Bowland - Headless Peg

Bowland - Headless Peg
Brewed byBowland (Clitheroe, Lancashire)
ABV4.5 %
Tasting notesThe Ribble Valley legend of Peg O'Nell lives on in this strong traditional ale. Peg was a serving girl at the nearby Waddow Hall in the 18th century and legend has it that she broke her neck and died whilst fetching some water from the well. Peg's spirit is said to demand a life every seven years and, traditionally, an animal or a bird has been drowned on Peg's Night to satisfy her ghost.
Master tasting notes and other info
The Ribble Valley legend of Peg O'Nell lives on in this strong traditional ale. Peg was a serving girl at the nearby Waddow Hall in the 18th century and legend has it that she broke her neck and died whilst fetching some water from the well. Peg's spirit is said to demand a life every seven years and, traditionally, an animal or a bird has been drowned on Peg's Night to satisfy her ghost.


 

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