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About the ale
An unusually refreshing premium ale subtly spiced with ginger for EXTRA BITE
A light coloured medium bodied ale with a low bitterness and a subtle spicy ginger character that gives warmth to drink even when served chilled.
The unique ale celebrated the infamous Blandford Fly, a resident biting insect of Dorset's River Stour.
Local folklore has it that only zingibain, one of ginger's most ancient constituents, could help reduce the fever and swelling inflicted by the creatures' bite.
The inspired inclusion of ginger in this ale has made the antidote so agreeable that the locals now claim the Fly swarms all year round...thus the warning cry is oft heard in the locality... BEWARE THE BLANDFORD FLY!
Blandford Fly has won the “Speciality Beer” category of the 2010 Quality Drink Awards. The winners were announced in June 2010; http://www.qualitydrinkawards.com/
Judges’ comments: "It's a complex beer that would go very well with Thai Food or any food with ginger. It is very much a beer and the ginger does give it a much more complex character and sophistication. The back label is easy to read and is very informative."
Blandford Fly follows Stinger (2007), Golden Champion (2002) and Golden Glory (2001) in winning this prestigious award.
Availability: Most supermarkets and a growing number of off licences and independent retailer. Blandford Fly Ale (5.2%ABV) is available in 500ml bottles for pure indulgence.
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