King Abbot Ale Rich & Malty Premium Bitter

Expiry: 30 September 2026 rafted by Greene King in Bury St Edmunds, Abbot Ale is a heralded icon in the premium bitter category. Originally developed in the 1950s at the Morland Brewery, this Amber-hued ale boasts a rich heritage and continues to be brewed longer to a unique recipe. Hailed by beer luminary Michael Jackson as one of the great characters of the beer world, it remains celebrated for its malty complexity and balanced hop profile.

Tasting Notes Appearance: A warm, mahogany copper with a persistent off-white head thats inviting and rich. Aroma: Enticing layers of fruit cake sweetnessthink ripe dark fruit, toffee, and biscuity maltcombined with herbal hop notes and subtle floral spice. Palate: Full-bodied and satisfying, with a harmonious interplay of malt sweetness and raisined fruit.

Gentle bitterness emerges, supported by underlying spice and oak-like nuance. Finish: Clean and lingering, the finish balances a dry bitterness with lingering malt warmth and a note of mature complexity. Bottle Size:500ml ABV: 5% Malt Bill: A blend of pale, amber, and crystal malts delivers a mouth-filling and malty base.

Hop Composition: Uses traditional English hopsChallenger and Pilgrim provide herbal depth, First Gold adds golden fruitiness, and Fuggle rounds out the finish with delicate floral spice. Brew Process: Fermented and conditioned longer than typical bitters, allowing complex esters and a smooth, mature flavor to develop Food Pairings: Abbot Ales malt-forward, slightly sweet, and subtly bitter profile makes it an excellent match for classic British comfort foodthink hearty roast beef, cheddar-stuffed pies, mature cheeses, or even sticky toffee pudding