by the ginger and fruit of Styrian. Heresy - 4.0% Heresy is the holy grail of golden ale. Top notch pale ale malt and Challenger hops brew to a spicy bitterness before Goldings set about delivering citrus and floral taste. This is resolute refreshment. Bishop Nick polypins available by pre-order request! 6 generations of brewing has lead to this, the local brewery to our Braintree depot. A traditional range incorporating some twists, with the inspiration of the old Ridley’s brewery. Nationally award winning beers from a young brewery, with a lot of heritage
Wild Norfolk - 4.2% - £86.00 Our best selling beer, originally made by asking the people of Norfolk to vote for the beer THEY wanted. Dry hopped with Cascade and Azacca hops, this IPA is full of tropical notes with a citrus finish. Create a light and fruity pairing with Indian and Asian dishes or enjoy with some crumbly cheese! Wild Eye PA - 3.8% - £79.00 Hopped ale with a mix of Centennial, Cascade and Mount Hood hops. Providing bitterness that is topped off with a multitude of citrus and spicy aromas. Open your eyes to flavour, every brewery needs a good IPA. Ours combines locally grown Maris Otter with Munich and wheat malts. Wild Bill - 4.5% - £83.00 Our signature brew made with the best quality Norfolk grown Maris Otter and a special, double roasted crystal barley. This beer has body and character fit for any Wild West saloon. The Holdings and Challenger hops add an earthy but spicy twist that intrigues the senses and leaves your palates wanting more …. Wild Caribbean - 4.3% - £86.00 Take yourself away from the hustle and bustle of a modern life, and imagine yourself under the sun in the Caribbean with this fruity IPA. After a massive hit of pineapple on the nose, your tastebuds will be excited by the fusion of aromatic hops, pale grains and juicy Pineapple. A real taste sensation that won GOLD at Europe’s Greatest craft beer competition, the Craft Beer Awards 2021 Wild Summer - 4.5% - £89.40 A pale ale which is heavy on the locally grown Maris Otter barley. This provides a light but beautifully malty flavour which, when combined with the Challenger and Golden hops, burst into citrus and fruity aromas. An absolute must for a hot day, although, it’s good whatever the weather. This is England after all! A young brewery acting with experience of centuries with a huge variety of flavours. Our local brewer for our Norwich depot, and yet another gem to add to our portfolio. Experience shows, that changing a beer to accommodate can ruin a beautiful brew. Here, not only do you have amazing beers but they are already gluten free and vegan. 3 products in 1! Truly innovative and a loveable bunch of brewing rogues recognised by the BBC and the Sunday Observer. Wildcraft polypins available by pre-order request! Go to the “Pre-order” section for more beers from our permanent brewers.
A brewery that has climbed to the top without compromise Like Harvey’s brewery, they are sticklers for quality. As a preferred distributor, with our cold stores in both depots, we enjoy being able to support our clients with yet another example of British pride, tradition and quality. Golden Best - 3.5% The last of the true Pennine light milds. A crisp, amber coloured beer that makes a refreshing session ale. The smooth and creamy flavour makes it a popular choice close to the brewery, and increasingly in destination pubs across the country Boltmaker - 4.0% 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. Landlord - 4.3% The drinkers’ favourite, a classic pale ale with a complex citrus and hoppy aroma. It has won more awards than any other beer, winning both CAMRA Champion Beer of Britain and the Brewing Industry Awards Gold medal four times. Go to the “Pre-order” section for more beers from our permanent brewers. Tribute - 4.2% Zesty and fresh pale ale brewed with specially sourced ingredients, including Cornish Gold malt and hops from the UK and the USA. The malty base brings character and flavour and balances the beer’s fresh orange and grapefruit notes. Proper Job IPA - 4.5% A powerfully authentic citrusy IPA. Packed full of citrus, pineapple and grapefruit resinous flavours with a fine crisp bitter finish, Proper Job is brewed with a blend of imported American hops. Cornish Best - 3.4% - £68.00 Cornish Best delivers a full-bodied, well-balanced flavour despite its low abv. Toffee and biscuit notes complement a hint of bitterness to create an easy-drinking, comforting, traditional Best Bitter. Another example of family traditions and heritage shining for everyone to enjoy Cornwall is another proud region of the UK, and St. Austell expresses the qualities of Cornwall fantastically.
