CASK ALE

Regulars:Timothy Talyor Land Lord, Stewart Brewing Pentland IPA, Shepard Neame Spit Fire. We take Real Ale very seriously, with 5 constantly changing cask ales available expect to find firm favorites like:

• Timothy Taylor Land Lord,
• Harviestoun Bitter & Twisted,
• Black Sheep,
• Green King IPA
• Spit Fire
• Green King Abbot
• Scapa Special
• St Magnus
• Mordue Radgie Gadgie
• Mordue Workie Ticket
• Wylam Silver Spirit
• Wylam Gold Tankard
• Wylam Summer Magic

We will normally have a number of session beers available, a number of locally brewed ales, as well as some thing with a little more gravity for our more hardened drinkers. Think Green King Abbot Ale (5.0) or if your really lucky we might have some of the Orkney Blast (6.0%).

What is bitter, mild, stout, porter etc?

Beer can be produced by either Ale or lager style fermentation. Ale style beers beers can be broken down into further various styles.Mild Low in hop character these beers may be dark or light. Generally of a lower strength than (less than 4% abv) but may be strong (e.g. Sarah Hughes, Dark Ruby Mild at 6%)Bitter

The most common beer style. Usually brown, tawny, copper or amber coloured with medium to strong bitterness, light to medium malt character may be present. Less than 4% abv in strength.

Best Bitter

More robust than ordinary bitters. Brown, Tawny, copper or amber coloured with medium to strong bitterness and a more evident maltiness. 4% -4.6% abv.

Porter Complex in flavours and typically black or dark brown. The darkness comes from the use of dark malts. Full mouth feel and a pounced finish through bitter hopping. 4-6.5% abv.
Stout Typically black in colour. Initial malt and caramel flavour, with a distinctive dry roast bitterness in the finish. The dry roast character is achieved by the use of roasted barley.
4-8% abv.Golden Ales

A recent innovation. These are pale amber, gold yellow or straw coloured beers with light to strong bitterness and a strong hop character which create a refreshing taste. Strength less than 5.3% Abv