Lochan
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.
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Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Lochan
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.
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.
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
hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same piney, citrusy, light character as Lochan will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.
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