Swannay Orkney Best, 3.6%
The Orkney Best is from the Swannay Brewery in Orkney, the
picture on the label is of The Old Man of Hoy which is the tallest rock stack
in the UK at 450ft tall, I wouldn't normally comment on a random picture on the
label but as a former Geography student this sort of thing I find interesting.
This light ale has a yellow straw colour, a minimal hoppy nose, the taste was
floral hops and very light malts, and for me it’s a little too thin even though
it is a light ale, it could have a bit more flavour, 5/10.
Springhead Brewery The Leveller, 4.8%
The Springhead Brewery from Nottinghamshire, began life in
1990 when for a period it was the smallest brewery in England but since then
they have grown into a sizeable microbrewery with 21 separate ales available.
The Leveller pours a dark ruby with a nice beige foam head, aromas of roasted
malts, toffee and a little dark chocolate, and I’d use exactly the same words
for the taste with a mild bitter finish, very nice, 7.25/10.
Cairngorm Sheepshaggers Gold, 4.5%
The Cairngorm Brewery Co sited in Aviemore in Scotland have
recently upgraded to a 20 barrel brewery due to demand. The Sheepshagger pours
a light golden colour with a good head, this continental style beer has aromas
of malts and caramel, tastes quite sweet with some citrus and biscuit nuttiness
from the malts, a light bitter finish, 7.5/10.
