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Innis & Gunn Original

Innis & Gunn
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🌍 Scotland · Scottish Ale · One of 2 Scottish Ales in hopIQ

The original oak-aged beer. Matured in American oak whisky casks for 77 days, developing notes of vanilla, toffee, caramel and a warming oak finish. A genuine British classic.

ABV
6.6%
IBU
39
SRM
14amber
14

Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 20+ dimensions

malty
87%
caramel
75%
oak aged
70%
smooth
63%
medium-bodied
55%
grain
50%
vanilla
50%
full-bodied
45%
dark fruit
38%
clean finish
30%
warm spice
20%

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About Scottish Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Scottish Ale?

Scottish Ale 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 Ale

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

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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Innis & Gunn Original

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

What to eat with Innis & Gunn Original

WHERE TO BUY

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