Brewery: Cairngorm Brewery Company
Location: Aviemore, Scotland
ABV: 4.5%
Version: 500ml bottle

Okay, so calling a beer Sheepshaggers is bound to get some attention, while using the advertising tagline “The Best Beer Baa None” is certain to illicit a few groans, especially if the beer doesn’t live up to the claim.

Mid gold in colour, this beer has a fruity aroma with a touch of malt, slightly metallic and buttery, which does make it smell a bit odd. There’s a light biscuity malt flavour first with a tingly hop bitterness quickly taking over. I found this latter aspect a bit harsh though, ruining what was quite a promising start, and lingering around without any sign of improving. More malt manages to push through near the end and tries to smooth things over, but by then it’s too late, the overall taste having overstayed its welcome. Just goes to show you can’t always believe marketing slogans, no matter how light hearted they are intended to be.