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

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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,...

Sally Lunn's "Bunns" vs regular Bath Buns

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SALLY LUNN BUN Sally Lunn's Bath's Oldest House c. 1482 Home of the World Famous Sally Lunn Bath Bun Sally Lunn, a young French refugee, arrived in England over 300 years ago. She baked a rich, round and generous bread now known as the Sally Lunn Bun. This Bun became a popular delicacy in Georgian England as its special taste and lightness allowed it to be enjoyed with either sweet or savory accompaniments. Bun Etiquette During the day, they serve half a bun unless otherwise stated. You might get a top or a bottom--- they tend to use tops for sweet buns and bottom for savory, although there is no rule. If there are two of you, (like me and my fiancé), why not ask for a top or a bottom so you get to try both? The bun is generally eaten with a knife and fork but there are no fixed rules. Most guests enjoy their bun with a huge smile on their face! top bun for the fiance Cafetière & Cinnamon Butter Bun:...