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Italian Kilt was brewed with a brewery from the Scottish Highlands. Granda calls it a Scotch ale and deliberately kept it at 3.8 percent, well below the strength the style usually carries, to put balance ahead of power. It is a warm amber with copper glints and a dense head. Malt leads the nose: caramel, bread crust and a light toasted note. The palate is rounded yet easy-flowing, with a balanced residual sweetness.

ABV
3.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber12
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltycaramelbready
malty
caramel
bready
toasty
Aroma
The nose is led confidently by malt character, with prominent notes of caramel and bread crust that ground the profile.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Italian Kilt

◎ Appearance

Italian Kilt presents a warm amber hue with distinct copper glints that catch the light gracefully. The dense head sits atop the beer with visible persistence, while the body remains bright and well-defined. Carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated, contributing to the beer's approachable and refined presentation.

warm ambercopper highlightsdense head

◌ Aroma

The nose is led confidently by malt character, with prominent notes of caramel and bread crust that ground the profile. A light toasted quality adds complexity without dominance, suggesting restrained kilning in the malt bill. The overall aromatic impression is inviting and straightforward, with no aggressive hop presence to distract from the malt foundation.

caramelbread crustlightly toastedmalz-forward

◐ Taste

The palate enters with a rounded sweetness that flows smoothly across the tongue, never cloying or heavy despite the beer's malt-driven character. Bitterness from the 28 IBU sits in balance, providing subtle definition without sharpness. The residual sweetness persists gently throughout, supported by a clean, easy-drinking body that reflects the brewer's commitment to balance over strength.

rounded sweetnessbalanced bitternessclean finish

◑ Finish

The finish is short to medium, fading gracefully without lingering harshness or astringency. A mild malt sweetness remains as the final impression, leaving the palate clean and ready for another sip.

short-mediummild aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
77
Appearance
79
Finish
76
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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