Caledonian Deuchars IPA (Bottle/Can)

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

An IPA in the American style. Big hops in the bottle. Chinook citrus smell. Bit bitter side, but easy drink. Wheat for fruit? Peat moss grassy. Tad metallic. Pine, limes?

Slightly orange amber, medium head, no lace. Terrific aromas of floral hops and pears. Hoppy palate, good malt backbone, slightly bitter finish. Lower alcohol, but big flavour. Very nice.

I cannot understand why they increase the alcohol content in this guy to 4.4 insted of the cask 3.8, as it makes it nearly a completely different beer. Anyway suprisingly similar to bottled cali 80, in almost every may, just less malt.

(Bottle 50 cl) Orangey golden or pale amber - whatever you prefer. Almost no head. Lightly floral nose. Incredibly lovely flavours from the aroma hops, but not really overly hoppy. Actually the bitterness is rather subdued. Slightly sweetish, caramel-like notes. Very delicate and easy to drink. 160605

Tasted 28/06/2005. 500ml bottle from Regional’s, Wellington. Bright orange gold. White airy head that thins out slightly. Low carbonation delivers only the occasional bubble. Oranges and candy sweetness on the nose. A hint of spice and a graininess once I get into the drinking. Juicy fruit and malt flavour with a slightly citrus bitterness. A little watery. Light-med mouthfeel with a clean dry finish. I’d muchprefer this to Tui as the most well known IPA in NZ, even if it’s a little subdued for an IPA.

London - Light hops scent, the hops are kicked up in the taste which I liked, nice and smooth. It is a copper color that looks quite nice in the glass.

Light copper in colour and deal clear. Kinda larger like. Classy nose with nice subtle malts. Medium to light palate weight. Chalky flavours, mineral, some nettles, medium hop finish. Subtle beer but has very good structure.

Very nice and elegant label Quite bitter beer Not to strong Good colour A good medium beer Nice bottle