Alloa 2024 Beer and Cider List
Overview
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Sheet 1: Beer
| Pos | Brewery Name | Beer Name | ABV | Beer Style | Beer Tasting Notes | Special Notes |
| S1 | Abbeydale | Daily Bread | 3.8% | Session Bitter | Well balanced mix of malt and hops, this light brown bitter has a gentle caramel and fruity background, finishing dry and bitter. | |
| B1 | Broughton | Hopo Session | 3.8% | IPA | A light, hoppy IPA with a barrel load of new world Cascade and Chinook hops and light Crystal and Vienna malts to deliver a sessionable and refreshing beer with a zesty twist | |
| B2 | Broughton | Old Jock | 6.7% | Strong Scotch Ale | Old Jock Scotch Ale is a masterclass in Scottish brewing, proving that the simple things in life deliver the best reward. A beer of substance, rich and full-bodied, with intense caramel aromas and roasted maltiness. Reigning SIBA Gold medallist for its style and overall cask champion | |
| B3 | Cairngorm | Black Gold | 4.4% | Stout | A multi-award winning Scottish Stout. Smooth and full bodied with subtle bitterness giving way to late sweetness and underlying roast barley hints. | |
| S2 | Cairngorm | Wild Cat | 5.1% | Premium Bitter | Deep amber in colour with a complex malt and fruit flavour and a delicate bitterness from Challenger and Fuggles hops. Strong and distinctive like the powerful sleek Scottish wildcat it is named after. | |
| S3 | Castle Rock | Cafe Con Leche | 4.0% | Stout | Dark and luxurious coffee stout with lactose and caramel. Celebrating the caffeinated dream that is the Spanish latte. Satisfying flavours of condensed milk, cream and roasted coffee beans, with subtle notes of chocolate. Sweet and full-bodied with a low bitterness. | |
| B4 | Cromarty | Kowabunga | 4.6% | American Pale | Golden pale ale with distinct citrus notes in the aroma and taste with hints of lemon grass. A thirst quenching, easy drinking ale. | |
| B5 | Cromarty | Red Rocker | 5.0% | Red Rye Ale | Red coloured rye hop monster with a malty background leading to a bitter finish | |
| B6 | Cromarty | Whiteout | 3.8% | White IPA | A seriously hopped up session white IPA brewed with modern classic hops such as Citra, Motueka and Mosaic. A smooth wheat backbone helps support the hops, round the body and creates an awesome straw haze to the beer. | |
| B7 | Devon | IPA | 4.0% | IPA | A natural balance of bitterness with notes of fruit, blended from four of the finest hops. The result is a classic British session IPA. Blessed in taste moreish in nature. | |
| B8 | Devon | Lager | 3.5% | Lager | Brewed with Polish and German noble hops, the addition of noble Czech Hana malt and German yeast, leads to a German/Czech influence. The flavour profile is a traditional herbal essence with subtle notes of cinnamon and bergamot. | |
| B9 | Devon | Original (70/-) | 3.8% | 70/- | Brewed by the family for 30 years this traditional Scottish session ale has notes of toffee and caramel washed down with a clean and refreshing hop | |
| S4 | Devon | Pride (90/-) | 4.8% | 90/- | The jewel in the crown, this traditional centre-piece Scottish Ale is full of volume with a flavour that delights the taste buds. | |
| S5 | Docks | Forged in Fire | 5.0% | Porter | A 5% ABV luscious jet-black porter infused with an ungodly amount of cinder toffee. This is a beer truly Forged in Fire, from the roasted malts to the heaps of caramel and cinder toffee. Expect a deep and layered porter with notes of espresso, and dark chocolate playing supporting roles to cinder toffee and caramel. | |
| S6 | Fat Cat | Ultrahopz | 5.0% | Golden Ale | Vienna malt gives a malty smooth body packed full of juicy, citrus European hops. | |
| S7 | Fuller's | ESB | 5.5% | Premium Bitter | Dark amber coloured smooth premium bitter. Sweet caramel, orange marmalade, apricot and caramelised fruit flavours. Finish is of spicy hops with a developing dry bitterness. Slight roasty character throughout. Malty sweet nose with a little citrus. | |
