Gorge Best Cheddar Ales – Somerset, England

Gorge Best Cheddar Ales

£3.30

Deep copper amber with a malty aroma of biscuit, toffee and gentle earthy hop character. The palate delivers smooth caramel malt, balanced bitterness and subtle earthiness from traditional hops, finishing dry with warm amber sweetness. Named after the dramatic Cheddar Gorge, this is a classic Somerset best bitter brewed with Mendip spring water.

EnglandSomerset, England
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ABV 4.2%Size 50cl
Why we chose it

“Best bitter is deeply unfashionable and I do not care — biscuity malt, dry finish, brewed just down the road in Somerset. Cellar cool rather than fridge cold.”

Kelli - Wine Buyer
Pairs with:SteakHard Cheese
About this wine

Brewed in the heart of Somerset, Gorge Best is Cheddar Ales' classic take on a traditional best bitter. With its inviting amber hue, this beer delivers a smooth balance of biscuity malts, gentle hop bitterness and a satisfyingly dry finish.

Perfectly suited to hearty pub classics or enjoyed on its own, Gorge Best is a true taste of Somerset brewing heritage — approachable, flavourful and full of character. A brilliant choice for ale lovers looking to enjoy a well-crafted local beer.

About the producer

Cheddar Ales was founded in 2006 by Jem Ham, a Somerset man who left banking for brewing, and works from the foot of the Mendip Hills beside Cheddar Gorge. The beers take their names from the landscape — Gorge Best bitter, the golden Potholer named for the caves above the village. A taproom opened at the brewery in 2020.