HOGS Back Brewery is launching a new seasonal ale that celebrates the British love of cycling, as well as marking the Surrey-based brewer’s support for the annual Farnham Charity Bike Ride.

Brewed with Aramis aroma hops from France and American Amarillo hops, the Tongham-based brewers describe Biker as a “light, refreshing golden beer with floral and citrus hints, big on flavour despite having an ABV of just 3.4 per cent”.

Participants in the Farnham Bike Ride on Sunday, July 2, will be able to enjoy a free sample of Biker from the Hogs Back pop-up bar at the end of the course.

The cycle ride, organised by Farnham Round Table, includes a range of routes from a relatively gentle 16-mile circuit to a more gruelling 75-mile sportive.

Among the riders will be a three-strong team from Hogs Back Brewery; Liam Davies, Andrew Thompson and Nigel Hyde.

Hogs Back will be sponsoring them to finish the ride with a donation to Mind, which is the beneficiary of the company’s charitable trust for the year.

Rupert Thompson, managing director of Hogs Back Brewery, said: “We are very well known around Farnham for the customised Hogs Back Brewery motorcycle and sidecar, but with Biker we are celebrating the popularity of pedal power. It’s a great summer ale for a great summer pastime.

“As Farnham’s local brewer, we enjoy meeting our friends and neighbours at events such as the Bike Ride, and we are looking forward to cheering on the Hogs Back team!”

Biker is part of Hogs Back Brewery’s seasonal cask ale programme and will be available to pubs throughout July, as well as on draught to take away from the Hogs Back shop at the brewery in Tongham.