Taddy Porter is one of the classics that has followed Samuel Smith through generations - a dark, dry porter built for slow drinking, ideally with a cup of coffee alongside.

Expert description of Samuel Smith Taddy Porter

Samuel Smith Taddy Porter is the brewery's take on the classic English porter style, brewed at Yorkshire's oldest brewery in Tadcaster since 1758. The beer offers fine notes of liquorice and chocolate, with an almost whipped-cream-like head that gives a soft first impression before a fresh bitterness steps in and balances the dry finish.

It is a porter made for quiet moments rather than grand celebrations - a solid, well-balanced beer rooted in British brewing craft, where dryness and bitterness keep the sweetness of chocolate and liquorice in check.

Tasting Notes

Aroma

Liquorice and dark chocolate, with a hint of roasted malt.

Taste

Chocolate and liquorice up front, balanced by a fresh, dry bitterness.

Finish

Dry and clean with lingering notes of roasted malt.

Specifications

Name: Taddy Porter
Brewery: Samuel Smith's Brewery
Country/Region: Tadcaster, Yorkshire, England
Beer Style: Porter
ABV: 5%
Size: 35.5 CL
EAN: 5010149200419
Serving Suggestion: Best enjoyed at 10-12°C, pairs well with a cup of coffee or dark chocolate

Flavour Profile

Liquorice · Chocolate · Dry · Roasted

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Taddy Porter is named after Tadcaster, the town where Samuel Smith has brewed since 1758, and is one of the brewery's longest running beers.

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On the Danish island of Funen, Ørbæk Bryggeri has long experimented with the line between beer and wine, and Bygvin is one of the clearest results - a full-bodied, oak-aged barley wine where malt alone carries the alcohol.

Expert description of Ørbæk Bygvin

Ørbæk Bygvin - Vintage Barley Wine is a Danish craft beer with a strength and character approaching wine. It is dry-hopped and fermented with wine yeast, giving it a character that sits somewhere between beer and wine. Malt alone provides the base for the alcohol, giving a full, warming body, while the hops contribute fresh notes of passion fruit and citrus along with a hint of dark berries and pine needles.

The oak ageing adds notes of nuts and vanilla, both from the wood itself and from its heat treatment. The beer is rich in tannins from both hops and oak, giving a depth usually found only in wood-aged wine - a beer built to lie in the cellar and develop over time.

Tasting Notes

Aroma

Passion fruit and citrus from the hops, seasoned with dark berries, pine needles and a hint of warm vanilla.

Taste

Full and warming with nuts, vanilla and a tannin-rich structure from the oak ageing.

Finish

Long, dry and wine-like with lingering notes of wood and dark fruit.

Specifications

Name: Ørbæk Bygvin - Vintage Barley Wine
Brewery: Ørbæk Bryggeri
Country/Region: Ørbæk, Funen, Denmark
Beer Style: Strong Ale (Barley Wine)
ABV: 12%
Size: 75 CL
Fermentation: Dry-hopped with wine yeast
Shelf Life: Long shelf life
Serving Suggestion: Best enjoyed at 12-14°C, pairs well with red meat, game or hearty stews

Flavour Profile

Malty · Full-bodied · Wine-like · Tannic

Did You Know?

Ørbæk Bygvin is fermented with wine yeast instead of regular ale yeast, which is one reason it tastes closer to wine than a typical barley wine.

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From whisky barrels to rum casks - Innis & Gunn continues its barrel ageing philosophy with a Scottish red ale that has journeyed through Caribbean rum casks before landing in the glass.

Expert description of Innis & Gunn Caribbean Rum Cask Scottish Red

Innis & Gunn Caribbean Rum Cask Scottish Red combines the traditional style of Scottish red ales with the unique influence of rum casks. The beer has a deep red colour, a medium body and a soft mouthfeel, offering a balance between malt sweetness and the flavours derived from ageing in rum casks.

