St Peter’s Brewery in Suffolk is known for two things, its excellent range of English ales and its distinctive flat, oval green bottles modelled on an 18th-century American design. Its Organic Ale is a clean, balanced, characterful English ale, and the bottle alone makes it stand out on any shelf. I picked one up for this guide.
St Peter’s Organic Ale at a glance
| Style | English organic ale |
| ABV | 4.5% |
| Calories | Around 140 per 12 fl oz |
| Brewery | St Peter’s, Suffolk, England |
| Character | Biscuit malt, earthy hops, light fruit |
| Best served | Cool, in a pint glass |
How it tastes, by the numbers
This is a balanced, sessionable English ale, biscuity and earthy rather than sweet or hoppy.
The full review
It pours a clear golden-amber with a soft white head, from that famous flat oval bottle. The aroma is clean and English, biscuity malt with an earthy, herbal hop note.
The flavour is balanced and sessionable. There is a light biscuity malt base, an earthy, slightly herbal hop character and a dry, moderately bitter finish. It is a clean, honest English ale rather than a bold one, and the organic ingredients give it a fresh quality.
It is a well-made, characterful ale, if not a standout, and the distinctive bottle adds to the appeal. At 4.5% it is very sessionable and easy to enjoy.
A clean, balanced organic English ale from a respected Suffolk brewery, in one of the most recognisable bottles in beer. A solid, enjoyable pint.
The bottle alone makes it stand out on any shelf.
- A clean, balanced English ale
- Earthy, characterful hop finish
- Organic ingredients
- Distinctive, collectable bottle
- Well made but not a standout
- Understated rather than bold
Who it is for
If you want a clean, balanced, sessionable English ale, and a bottle worth keeping, St Peter’s Organic Ale is a good pick. Perfect for easy drinking.
St Peter’s Organic Ale FAQs
What does St Peter’s Organic Ale taste like?
A light biscuity malt base with an earthy, slightly herbal hop character and a dry, moderately bitter finish. It is a clean, balanced, sessionable English ale.
Why does St Peter’s use such an unusual bottle?
St Peter’s uses a distinctive flat, oval green bottle modelled on an 18th-century design from Gibbstown, New Jersey. It has become the brewery’s signature and one of the most recognisable bottles in beer.
How strong is St Peter’s Organic Ale?
It is 4.5% ABV, a sessionable strength that makes it easy to enjoy.
Where to buy St Peter’s Organic Ale
St Peter’s Organic Ale is available in bottles across much of the US. Buy it using the button above and keep the bottle.
The verdict
St Peter’s Organic Ale is a clean, balanced, characterful English ale in one of the most recognisable bottles in beer. Well made and very sessionable, if not a standout, a solid, enjoyable pint.
FAQs
Who makes St Peter’s Organic Ale?
St Peter’s Organic Ale is brewed by St Peter’s (independently owned).
What kind of beer is St Peter’s Organic Ale?
St Peter’s Organic Ale is an English organic ale, at 4.5% ABV.
How much alcohol is in St Peter’s Organic Ale?
St Peter’s Organic Ale has an ABV of 4.5%.
How many calories are in St Peter’s Organic Ale?
St Peter’s Organic Ale has Around 140 per 12 fl oz, based on the brewery’s published nutrition information.
Is St Peter’s Organic Ale gluten free?
No. Like most traditional beers, St Peter’s Organic Ale is brewed from barley and/or wheat, both of which contain gluten.
How can I make St Peter’s Organic Ale taste better?
Serve it at the right temperature and in the right glass (see below), or use it as the base for a beer cocktail. Our beer cocktails guide has recipes worth trying.
Where is St Peter’s Organic Ale made?
St Peter’s Organic Ale is brewed by St Peter’s in Suffolk, England. For more from that country, see our best England beers guide.
How do I open St Peter’s Organic Ale without a bottle opener?
A lighter, a sturdy key, a spoon, or the edge of a table all work in a pinch. See our full guide on opening a beer without a bottle opener for 8 methods that actually work.
What glass should I use for St Peter’s Organic Ale?
Cool, in a pint glass. See our beer glassware guide if you want to match the glass to the style exactly.
