Abbeydale Absolution

Newest Review: ... 1356) and they can get hold of some for you. ~~~THE BEER. ***A Bit of Background*** Absolution made its debut appearance ... more

... at the Three Stags Heads (a “must see” Real Ale pub at Wardlow Mires in Derbyshire) in the autumn of 1996. Like many of the Abbeydale beers its inspiration is ecclesiastical – the names include Matins, Resurrection, Alchemy and Devotion and the pump clips display the ruined Abbey, along with pictures which often include religious icons and candles. The beer became a regular feature on the brewery’s portfolio very soon after that first delivery – apparently the landlord rang the brewery to say that his customers were “in...more

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Abbeydale Absolution: May God Give You Pardon and Peace.... (971 words)
by - written on 01/06/07 (Very useful, 247 readings)
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When someone said I needed Absolution, to follow my Black Mass, I decided to take that to mean the beer, brewed by Abbeydale Brewery, rather than the visiting a priest option! I may have got the wrong end of the stick, but I’m pretty sure I got the best end of the bargain. I was browsing the beer list at the Arkwright Arms in Sutton-cum-Duckmanton the other day and there was a sign from God – well, actually a sign above the bar, but it tempted me to have a pint of Absolution! ~~~THE BREWERY. Abbeydale Brewery started brewing in 1996 and are based on Aizelwood Road (just off Abbeydale Road), not far outside Sheffield city centre. They use equipment ... Read the complete review