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Swannay Orkney Tartan Scottish Ale

Name: Swannay Orkney Tartan Scottish Ale
Brand: Swannay Brewery
SKU: 5060097570737
Price: 4.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

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Producer Swannay Brewery

Country Scotland

Region Orkney

ABV 3.7%

Tasting Notes

Heather Honey, Malt Loaf, Dried Fig and Toasted Walnut

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More About Swannay Orkney Tartan Scottish Ale

nspired by Orkney's rich Norse heritage, Ugly Duckling is a traditional 3.7% Scottish Ale that's full of character. Brewed with pale malt and roasted barley, it delivers a smooth, full-bodied profile with gentle sweetness, roasted malt flavours and a satisfying finish. Lightly hopped to let the malt shine, this naturally unfiltered, unfined and unpasteurised ale may pour with a slight haze, preserving its full flavour and authenticity. Best enjoyed fresh.

Meet the Producer, Swannay Brewery

Swannay Brewery

Style: Brewery

Orkney produces whisky, ancient history and weather that occasionally feels personally directed against you. It also produces some remarkably good beer.

Swannay Brewery operates from a farmstead on the northwestern edge of Orkney Mainland, surrounded by Atlantic winds, open farmland and exactly the sort of landscape that makes sturdy brewing traditions feel entirely logical.

The brewery built its reputation through a wide range of styles including pale ales, stouts, Scottish ales and stronger seasonal releases. Beers like Orkney IPA and Orkney Blast have become particularly well known, combining modern hop character with a strong sense of balance and drinkability.

What makes Swannay stand out is versatility. The brewery comfortably moves between traditional Scottish influences and more contemporary styles without losing its identity. Nothing feels forced or trend-chasing.

The setting matters too. Orkney has a distinct sense of place, and the beers often feel shaped by that environment. Windswept, characterful and considerably more welcoming than the weather forecast sometimes suggests.