Belhaven 80 Shilling

◎ Aussehen

Deep copper in color with excellent clarity and a light bronze head that settles into a persistent, creamy collar with fine lacing. The carbonation is gentle and well-integrated, creating a refined visual presentation typical of a well-crafted Scottish export ale.

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with a distinctive Horlicks-like malt character—comforting and slightly sweet. Herbal and earthy notes from Challenger hops form the base, while Goldings contribute a subtle hint of orange peel that adds gentle citrus complexity without dominating the composition.

◐ Geschmack

The palate opens with sweet, pale malt that is immediately balanced by black malt's restrained bitterness, preventing cloying character. Soft fruit layers weave through the mid-palate before transitioning into a toffee-inflected finish, with Challenger's measured bitterness (28 IBU) providing structure without harshness.

◑ Abgang

The finish is medium-length with lingering toffee and herbal hop character. A gentle warmth from the slightly higher fermentation temperature leaves a clean, slightly dry aftertaste that invites another sip.