Continental Drift Cheddar Ales
Continental Drift Cheddar Ales
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Cheddar Ales Continental Drift Helles Lager is a beautifully crafted German-style Helles lager, brewed in Somerset using traditional methods and premium ingredients. Inspired by the monumental movement of continents over geological time, and the more recent movement of people and cultures across Europe, this award-winning lager offers exceptional balance, clarity and refreshment.
Brewed with the finest Pilsner malt and a touch of Vienna malt, Continental Drift is generously hopped with classic Tettnang and Saaz hops to create delicate floral aromas, subtle spice and a gentle, refined bitterness. After a cool, slow fermentation, the beer is matured for an impressive eight weeks, allowing its clean, crisp character and smooth finish to fully develop.
The result is a refreshing premium lager with a light golden colour, soft bready malt flavours and a delicate hop profile that makes it incredibly easy to drink while remaining full of flavour.
Winner of the Gold Medal in the Premium Lager & Pilsners category at the SIBA South West Regional Bottle & Can Beer Awards 2021, Continental Drift is a superb example of traditional Helles brewing.
Tasting Notes
- Style: Helles Lager
- Appearance: Bright pale gold with a lasting white head
- Aroma: Fresh bread, delicate floral hops and a hint of spice
- Palate: Crisp Pilsner malt, gentle sweetness and subtle herbal hop character
- Finish: Clean, smooth and refreshing
Food Pairing
A versatile lager that pairs beautifully with grilled sausages, roast chicken, burgers, fish and chips, pizza, mild cheeses and traditional German dishes such as schnitzel and pretzels.
Serving Suggestion
Serve well chilled at 4–6°C in a lager glass or stein to fully appreciate its crisp, refreshing character.
Contains Gluten.
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Best red wine we've tasted, all bottles packaged well and received in good condition
Absolutely recommend all of the wines, some I did not think I would enjoy but loved them all.
Really great having a nice glass of wine to go with my meal.
A real treat, can’t wait to order again
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We invited the lovely Rector of our parish church (the oldest church in Surrey) over for supper with her equally charming husband a while back. They were very kind enough to bring a bottle of this wonderful wine with them as a gift. We liked it so much I subsequently ordered 7 bottles from The Wine Shop to be delivered. I can recommend the wine AND The Wine Shop highly. In fact I have just placed a further order for another 8 bottles.
This one was a surprise find at a local restaurant, so we sought it out to order more. It's hard to describe a flavour, as much as it is to describe sound, but it may be easier to recount my experience of it. Here goes... It has good balance of fruit and body; it doesn't dry the mouth nor kill my palate after a single glass. It's a Primitivo from Puglia, so it has that character. Definitely recommended.
Thought I would give this wine a go as it was a favourite of Winston Churchill, well what can I say but Winston had great taste in red wine. A lovely dark red colour and a deceptive first slurp brings a super easy drink which then catches up to you with a powerful warm feeling in your stomach. Let’s just say it’s dangerously good. 😉
This is my second order of 12 bottles! Lovely wine, easy drinking! Mellow, light fruity notes and a clean refreshing finish!
This Primitivo is waaaay above the equivalent you would be able to buy in a supermarket at a comparable price point.
It pairs really well with Lasagna and rich meaty pasta dishes. Stands up well with strong flavours, such as garlic.
In fact it would pair well with a beef stew from any country, goulash etc.
It is also a lovely velvety wine that could be enjoyed on its own after the meal.
Fantastic value and easy drinking, in a good way.
Great service from the he Wine Shop, really quick delivery well packed and the wine was splendid.
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My first ever wine from the Wine Shop! This is a beautifully smooth wine but which also has a bit of ‘bite’. Very happy with this wine and I’ll be back!
Bought this as a present for my 22 year old son who was 15 when he first had a taste on a D Day visit 7 years ago. The wine is just as I remembered it, smooth and round, a delicious drink. My son also enjoyed the taste, as an adult.
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I love Botter chianti. It has a great peppery finish and the bottle is a delight. Quick and reliable delivery too.
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Very moreish sparkling Pinot Grigio at a reasonable price. Light and refreshing with none of the acidity or slight chemical aftertaste you often get with sparkling wines at this price. Went through a dozen bottles far too quickly.