The South West's favourite Cask beer

You can spot a true original a mile off—just like our Original Amber Ale, the South West’s best selling cask ale, a true customer favourite that is also recognised as a Top 10 ale nationally. Click here to buy yours now!

Crafted with Maris Otter malt and a secret blend of English hops, this beer has been a Bristol favourite for good times since the 1970s. Its distinctive, clean, and refreshing bitterness makes it a timeless classic.

But there’s so much more to discover in its taste profile. The malt brings a rich, molasses-like sweetness balanced by hoppy, peppery undertones that keep it satisfyingly moreish. The result? A perfectly rounded amber ale with just the right amount of bitterness to keep you coming back for more. This is a beer with character, depth, and a legacy—truly a Bristol original.

Available to order here from our online shop in either bottles, mini kegs, polypins or casks.

If you are a Trade customer and are interested in stocking Original or any other Butcombe products, then please email orders@butcombe.com or call 01934 863963 or submit the below form.