Caledonian Deuchars IPA (Bottle/Can)

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

Attractive deep gold, big white head that quickly dies, leaves nice lacework though! A fruity nose, with slightly malty notes. Bigger in the mouth than I expected, smooth and well balanced, hops slightly to the fore. A very nice smooth beer, good finish, must be said though, draught is better.

Brilliant beer that can be found all around Glasgow and Edinburgh. Slightly sweet, malty and delicious beer. Had it served cold and was pretty damn good... would be unsure of it in cask form.

The bottle said ’serve chilled’, so I did, despite the fact that I don’t generally like cold beer. I found it very refreshing after digging in the garden. It looks a picture. The honey aroma is distinct - actually it’s more like the smell of fresh honey being harvested from the hive. Taste of lemon and good dryness at the finish.

Wetherspoons, Glascow. Hand pulled. Cascading white head. Golden color, decent lacing. Alright hop presence, but could use some more. Smooth slightly sweet malty taste. Good session beer.

Big old fluffy head which dissipates leaving thick remnants and lacing. Smells of honey. Tastes of thick honey malts with neglible bitterness and a finish with a hint of beeswax about it. Nice and pleasant beer.

Brown bottle, golden ale. Initially, this had a musky brothy aroma, but that gave way to a honey, fruity flavor. Lightly astringent, biscuity, light fruit and flowers, not very hoppy. Finishes quickly with floral maltiness. Medium body, incrementally building and faint hops in the finish eventually.

Bottle (clear glass!): Plagued by a sun-stricken aroma. Fruity-melon taste. Not as good as the cask version.

Deep gold with a rocky, creamy white head. Bright and sweet, floral and fruity hop aroma. Zesty hop flavours in the body make this a very pleasant session ale.