Scotland Beer Reviews
Scotland, true to its heritage of ancient beverages, boasts a rich history of beer brewing that dates back nearly 5,000 years. Herbs such as heather and myrtle were used as bittering agents for centuries, and these ancient traditions remain in Scotland today. By the 20th century, modern brewing had emerged in Scotland. Notable Scottish breweries include Brewdog, Tempest Brewing Company, Fyne Ales, and Harviestoun.
by David | Orkney Brewery, Pint Glass, Scotch Ale / Wee Heavy, Scotland, Snifter, Tulip |
Today, I’m reviewing The Skull Splitter: The Orkney Brewery’s homage to the great—or terrible (depending on who you are)—Thorfinn “Skullsplitter” Hauskaluif—spelled how it sounds (depending on who you are). The beer nearly got pulled from market a couple years ago...
by Michael Larson | Harviestoun Brewery Ltd., Old Ale, Pint Glass, Scotland, Snifter, Wine Glass |
Surprise birthday gifts are the best. Surprise birthday gifts that are beer, are even better. Without even a mention, a good friend of my wife’s left two bottles of Ola Dubh 30 on my kitchen counter. As my wife would rather have Pinot than a pint, I guessed that...
by Team | BrewDog Ltd., Imperial / Double IPA, Scotland, Snifter, Tulip, Wine Glass |
Taylor: BrewDog is a Scottish craft brewery that makes some crazy concoctions. They are notable for their awesome, antics-ridden videos, their deep hatred of commercial beer, and their Sink the Bismarck IPA, which is the highest ABV beer in the world, at 40%. They...
by Tom Smillie | BrewDog Ltd., Mug, Pint Glass, Scotland, Spiced / Herbed / Vegetable Beers |
This mid-range abv brew reminded me of an a newer twist on the Scottish ales of old. The beige thin head seemed to disappear into the amber-orange cloudy beverage as I pressed my nose in for a smell. Note: I have not had kola nuts or guarana so I have no point of...
by Tom Smillie | Mug, Pint Glass, Scotland, Spiced / Herbed / Vegetable Beers, Williams Brothers Brewing Company |
This historic brew commemorates a practice that dates back to a time before hops were used. Implementing what mother nature gave them, Norse people groups used the sprigs of spruce and pine trees as the bittering agent in their beers. Through the vehicle of Viking...
by Taylor Birkey | American Amber / Red Ale, BrewDog Ltd., Mug, Pilsner Glass, Pint Glass, Scotland |
BrewDog … batty Scottish brewers that boil beer to buck trends in Britain. They have remained true to their approach with this ridiculous Amber Ale, if you could even call it that. It’s more like an Amber Ale that has been nuked by hops. It certainly lives...