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Cranborne Poacher Ruby Ale
£30.00
/ 5.7% ABV
With damson and liquorice notes
A local legend with a penchant for jewel toned treasures, the Cranborne Poacher lives a fruitful, yet elusive lifestyle. Some say you would only know its existence by the damson trees picked clean in Cranborne Chase.
Enigmatic, rich and full-bodied, this ruby ale hoards a cache of complex flavour with notes of wild fruits, liquorice and chocolate malt. What a find.
2024 Great Taste Awards - 1-star
2024 World Beer Awards - UK Silver Winner (Flavoured Beer)
2023 World Beer Awards - UK Gold Winner (Flavoured Beer)
2021 World Beer Awards - UK Gold Winner (Flavoured Beer)
2020 World Beer Awards - UK Bronze Winner (Flavoured Beer)
Looks
Ruby, golden and vibrant
Smells
Dark fruits, malt and liquorice
Tastes
Damson, sweet and complex
Allergy Information
Contains: Malted Barley and Sulphites. May contain Wheat.
ALAN (verified purchase) –
Now this is a beer to get excited about! So many rich and decadent flavours to pick out – Damsen, treacle, sweet fig, liquorice and jammy plum. The complexity and masterfully paired flavours make this a real treat. It feels like a winter warmer you could enjoy all year round!
Bert Stubblebeard –
First time trying it today with a pub lunch in Surrey. I like ruby style beers (hobgoblin, Old Peculiar etc.), but this has a very different, fruity and refreshing character. I’ll definitely be getting this in.
Jenko from Stoke On Trent. –
This is the only beer I ever buy!.I have tried them all! .I lived in Germany for 39 years!.
If there is a Holy Grail in the Beer Spiritual
World?-Then this is it but please do not pass
It on because there will be less for me!!!!.
Scott R –
My favourite ale, full stop. A real treat and a drop saved for special occasions. If you make it available in supermarkets, I’m sure that we’d all drink it more often!
Snozz –
Delicious beer. Rich, fruity and long lasting flavour. Much preferred the old label however.
Michael Tuohy –
I love this beer, please don’t stop making it.
Sam Sephton –
Had to come onto the website to let it be known this beer is RESPLENDENT! A beautiful weave of treacle, damson, demarera and figgy rolls. Not to forget a healthy touch of what I can only describe as Yorkshire puddin’, not sure how it stumbled into a Dorset Brewery but a welcome addition to the gob all the same.
I wish I’d tried this sooner. I will be stocking up.
David Edwards –
Very fruity. Damsons and plums. Lovely stuff. Sweet.
Maria –
I think I have a new favourite. I’m a woman who loves ale, normally IPA and amber, but saw this at Sainsburys amd thought I’d give it a try. The flavour was superb and I enjoyed it so much. Badger ales are good in general, Tanglefoot being another favourite, but I think this has the edge.
Trevor Hill –
I like the blandford fly, but this beer just about surpasses that. Very nice quality beer indeed.
John David Evans –
This is my favourite beer . A special taste especially for this time of year .
It is always difficult to obtain locally .
Rob G –
Served chilled, with a bag of plain crisps- Heaven.
Peter Hearn –
This is my favourite, smooth with a unique flavour, a treat at any time of year
Jon Mead –
This is my favourite beer – absolutely delicious!