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Scottish Ales
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Scottish Ales
Although Scotland harbours a population only one tenth the size of England, it has nurtured a unique brewing culture for much of its history. Like their neighbours (and sometimes competitors) to the south, Scottish brewers were active in exporting beer around the globe during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. They also produced a broad variety of styles including those usually associated with England and Ireland and they were the first British brewers to make lagers.
Despite the variety of beers produced in Scotland over the last few centuries, one particular flavor profile emerged as the characteristic style of the land. As in other great brewing areas, this unique style is the result of geography and politics rather than the will of the brewers.
Agriculture still occupies three-quarters of the land in Scotland and barley remains a major crop. Barley produced in the north of Scotland most often becomes Scotch whisky while that grown in the south is better suited to the making of beer. As a result of these patterns, barley has been readily accessible to Scottish brewers throughout their history.
In contrast to barley, hops refuse to flourish in Scotland. Long after the English had conceded to use hops, the Scots continued to prefer other bittering substances. A variety of products were used instead, including "ginger, pepper, spices and aromatic herbs."
PLEASE NOTE 24 BOTTLES MAXIMUM PER ORDER
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Islay Ales
Islay Ales is the only brewery on the beautiful Isle of Islay, off the West Coast of Scotland.
They produces nothing but real, living ales. This real live ale comes in either cask-conditioned or bottle-conditioned form. Stocks can vary depending upon availabilty.
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