Expect a combination of caramel and toffee-like maltiness with hints of vanilla, coconut and spice from the rum. The beer is often described as complex and lavish in its flavour profile, making it an interesting addition to Innis & Gunn's barrel aged range.

Tasting Notes

Aroma

Caramel and toffee, with notes of vanilla and coconut from the rum casks.

Taste

Sweet malt and caramel, seasoned with rum-like tones of coconut and spice.

Finish

Soft and lightly sweet with lingering rum-spiced notes.

Specifications

Name: Caribbean Rum Cask Scottish Red
Brewery: Innis & Gunn
Country/Region: Edinburgh, Scotland
Beer Style: Scottish Red Ale
ABV: 6.8%
Size: 33 CL
EAN: 5060190560741
Serving Suggestion: Best enjoyed at 10-12°C, pairs well with spiced food or caramel-based desserts

Flavour Profile

Caramel · Coconut · Spiced · Soft

Did You Know?

Innis & Gunn deliberately experiments with different barrel types - from whisky to rum - to give each beer in the range its own distinct character, inspired by the wine and spirits world's approach to barrel ageing.

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The monks at Scourmont Abbey in Chimay have brewed beer since 1862, and Première is the beer that started it all - the oldest recipe in Chimay's range.

Expert description of Chimay Première

Chimay Première, also known as Peres Trappistes, is the oldest of the Chimay beers, hence the name "Première." It is brewed at Scourmont Abbey in Belgium, one of only thirteen Trappist monasteries in the world with the right to brew official Trappist beer, and the beer has a beautiful copper colour and a fruity, sweet flavour that makes it especially palatable.

The aromas are pleasantly light and complex, making Première an accessible entry point into the world of Trappist beer for those who haven't yet tried the style. As with all Chimay beers, the proceeds from sales support the monastery and charitable causes.

Tasting Notes

Aroma

Light and complex with fruity tones and a hint of spice.

Taste

Fruity and sweet, balanced by a mild bitterness.

Finish

Soft and light with lingering fruit notes.

Specifications

Name: Première (Peres Trappistes)
Brewery: Chimay
Country/Region: Chimay, Belgium
Beer Style: Trappist Beer
ABV: 7%
Size: 75 CL
EAN: 541090800043
Serving Suggestion: Best enjoyed at 10-12°C in a Trappist glass, pairs well with soft ripened cheese

Flavour Profile

Fruity · Sweet · Copper · Light

Did You Know?

Chimay was the first brewery to use the designation "Trappist Ale" on its labels, and Première is the beer that laid the foundation for the entire monastery's brewing history back in 1862.

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Bourbon barrels, whole coffee beans, cocoa and chili - BrewDog's "Dog" series is the Scots' playground for the wildest imperial stouts, and Dog J is no exception.

Expert description of BrewDog Dog J Chocolate Chili Imperial Stout

BrewDog Dog J Chocolate Chili Imperial Stout is a powerful, experimental imperial stout from the Scottish brewery BrewDog, founded in 2007 in Ellon by James Watt and Martin Dickie. Dog J is bourbon barrel aged and built around whole coffee beans, cocoa and chili - a combination that delivers an intense, complex and daring flavour profile.

At 14.1%, this is a beer for the seasoned stout lover, where the smoky, burnt chocolate character meets the heat of chili in a smooth, sophisticated finish.

Tasting Notes

Aroma

Burnt chocolate, coffee and a hint of roasted chili.

Taste

Full-bodied and intense, with bourbon sweetness, dark cocoa and a warming chili heat.

Finish

Long, smooth and sophisticated, with chili heat building slowly.

Specifications

Name: Dog J Chocolate Chili Imperial Stout
Brewery: BrewDog
Country/Region: Ellon, Scotland
Beer Style: Imperial Stout
ABV: 14.1%
Size: 33 CL
Ingredients: Coffee beans, cocoa, chili
Serving Suggestion: Best enjoyed in small glasses at 12-14°C, with dark chocolate or a strong cheese

Flavour Profile

Roasted · Spicy · Full-bodied · Intense

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BrewDog's "Dog" series is the brewery's platform for its most experimental, boundary-pushing imperial stouts, where each letter of the alphabet represents a new take on the theme.

