type: Lager
origin: Scotland
ABV: 4.8%
location: house
served: 500ml bottle to glass
When you think of Scottish lager, the first thing that pops into your head is probably Tennents - I know it's the first thing that pops into mine.
Luckily, here's Harviestoun brewery with proof that Scotland can produce a lager that isn't bland and near-undrinkable!
Three hops varieties are listed on the label; Styrian Goldings, Challenger and Hallaertau Hersbrücker. The first two are traditionally considered Ale hops but the latter is the primary Bavarian lager hop. A few ale-type flavours are introduced, but the combination does work well.
Smell: hoppy aroma, reminiscent of a German lager, but with an underlying Ale element - 3/4
Colour: Amber. Decent clarity. Perhaps slightly under-carbonated, as formed a good head initially, but it didn't last too well. Decent lacing though. 3/4
Taste: Hops very evident in both bitterness and flavour. Little bit of malt sweetness. Very dry finish, good aftertaste. 3/4
Overall: Very drinkable. 8/12
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