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Lochan brings citrus and pine over a subtle malt finish, a session pale ale at just 3.4% ABV. Cairngorm added it to the range in 2025, and that same year its cask version took Bronze in the Session Pale Ale class of the SIBA awards for Scotland. The bottle and can version repeated that Bronze in 2026.

ABV
3.4%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSession

AWARDS

Bronze · 2025
SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, Scotland)
Cask Session Pale Ale (up to 4.4%)
Bronze · 2026
SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, Scotland)
Bottle & Can Session Pale Ale (up to 4.4%)
★Bronze — SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, Scotland) (Cask Session Pale Ale (up to 4.4%))
★Bronze — SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, Scotland) (Bottle & Can Session Pale Ale (up to 4.4%))
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
pineycitrusyhoppy
piney
citrusy
hoppy
malty
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with pronounced pine and resinous hop character, complemented by fresh citrus notes—lime and grapefruit—that lift from the glass.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Lochan

◎ Appearance

Lochan presents a pale golden hue with bright clarity and a fine, persistent white head. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating steady streams of bubbles that support modest lacing around the glass.

pale goldenclearfine headbright carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with pronounced pine and resinous hop character, complemented by fresh citrus notes—lime and grapefruit—that lift from the glass. A light, clean malt backbone emerges beneath, contributing subtle grain sweetness without dominating the aromatic profile.

pine, resincitrus, grapefruitclean maltherbal

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshing, with piney and citrus hop flavors taking center stage on the palate. Mid-palate develops a moderate bitterness that remains balanced rather than aggressive, while a delicate malt sweetness provides structure and prevents the beer from becoming thin or one-dimensional.

piney, citrusbalanced bitternesssession-weight bodycrisp

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry, with lingering pine and citrus notes fading into a subtle malt sweetness. Aftertaste remains refreshing and inviting, encouraging another sip.

dry finishlingering citrus
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
77
Appearance
76
Finish
75
Serve at 7–10°C

Cold enough to sharpen the hop aroma without numbing the palate. Around 7–9°C keeps the citrus and pine vivid without losing bitterness definition.

Pint glass

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

Drink fresh — hop aroma fades fast. Best within 3 months of canning or bottling.

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About Pale Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Pale Ale?

India Pale Ales are hop-forward ales with ABV typically 5.5–7.5% and IBU 40–70+. Bold citrus, pine or tropical aromas alongside firm bitterness and a clean dry finish.

Finding a similar Pale Ale

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