Bath Ales

Units 3-7, Plot A2, Caxton Industrial Estate, Tower Road North, Warmley, Bristol BS30 8XN (0117 9474797) Website

Bath Ales, established in 1995, is instantly recognisable from its dashing hare logo and brews some beers that have become firm favourites, particularly at beer festivals where they always go quickly. The beers are dry hopped and carefully conditioned to give a good consistency of flavour and clarity.

Regular beers: Barnstormer (4.5%), Gem (4.1%), Spa (3.7%), Wild Hare (5%)

Seasonal beers: Festivity (5%, winter)

Occasional beers: Rare Hare (5.2%)