The Maldon Brewery, A drop of Nelsons Blood
An easy drinking but flavourful bitter brewed for Trafalgar Day October 21st. After the battle, Nelson’s body was returned to England preserved in a barrel of brandy. It is said that the sailors on the Victory drank some of the brandy as part of their grog ration, which became known as Nelson’s Blood. Every glass contains a drop of brandy.
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| Beer style: | Bitter » |
| Bottle size: | 50cl |
| Percent alcohol: | 3.8% |
| Country of origin: | United Kingdom » |
| Region: | Essex » |
| Other info: | Bottle conditioned |
| Bottle price: | TBC |
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In addition to A drop of Nelsons Blood, The Maldon Brewery also brew Captain Ann, Golden Boar, Hotel Porter and Puck Folly.
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