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Lowlander

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A tribute to the traditional Scottish export ale, the eighty-shilling: copper in colour and led by its malts, Golden Promise and dark crystal, with Admiral as the only hop. The aroma is prominently malty, toasty and raisin-like. On the palate malt sweetness, sticky dried fruit and caramel are layered over a gentle hop resin, and the finish is dry. The head brewer describes the aim as a modern edge on a much-loved style. Drinkers mention dates, biscuit and a creamy body.

ABV
4.4%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Resinous hop 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
maltytoastycaramel
malty
toasty
caramel
dark fruit
resinous
bready
Aroma
The nose is led by warm, toasty malt notes with pronounced raisin and dried-fruit character.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Lowlander

◎ Appearance

Copper hue with good clarity and a full, cream-colored head that clings to the glass with persistent lacing. The carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, giving a soft visual presence that reflects the ale's gentle character.

copperclearcreamy headmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is led by warm, toasty malt notes with pronounced raisin and dried-fruit character. A subtle biscuit undertone emerges alongside soft spice hints, while Admiral hops contribute only a restrained herbal whisper in the background.

toasty maltdried fruitbiscuitherbal restraint

◐ Taste

The palate opens with malt-forward sweetness balanced by a sticky dried-fruit character and caramel layers that build through the mid-palate. Admiral hops provide gentle resin and a light bitterness that prevents cloying, while the malt backbone remains the dominant voice throughout.

malt sweetnessdried fruitcaramelgentle bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish turns dry with a lingering malt and light hop astringency. The aftertaste carries echoes of dates and biscuit, fading with a clean, slightly resinous edge.

drymalt lingering
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
76
Finish
76
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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What is a Scottish Ale?

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