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Belhaven Best

Belhaven Brewery
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🌍 Scotland · Scottish Heavy · One of 1 Scottish Heavys in hopIQ

Scotland's best-selling cask ale. Smooth, amber-coloured with caramel malt sweetness, a hint of roast and a mellow, well-balanced hop finish. Classic Scottish 80 Shilling character.

ABV
3.9%
IBU
26
SRM
12amber
12

Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 20+ dimensions

malty
87%
caramel
63%
smooth
63%
medium-bodied
57%
grain
55%
bread
50%
soft
45%
clean finish
45%
nutty
30%
dark fruit
20%

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About Scottish Heavy

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What is a Scottish Heavy?

Scottish Heavy is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar Scottish Heavy

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same malty, caramel, smooth character as Belhaven Best will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Belhaven Best

Serve at 4–7°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairings

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WHERE TO BUY

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