| S8 | Fyne Ales | Highlander | 4.8% | Premium Bitter | Traditional Scottish ale with caramel malt backbone and gently fruity hops for a bittersweet finish. | |
| B10 | Fyne Ales | Wulver | 4.5% | Oatmeal Stout | A rich, velvety brew with deep roasted malts, smooth oatmeal, hints of dark chocolate. Its full-bodied character and balanced sweetness, a perfect cold-weather companion. | |
| S9 | Harvey's | Dark Mild | 3.0% | Mild | A dark copper-brown colour. Roast malt dominates the aroma and palate leading to a sweet, caramel finish. | |
| B11 | Harviestoun | Haggis Hunter | 4.3% | Session Golden Ale | Beautifully balanced ale. A biscuit base character that is complimented by spicy and zesty notes with a fruity, floral aroma. | |
| B12 | Harviestoun | Schiehallion | 4.8% | Lager/IPA hybrid | Schiehallion is a stunning lager with elegant head and luscious lacing. It has "aromas and flavours of fresh-cut grass, brown sugar, lychee and green mango" [Melissa Cole] with a crisp palate and a lingering, fresh, grapefruity finish. | |
| S10 | Ilkley | Mary Jane | 3.4% | Session Pale Ale | A crisp, pale ale with citrus aromas. | |
| B14 | Kaneens | Dhone | 4.0% | Bitter | Dhone (meaning Brown in Manx) is a best bitter, with an ABV of 4%. It is a malt forward beer with generous caramel malt on the grain bill, so plenty of caramel toffee flavour and ripe fruits coming through. A nice flavourful easy drinking session bitter. Dhone has been affectionately named after Illiam Dhone (brown William), the Manx patriot who led the Manx rebellion of 1651 during the English Civil war. He was later executed in 1663 for high treason at Hango Hill on the Island. He is considered a Martyr by the Manx. | Vegan |
| S12 | Kaneens | Dhoo | 4.6% | Black Lager | Dhoo (meaning black in Manx) is a Schwarzbier style dark lager with an ABV of 4.6. Chocolate and Carafa malts are used to give well balanced chocolate and coffee flavour profile with hints of liquorice on the finish. It is a light, smooth and easy drinking dark beer. | Vegan |
| S13 | Kaneens | E.P.A | 4.6% | Pale Ale | Brewed with English Harlequin and Jester hops giving citrus, grapefruit with hints of peach and tropical fruits. A very refreshing and moreish ale. | Vegan |
| S14 | Lincoln Green | Right Next Door to Helles | 4.9% | Helles Lager | Fuller bodied, sweeter than most pilsners with a touch of measurable addition of spicy German hop flavour. | |
| B15 | Loch Lomond | I’ll have what she is having | 4.5% | Pale | A UK hopped session IPA. Jester hops used to add tropical fruits and citrus notes to the delicate malt background. | |
| B16 | Loch Lomond | Lost in Mosaic | 5.0% | IPA | New world india pale ale. Pineapple and citrus aromas lead to orange and melon flavours followed by fresh citrus flavour | |
| B17 | Loch Lomond | Outlander | 6.5% | Scotch Ale | A Champion Beer of Scotland Scotch Ale. Aroma of rich roasted malts with caramel and red fruit flavours and a lingering fruity finish. | |
| B18 | Loch Lomond | Silkie Stout | 5.0% | Oatmeal Stout | A robust oatmeal stout. A roast coffee aroma leads to a rich, chocolate flavour that is rounded off with a smooth and creamy finish | |
| S15 | Loch Lomond | Southern Summit | 4.0% | American Pale | A juicy citrus fruit aroma leads to a full on grapefruit flavour that is rounded off with a bitter and refreshing finish | |
| B19 | Loch Lomond | The Gloaming | 4.5% | 80/- | This dark red beer is brewed in the style of a classic 80/-, with a predominantly malty character delivering a big biscuity flavour and notes of chocolate and caramel | |
| B20 | Loch Lomond | West Highland Way | 3.7% | Pale | In celebration of the west highland way, we have created a light ale, with fruity flavours sure to quench the thirst of any adventurer, no matter how long, or short, the walk. A golden coloured crisp and refreshing beer with a slightly fruity aroma | |
