Ridgeway Brewery Bad King John Black Ale
UK, England
Single Price:
£4.50
Mixed 6 Price:
£4.10
In Stock - 10 available
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Free London Delivery on orders over £65
Free Click and Collect service
Free Gift Note service at checkout
Description
In a nutshell:
Dark, strong ale that looks like it might be brooding and intense - but tastes far more easygoing than it lets on.
The lowdown:
This pours dark and shadowy, hinting at something hefty - but it isn't one to throw its weight around. Roasted malt, a flicker of smoke, and a toasted edge give it depth, but the body stays light on its feet. There's enough bitterness to hold it all together, and the finish is clean and dry. Strong in flavour, modest in sweetness, and more drinkable than it looks - this is a dark ale with depth, balance, and a steady hand.
The Brewery:
Ridgeway Brewing has been flying the flag for classic English beer since 2002, with founder Peter Scholey at the helm. Best known for their traditional IPAs, Bitters and ESBs, Ridgeway's beers strike a balance between heritage and the tastes of today - what they call "cutting edge tradition." Now under the wing of Crafty Brewing of Dunsfold, that philosophy looks set to flourish. The two breweries share a respect for slow-brewed, characterful ales, and their partnership promises to carry Ridgeway's legacy forward - not by reinventing the wheel, but by giving it a fresh spin for the next generation of drinkers.
Style - Dark & Strong Ale, Barley Wine ABV 5.8% - Moderate Strength
Dark, strong ale that looks like it might be brooding and intense - but tastes far more easygoing than it lets on.
The lowdown:
This pours dark and shadowy, hinting at something hefty - but it isn't one to throw its weight around. Roasted malt, a flicker of smoke, and a toasted edge give it depth, but the body stays light on its feet. There's enough bitterness to hold it all together, and the finish is clean and dry. Strong in flavour, modest in sweetness, and more drinkable than it looks - this is a dark ale with depth, balance, and a steady hand.
The Brewery:
Ridgeway Brewing has been flying the flag for classic English beer since 2002, with founder Peter Scholey at the helm. Best known for their traditional IPAs, Bitters and ESBs, Ridgeway's beers strike a balance between heritage and the tastes of today - what they call "cutting edge tradition." Now under the wing of Crafty Brewing of Dunsfold, that philosophy looks set to flourish. The two breweries share a respect for slow-brewed, characterful ales, and their partnership promises to carry Ridgeway's legacy forward - not by reinventing the wheel, but by giving it a fresh spin for the next generation of drinkers.
Style - Dark & Strong Ale, Barley Wine ABV 5.8% - Moderate Strength
Details
| Categories | Beer & Cider / Amber, Dark & Malty Ale / Dark & Strong Ale, Barley Wine |
| Region | England |
| Country | UK |
| Volume | 50cl |
| ABV | 5.8% |
| SKU | RI1LZZBK |
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