Real Ale in a Bottle

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WHERE CAN YOU BUY IT?

The best selections are often in specialist off-licences, such as in Calderdale:

Au Chocolat Belge, Piece Hall, Halifax HX1 1RE  01422 3663222

Czerwik's, 83 Commercial St, Brighouse HD6 1AQ  01484 720912

The Oasis, Albert St, Hebden Bridge HX7 8AH  01422 845893

Wine & Food Co, 3 Leeds Rd, Hipperholme  01422 202985

 A little further a field, Beer-Ritz, Far Headingley, Leeds has one of the best selections of bottle beers in Yorkshire.  Several internet web sites offer to deliver to your door (although usually at a price).

CAMRA beer festivals often feature real ale in a bottle, both British or foreign.  It is also possible to buy real ale in a bottle in many pubs, off-licences and supermarkets.  In fact, some bottle real ales have been developed for specific supermarkets keen to sell a quality product.  Also look out in gift shops, craft and garden centres or even farmers' markets.