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Black DouglasBlack Douglas was a famous Scottish Knight and trusted friend of Robert the Bruce. The Bruce and Black Douglas first met only a few miles from the site of Broughton Ales in the Scottish Borders. We like to think that the dark ruby colour and the full bodied malt flavour of this ale reflect the power and strength of this great Knight. |
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The GhillieThe Ghillie was the name given to a Highland Clan Chief’s weapon bearer. He stood next to his Chief in battle. Today the Ghillie, guides sportsmen in the art of fishing for salmon on the likes of the river Tweed which flows close by Broughton Ales in the Scottish Borders. The Ghillie is a copper coloured ale bursting with hop flavours and aromas from the specially selected English and German hops used in the brewing process. |
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Exciseman's 80/-A traditional 80/- Specially brewed to mark 25 Years of Brewing at Broughton Ales. Typical of classic Scottish 80/- ales, Exciseman’s 80/- is dark and slightly sweet. Full drinking with a good hop aftertaste. Just the sort of ale Burns would have savoured during his time as an officer of the Excise. |
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Merlin's AleThis beer takes its name from the legendary Merlin, the wizard whose pagan master lost the battle of Adderyd near Carlisle in 573 AD. A thorn bush at Drumelzier close to Broughton marks his burial place and many strong legends and historical references give credence to his presence. A light golden hoppy beer with a malty character, a clean dry hop-bitter aftertaste and a delicate floral hop aroma. |
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Greenmantle AleThis, the flagship beer of Broughton Ales was first brewed in 1980. Greenmantle, takes its name from the hero of John Buchan’s eponymous novel. Greenmantle Ale is dark coloured with a characteristic bitter / sweet flavour created with an interesting blend of malts and hops. |
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Old Jock AleThe soldiers of the Highland and Lowland regiments of Scotland are known as "The Jocks". This classic Scottish Strong Ale with its strong warming flavours of malt and hops, is a fitting tribute to these powerful fighting men. A drink to be savoured at room temperature. Silver medal winner in BBI competition 2004. |
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Scottish Oatmeal StoutBrewed to the exacting standards of Robert Younger, great grandfather of the founder of Broughton brewery. This rich stout is bursting with the flavours of roasted barley and black malt. The excellent hop bitterness is offset by the silky mouth feel of oats. |
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Angel Organic LagerThis exciting lager is brewed to the exacting standards required by Soil Association Certification Ltd. of the United Kingdom. Organically grown UK malt, organic hops from New Zealand and pure water from the rolling Scottish Border hills combine to produce a pale golden refreshing beer with all the delicate flavours and aromas expected in a premium lager. At 5.0% ABV a lager for those who know and care about what they eat and drink. |
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Border Gold Organic AleThis exceptional ale is brewed to the exacting standards required by Soil Association Certification Ltd. of the United Kingdom. Organic malt from the UK and organically grown New Zealand hops are blended with pure water from the Scottish Border hills. The end result is a light golden coloured beer full of flavour and aroma. A refreshing clean tasting beer with an excellent hop aroma and aftertaste. At 6.0% ABV a premium ale for those who know and care about what they eat and drink. Border Gold has won several awards, the most recent being a bronze medal in the International Brewing Awards in Munich. |
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Dr. Johnson’s Definitive AleA rich dark traditional English ale brewed with generous proportions of crystal and black malts and hopped with Northdown for both bitterness and aroma. The label draws on the travels of Dr Johnson and James Boswell’s historic journey through England and Scotland. |
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Champion Double AleThis exciting beer is a blend of a strong ale and a porter style beer each brewed in their own way, but married together in a conditioning tank to produce an interesting mix of flavour and aroma. Tesco Beer Challenge winner 2006. Champion Double ale has also been judged to be in "The World's 50 Best Beers" in the Bottlers International Competion 2007. Gold medal winner in Scottish SIBA competition 2008 |
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