Country Life Brewery Ales
Old Appledore Ale 3.7% abv
A Classic Session beer, this is the most popular beer produced by Country Life Brewery, it has a real depth of taste and character without being to strong.
Maris Otter and Roasted malt’s combine with Fuggles and Golding hops give Old Appledore a taste to be enjoyed at any time of the day!
“Multi award winning ale”
Reef Break 4% abv
Our new ale to celebrate the start of our famous ‘Ale Trail 2012’. Similar to Lacey’s Best, but 4% abv and using everyone’s favourite hop –
“Little brother of the Award winning Golden Pig.”
Golden Pig 4.7% abv
As the name implies, Golden Pig is Gold coloured full bodied and smooth tasting premium ale. It was the first brewed and still remains the favourite among many a real ale drinker. Maris otter along with crystal and wheat malts are used in the mash, with challenger being the main hop gives this ale a very pleasing and distinctive taste. Voted North Devon’s best ale!
SILVER MEDAL – BEST BITTER – GREAT BRITAIN BEER FESTIVAL 2011
Shore Break 4.4 % abv
This is a very light straw coloured beer made for a local festival. It was so popular we had no choice but to include it as a seasonal beer. A favourite with the younger drinker and in the warm summer months as it is a very light easy drinking refreshing ale. (March – November)
“Multi award winning ale”
Country Bumpkin 6%
The strongest regular beer we brew, bumpkin is darkish and slightly malty tasting old ale. Not as sweet as some beers in this strength band, it is a great beer for those who like a full tasting ale. Brewed using Maris otter and chocolate malt along with challenger hops. Giving Country Bumpkin a malty full flavoured smooth taste.
Board Break 4.5% abv
This dark Ruby Red Porter is brewed using Maris otter and black malt, combined with Fuggles and Golding hop’s makes this easy drinking porter with lots of character. Smokey and rich on the nose, coffee and toffee notes develop in the mouth.
This porter has a light, refreshing mouthful and a delicate rather than beefy body.
Black Boar 4.5% abv
This dark Ruby Red Porter is brewed using Maris otter and black malt, combined with Fuggles and Golding hop’s makes this easy drinking porter with lots of character. Smokey and rich on the nose, coffee and toffee notes develop in the mouth.
This porter has a light, refreshing mouthful and a delicate rather than beefy body.