| S16 | Luda | Tropic Thunder | 6.9% | New World IPA | Indulge in a tropical storm of flavour with our Tropic Thunder IPA, our signature higher ABV hazy IPA that’s a homage to the beloved New England IPA style. Bursting with the vibrant essence of Citra, Simcoe, and Amarillo hops, Tropic Thunder delivers a whirlwind of citrus, pine, and stone fruit aromas with each sip. This heavily dry-hopped brew offers a lush and creamy mouthfeel, enveloping your palate in layers of juicy goodness. Whether you’re a seasoned hophead or a newcomer to craft beer, Tropic Thunder promises an electrifying taste adventure that’s sure to leave a lasting impression | |
| S17 | Moorhouse | Blonde Witch | 4.4% | Premium Blond Ale | Pronounced sweet taste with gentle pithy bitterness and touch of citrus fruit. Dry finish. Slight fruity hop aroma. | |
| S18 | MòR | Big Ish | 6.2% | Caledonian IPA | American style IPA delivering strong grapefruit citrus hop character. Crystal malt sweetness adds depth and body to balance the hoppy bitterness. | Vegan |
| S19 | MòR | Green Lady | 4.6% | West Coast IPA | Dank, hoppy and bitter. Sweet citrus grapefruit flavour with resiny tropical hop character on a strong malty backbone | Vegan |
| S20 | MòR | MòR Ticia | 4.5% | Ruby Stout | Award winning dark ale. Brewed with heaps of wheat and smooth chocolatey malts. New Zealand hops add light vanilla and lemon notes. | Vegan |
| S21 | MòR | Songs of haze | 5.2% | Hazy IPA | Full-on New England styled hazy IPA brewed with extra soft creamy oats. Maxed out with Solero hop flavour explosion of tropical, mango and passionfruit, with a balanced light bitterness, especially for cask enjoyment | Vegan |
| S22 | Nene Valley | Release the Chimps | 4.4% | Premium Pale Ale | Rich ,malty aroma with grapefruit notes is followed by a dry bitter hoppy and grapefruity flavour with a lingering slightly astringent aftertaste. | Gluten Free |
| S23 | NightJar | Wallace & Comet | 4.0% | Pale Ale | This fresh and juicy little session of a beer mixes Comet, Simcoe & Citra hops to achieve strong Citrus and Stone fruit flavours. Strong grapefruit leads forward with notes of lime, apricot & passionfruit. Zingy & bitter on first sip but with a smooth mouthfeel & rideout on the aftertaste. Cracking session Gromit | Vegan |
| S24 | Not That California | California Lager | 4.6% | Lager | ||
| B21 | Not That California | We are California | 4.6% | IPA | ||
| B22 | Not That California | Smash | 3.9% | Pale | ||
| B23 | Not That California | Strawberry Fields For Ever | 4.0% | Strawberry Lager | ||
| B24 | Odin | Alfablot | 5.0% | Red Ale | Our seasonal might malty dark red beer brewed to celebrate the end of summer and welcome in the dark winter nights by the fire! | |
| S25 | Odin | Laksaa Pale | 3.8% | Pale Ale | Easy drinking session pale ale. Hoppy beer with some supporting sweet malts. The sweetness fades a little in the finish leaving a drier hoppy bitterness. | |
| B25 | Odin | Manx Mild | 3.4% | Mild | A dark ruby malt mild - North West CBoB 2023 Winning Mild. Well balanced mild, malt and caramel sweetness along with roast bitterness in the taste is followed by a sweeter malty finish. | |
| S26 | Ossett | White Rat | 4.0% | Session Golden Ale | Inviting citrus hops and fruit aromas last throughout. Sweet adds body and balance. The hop bitterness rises in the slightly drier finish. | |
| S27 | Pheasantry | Best Bitter | 3.8% | Session Bitter | Smooth tasting copper coloured beer, with medium bitterness and low to medium sweetness. It has a light spicy aroma. | |
| S28 | Rudgate | Ruby Mild | 4.4% | Strong Mild | Nutty, rich ruby ale, stronger than usual for a mild. | |
| S29 | Spey Valley | David's Not So Bitter | 4.4% | Premium Bitter | A ruby red ale with caramel, biscuity notes and a smooth finish | |
| B26 | Spey Valley | Sunshine on Keith | 3.4% | IPA | Light, copper coloulored IPA with fruity, citrus notes leaving a medium-dry finish Name is a play on Proclaimers song. | |
