It can exclusively be revealed that a Scottish Brewer is planning to launch a tartan beer. Not to be confused with Youngers Tartan beer, this will be actual tartan coloured.
Kengormlees Brewery are behind this dramatic news. Head Brewer Joe King said " We have been experimenting with this for some time. There are beers of many colours ; green, red, black and yellow. If punters can be persuaded to drink Black Indian Pale Ale, I am convinced we are onto a winner here.
King, a qualified biochemist, refuses to reveal the secret recipe, but will say that the molecules of the liquor are engineered during the fermentation process into the tartan colours, which are retained when racked and then served from a cask. The beer is an impressive 10% so hardly a session beer. However, in a clever marketing ploy, the brewery recommend drinking it in pints, so you can see the full tartan ; as having only a half you only see half the tartan (obviously).
First impressions are a strong peaty aroma, with a noticeable haggis flavour that fills the mouth with an intense aftertaste.
The brewer confesses this is not his first foray into experimental beers. Last year saw the introduction of Silver Whiskers ( pictured) which he freely admits was a commercial disaster.
" Part of the problem" he confessed "was that landlords didnt let it settle enough in the cellar so grey hairs and dandruff would often be found floating in someones pint...all perfectly harmless of course"
It is hoped the new beer will be showcased at the Glasgow Beer Festival in June, and if well received , the Great British Beer Festival in London in August.
Having tried the beer , I have no hesitation in naming this new ale, First of April my beer of the month for March.