Lighthouse - 3.4% - £71.00 Brewed with Pale Ale and Crystal Malt, it has a wonderful glow to it’s colour, as well as subtle flavours of caramel and toffee. It’s hopped with a blend of Fuggles and Goldings hops, which add herbal fragrance and a refreshingly long finish. Southwold Bitter - 4.1% Biscuity malts and light caramelised toffee notes balance the classic English hop character from the addition of Fuggles hops. They are added late in the brewing process, to maintain their wonderful grassy, almost minty, herbal aromas and provide a long, lingering, resinous hoppiness on the palate. Ghost Ship - 4.5% Brewed with Pale Ale, Rye Crystal and Cara Malts which add depth and those moreish, biscuity hints we all know and love. A blend of Citra and other American hop varieties provide Ghost Ship’s bold citrus flavours of lemon and lime, aromatic elderflower notes, and that famous hoppy finish. Broadside - 4.7% Bold flavours and aromas of fruitcake, almonds, and that mouth-coating, conserved fruit richness you would expect to find in a strong ale. With it’s delicious, lingering Christmas cake characteristics, it is a beer to savour. An ever resolute brewery with ideas for something better…... A brewer that has become one of East Anglia’s staples, Adnams has been at the forefront of sustainability and innovation for traditional beers. You’d be hard pressed to find someone who hasn’t heard of Adnams, or an ale drinker who hasn't sampled! Go to the “Pre-order” section for more beers from our permanent brewers. London Pride - 4.1% This tawny-coloured premium ale borrows sweet raisin, biscuit and dried-fruit notes from the Crystal malt, while fresh, piney herbs emanate from the hops. Rich, smooth and elegant on the palate, it draws to a clean, satisfying finish with beautiful balanced bitterness. Doom Bar - 4.0% Doom Bar is a perfectly balanced beer combining subtle yet complex flavours. This creates an amber ale which is both satisfying and deliciously moreish.
Brewers Gold - 4.0% This multi-award-winning beer is pale, refreshing and extravagantly hoppy with gorgeous aromas of tropical fruits. Brewed with100% extra-pale English barley malt and flavoured with heaps of choicest Brewers Gold hops, sourced with care from small-scale growers in the Hallertau. Wherry - 3.8% A Supreme Champion Beer of Britain! Mighty fresh and zesty, our award-winning, rich amber ale enjoys floods of flavours, as sweet malts clash with grapefruit hops and big floral aromas in a sensory strike. London Original - 3.7% The authentic taste of London. First brewed in Wandsworth in 1864, Young’s London Original is their original pale ale. Refreshing with a fruity aroma and long, satisfying bitter finish. Amarillo - 5.0% 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 the beer’s strength. Dangerously drinkable! Wherry metal pin available by pre-order request! Go to the “Pre-order” section for more beers from our permanent brewers. IPA - 3.4% Greene King IPA is true to the original recipe—delivering a deliciously easy-drinking and moreish pint. Citra - 4.2% The Original UK Citra, brimming with awards. Light gold in colour, bursting with citrus and tropical hop flavours and sensationally refreshing. JHB - 3.8% Light gold in colour and distinctively smooth, with citrus fruitiness and a refreshing hoppy finish. Inferno - 4.0% A light golden beer with a big personality, bursting with fruity hop flavours, citrus notes and a refreshing finish.
Pre-order Ales Cask ales are a special kind of product, they need a fair amount of attention in comparison to other products that you can just open and serve. Because of this, how we order ales and what we stock is all to do with making sure what you receive is in the best condition. The other side, is that some ales may be a little bit niche or they may be for a specific event. Typically we will receive our casks early on in the week, as they will come directly from the brewers. Not given to a courier the week before and held in conditions unknown to us over the weekend. They belong in a temperature controlled environment, and left in the same place until needed for delivery. So please note, give as much notice as possible so that it may come on your next order. It may be that a delivery may arrive after your assigned delivery day. Sussex Dark Mild - 3.0% - £84.00 Malty and mellow. Soft and slightly sweet with a dry, nutty aftertaste akin to an infusion of ground nuts. Refreshing, hydrating and comforting. Armada Ale – 4.5% - £110.00 Dry-hopped. A golden ale with a vibrant hop tone and a dry finish. Robust, refreshing and still a port of call in any beer-drinker’s voyage of discovery. Old Ale - 4.3% - £106.00 One of the top favourites at G + G. Soft and full bodied, with hints of dried fruits and dates. Rich, dark and warming. To be enjoyed in the autumn and winter months by a roaring fire. October to March only. Seasonal ales from permanent brewers will be available in “Monthly ales”. Martyr – 4.5% - £92.00 Strong and brash, unleashing full on flavour. Willamette and Simcoe take centre stage to deliver a symphony of spicy floral bitterness, supported by a sweet malty backbone. This beer refuses to go quietly. Divine – 5.1% - £98.00 A festival of English flavours featuring spice, nuttiness and caramel, nicely balanced with a mellow hoppiness. Pours dark amber with a delicious dense creamy head and a warming malt aroma. Devote your senses to this worthy brew. Landlord Dark - 4.3% - £118.40 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. Knowle Spring - 4.2% - £106.61 A full-bodied blonde beer . Easy drinking, with floral and grapefruit aromas, spiced orange on the tongue followed by aromatic citrus hop flavours to finish Dark Mild - 3.5% - £96.45 A dark ruby beer with roasted notes and a smooth, creamy taste. A favourite of lovers of a good mild.
