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Black Sheep Riggwelter
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Riggwelter Beer: Dark Yorkshire Ale

Riggwelter is one of our best-selling and best-loved Yorkshire beers. It’s also our most decorated ale, with several awards to its name.

Riggwelter beer is a real showcase of hops, malt and yeast. Layers of chocolate and coffee are most prominent, with dark fruits offering a sweet balance against the bitter roasted flavours. Our in-house strain of yeast provides more fruity esters including freshly peeled banana.

This cask ale pours a dark ruby colour and there’s not many beers that can match Riggwelter’s beauty when served through a handpull.


Bottles of Riggwelter are available from our online shop

Why is it called Riggwelter?

Riggwelter takes its name from a local Yorkshire Dales farming term. The word has Nordic roots: “rygg” meaning back, and “velte” meaning to overturn. A sheep is said to be rigged or ‘riggwelted’ when it has rolled onto its back and is unable to get back up without assistance.

Find out how to stock Riggwelter ale in cask or bottles by visiting our Trade Partners page.

%ABV
5.9
Colour
Dark Ruby
Aroma
Notes of liquorice and banana as well as dark, roasted characters.
Taste
Deliciously sweet with notes of coffee and dark fruits.
Food Matches
Perfect with a fat slice of fruit cake and a strong tasty cheese.
Ingredients
Hops, Malted Barley, Torrefied Wheat, Water, Yeast

Awards

  • The International Beer Challenge Bronze Award
  • World Beer Awards Gold Winner
  • The Beer Awards 3 Stars
  • IBC Bronze Award

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