Monday, 27 May 2013

Orkney Dark Island

Today's offering is another Scottish beer this time from the Orkney

 



 


Appearance:

Dark dark red brown with good off white head with small bubbles

Aroma:

Black Treacle, black currents and an earthiness in the background

Taste:

Dark robust grain with a slight pepperiness bitter hops and a touch of tartness. The finish is bitter and roasted grain balanced with a fruitiness and leaves the mouth dry.

Overall:

A nice autumn beer which is quite apt given the summer weather today. Sit heavy in the stomach so not as quaffable as thought on first taste. It bitterness and flavour reminds me of the old can Guinness before the widget and nitrogen gas


7.5/10

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