Classic Collection

Independence 3.8%
Independence is a state of mind. We believe our brewery is independent of mind because we stick passionately to what we believe in: brewing the finest beer we can to the best of our ability.

Available throughout the year, Independence is a classic, full bodied and malty beer with subtle hints of mixed fruits and punches of spice. A perfect balance of Pilgrim and Saaz hops delivers a high quality, nicely rounded ale, with earthy and slightly spicy notes.

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Ossian 4.1%
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.

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Thrappledouser 4.3%
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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Lia Fail 4.7%
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 a King's coronation.

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Sunburst Pilsner 4.8%
Thanks to the Czech Republic the world has pilsner, some of the finest beers on the face of the planet. This is our 'tip of the hat' to our friends in the Czech Republic and a celebration of their gift to the world.

Available during July and August, Sunburst is a Pilsner style lager. A ceisp clean palete with a pleasing nose from Hersbrucker Hallertau hops.

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Blackfriar 7%
A dark brew, hardy and warming with a slightly sweet malty character balanced by a pleasant hoppiness. Blackfriar is known as a 'wee heavy'. Whilst not an international classification this term has been used in Scotland for generations to describe strong ales.

Available all year.

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