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"I cannot recommend these glasses strongly enough," wine guru Robert Parker said of Riedel's glasses - a recommendation that says most of what needs saying.

About the Product

Riedel Veritas Beer 6449/11 is a set of 2 glasses from the Austrian glassmaker Riedel, whose founder George Riedel set an uncompromising standard for perfectionism in everything from material selection to the final shape of the glass. The glass measures 160 mm in height and holds 435 ccm, giving plenty of room for the aroma to unfold.

Everything in Riedel's glasses is carefully considered - from the selection and quality of the raw material itself to the entire manufacturing process. The result is a glass designed to bring out the best qualities of whatever you pour into it.

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By the Limfjord in Thisted, beer has been brewed since 1902, and Limfjordsporter is one of the brewery's most distinctive takes on the dark, smoky side of Danish brewing craft.

Expert description of Thisted Bryghus Limfjordsporter

Limfjordsporter from Thisted Bryghus is an almost black bottom-fermented porter with a creamy light-brown head. The brewery, one of Denmark's oldest and most forward-thinking, combines traditional porter brewing with a distinct smoky character in this beer, adding an extra dimension beyond the typical roasted malt profile.

The taste is wonderfully complex, dominated by liquorice, smoke, roasted barley and malt sweetness, nicely balanced by a pronounced hop bitterness. It is a porter with substance, built for slow enjoyment and ideally paired with hearty winter dishes.

Tasting Notes

Aroma

Smoke and roasted barley, with a hint of liquorice in the background.

Taste

Liquorice, smoke and roasted malt, carried by a pronounced hop bitterness and a solid malt sweetness.

Finish

Smoky and dry, with lingering notes of roasted grain.

Specifications

Name: Limfjordsporter
Brewery: Thisted Bryghus
Country/Region: Thisted, Denmark
Beer Style: Porter
ABV: 7.9%
Size: 33 CL
Fermentation: Bottom-fermented
EAN: 57109640
Allergens: Barley malt
Serving Suggestion: Best enjoyed at 8-14°C, pairs well with hearty winter dishes or smoked food

Flavour Profile

Smoky · Liquorice · Roasted · Full-bodied

Did You Know?

Thisted Bryghus has brewed beer since 1902 and is known for experimenting with local ingredients and old brewing techniques, making Limfjordsporter a fine example of the brewery's forward-thinking take on traditional styles.

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From Stavanger comes a stout that doesn't try to be extreme for the sake of it - Konrads is Lervig's take on a classic stout with a Scandinavian touch, where softness is the keyword.

Expert description of Lervig Konrads Stout

This craft beer from Lervig is a perfect combination of the brewery's classic stout tradition with a Scandinavian touch. Konrads is brewed with a large proportion of dark malt and the right water chemistry to achieve the perfect, soft mouthfeel with notes of liquorice and coffee.

At 10.4% ABV, it is a powerful stout, but the focus lies on texture and balance rather than pure strength. That makes Konrads a stout that appeals broadly to both newcomers and experienced stout lovers who appreciate a softer, more rounded style.

Tasting Notes

Aroma

Liquorice and coffee, with a deep, dark malt character.

Taste

Soft and round with liquorice, coffee and a solid malt sweetness.

Finish

Soft and lightly bitter with lingering coffee notes.

Specifications

Name: Konrads Stout
Brewery: Lervig
Country/Region: Stavanger, Norway
Beer Style: Stout
ABV: 10.4%
Size: 33 CL
EAN: 7072712000763
Serving Suggestion: Best enjoyed at 12-14°C in a wide glass, pairs well with dark chocolate or an espresso

Flavour Profile

Liquorice · Coffee · Soft · Full-bodied

Did You Know?

