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.
BrewDog Rip Tide
My first venture into the world of BrewDog starts out with their interpretation of a Russian imperial stout. I found this bomber at the bottom of a shelf tucked behind a couple other singles. While I’d love to have reviewed a fresh bottle, I must report that my bottle...
Harviestoun Ola Dubh Special 12 Reserve
What I stumbled upon two weeks ago lead me to make an impulse buy. Apparently, Harviestoun takes their Old Engine Oil and ages it in re-used whiskey casks. There were numbers (12, 16, and 30) attached to the bottles and naturally the prices went up as you went higher....
Brewdog Bashah
Every now and then, you run across a beer that you purchase purely out of curiosity (and perhaps a slight sense of wonderment). To be fair, those of us who call greater Chicagoland our home would probably jump at the chance to get our hands on anything involving Stone...