Abbot Ale Beer, 24 x 500ml

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Greene King starts Old English examination". M & C Allegra. 29 September 2001 . Retrieved 26 February 2016. (subscription required) a b "Greene King: where next with strategy?". Hospitality and Catering News. 16 July 2014 . Retrieved 9 May 2015. MP of the Month:Edward Greene, brewer and businessman". Victorian Commons. 26 February 2016 . Retrieved 26 February 2016. L- Mid chestnut brown, clear, pours with 3Cm uniformly fine-bubble just off-white pillowy head. I gave that a moment to recede a touch and topped up the trad pint glass. 20 minutes later it has reduced to a thin film and broad lacing down the sides, impressive.

Katie Allen (15 June 2006). "Greene King buys Hardys & Hansons". The Guardian . Retrieved 28 March 2015. The brewery was founded by Benjamin Greene in Bury St. Edmunds in 1799. [3] In Richard Wilson's biographical analysis of the Greene family, he credits various family members for being able to achieve distinction in the worlds of business and banking, literature ( Graham Greene, for example) and broadcasting in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.' [4] Morland Original – abv 4.0% – Not seen as much as it was but often pops up in the old Morland heartlands. Also available in 500ml bottle. [63] Greene King has also been criticised for removing many traditional and historic pub signs as part of rebranding schemes. [41] Its best known beers are Greene King IPA and Abbot Ale, the third and fifth highest selling cask ales in Britain. [2] History [ edit ] Greene King plaque on the side of a pub in Sudbury, SuffolkOld Bob (Formerly) – Originally brewed in Essex by Ridley's Brewery then later at Greene King's main brewery at Bury St. Edmunds after acquisition, it was a premium strong bitter, with a strength of 5.1% ABV and available both on cask and bottled. While it has not yet been confirmed as discontinued, it has not been available from Greene King's online shop since May 2022, and its listing has since been deleted. [64] a b c Smyth, Rob (6 November 2014). "BUSINESS: A close look at Greene King's takeover of Spirit Pub Company". Burton Mail. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015 . Retrieved 28 March 2015. Ice Breaker – A pale ale (4.5% ABV) made with pale and amber malt, with using two notable American hops varieties Citra and Simcoe. Available on cask and limited distribution in Waitrose. [57] The Champion Beer of Britain Awards are one of the most prestigious beer competitions in the world and are the ultimate honour for UK brewers. The winning beers are awarded every year at the Trade Session of the Great British Beer Festival. Judging for the competition takes around a year, starting with individual nominations from CAMRA members and local and regional competitions. On the first day of the festival, a team of judges have their final round to decide the winners for the year.

Greene King takeover approved by the Court". Food Manufacture. 30 October 2019 . Retrieved 30 October 2019.

Greene King IPA – An English IPA (3.6% abv) served in pubs and cans available from supermarkets and off-licences nationally. It is made using Challenger and First Gold hops and using pale and crystal malt. [50] Greene King IPA controversially won the Gold award at the 2004 Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) Great British Beer Festival in the Bitter category and runner-up in the Champion Beer of Britain category. [51] In 2009, Greene King began to roll out a new form of dispense which allows customers to choose either a "Northern" or a "Southern" head on their beer. [52] In 2012, two extensions of the brand were launched: Gold and Reserve. [53] Abbot Ale – A premium bitter (5.0% abv) first brewed in the 1950s. [46] The ingredients are pale, crystal and amber malts; with First Gold, Challenger and Fuggles hops – the Fuggles being late-hopped. [47] [48] In 2007 Abbot Reserve (6.5% abv) was introduced as a winter special in the cask, with year-round availability in the bottle. [49] Available in cask, bottle and can – Abbot Ale". abbotale.co.uk. Archived from the original on 9 November 2009 . Retrieved 23 March 2011. Olde Suffolk/Strong Suffolk Vintage – A strong old ale (6% abv) that is a blend of two ales, one being aged in oak for two years. It is available in bottles. [54] Ruddles Orchard – This 4.2% cask bitter consists of Ruddles County with the addition of apple concentrate. Also available pasteurised in bottles. [67]