It was relaunched 10 years ago to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Jacobite rebellion. This beer is based off a 260-year-old recipe, spiced with hops and coriander which is considered a traditional, ancient beer seasoning. Traquair Jacobite Ale, 8%įull, creamy body with rich aroma of spice, chocolate and leather. It’s definitely a heavyweight, and may just send you straight to sleep – but it’s incredibly delicious. Woah! An extra strong stout brewed with three roasted malts, Green Jacks Baltic Trader is said to be like ‘a rich plum pudding in a glass’. Yes, you read that right – this Suffolk beer is 10.5%. So grab a pint, relax and ‘cwtch’ up!įull-flavoured Imperial Stout with hints of vanilla and coffee It surely has the best beer name, too – cwtch, in Welsh, means cuddle. It’s certainly not your average bitter – the aromatic and tangy hops which complement the caramel flavours make for a unique taste. Tropical and citrus notes on a light malt bodyĪ perfect blend of six ‘caramelly’ malts and three citrus hops made this Welsh ale the former Champion Beer of Britain. We’d describe it as easy-to-drink, sweet, smooth, and bursting with fruity tastes. Now that’s impressive! It seems to be a go-to IPA in the UK, with a ‘six-dimensional hop experience’. They’ve only been open since 2005, yet Jaipur, one of their most popular beers, has one over 100 worldwide awards. Thornbridge brewery has become one of the leading new breweries in the UK. We think this one is perfect for summer evenings.īursting with powerful citrus flavours with a smooth finish It’s won several awards, including the prestigious ‘Champion Bottle Beer’ and ‘Champion Premium Best Bitter’ at the SIBA National Beer Festival.

Made with Cornish-grown Maris Otter malting barley, American Cascade, Chinook and Willamette hops, St Austell Proper Job has been dubbed as one of the ‘best new wave IPAs on the market’.

Packed with citrus, pineapple and grapefruit flavours with a bitter finish But trust us, it was a tough choice – for such a small country, we’ve got a lot of great beer! St Austell Proper Job, 5.5% Here’s our pick of the best British beer. So with National Beer Day coming up on the 15th June, it’s time to spread some ‘beer love’ around. And it seems that, while we love a good lager, the trend for quality craft ales is the one that continues to grow. Our breweries are booming popping up across the country and playing with styles and methods of brewing which we haven’t seen in decades. Yep, us Brits love our beer – pubs and a good quality pint are central to British culture. It’s summer here in the UK which means long summer nights, weekend barbeques, great company and plenty of beer to go round.

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