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Juicy orange aromas lead, followed by biscuity wheat and a rich malt body, and the finish is clean and refreshing. This Scottish golden ale brews slow-kilned malt and wheat with First Gold, Cascade and Fuggles hops at 4.1 % ABV. Its name goes back to Ossian, son of Fingal, a legendary warrior whose gravestone stands in the Sma' Glen north west of Perth. Bronze for Best British Style Ale at the Scottish Beer Awards 2018.

ABV
4.1%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSession

AWARDS

Bronze · 2018
Scottish Beer Awards
Best British Style Ale
★Bronze — Scottish Beer Awards (Best British Style Ale)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
orangecleanwheat
orange
clean
wheat
malty
citrusy
bready
Aroma
The nose is led by vibrant juicy orange notes that sit atop a foundation of biscuity wheat character.
also:hoppy
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Ossian

◎ Appearance

Ossian presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass. The carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating a gentle, steady stream of bubbles. The lacing is delicate and adheres evenly as the beer is consumed.

bright goldenclearpersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is led by vibrant juicy orange notes that sit atop a foundation of biscuity wheat character. Behind these initial impressions lie subtle floral and herbal hints from the First Gold, Cascade, and Fuggles hops. The slow-kilned malt contributes a gentle sweetness without overwhelming the hop-driven top notes.

juicy orangebiscuity wheatfloralsoft malt sweetness

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a restrained sweetness from the wheat and slow-kilned malt, delivering a biscuity foundation that is both satisfying and approachable. The bittering from the classic British hop trio is measured and refined, sitting at 20 IBU—just enough to provide definition without dominating. The malt body remains full and rounded throughout, with a drying quality that prevents any cloying character.

biscuitybalanced sweetnessgentle bitternessvollmundig

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing, with the bitterness fading quickly into a dry aftertaste. A subtle residual sweetness lingers pleasantly, inviting another sip.

cleandryrefreshing
77
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
77
Appearance
80
Finish
75
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°C. Light and refreshing — serve cold to keep the delicate hop and malt balance intact.

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 Golden Ale

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