Potholer Cheddar Ales – Mendip Hills, Somerset

Potholer Cheddar Ales

£3.30

Rich deep amber with aromas of roasted malt, dark fruit and a hint of treacle. The palate is satisfyingly complex — chocolate, coffee and earthy hops in balance with a smooth, full body — finishing long and warming. Named after the remarkable cave systems beneath the Mendip Hills, this dark ale rewards those who venture beyond the pale.

EnglandSomerset, England
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ABV 4.3%Size 50cl
Why we chose it

“Golden ales can be dull. Potholer isn't: bright, clean and dry, and the beer I hand to people who insist they only like lager.”

Kelli - Wine Buyer
Pairs with:SteakChocolate
About this wine

Potholer is Cheddar Ales' flagship golden ale, inspired by the famous caves of the Mendip Hills. Bright and golden in colour, it offers lively citrus and floral hop notes balanced by gentle malt sweetness, finishing clean and refreshingly dry.

Brewed in Somerset, this easy-drinking ale is a true local favourite — perfect on its own or paired with light dishes. A crisp, characterful beer that captures the spirit of the West Country.

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.