I picked this bottle up along with the Viru that I reviewed yesterday. The thing that really caught my eye was the label. How could I say no to a label like that?
Skull Splitter pours into the glass a deep rich brown with virtually no head. With my first whiff I detect the smell of red wine vinegar. Very unusual. A second sniff reveals the smell of figs, another unusual odour, I wouldn't have even been able to identify it if I hadn't read it on the label. My first sip reveals the faint taste of figs. The largest flavour by far is the rich malt flavours. There is almost no hops to this beer. The carbonation is very low in Skull Splitter, which, along with the fantastic flavour makes this a very easy beer to drink; it's very smooth. One does have to be careful with this beer though, as it is 8.5%. Not only would I buy this again, I'm also eager to try more of the offerings by the Orkney Brewery. If they're anything like this beer, they're sure to be fantastic!
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May your glass always be full of good beer!
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