{"product_id":"greene-king-abbot-ale-rich-malty-premium-bitter","title":"Greene King Abbot Ale – Rich \u0026 Malty Premium Bitter","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExpiry: 30 September 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003erafted by Greene King in Bury St Edmunds, Abbot Ale is a heralded icon in the premium bitter category. Originally developed in the 1950s at the Morland Brewery, this Amber-hued ale boasts a rich heritage and continues to be brewed ‘longer to a unique recipe’. Hailed by beer luminary Michael Jackson as “one of the great characters of the beer world,” it remains celebrated for its malty complexity and balanced hop profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e A warm, mahogany copper with a persistent off-white head that’s inviting and rich.\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Enticing layers of fruit cake sweetness—think ripe dark fruit, toffee, and biscuity malt—combined with herbal hop notes and subtle floral spice.\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-bodied and satisfying, with a harmonious interplay of malt sweetness and raisined fruit. Gentle bitterness emerges, supported by underlying spice and oak-like nuance.\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean and lingering, the finish balances a dry bitterness with lingering malt warmth and a note of mature complexity.\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size: \u003c\/strong\u003e500ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMalt Bill:\u003c\/strong\u003e A blend of pale, amber, and crystal malts delivers a mouth-filling and malty base.\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHop Composition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Uses traditional English hops—Challenger and Pilgrim provide herbal depth, First Gold adds golden fruitiness, and Fuggle rounds out the finish with delicate floral spice.\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrew Process:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fermented and conditioned longer than typical bitters, allowing complex esters and a smooth, mature flavor to develop\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFood Pairings:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbbot Ale’s malt-forward, slightly sweet, and subtly bitter profile makes it an excellent match for classic British comfort food—think hearty roast beef, cheddar-stuffed pies, mature cheeses, or even sticky toffee pudding\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"England Import","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48374300704994,"sku":"Excess Weight","price":111.99,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/0785\/6098\/files\/Greene_King_Abbot_Ale_Rich_Malty_Premium_Bitter.jpg?v=1788900123","url":"https:\/\/capeandcane.co.za\/products\/greene-king-abbot-ale-rich-malty-premium-bitter","provider":"Cape \u0026 Cane","version":"1.0","type":"link"}