The Ale Archive

The brewery: "Cheddar Ales began its artisan brewing activities in October 2006 and is based at Winchester Farm on the edge of Cheddar village, near the famous Cheddar Gorge." The beer: "Created in 2007 and named after a cave at the top of Cheddar Gorge. Legend has it that the cave was unearthed using a potty as a digging tool. Various Mesolithic artifacts were found but the young son of the cave finder couldn`t pronounce potty and insisted on calling it his totty pot. Multi award medal-winning bottle-conditioned Dark Porter with hints of roasted coffee and a creamy malt finish. Brewed using the highest quality Pale Ale, Maris Otter, Chocolate, Crystal, Wheat and Roasted Malts and hopped with a blend of English Northdown and Goldings hops." Of course, the name had me sniggering like a school boy but this was another fine dark ale - very moreish. 4.5% A.B.V. August 2023. Related entries

What they say “ A distinguished best bitter with warm malt flavours and a clean bitter finish.Brewed using the highest quality Pale ale, Maris Otter, Wheat, Crystal and Roasted malts and hopped with a blend of Challenger, Goldings and East Kent Goldings whole hops.” Another excellent guest at one of our favourite watering holes in Crystal Palace. Best Bitter is my choice of ale and this was delicious. Nothing fancy, just a mighty tasty pint, served at the right temperature and in excellent condition.   The Grape & Grain , Crystal Palace. February 2016