| B27 | Stewart | Edinburgh Black | 4.2% | Session Stout | Notes of cocoa, roasted coffee and chocolate. Brewed with a blend of crystal malt and roasted barley for a smooth rich beer. | |
| S30 | Stewart | Edinburgh Gold | 4.8% | Golden IPA | Beautifully balanced with a delicate hop aroma, subtle malty sweetness and a crisp, refreshing finish. | |
| B28 | Stewart | Jack Back | 3.7% | Session IPA | Brimming with the aromas and flavours of tropical and citrus fruits, with big bold hops making an easy drinking Session IPA. | |
| B29 | Stewart | Pentland IPA | 3.9% | IPA | A classic Scottish pale ale pouring with a pale straw colour with moderate bitterness and a balanced fruity hop character. | |
| B30 | Strangers | 1921 (Polykeg) | 4.6% | Dark Lager | A dark lager with a toasted malt character, balanced sweetness, and a clean crisp finish with hints of roasted coffee and chocolate. Vegan friendly Allergens: gluten (barley malt) |
Vegan |
| B31 | Strangers | Lone Goose (polykeg) | 4.0% | Golden | hoppy golden ale with tropical and citrus notes from 4 dry hops; Mosaic, Cascade, Simcoe and Bramling Cross. Vegan friendly Gluten free (beer brewed with barley malt and wheat malt, however gluten removed at fermentation stage and certified GF) |
Gluten Free & Vegan |
| S31 | Thornbridge | Jaipur | 5.9% | New World IPA | A powerfully hopped full bodied true gold IPA with plenty to boast about. The initial hoppy aroma has an indication of the fruitiness ahead. In the taste the New World hops really shine and lend a fruit cocktail of tropical and citrus flavours all over a backbone of fine malt. The bittersweet flavour continues to the finish which ends more bitter. | |
| S32 | Titanic | Plum Porter | 4.9% | Porter | Dark brown with fruity spangles on the nose. Sweet plum fruitiness gives way to a gentle malty bitter finish with some cherry sides. | |
| S33 | Vocation | Pride & Joy | 4.8% | Premium Pale Ale | Flavoursome IPA packed with citrus hoppiness.A hint of sweetness gives way to a mellow aftertaste | |
| S34 | Wensleydale | Hack the Mainframe | 4.6% | Stout | A rich, luscious, un-messed-about 4.6% stout, hopped with Northdown. It’s got loads of velvety creaminess, all just tempered nicely with a hint of hop | |
| S35 | Williams Bros | Ceaser Augustus | 4.5% | Lager/IPA hybrid | This Lager /IPA hybrid is a revolution in refreshment and flavour. All the crisp clean notes of the finest lager but with the discrete bitter finish of a well-balanced IPA. It's not confused about what it wants' to be, it's just the best of both worlds. | |
| B32 | Williams Bros | Fraoch | 5.0% | Heather Ale | The Original Craft Beer; brewed in Scotland since 2000 B.C. The Williams family have been guardians of the ancient Gaelic recipe for "Leann Fraoch" (Heather Ale) since 1988. A light amber ale with floral-peaty aroma, full malt character, and a spicy herbal finish - This beer allows you to literally pour 4000 years of Scottish history into a glass. | |
| B33 | Williams Bros | March of the Penquins | 4.9% | Stout | This creamy dark stout, deep chocolate in colour has a nose of roast malts, coffee, liquorice & orange peel. The aromas carry on into the flavour with a smooth mouthfeel, rich malty start, fresh hoppy middle & a delicious lingering sweet orange after taste. Sure to get you marching again on those cold winter evenings. | |
| S36 | Wye Valley | Butty Bach | 4.5% | Premium Bitter | A smooth and satisfying, full bodied, burnished gold premium ale. |
Sheet 2: Cider
| Pos. | Producer | Cider | ABV | Style | Style |
| C1 | Ascension | Gardenia | 4.0% | Sweet | Sweet Gala juices join a vinous cider blend, with a massive dose of aromatic elderflower. Hints of summertime hedgerows and wonderful uplifting floral notes. |
| C2 | Ascension | Wrath | 4.0% | Fruit | Fresh, fruity and initially sweet but with a drying finish. Red grape juice added to a low-acid cider blend for a sweet/acid balance. |
| C3 | Ayrshire Rivieria | Egremont Russet | 8.5% | Med-Dry | Produced using a classic English variety of apple, now grown in Ayrshire. A little sweetness on the front palate, a long mellow and tasty finish with a caramel ending. |
