Men’nskurrts is out now .. this latest offering from Invercargill Brewery is a welcome return to a strong scotch ale with a touch of smoke.
Men’nskurrts (say aloud for best effect) is in the style of a strong scotch ale, as a nod to the Invercargill’s forefathers, where full malt richness combines with a wee dram of peat smoke, making this a belly-warming tipple for the cooler climate.
Brewer Steve Nally said the peat smoke gave a very different flavour to that of the manuka smoked malt used in Smokin’ Bishop.
“Where Bishop has been described as bacon in a bottle, Men’nskurrts carries reminders of sitting around a peat fire in winter.”
First brewed in 2011 for the Rugby World Cup, the initial skepticism of the Scotmans Newsaper
The latest offering from Invercargill Brewery is a welcome return to a strong scotch ale with a touch of smoke.
Men’nskurrts (say aloud for best effect) is in the style of a strong scotch ale, as a nod to the Invercargill’s forefathers, where full malt richness combines with a wee dram of peat smoke, making this a belly-warming tipple for the cooler climate.
Brewer Steve Nally said the peat smoke gave a very different flavour to that of the manuka smoked malt used in Smokin’ Bishop.
“Where Bishop has been described as bacon in a bottle, Men’nskurrts carries reminders of sitting around a peat fire in winter.”
First brewed in 2011 for the Rugby World Cup, the initial skepticism of the Scotmans Newsaper who on August 1 reported that Gil Hoye of kilt-makers Slanj, fearing traditionalists would find the beer insulting rather than refreshing proved unfounded, preferring the view point of Scottish Tartans Authority director Brian Wilton who said. “If we can’t laugh at ourselves then there is some far wrong. I think the rugby fans and players will take it in their stride and it’s very much in keeping with the tone of the event. Men’n Skurrts is a good name and the humour shines through.”
The Beer Facts:
Name: Men’nskurrts
Style: Strong Scotch Ale
Colour: Roast Chestnut
IBU: 30
Hops: Green Bullet, Super Alpha, Motueka
Yeast: House Ale
Malt: English Pale, Dark Crystal, Peat Reek
Alcohol: 7% by volume
Best Served: Lightly Chilled to 8 degrees
Availability: Limited kegs and 330ml bottles
http://www.scotsman.com/news/kiwi-brewer-hopes-scots-rugby-fans-will-take-to-men-n-skurts-1-1777335