Hop Jock by Stewart Brewing

Hop Jock by Stewart Brewing 5%

American pale ale with an initial soft, sweet hoppy aroma. Lots going on here. Bit of a long, complex yet comfortable journey, like travelling first class on Emirates wearing a Hawaiian-style cat suit, if that's not too much of a weird (read: shite) metaphor. There's mango, pineapple, berries and maybe even maple syrup balanced against a rounded bitterness that is welcome and far from overbearing.

Skipper's Ticket by Lerwick Brewery

Skipper's Ticket by Lerwick Brewery 4%

Fresh and fruity with a spicy finish, yet has a dry, musky bitterness, and the strong malts and a hint of Marmite fit comfortably with the tartness. Brewed with familiar East Kent Goldings hops, as well as Perle and Williamette. It's pleasant, but not mind-blowing, and of the two in the Lerwick range, I much prefer the 60 Degrees North lager.

La belle labels

It's been a bit of a journey, this home-brewing lark. Here's a slideshow of my first eight homebrew labels.