Another classic Lakeland beer, from the recently flood-hit and therefore underwater Jenning’s Brewery in Cockermouth, Cumbria, Sneck Lifter is a deep, dark and rich beer with a coffee flavour and a malty finish.
It’s a warming winter beer, with a potent dark red colour.
Jenning’s make much of the name. A “sneck lifter” is a man’s last sixpence, which he could use to lift the ‘sneck’, or latch on the pub door and buy himself a pint. The last coin, used properly.
Perfect for Christmas.
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Now I'm craving a nice, rich beer. Might be time to break into the Black Butte Porter in our fridge.
Snecklifter sounds like something you'd call a dirty old man!
ooh, this sounds like a tasty one, and the name is distinctive, so easy to remember as we peruse the brews. There's a few local shops that have a halfway decent import section, so I'll keep an eye peeled for this one!
I have to admit, I didn't think "snecklifter" had much to do with food. But I was wrong! Thanks for the insight