Lervig places great emphasis on water chemistry when brewing Konrads, which is one of the secrets behind the characteristically soft mouthfeel that sets it apart from sharper, more bitter stouts.

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Three kinds of beans, one heavy stout - Lervig from Stavanger has built 3 Bean Stout around a simple idea: coffee shouldn't just sit on top of the beer, it should be part of its backbone.

Expert description of Lervig 3 Bean Stout

Lervig is one of Norway's most acclaimed breweries, known for an experimental approach to especially strong stouts. 3 Bean Stout is the brewery's take on an imperial stout, where the name refers to the use of three different coffee beans in the brewing process. At 12% ABV, it is a powerful beer offering marked depth and complexity.

The roasted malt base provides a solid foundation of dark chocolate and roasted grain, while the three coffee varieties layer on further dimensions of coffee character - from bright, tart fruitiness to deep, bitter roast. The result is a full, intense stout built for slow enjoyment.

Tasting Notes

Aroma

Roasted coffee and dark chocolate, with deep notes of roasted malt.

Taste

Layers of coffee from the three bean varieties, dark chocolate and a solid malt sweetness.

Finish

Long and bitter with lingering coffee notes.

Specifications

Name: 3 Bean Stout
Brewery: Lervig
Country/Region: Stavanger, Norway
Beer Style: Imperial Stout
ABV: 12%
Size: 33 CL
EAN: 7072712002064
Serving Suggestion: Best enjoyed at 12-14°C in a wide glass, pairs well with dark chocolate or an espresso

Flavour Profile

Coffee · Chocolate · Roasted · Full-bodied

Did You Know?

The name 3 Bean Stout refers to Lervig using three different coffee bean varieties in the brewing process, giving the beer a more layered coffee expression than most other coffee stouts.

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Some beers are made to drink cold, and then there is this one - a warm, spiced beer liqueur that belongs in a small glass topped with whipped cream, far from the ordinary bottle of beer.

Expert description of Ultra Belgian Beer Liqour

Ultra Beer Liqueur is a sweet and spiced beer liqueur at 20% alcohol, distilled from Ultra Delice, an award-winning dark Belgian beer full of sweetness and spice. After distillation, coffee extract is added, giving the liqueur a deep and aromatic profile with notes of malt, chocolate, coffee and vanilla. The liqueur is produced by a brewery with roots dating back to 1897 and a tradition of combining classic Belgian brewing craft with creative flavour variations.

It has a full, round taste that suits dessert, after-dinner drinking or a warming winter treat. Ultra Beer Liqueur is recommended served heated to around 45-50°C in a small 2-3 cl glass, ideally topped with whipped cream - an alternative to Irish coffee that is as much a conversation piece as a taste experience.

Tasting Notes

Aroma

Malt, dark chocolate and coffee, with a sweet, spiced warmth.

Taste

Full and sweet with coffee, vanilla and chocolate, carried by the dark beer's malt character.

Finish

Warm and round with lingering coffee and vanilla notes.

Specifications

Name: Ultra Belgian Beer Liqour
Country/Region: Belgium
Beer Style: Beer Liqueur
ABV: 20%
Size: 70 CL
Serving Suggestion: Heat to 45-50°C and serve in a small 2-3 cl glass, ideally topped with whipped cream

Flavour Profile

Sweet · Spiced · Coffee · Full-bodied

Did You Know?

Ultra Beer Liqueur is enjoyed warm rather than cold, making it an unusual but popular substitute for Irish coffee during the Christmas season.

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If Delirium Tremens is the bright, festive sister, Nocturnum is the dark counterpart - a strong dark ale from the same pink-elephant family, but with an entirely different, deeper character.

Expert description of Huyghe Delirium Nocturnum

Delirium Nocturnum is brewed by Huyghe Brewery in Melle, Belgium, the same brewery behind the iconic Delirium Tremens. Nocturnum is the dark edition in the Delirium family - a triple fermented strong dark ale with a dark brown colour and a reddish hue that signals the depth waiting in the glass.

