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Belhaven Scottish Ale

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Intriguing biscuit malt and caramel flavour, subtle fruitiness and an underlying herbal aroma, all against a modest bitterness. A deep copper ale of 5.2%, brewed from barley malts (pale, crystal and black) with fine hops, near a monastery site dating to 1150 AD and in the spirit of rich, malty monastic recipes. Bronze at the 2022 World Beer Awards (Amber Ale).

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber12
PaceA Few

AWARDS

Bronze · 2022
World Beer Awards
Amber Ale
★Bronze — World Beer Awards (Amber Ale)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
caramelmaltyherbal
caramel
malty
herbal
bready
fruity
toasty
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced biscuit and caramel malt character, giving way to subtle stone fruit notes and a refined herbal backdrop from noble hops.
not found:hoppy,roasted,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Belhaven Scottish Ale

◎ Appearance

A deep copper ale with warm amber undertones, displaying excellent clarity and a fine, dense head that adheres well to the glass. The carbonation is modest, creating a gentle effervescence that sustains the presentation throughout the drinking experience.

deep coppercleardense headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced biscuit and caramel malt character, giving way to subtle stone fruit notes and a refined herbal backdrop from noble hops. The aromatic profile is restrained and contemplative, inviting closer inspection rather than announcing itself boldly.

biscuit maltcaramelstone fruitherbal hop

◐ Taste

Entry reveals rich, toasted biscuit flavors layered with caramel sweetness, followed by a balanced mid-palate where subtle fruit complexity emerges. The bitterness remains modest and integrated, allowing the malt character to dominate while fine hops provide structure without harshness.

toasted biscuitcaramel sweetnessintegrated bitternessmalt-forward

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with lingering caramel and herbal notes that fade gradually. A pleasant warming sensation persists, characteristic of its modest 5.2% alcohol content.

clean finishherbal fadewarming
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
79
Appearance
77
Finish
77
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

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

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About Scottish Ale

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