Colonsay Lager

So I had to blog about this beer - if for no other reason than to prove that Leann means beer (look at the top of the back of the beer bottle)!

"Leann Chobhasa" means "beer belonging to Colonsay"

I am not sure if you can read what's in the box below "Leann Chobhasa" -  "ten percent of the island's working population, Chris and Bob, are employed here" !!! Fantastic, a true small brewery from a tiny Island in Scotland!

After a bit of asking around I actually know of 2 people that have tried this (my brother who went to the Island and the other is a food and beverage manager in a Glasgow Hotel) and both have said the same thing  -  it is perfect for when you just want to chill out, relax like time has stood still and have a quiet beer - it is so easy drinking it is untrue.  

It has a smallish head (for a lager) and a sweet finish, presumably from the fruit they add (you get a citrus smell on the nose). As you can see from the picture, it is almost golden in colour opposed to a pils which is normally lighter but the sweetness gives it a similar taste to a pils. It is a great all round lager, and they have only been brewing since 2007 so great effort guys! When I am next in Scotland I will hunt one down... 

They often do the rounds of beer festivals, and have been found in many across the UK so if you come across it do try!

They even have a blog - http://www.colonsaybrewery.co.uk/blog/index.php check it out and support small brewery's everywhere!

Neil