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Rooster’s® Brewing Company Ltd
Hatched in 1993, at a time when most ales on the market were brown, Rooster’s Brewing Co. fast developed a reputation for brewing ground-breaking, hop-forward pale ales that showcase exciting new hops from the USA. Beers such as Yankee™ soon started to attract the attention of judges at beer festivals across the UK, racking up countless awards along the way. Fast forward nearly twenty years and we’re still crazy about hops and the flavours they impart on beer – our hop store is crammed full of varieties from all over the world, from Australia and New Zealand to Slovenia and North America. But that’s not to say we don’t enjoy…
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March 2013 Featured Brewery – Inveralmond Brewery Limited
CellarMonk’s “Featured Brewery” for the month of March is the The Inveralmond Brewery Limited, located in Perth, Scotland. History Replacing the last brewery in Perth (closed its doors in 1966), Inveralmond opened its doors in 1997. Seemingly in a constant state of growth since then, the brewery just added three new 30 barrel triple-purpose vessels (fermentation, conditioning and carbonating). Beers Inveralmond has crafted a number of great beers making use of the naturally pure waters of the Perthshire region. Their lineup includes both classic and seasonal ales. The classic lineup starts with Independence, (a 3.8% Best Bitter) and winding through Ossian (4.1% Best Bitter), Thrappledouser (4.3% Best Bitter), Lia Fail (4.7% Premium Bitter), Sunburst (4.8% Bohemian Pilsner)…
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Port Townsend’s Hop Diggity in Oscar Commercial
A former “Featured Brewery”, Port Townsend Brewing Company, had one of their craft beers mentioned in a regional commercial during the Oscar telecast. The commercial was for Delta Dental of Washington, but I believe it does show how craft beer is moving towards the mainstream. Wasn’t earth shattering, but it’s a start. {youtube}2sSG3eplcLk{/youtube}
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Inveralmond Blackfriar
A dark brew, hardy and warming with a slightly sweet malty character balanced by a pleasant hoppiness. Blackfriat is known as a ‘wee heavy’. Whilst not an international classification this term has been used in Scotland for generations to describe strong ales.
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Inveralmond Lia Fail
Lia Fail is Gaelic for “Stone of Destiny”, upon which the kings of Scotland were crowned. In 1296, against the wishes of the Scots, the Stone was taken by Edward I to England. Rightfully returned in 1996, it can be found in Edinburgh Castle, although many believe the stone never left Scotland, and that the real Lia Fail is in a secret hiding place somewhere in Scotland. Available throughout the year, Lia Fail is a dark, robust, full bodied beer with a deep malty taste, smooth texture and a hoppy aroma. The beer is rich with a well balanced and satisfying sweetness with chocolate notes. Truly a beer fit for…
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Inveralmond Thrappledouser
Thrapple is the Scots word for throat. And what a wonderfully expressive word it is. So when you hear someone say “My throat’s really dry” you can cry out in glorious abandonment “Douse your thrapple with Thrappledouser my guid man!”. Then stand back. Available throughout the year, the beer is a golden copper coloured ale, which has a thick and creamy off-white head that laces your glass all the way to the bottom, leaving you wanting more. A marriage of Pilgrim, East Kent Goldings and Cascade hops presents a delicate citrus aroma and a unique spicy floral taste.
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Inveralmond Ossian
Ossian, Son of Fingal, was a legendary warrior from the 3rd century. His grave stone can be seen north west of Perth in the ‘Sma Glen’, of which Sir Walter Scott wrote…. “In this still glen, remote from men, Sleeps Ossian, in the narrow glen”. Available throughout the year, this superb golden ale continues to win awards. A pale, golden coloured brew with a full bodied fruity flavour with distinct nutty tomes and a hoppy, zesty, orange aroma, derived from First Gold and Cascade hops. Excellent brewing resulted in Ossian being judged the Champion Beer of Scotland.
