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Info | Hops Challenger. | Aroma Oaty, Light Bitterness |
ABV 4.3% | Malts Pale Ale, Crystal | Taste Balanced, softly fruity with a light bitterness and oaty background |
IBU 32 | ||
Colour Gold | Yeast Skye's Own | Additional Ingredients Porridge Oats |
Name Origin
Uamh-an-Oir means ‘cave of gold’. Legend tells of a passage that runs the length of Skye, a pot of treasure buried deep inside. Dare we suggest that our ale is just as precious?
Food Matching
Italian and other dishes with Tomato Sauce, Basil and Oregano, Asian ; Cheese - Sheep's Milk and Isle of Mull Cheddar
Accolades
- 2014Third place in Belfast Beer & Cider Festival 2014
- 2014Short-listed Champion Speciality Beer of Scotland.
- 2012Short-listed in the heats for Champion Beer of Great Britain
- 2009Silver medal in the Champion Speciality Beer of Scotland
- 2008Beer of the Year by Highlands and Western Isles CAMRA
- 2008Short-listed for Champion Speciality Beer of Scotland
- 2008Short-listed in Champion Beer of Great Beer
- 2007Short-listed in Champion Beer of Scotland
- 2007Second Place Beer of the Year by Highlands and Islands CAMRA
- 2003Short-listed Champion Beer of Great Britain
- 2000Short-listed Champion Beer of Scotland
- 2000Short-listed Champion Beer of Great Britain