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.

60 Degrees North by Lerwick Brewery

60 Degrees North, Shetland lager by Lerwick Brewery (4.8%)

60 Degrees North by Lerwick Brewery

A delicious, rounded lager, dangerously morish but sadly only comes in 330ml bottles. Happily, though, Lerwick is doing a bit of a mainland sales push so should be a bit easier to get your hands on. Taste of treacle and rich lager malts. Slight sourness beneath the moderate bittersweet finish. Hints of Marmite (mmmmm) and hay barns. Earthy, roasted and fresh. Smooth, and darker than your typical pilsner.

Sample courtesy of Lerwick Brewery