IN THE CELLAR
We have a wide range of real ales from a variety of sources that we offer. You will find that we change our range frequently and you will be able to keep track of it all here.
Black Sheep
abv: 4.4%
Brown & Fruity
By using the best quality ingredients and the traditional Yorkshire Square fermenting system, we created a light, clean drinking pint with plenty of bite.
From its humble beginnings we're proud to say that Black Sheep Best Bitter is now one of the best-selling session beers in the country and by far the biggest selling beer we produce.
Although we now produce Best Bitter on a national scale, we still use time-honoured traditional brewing techniques and the highest quality ingredients to create this archetypal Yorkshire bitter which is undoubtedly one of the finest beers of its type.
Aroma
Fuggles hops against a malty background.
Taste
Peppery hop in the mouth with a long, bitter finish.
A classic well-hopped and beautifully balanced beer with a deeply satisfying and refreshing taste that is followed by a distinctively dry and long bitter finish. Best enjoyed in true Black Sheep style, through a rich, creamy head.
Food and Beer Pairing
Best bitter is the perfect accompaniment for lamb and other tender, tasty meats. The bitter flavour of the Fuggle hop lends a peppery characteristic which really complements full flavoured meat.
Ingredients
We use Maris Otter malted barley, the 'Rolls Royce' of malts. Although more expensive, an impressive 9/10 blind taste tests will identify and prefer beers brewed with Maris Otter.
Best Bitter uses a blend of whole hops including Challenger and Progress hops with Fuggles as the main variety which gives the beer its bite and characteristic nose.
We believe it's important to support these classic English hop varieties. We need to encourage young hop farmers to plant these old varieties and there is a danger that the English hop industry will decline without the support of breweries like ours.
Brewery Website
http://www.blacksheepbrewery.com
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Butcombe Original
abv: 4.0%
Amber & Malty
Created from Maris Otter malt and a secret blend of English hops. Meticulously crafted before ‘craft’ was even a thing. Its distinctive bitter, clean and refreshing flavour has been Bristol’s go-to for good times since the 1970’s. From the first sip to the last drop, you’ll never taste a beer quite like it.
Brewery Website
http://https://butcombebrewery.co.uk/products/butcombe-original
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Double Star
abv: 3.4%
Ruby & Bitter
Two Stars, One Story.
A balanced bitter, brewed in Bedford, rooted in Wells' legacy.
Gentle biscuit malt sweetness followed by toffee and caramel notes perfectly balanced with clean, snappy bitterness from all English hops. A proper pub session ale with depth, drinkability and a satisfying, morish finish.
A celebration of a 150-year brewing legacy remaining independent, family run and proudly Bedford.
Brewery Website
http://https://www.brewpoint.co.uk/beers/double-star-bedford-bitter
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Otter Amber
abv: 4.0%
Amber & Fruity
Imagine a beautifully polished piece of Amber and, funnily enough, that is what you’ll get when you order a pint of Amber. Wafts of citrus fruit and spice will entice you to drink. The Cara malt and carefully selected hops in Amber create a balanced, slightly bitter flavour with those fruity, spicy aromas following through to the tastebuds. You might even detect a hint of ginger in there somewhere.
Brewery Website
http://https://otterbrewery.com/core-beers/otter-amber/
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