The aroma offers caramel, mocha and chocolate, seasoned with liquorice and coriander. The taste begins with a pleasant alcoholic softness, which gives way to a rising bitterness, partly from the hops, but also from the roasted malt and chocolate malt. The finish offers a fine balance between bitterness and sweetness.

Tasting Notes

Aroma

Caramel, mocha and chocolate, with spices like liquorice and coriander.

Taste

Soft alcoholic fullness that gives way to a rising bitterness from roasted malt and chocolate malt.

Finish

Well balanced between bitterness and sweetness.

Specifications

Name: Delirium Nocturnum Strong Dark Beer
Brewery: Huyghe Brewery
Country/Region: Melle, Belgium
Beer Style: Strong Dark Ale
ABV: 8.5%
IBU: 24
Size: 330 ML
Fermentation: Triple fermented
EAN: 5412186000715
Serving Suggestion: Best enjoyed at 10-12°C in a tulip glass, pairs well with dark chocolate or strong cheese

Flavour Profile

Chocolate · Spiced · Bitter · Full-bodied

Did You Know?

The Delirium series is known for its characteristic pink elephant on the label, originally inspired by the feeling of delirium - and Nocturnum is the dark, nocturnal edition of this universe.

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Crabbie's started as a Scottish family recipe from 1801 and has today become the very symbol of alcoholic ginger beer - this release adds a sweet raspberry twist to the classic ginger style.

Expert description of Crabbies Raspberry Ginger Beer

Crabbies Raspberry Ginger Beer is a Scottish ginger beer with a fresh raspberry flavour, building on the traditional Crabbie's brand with roots dating back to 1801. The ginger beer style differs from ordinary beer in being brewed on a ginger base, where spicy heat meets sweetness and a light sparkle.

With added raspberry, this release gains a fruity, refreshing dimension that makes it an easy choice for those wanting something different from classic beer.

Tasting Notes

Aroma

Fresh raspberry and spicy ginger.

Taste

Sweet raspberry fruit balanced by ginger heat and a light sparkling character.

Finish

Refreshing and lightly sweet, with a hint of ginger spice.

Specifications

Name: Crabbies Raspberry Ginger Beer
Brewery: Crabbie's
Country/Region: Scotland
Beer Style: Ginger Beer
ABV: 4%
Size: 33 CL
Ingredients: Water, added carbonation, ginger wine, alcohol, sugar, acid (citric acid), natural flavouring, colouring (ammonia sulphite caramel)
Allergens: Preservatives (potassium sorbate, sodium disulphite), antioxidant (ascorbic acid)
Serving Suggestion: Best enjoyed well chilled, as a refreshment on its own or with spicy food

Flavour Profile

Fruity · Spicy · Refreshing · Sweet

Did You Know?

The Crabbie's name comes from Miller Crabbie, who traded in Edinburgh as early as 1801 - making the brand one of the oldest in the ginger beer category.

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Three breweries, one saison - Dogfish Head, Victory and Stone joined forces for Saison du BUFF, a collaboration beer here given an extra turn on red and white wine barrels.

Expert description of Stone 2017 Series Batch No 1 Saison du BUFF

Saison du BUFF is a collaboration between three of America's most acclaimed craft breweries: Dogfish Head, Victory Brewing and Stone Brewing. This 2017 edition, bottled in January 2017 as batch number 01 in Stone's 2017 series, is aged on both red and white wine barrels, adding a unique wine-like complexity on top of the classic, dry saison character.

At 9.3% ABV, it is a powerful take on the otherwise light saison style, seasoned with the characteristic notes of wild fermentation and barrel ageing. That makes this bottle a rare collector's item for enthusiasts of experimental American craft beer.

Tasting Notes

Aroma

Wine-like tones of red and white wine, with a hint of spice from the saison yeast.

Taste

Dry and complex with tart wine notes, spice and a light fruity sweetness.