Wild Un-Bongo - 4.5% - £86.00 A tropical hazy pale packed full of Mango. Dry hopped to perfection with Azacca, Olicana and Citra, this beer packs a punch! Wild Wood - 5.0% - £91.00 Rich, smooth, chocolaty stout, fused with a massive hit of black cherries. Silky, smooth and aromatic, this beer is decadent and delightful. Wild Stallion - 5.0% - £91.00 Full of body and character, the Fuggles hops add to it’s earthy goodness and provide a light bittering that compliments the coffee, chocolate and barley hints. Making this a stout for every occasion. Anthem - 3.8% - £92.06 The four hop varieties – Target, Olicana, Jester and Harlequin - beer’s mango, peach, apricot and melon flavours to the forefront. Hicks Special Draught (HSD) - 5.0% - £104.21 Brewed with plenty of malt and lashings of English Progress and Golding hops. Hicks is a truly classic ale of considerable depth and complexity. Gem - 4.1% - £90.54 A well-balanced amber ale that sees the malty character from the Maris Otter barley really shine through. All British hops, including Goldings from Kent, add a subtle, aromatic spice. Youngs Special - 4.5% - £111.72 Full flavoured amber ale with toasted nutty malt, stewed apples and pears, balanced by earthy hops and a dry finish. This is a richly flavoursome beer that definitely packs a punch. Bure Gold - 4.3% - £87.50 Pale and lightly-roasted malts to form a classic aromatic, golden ale with notes of passionfruit and orange. With hops from America and Slovenia, combined with the best of British. Bring home the gold. Nelson’s Revenge - 4.5% - £88.52 A harmony of hops, fruits and barley pays homage to brave Admiral Nelson and his crew. Nelson’s is a Norfolk beer, and glory in the taste and aromas of citrus and Norfolk malts we’ve crammed in. Sharp’s Atlantic - 4.5% - £100.51 A blend of stunning citrus notes, juicy tropical fruits and freshpicked hops with a touch of candy floss. Seasonal ales from permanent brewers will be available in “Monthly ales”.
Black Dog - 3.6% - £74.00 Well balanced malt and hops gives a pleasant aroma and taste, with splendid roasted bitter flavours. Black Dog has many CAMRA awards to its name. Traditional mild with a full roast flavour. Cambridge Bitter - 3.8% - £76.00 Malty and fruity aroma with a satisfying flavour and bitter finish, Cambridge Bitter is a multi-award winning traditional ale. A light amber traditional bitter with a good balance of malt and hop character give a pleasing session drink. Cambridge Gold - 3.9% - £77.00 Brewed using Maris Otter Pale Ale Malt and hopped with Sovereign and Cascade hops, with the late addition of Mosaic hops, creating a beautifully balanced, hoppy, and refreshing beer. Remember, please allow lead time ….. for your delivery. If you have other beers in mind, that you are thinking of stocking, whether that be on a semipermanent to permanent basis. Let us know! Our portfolio has evolved not only from our experimenting, but with your feedback! Abbot Ale - 5.0% - £98.49 Brewed longer to a unique recipe using pale, amber and crystal malts, making it a full flavoured, smooth and mature beer. Old Speckled Hen - 4.5% - £95.02 A distinctive, rich, well-balanced malty ale bursting with character, fruity aroma and deliciously smooth. Spitfire – 4.2% - £97.63 Brewed using 100% Kentish hops, the finest malt and water drawn from a well deep beneath Shepherd Neame’s Faversham brewery. A balanced, blood-orange tinted British bitter with an acutely aromatic allure. Bishops Farewell - 4.6% - £99.99 A golden, premium beer with a smooth, malty background, rich and fruity hop flavours and a refreshing finish. Green Devil IPA - 6.0% - £132.56 Contemporary IPA explodes with amazing hop harvest aromas, packing in big tropical and citrus hop flavours before a crisp, refreshing finish.
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