Isle of Skye Lord of the Ales

Brewed by Isle of Skye
Style: Bitter
Portree, Scotland

Serve in English pint

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Cask by handpump at Cumberland Bar, Edinburgh (27 Mar 12) - clear deep golden ale, thin off-white head, barley / wheat malt aroma, caramel, good temperature, sharp taste, sour aftertaste

Cask at Prince of Wales, Aberdeen (great condition as usual). It pours dark amber, with a thin foamy white head. The nose is leather, fruit cake, raisin, plum, varnish and brandy. The taste is wood, raisin, plum, date, red grape, leather, smoke and wood polish, with a dry finish. It has a light to medium body and soft carbonation. Looking at the pervious reviews you would think this is terrible, but I thought it was really good. I even went back for another!

Copper colour. The aroma is fruity, but maybe with some sulphur as well. Thin and a bit sewagey. Really not on - something amiss here.

@ Blue Blazer. Dark coppery-red and clear. Aroma is tainted with non-acetone polish remover and glue. The yeasty flavors are quite annoying as well but not as offensive as the aromas. Sweet strawberry notes and sourdough. Not in its best form, I imagine.

Light amber in colour, citrus hop nose with a light fruity flavour with lots of hop bitterness.