Finish

Long and dry with lingering wine-like character.

Specifications

Name: 2017 Series Batch No. 01 - Saison du BUFF
Brewery: Stone Brewing / Dogfish Head / Victory Brewing
Country/Region: USA
Beer Style: Saison
ABV: 9.3%
Size: 50 CL
Barrel Type: Red & White Wine Cask
Edition: 2017 Series Batch No. 01, bottled January 2017
EAN: 636251870255
Serving Suggestion: Best enjoyed at 10-12°C in a wide glass, pairs well with shellfish or creamy cheese

Flavour Profile

Wine-like · Dry · Spiced · Tart

Did You Know?

Saison du BUFF is named after a collaboration between the brewmasters of three breweries - "BUFF" is an acronym formed from the initials of the three breweries combined with the friendship between their brewers.

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The name is a play on "crime" and adventurous barrel ageing - a reminder that it is a crime not to try the boldest cask experiments. Crime Ale is Stone's answer to that challenge.

Expert description of Stone Crime Ale 2016 aged in bourbon barrels

Crime Ale is brewed by Stone Brewing / Arrogant Bastard Brewing Co. as part of the brewery's 2016 Series. The base beer is a powerful ale from the Arrogant Bastard family, here aged on bourbon barrels to add extra depth, vanilla and wood notes on top of the already intense malt and hop profile.

At 10.5% ABV, it is a robust beer offering a complex combination of bourbon sweetness and Stone's characteristic, uncompromising bitterness. The 2016 vintage makes this bottle a collector's item for enthusiasts of barrel aged craft beer.

Tasting Notes

Aroma

Bourbon and vanilla, with a deep malty background.

Taste

Full and powerful with bourbon sweetness, caramel and a solid hop bitterness.

Finish

Long and warm with lingering wood and vanilla notes.

Specifications

Name: Crime Ale aged in bourbon barrels
Brewery: Stone Brewing / Arrogant Bastard Brewing Co.
Country/Region: California, USA
Beer Style: Strong Ale
ABV: 10.5%
Size: 50 CL
Edition: 2016 Series
EAN: 636251741449
Serving Suggestion: Best enjoyed at 12-14°C in a wide glass, pairs well with strong cheese or dark chocolate

Flavour Profile

Bourbon · Vanilla · Bitter · Full-bodied

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Crime Ale is part of Stone's ongoing series of barrel aged special editions, where the brewery experiments with different barrel types to give each vintage its own distinct character.

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From Stone's experimental series comes Locoveza - a barrel aged mocha stout, soured and matured on bourbon barrels until it becomes something far more complex than its name suggests.

Expert description of Stone Locoveza Charred Stone Xocoveza Mocha Stout

Locoveza Charred Stone Xocoveza Mocha Stout is brewed by Stone Brewing / Arrogant Bastard Brewing Co. as part of the brewery's 2015 Series, batch number 05. The base beer is Stone's popular Xocoveza, a Mexican-inspired mocha stout spiced with cinnamon, cocoa and chili, here aged and soured on bourbon barrels to add an extra dimension of wood notes and tartness.

This edition, called Charred Stone, adds a hint of smoky character from the charred barrels, giving the beer a complex profile ranging from sweet cocoa to smoky bourbon and a light tart finish. It is a beer brewed for the most adventurous stout lovers.

Tasting Notes

Aroma

Cocoa, coffee and bourbon, with a hint of smoke and cinnamon.

Taste

Chocolate and coffee, balanced by a tart edge and warm bourbon tones.

Finish

Complex and lightly tart with lingering smoky notes.

Specifications

Name: Locoveza Charred Stone Xocoveza Mocha Stout
Brewery: Stone Brewing / Arrogant Bastard Brewing Co.
Country/Region: California, USA
Beer Style: Milk Stout
ABV: 10%
Size: 50 CL
Edition: 2015 Series Batch No. 05
EAN: 636251740640
Serving Suggestion: Best enjoyed at 12-14°C in a wide glass, pairs well with dark chocolate

Flavour Profile

Cocoa · Bourbon · Tart · Full-bodied

Did You Know?

