Original
Our newly branded flagship beer, the one that started it all. Our unique bourbon barrel ageing process brings flavours like vanilla and toffee and we’ve combined this with the malty character of our Scotch Ale to create an incredible taste experience.
We brew The Original using our unique barrel into beer method, turning the traditional beer into barrel process on its head without losing any of the wonderful flavours and aromas from the barrel.
Es una Bitter Ale de color ambarino con algún toque cobrizo, de aroma afrutado con alguna nota de dulzor y con una baja formación de espuma y permanencia media, lo que es normal en este estilo. En boca es muy suave en el inicio, pero pronto muy rica en sabor, con buena presencia de la malta y un toque entre floral y de miel muy característico de la levadura de la marca. El final es muy equilibrado, con buena presencia de los lúpulos.
Ha sido proclamada la mejor Bitter por CAMRA en 1979 y en 1995 y en el 2000 como la mejor cerveza en general.
Black Sheep Riggwelter
You asked for a strong ale, we gave you Riggwelter, a powerhouse of a beer.
Much thought went into the creation of our flagship ‘strong’ ale. To create something with real strength and depth we developed a unique recipe featuring rich espresso aromas, dark fruit and roasted malt flavours.
Riggwelter Ale takes its name from a local Yorkshire Dales farming term which has Norse roots; “rygg” meaning back, and “velte” meaning to overturn. A sheep is said to be rigged or ‘riggwelted’ when it has rolled onto its back and is unable to get back up without assistance.
What better name for a strong beer from the Black Sheep Brewery in Yorkshire? Riggwelter is also available in cask.