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Man O' Hoy

Orkney Brewery
Scotland·Golden Ale
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Man O' Hoy is a deep golden ale with summer scents of soft and dark fruit, citrus and mango from Mosaic and Amarillo hops over a soft malt background, a creamy, hoppy body and a long, bitter, fruity finish with a bittersweet edge. It is named after the Old Man of Hoy, a near vertical 140-metre sea stack that ferry passengers to Stromness see every day. Bronze at SIBA Scotland 2026.

ABV
4.2%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSession

AWARDS

Bronze · 2026
SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, Scotland)
Bottle & Can 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
hoppydark fruitfruity
hoppy
dark fruit
fruity
citrusy
tropical
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with soft, dark stone fruit notes—plums and damsons—alongside vibrant citrus and mango character drawn from Mosaic and Amarillo hops.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Man O' Hoy

◎ Appearance

Man O' Hoy presents a deep golden hue with excellent clarity and bright translucence. The head forms densely and clings to the glass walls with persistent lacing, while fine carbonation rises steadily through the body.

deep goldenbright claritydense head lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with soft, dark stone fruit notes—plums and damsons—alongside vibrant citrus and mango character drawn from Mosaic and Amarillo hops. A gentle, biscuited malt foundation sits beneath, offering warmth without heaviness and allowing the hop expression to remain the focal point.

dark stone fruitcitrus and mangosoft malt basehop-forward

◐ Taste

The palate enters soft and rounded, with creamy texture carrying the fruity hop character forward. Mid-palate develops a measured bitterness that builds gradually, balanced by the malt's subtle sweetness, before transitioning into a long, bittersweet finish with persistent fruity notes.

creamy bodymeasured bitternessfruity complexity

◑ Finish

The finish extends long and dry with a bittersweet edge that lingers pleasantly. The fruity notes fade slowly, leaving behind a clean, slightly astringent aftertaste.

long finishbittersweetdry
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
83
Appearance
84
Finish
79
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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