Caledonian 80/- Origins

Beer in Scotland was traditionally categorised, in shillings by the amount of tax charged per 504 pint barrel (called a hogshead).

• 40/- ale was a very light beer often supplied to farmhands.
• 50/- and 60/- beers were also reasonably light and mild.
• 70/-, 80/- and 90/- were progressively stronger, export quality, beers.

The shilling terminology continued to be used to indicate the beers' quality and the system was legally recognised in 1914.

Incidentally, we have had requests for "Caledonian slash dash".

“The russet-brown colour of autumn leaves. Robustly malty-fruity aroma, with suggestions of raspberry, smooth and creamy... very easily drinkable”