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Daleside, Ripon Jewel (England) 
Harrogate-brewed Ripon Ale is described as a "Full bodied deep amber ale", and each purchase generates some money for the preservation of Ripon Cathedral. Dark Amber, with a thinnish off-white head that disippates quite quickly, the nose has a light, quite floral character, with peaty, malty notes and some honey, and a touch of nettly hops. On the palate it is smooth though medium-bodied, but with a powerful, quite winey flavour, with plenty of fruity, spicy, warming malt flooding the mid palate, a touch of caramel sweetness, and enough hoppy grip and acidity to leave the finish clean and crisp. 5.8% ABV, 50cl, �1.79, Fabeers, Sainsbury's. |  |
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