The base beer Xocoveza is named after the Mexican drink xocolatl and the spice blend found in traditional Mexican hot chocolate, explaining the characteristic cinnamon and chili character in the background.

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Scotland is more than whisky, but it's hard to separate the two once you travel there - this guide doesn't even try.

About the Book

The Beer Lover's Guide to Scotland by Torben Mathews takes the country's beer and brewing culture as its starting point, woven into a travel guide for a land where spirits and brewing history often go hand in hand. The book is written for the traveller who wants to experience Scotland through taste rather than just the tourist attractions.

A different angle for anyone who already has the whisky guides on the shelf and wants something new to read before their next trip to Scotland.

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England's oldest brewery has brewed beer in Faversham since 1698, and Double Stout is their take on a classic dark stout, where tradition is felt in every sip.

Expert description of Shepherd Neame Double Stout

Shepherd Neame Double Stout is a dark and characterful stout with notes of coffee, dark chocolate and roasted malts. Brewed by England's oldest brewery with respect for tradition, this stout carries the legacy of generations of British brewing craft, where the focus lies on balance rather than extremes.

Its silky mouthfeel and balanced bitterness make it an excellent companion to both meat dishes and quiet moments. It is a stout that does not seek to impress with high alcohol content, but instead delivers a solid, well-balanced flavour experience.

Tasting Notes

Aroma

Coffee and dark chocolate, with a hint of roasted malt.

Taste

Roasted malts and dark chocolate, carried by a silky texture and a balanced bitterness.

Finish

Soft and round with lingering coffee notes.

Specifications

Name: Double Stout
Brewery: Shepherd Neame
Country/Region: Faversham, Kent, England
Beer Style: Stout
ABV: 5.2%
Size: 50 CL
EAN: 5012686082022
Serving Suggestion: Best enjoyed at 10-12°C, pairs well with meat dishes or alone in quiet moments

Flavour Profile

Coffee · Chocolate · Roasted · Soft

Did You Know?

Shepherd Neame is England's oldest brewery and has brewed beer in Faversham, Kent since 1698, making Double Stout part of a brewing history spanning over 300 years.

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In Edinburgh, a whisky producer approached Innis & Gunn with a request to test how beer tasted after ageing in used bourbon barrels - the result was so popular that the brewery started brewing beer for the barrels instead.

Expert description of Innis & Gunn Original

Innis & Gunn Original, also known as The Original Bourbon Barrel Scotch Ale, is aged on used whisky barrels for up to 51 days. Like the world's great wine and whisky producers, Innis & Gunn strives for flavour depth, complexity and body in every beer it makes, and Original is defined by exactly this approach.

The 51-day ageing on whisky barrels gives flavours of caramel, vanilla and oak, seasoned with a piquant touch of hops. It is a Scottish ale where the barrel ageing is not just a gimmick, but an integral part of the recipe since the brewery's founding in 2003.

Tasting Notes

Aroma

Caramel, vanilla and oak, with a hint of hops.

Taste

Sweet caramel and vanilla, balanced by a piquant hop bitterness.

Finish

Soft and round with lingering oak notes.

Specifications

Name: The Original Bourbon Barrel Scotch Ale
Brewery: Innis & Gunn
Country/Region: Edinburgh, Scotland
Beer Style: Scotch Ale
ABV: 6.6%
Size: 33 CL
EAN: 5010327658544
Serving Suggestion: Best enjoyed at 10-12°C, pairs well with grilled meat or strong cheese

Flavour Profile

Caramel · Vanilla · Oak · Soft

Did You Know?

Innis & Gunn came about by chance, when a whisky producer asked the brewery to test how beer tasted after ageing in used whisky barrels - the response was so positive that it became the foundation for the entire brewery's concept.

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