Skye Blaven
Isle Of Skye Brewing Co.
- From:
- Isle Of Skye Brewing Co.
- Scotland, United Kingdom
- Style:
- English Pale Ale
Ranked #119 - ABV:
- 5%
- Score:
- 85
Ranked #29,535 - Avg:
- 3.65 | pDev: 6.58%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 4
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Jun 29, 2024
- Added:
- Dec 12, 2002
- Wants:
- 0
- Gots:
- 2
SCORE
85
Very Good
85
Very Good
The ale started out in 1996 as a winter-only brew. However, the rich malty character and well-balanced hop aroma proved so popular, we decided to make it available all year round.
Creamy, full-bodied and smooth, Blaven is also somewhat deceptive – the strongest of our regular ales.
Blaven is bottled at 4.7% ABV, but available on tap at 5% ABV.
Creamy, full-bodied and smooth, Blaven is also somewhat deceptive – the strongest of our regular ales.
Blaven is bottled at 4.7% ABV, but available on tap at 5% ABV.
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Reviewed by chinchill from South Carolina
3.73/5 rDev +2.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
3.73/5 rDev +2.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
500 ml bottle from the brewery in Uig; BB dated 1/2018. 4.7% ABV
Medium amber color with a good head.
Nicely aromatic with both hops and medium malts on display. Rather mild malty flavor. Mildly bitter.
Aug 11, 2016Medium amber color with a good head.
Nicely aromatic with both hops and medium malts on display. Rather mild malty flavor. Mildly bitter.
Reviewed by charlatan from Scotland
3.08/5 rDev -15.6%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
3.08/5 rDev -15.6%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
Had a pint at the 'spoons in Rutherglen. Gold coloured beer with a decent head and a lemony nose with a slightly salty twang (think seaside air). This is very malt dominated for a beer of this colour, offering a sweet start, then some caramel before a fairly dry finish. The caramel becomes more apparent the more I drink.
Apr 28, 2014
Reviewed by mick303 from Canada (ON)
3.9/5 rDev +6.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
3.9/5 rDev +6.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
More a hoppy golden PA or IPA in style than a Scotch Ale.
500mL bottle with freshness date. Pours a honey gold colour, with strong visible carbonation, nice cap of creamy white head, good retention and some nice lacing.
S - some floral and aromatic hops, apple, toffee, slight herbal character, some yeasty bread with a strong hop presence, very crisp and balanced. Quite nice.
T - fruitiness with citrus grapefruit, apple, some caramel malt comes through with a strong backbone, floral character, subtle sweetness and nice array of crisp fresh hoppy character. Fresh fruity, slight vanilla, pleasing. Some woodchip character.
M - refreshing, sticky hops, nice carbonation, moderate body, with a definite malt presence. Refreshing and definitely drinkable with some pine resins on the finish.
A dry hoppy ale that has a good flavour, not as complex as some American IPAs but leaning that way in terms of flavour, a very well balanced and tasty ale. Well made and slightly drying finish that lingers around with some hoppy earthy character.
Jun 17, 2013500mL bottle with freshness date. Pours a honey gold colour, with strong visible carbonation, nice cap of creamy white head, good retention and some nice lacing.
S - some floral and aromatic hops, apple, toffee, slight herbal character, some yeasty bread with a strong hop presence, very crisp and balanced. Quite nice.
T - fruitiness with citrus grapefruit, apple, some caramel malt comes through with a strong backbone, floral character, subtle sweetness and nice array of crisp fresh hoppy character. Fresh fruity, slight vanilla, pleasing. Some woodchip character.
M - refreshing, sticky hops, nice carbonation, moderate body, with a definite malt presence. Refreshing and definitely drinkable with some pine resins on the finish.
A dry hoppy ale that has a good flavour, not as complex as some American IPAs but leaning that way in terms of flavour, a very well balanced and tasty ale. Well made and slightly drying finish that lingers around with some hoppy earthy character.
Reviewed by smcolw from Massachusetts
3.41/5 rDev -6.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.41/5 rDev -6.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Hazy and on the lighter shade of amber. Nice lasting head which leaves plentiful spotty lace.
Earthy with a modest hop. Lightly sweet smell. Overall smell is quite mild.
I would describe this as a highly hopped Scotch Ale or more accurately, an American Amber Ale. Highly carbonated with a fuller body. The initial flavor thin, lighter barley malts. The hop kicks in without much fanfare, meaning bitter without any dimension. The aftertaste is short-lived.
Sep 10, 2011Earthy with a modest hop. Lightly sweet smell. Overall smell is quite mild.
I would describe this as a highly hopped Scotch Ale or more accurately, an American Amber Ale. Highly carbonated with a fuller body. The initial flavor thin, lighter barley malts. The hop kicks in without much fanfare, meaning bitter without any dimension. The aftertaste is short-lived.
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