Caledonian 80/- (Pasteurised)

Brewed by Caledonian (S&N, Heineken)
Style: Bitter
Edinburgh, Lothians, Scotland

On tap at <a href=http://maps.google.ca/maps?q=166+Charlotte+St target=blank>McThirsty’s Pint in Peterborough. Rich amber in colour, lasting off-white coloured head, lingering lace. The aroma was light, some caramel malts, light roast, grainy. The flavour was thin, some light caramel malt sweetness, grainy. Watery mouthfeel, light body, medium carbonation. Finishes watery, quick.

can. thanks Doug! pours a thick amber-copper body with a large frothy off-white head. the aroma consists of sweet fruit, cereal grains, and soap. soft creamy body. flavours of caramel malt are dominant, cereal grains, and a touch of butteryness. bitter finish.

Off-white short-lastin head on a copper body. Definitely a beer to my taste. I must do more exploring into ZScottish beers! I could drink pints of this, an excellent session beer, not too strong and getting down my system without a problem.

This quickly became my default beer when I stayed in Edinburgh. While all of the other Americans were wasting their time with Guinness and the like, I was heartily enjoying the rich flavor of this ale. Almost every pub visit opened with a pint of Caledonian 80/~, I only wish I could still get my hands on it now.

A Mes rate: Ahh it’s ok. Aroma has a slight hint of germoline which I quite like. Appearance is below standard. White head which dies almost instantly and a not particularly apeetising brown body. Flavour is nohing special at all. Slightly tinny, hoppy and very slight fruit hint in a mildly bitter finish. Yup nothing special.

Tasted 14/01/2005. 500ml bottle from Regional Wines. Brilliant copper, with an off-white, disappearing, head, that laces up ver well. Little visible carbonation. Looks a treat. Delicious malt aroma, with smoke and orange hints. Flavour is again mlt dominated - smokey, peaty, woody, with suggestions of prunes. Woodiness lingers. Medium weight and soft carbonation make this one a great quaffer. Very easy drinking, my kind of ale. Would love to try this before it was murdered via pasteurisation - I’m sure it would be 4+.

Smells like fresh bread. Cool. After a while you can still having the same taste as the begining. VEry amber, not orange.

Deep amber color with a thin head. Mild sugary-sweet smell. Very low carbonation, gives is a smooth feel in the mouth, too bad there isnt any body there. Thin, watery and dry finish. Definite fruitiness is about the only discernable flavor, a bit like apples and grapes.