Ampleforth Abbey Beer - 7.0% ABV
Having fled the reformation in England, a community of Benedictine monks found a home in France in 1608. Determined to make a living for themselves, they began brewing their native beer "La Bière Anglaise". It was made with hops and barley, then double fermented for strength and a 'Champagne-like sparkle'.
In 1793, escaping the French Revolution, they fled back to England. In 1802 they settled in Ampleforth and built the Abbey.
Today, the beer, based on a similar recipe, is being brewed and poured again.
A dark coloured and full bodied Abbey beer in the Belgian Trappist style, with a fruity, malty flavour.
Lovely biscuit and treacle notes make this possibly the finest beer I've ever had the privilege of tasting.
Verdict: 5/5
Having fled the reformation in England, a community of Benedictine monks found a home in France in 1608. Determined to make a living for themselves, they began brewing their native beer "La Bière Anglaise". It was made with hops and barley, then double fermented for strength and a 'Champagne-like sparkle'.
In 1793, escaping the French Revolution, they fled back to England. In 1802 they settled in Ampleforth and built the Abbey.
Today, the beer, based on a similar recipe, is being brewed and poured again.
A dark coloured and full bodied Abbey beer in the Belgian Trappist style, with a fruity, malty flavour.
Lovely biscuit and treacle notes make this possibly the finest beer I've ever had the privilege of tasting.
Verdict: 5/5