King Lear | Ladyface Alehouse and Brasserie
ABV: 9.2%
Style: Old Ale
Actively Produced
Description: King Lear - English Olde Ale, 9.2% abv King Lear is Cockney slang for beer and, in Shakespeare’s play of the same name, even the Fool has a very poor opinion of brewers who “mar their malt with water”. That’s because back in days of yore, a King drank the brewer’s first runnings. Peasants got the seconds, creating lower alcohol “small beer”. None of that for you, our Royal friends! At 9.2% ABV, this English Olde Ale is a big beer. Dark coppery amber, King Lear features traditional malty sweetness with a slightly fruity, earthy aroma. To quote the bard - “I would give all my fame for a pot of ale.” No need. We think thou wilt find this offering As You Like It.
Style: Old Ale
Actively Produced
Description: King Lear - English Olde Ale, 9.2% abv King Lear is Cockney slang for beer and, in Shakespeare’s play of the same name, even the Fool has a very poor opinion of brewers who “mar their malt with water”. That’s because back in days of yore, a King drank the brewer’s first runnings. Peasants got the seconds, creating lower alcohol “small beer”. None of that for you, our Royal friends! At 9.2% ABV, this English Olde Ale is a big beer. Dark coppery amber, King Lear features traditional malty sweetness with a slightly fruity, earthy aroma. To quote the bard - “I would give all my fame for a pot of ale.” No need. We think thou wilt find this offering As You Like It.
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