| C4 | Ayrshire Rivieria | Red Perry | 7.9% | Dry | On the nose there is an oily volatility with a parma violet edge. On the palate there are intense stewed pear and banana flavours, with an almost rhubarb like cleanness leading to a light bitter finish. |
| C5 | Cairn O’Mhor | Mixed Fruits | 4.5% | Fruit | A fruit cocktail; sweet and summery with some autumn stirred in. This blend of apples, berries and ginger is simply delicious. |
| C6 | Cairn O’Mhor | Vintage Apple | 5.0% | Med-Sweet | A little bit sweet, but somewhere more in the middle. This is 100% Scottish apples, gathered from all around the Carse of Gowrie; an area once famous for the fruit. |
| C7 | Celtic Marches | Ruby Tuesday | 4.0% | Medium | A gorgeous rich red raspberry blush and is bursting with the wonderful taste of this beautiful berry. The fresh aroma of crushed raspberries hits the nose combined with notes of our fresh pressed cider apples. More medium than sweet, this one has a little bite to it! |
| C8 | Celtic Marches | Tutti Frutti | 3.4% | Fruit | The tropical twist of pineapple and cherry give this Herefordshire craft cider its deliciously moreish exotic flavour. The balance of the sweet and tartness of the pineapple partners perfectly with the richness of cherry. With a light mouthfeel this is a seamlessly complex fruit cider. |
| C9 | Dudda’s Tun | Apricot | 3.4% | Fruit | Medium Sweet and fruity blend of sweet apricot and apple. Light and moreish. |
| C10 | Dudda’s Tun | Salted Caramel | 3.4% | Sweet | A perfect marriage of fresh apples and caramel with a hint of salt. Using mid-season apples including Katy and Bramley varieties. |
| C11 | Farmer Jims | Strawberry & Kiwi | 4.0% | Fruit | A light fruity cider with added Strawberry juice and sharp kiwi extract. |
| C12 | Farmer Jims | Rootin Tootin | 4.0% | Medium | A medium cider blended with spicy ginger and tart raspberry. |
| C13 | Ross-on-Wye | Bittersweet Goodbye | 7.4% | Med-Dry | A sensational single variety Dabinett cider. This 2022 vintage is full of flavour, bright notes of orange, some delicate clove and pepper spices leading to a deep, smooth and creamy custard texture. |
| C14 | Ross-on-Wye | Major Harry Brown’s | 6.0% | Dry | A floral bouquet aroma of honeysuckle, grape blossom and hay provide a gentle balanced cider. A blend of three varieties (Brown’s, Harry Masters & Major) gives body and depth to an easy drinking cider. Sauted apple on the mid palate leading to some bitterness. |
| C15 | Sandford | Rib Tickler | 5.0% | Med-Sweet | Rich aromas of honey and baked apple, ripe and buttery on the palate, with a moreish apple skin flavour, balanced with a crisp natural acidity. |
| C16 | Sandford | Slack-Me-Girdle | 5.8% | Dry | A favourite Devon apple blended with other varieties to create our driest cider. Ripe apple and refreshing citrus flavours lead to a satisfying bitterness and a long finish. |
| C17 | Snails Bank | Banoffee Pie | 3.4% | Fruit | Apple cider rippled through with luscious toffee, sweet banana and vanilla. |
| C18 | Snails Bank | Black Forest | 4.0% | Medium | Medium cider blended with sour black cherry, sweet vanilla and subtle hints of chocolate. |
| C19 | Snails Bank | Rhubarb | 4.0% | Fruit | Apple cider infused with tart Rhubarb and blended with vanilla for a smooth session cider. |
| C20 | Steilhead | Bullfinch | 6.5% | Dry | A little sharpness on the tongue but with a long dry finish and a complex flavour of apples, spice and wood. A delicious blend of Kingston Black and Dabinett cider apples from Herefordshire. |
| C21 | Steilhead | Capercaillie | 6.0% | Med-Dry | A truly Scottish fresh tasting local cider, a blend of dessert & culinary apples, matured in ex-malt whisky barrels for up to nine months until the smoky, peaty, oaky influence of the cask balances the green apple sharpness of the cider perfectly. A smooth complex drink with a long dry finish. |