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The Gloaming

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A dark reddish-brown ale at 4.4% that the brewery places in the Scottish 80 Shilling tradition. Rich roasted malts dominate the nose, with a chocolate note in its own tasting line; on the palate come biscuit and cereal flavours and a finish described as sweet yet dry. First Gold hops stay in the background and leave the grain in front. The name is the Scots word for twilight.

ABV
4.4%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter22 IBU
Roasted bitterness
SRM
amber12
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
roastedchocolatemalty
roasted
chocolate
malty
bready
toasty
caramel
Aroma
Rich roasted malts dominate the nose, with prominent chocolate undertones that sit distinctly alongside the grain-forward character.
not found:hoppy,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for The Gloaming

◎ Appearance

The Gloaming presents a dark reddish-brown hue with good transparency and a modest cream-colored head. Carbonation is moderate, supporting a gentle Schaumhaftung that gradually subsides. The color sits squarely in the Scottish ale range, neither opaque nor overly pale.

dark reddish-browntransparentmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

Rich roasted malts dominate the nose, with prominent chocolate undertones that sit distinctly alongside the grain-forward character. First Gold hops remain restrained, contributing only subtle floral and herbal whispers in the background. The overall impression is malt-centric and warming, without aggressive hop presence.

roasted maltchocolatesubtle herbal notes

◐ Taste

Biscuit and cereal flavors establish the palate, supported by the deep roasted character introduced on the nose. The 22 IBU provide gentle restraint rather than assertive bitterness, allowing the grain profile to remain front and center. Mouthfeel is clean and approachable at 4.4% ABV, with no harsh edges.

biscuitcerealgentle bitternesslight body

◑ Finish

The finish strikes a balance between sweetness and dryness, with the roasted malt lingering pleasantly without cloying. A brief, dry aftertaste emerges as the beer warms slightly on the palate.

sweet-dry balancemalt persistence
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
77
Taste
76
Appearance
74
Finish
75
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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About Scottish Ale

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