The Salisbury Arms Cambridge

Beers

The Salisbury Arms was the first CAMRA PUB. It retains to this day a wonderful reputation for its real ales, no less than eight well kept choices at any given time.

We are now tied to Charles Wells but the quality of their ales and the wonderful choice of guest ales provide something for everyone’s taste. Including beers from St Austell, Butcombe, Brains, Bager, Castle Rock, Adnams, JW Lees, Youngs, Fullers and Everards to name but a few.

Wells famous Banana Bread Beer is always available in bottles. Youngs double chocolate stout is also on sale. ('What a waste of good chocolate!' says Angela).

Erdinger wheat beer is also proving very popular. Crones Organic Cider on handpump at 7.5abv is not for the faint hearted. Lagers on draught include Red Stripe (Jamaican), Kirin (Japanese), Estrella Damm (Spanish) as well as Carlsberg, Guinness and Aspalls are both popular as is the Hot Mulled Wine that is available during the colder months.

Wells Bombardier Wells Bombardier English Premium Bitter (Alc 4.3% Vol) has become synonymous with St. George's Day and all that is English, throughout the length and breadth of the country
Wells Eagle IPA IPA long-standing favourite within Charles Wells' heartland and famed for it's rare, notably dry-bitter finish, Wells Eagle IPA (Alc 3.6% Vol) is starting to emulate the nationwide success of its premium bitter stable-mate, Wells Bombardier.
Adnams Broadside Adnams Broadside ABV 4.7% rich fruitcake aromas - almonds, zest and conserved fruit. A wonderful balance of malt and hop flavours. A pint to savour. An easy drinking pint rich in flavour. Brewed to celebrate the Battle of Sole Bay in 1672, Adnams Broadside has enjoyed a meteoric rise to fame.
Tribute A Supreme Champion Ale of Cornwall as voted by CAMRA, Tribute is a popular favourite with locals and visitors to Cornwall, as well as being a much sought after guest ale throughout the rest of the UK. It is brewed using specially grown Cornish Gold Malt and is a perfect accompaniment to chicken, gammon or fish. The ideal alternative to a fine white wine.
Erdinger Erdinger Weissbier is brewed using fine yeast according to a traditional recipe and, of course, in strict accordance with the Bavarian Purity Law. Even today, the beer is still fermented in the traditional way; it takes three to four weeks for Erdinger Weissbier 'with fine yeast' to mature. Only the finest ingredients are used in its production. Years of experience and constant quality checks guarantee the beer's unmistakable flavour.
Red Stripe Red Stripe Lager has gained worldwide cult status as the beer brand that typifies Jamaican laid-back 'easiness.' Add to this the classic Red Stripe Lager recipe and a timeless association with cricket, music and chilling out becoming a cool brand icon was only ever only a step away.
Kirin Lager Kirin Lager beer has been the best selling beer in Japan continuously since 1888. Presented in stylish, embossed, amber 330ml and 500ml bottles, Kirin is the UK's no.1 Japanese beer brand. Ichiban's very mild, pure and smooth taste caused a sensational boom when launched in Japan, subsequently becoming the third best selling brand there amongst Japanese beers.
Jeffrey Hudson Bitter Jeffrey Hudson Bitter (Alc 3.8% vol) is a golden beer whose aroma is dominated by hops that give characteristic citrus notes. Hops and fruit on the palate are balanced by malt and a bitter base. Dry hoppy finish with soft fruit flavours.
Wells Banana Beer This unique brew (Alc 5.2% vol) combines all the traditional qualities and style of a Charles Wells bitter with the subtle flavour of banana. Its flavour unfolds with a sensual sparkle and a smart crispness, which balances its aroma perfectly. Tropically fruity; its ripe banana flavour, emphasised by a hint of bitterness, comes from the addition of real fair trade bananas and finishes with an emphatic, steely dryness.