Bath-coholics: Abbey Ales, Bath Ales and Bath Gin

Abbey Ales Abbey Ales is the first and only brewery in the historic city of Bath and has been brewing for over 50 years. The range of beers produced includes Bellringer Best Bitter and Bellringer Maximus, a strong hoppy brew made from Wiltshire Maris Otter malt and finished with the finest Worcestershire hops. Bellringer is the top selling cask bitter in Bath and is as popular with the many visitors to the Georgian city as it is with Bathonians. The Coeur de Lion: the smallest pub in Bath with my Bellringer and (my third different brand) pork scratchings (will share on a different post) Bath Ales Bath Ales is an independent brewery based in Bristol, producing distinctive beers such as Gem (a bitter-sweet amber ale), Dark Side (a delicious chocolaty stout), and seasonal favourites such as Festivity (the winter porter). Bath Ales can be found in many local pubs including the brewery’s own establishments,...