Bellringer
Bellringer is the beer Abbey Ales began with: it was launched at the Bath beer festival in October 1997 and reached the final of the Champion Beer of Britain competition in 2001. It is an amber-gold best bitter built on lightly kilned Maris Otter malt, with Challenger for bitterness and Goldings and Fuggles added late for aroma. Pale malt and citrus lead on the nose; the palate is light to medium-bodied, clean and hoppy, with a dry, bitter finish. It is sold on cask, in bottles and in boxes.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Bellringer
Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.
The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.
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