Belhaven Brewery

Why it matters

Scottish brewing is frequently described through beers few people outside Scotland have tasted. This is the exception, which makes it the practical reference point for a tradition otherwise met mostly in writing.

Details

Reference beers

• Belhaven Scottish Ale5.2% ABV

  The most widely exported Scottish ale, and the practical reference for a tradition otherwise met mostly in writing.

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Styles it is associated with

• Scottish ale — Malt-forward Scottish ales with caramel depth and very restrained hopping, traditionally graded by shilling price.