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Timothy Taylor's

Boltmaker

Bold & Malty Yorkshire Bitter

A well-balanced, genuine Yorkshire Bitter, with a full measure of maltiness and hoppy aroma – Boltmaker is first choice for the discerning drinker – on both sides of the Pennines.

Formerly known as Best Bitter, Boltmaker has won many awards over the years but most recently it was awarded the CAMRA Supreme Champion Beer of Britain in 2014 and Champion Beer of Britain – Bitter category in 2016.

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A well-balanced, genuine Yorkshire Bitter, with a full measure of maltiness and hoppy aroma – Boltmaker is first choice for the discerning drinker – on both sides of the Pennines.

Formerly known as Best Bitter, Boltmaker has won many awards over the years but most recently it was awarded the CAMRA Supreme Champion Beer of Britain in 2014 and Champion Beer of Britain – Bitter category in 2016.

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Brewers' Notes

Water
Pure Knowle Spring Water
Malt
Golden Promise, Crystal Malt, Amber Malt, Munich Malt, Brown Malt
Whole Leaf Hops
WGV/Goldings, Fuggles, Savinjski Goldings
Yeast
Taylor's Taste Strain
Ingredients
Malt, Hops, Yeast, Sugar, Water
ALC VOL.
4.0%
4.2%
Units Per Serving
2.3
2.1
Style
Copper, Amber
Aroma
Citrus, Fruity, Spicy Hop
Flavour
Roasted, Malty Bitter Finish
Bitterness / IBU 29.5
Sweetness
Best Enjoyed At
11-13°C
11-13°C
Food Pairing
Roast Beef, Fried Onions, Chilli Con Carne
Calories Per 100ml
36.1
39
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Boltmaker Awards

Great British Beer Festivals

Supreme Champion Beer of Britain

Silver Medal Runner Up - Champion Beer of Britain

3-Time Gold Medal - Best Bitter Category

Bronze Medal - Best Bitter Category

Finalist - Best Bitter Category

Brewing Industry Awards

Bronze Medal - International Brewing Awards

Certificate - International Brewing Awards

1st Prize - Draught Pale Ale - International Brewing Awards

Bronze Medal - International Beer Challenge

Bronze Award - Cask British Bitter (up to 4.4%) - SIBA North East Independent Beer Awards

A guide to finding the lesser-spotted Taylor’s beers

A guide to finding the lesser-spotted Taylor’s beers.

Whether you’re an avid enthusiast or have more of a general interest in the species, our brewery webshop, timothytaylorshop.co.uk now makes it easy to locate our beers, roaming wild in their natural habitat. You can order all of our bottled and canned varieties, our classic and award-winning Landlord pale ale, our well-balanced genuine Yorkshire Bitter, Boltmaker; Knowle Spring, the full-bodied and refreshing blonde beer; Landlord Dark, the rich yet light dark ale; Hopical Storm a modern dry-hopped Pale Ale, the aromatic and hoppy Cook Lane IPA, and the dark and warming Poulter’s Porter. And they’ll wing their way to you with free delivery anywhere in the UK.


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