This barley-based Scottish brew has been made for least 5,000 years. It was once flavored with honey, herbs, and heather flowers, but since the late Renaissance the flavoring has mostly been British hops. The Weyermann® version has an intensely bright, almost sherry-like red color. The beer is topped by a fine, cream-colored head of foam.
The bouquet is subtle with notes of caramel, herbal hops, forest honey, Earl Gray tea, and a mildly smoky undertone. The taste is slightly smoky, with characteristically rich biscuit notes, too. Overall, this ale is highly drinkable, with a pleasant and gentle balance of sweet and bitter notes that lasts into the finish. This classic Scottish ale goes well with an equally classic Scottish dish of hot- or cold-smoked salmon.
Ingredients: Water, Weyermann® barley malt, hops, yeast