Cranborne Poacher
Cranborne Poacher is a ruby ale at 5.7 %, named after the damson trees of Cranborne Chase. It pours a vivid ruby and smells of dark fruit, malt and liquorice. Damson defines the taste, sweet and layered, with further wild-fruit notes, liquorice and the cocoa-like depth of chocolate malt. The body is rich and full, which puts the beer at the fruity, sweet end of the range. It is brewed all year.
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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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