Name: Skull Splitter
ABV: 8.5%
Brewery: Orkney
Style: Scotch Ale
Location: Quoyloo, Orkney Islands
Aroma: A spicy hoppiness leads to notes of vine fruits followed by a medley of caramel and scotch coming through on the back end.
Colour: Dark umber brown with one finger off white head.
Taste: A rush of woody bittnerness, notes of fruity tart hops in the foreground that leads into a dense layer of caramel followed by dried fruits such as dates and apricots and spices, a rush of alcoholic warmth comes through the background that elevates the senses. The mouthfeel is heavy and cloying, a touch chewy, perhaps a tad dry and biscuity.
Verdict: A good example of a Scotch Ale, the flavours are well balanced, spicy fruity hops lead the bitterness, counterpointed with syruppy tartness. Sweetness is largely abscent which makes it more noticeable on the tongue, while the scotch like notes in the background gives it a warming feeling that helps elevate the flavours and it give it added character. This is isn't an easy drinking beer by any mile, but one to slowly sip and savour.
Rating: 8/10
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