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Our flagship beer - the one Rob brewed first and still the beer we brew most of. Scapa Special is a classic pale ale with wide appeal. Ever so balanced, the skill that Rob has so well honed, this beer and biscuity malt upfront and delicate but ascending hops in the middle and end.

The label depicts the voluntary scuttling of the interned German fleet in Scapa Flow, 1919. Once the anchorage of the British Home Fleet, today Scapa Flow is a world class diving destination. Three malts and five hops - from Britain, Germany and the US - make Scapa Special a classic pale ale.

Orkney comprises of 70 islands, 17 or 18 of which are inhabited. Each unique in its own way, locals and tourists travel internally by both sea and air. We use all pale malt and lots of New Zealand hops to create this hoppy but still sessionable low strength beer.

International Brewing Awards International Cask Conditioned Ales 2015 Class 2 - Gold

SIBA Scotland 2014 Overall Champion of Competition - Gold

SIBA National Beer Competition 2014 Champion Standard Bitters - Gold

Literally all our beer has been upon the waves, albeit only for an hour or so (on a calm day!) on the ferry from Orkney. India Pale Ales (IPAs) of old were heavily hopped to survive their journey to the colonies. This is Rob’s interpretation - believing the hops may have mellowed by arrival.

CAMRA Champion Beer of Scotland 2018 - Overall winner

CAMRA East Malling Beer & Cider Festival 2015 Beer of the Festival - Runner Up

CAMRA Paisley Beer Festival 2014 Strong Bitter - 3rd

CAMRA Paisley Beer Festival 2013 Strong

We brew our beer next to cliffs battered by the Atlantic Ocean - the sea is a constant in Orkney’s way of life. This beer is a respectful Orcadian nod to the pale ales of America’s West Coast. Crystal malt gives the beer sweet body and US hops provide plenty of punchy, citrus flavours.

SIBA Scotland 2015 Premium Bitters & Pale Ales - Gold

International Brewing Awards International Cask Conditioned Ales 2015 Class 3 - Gold

SIBA Scotland 2014 Premium Bitters - Gold

SIBA Scotland 2014 Overall Champion of Comp

The label depicts the Viking Scar Dragon Plaque which was unearthed by a storm on Orkney beach. Old Norway is our version of the classic barleywine style. Golden in colour with loads of chewy American hops to balance out the sweet British malt.

CAMRA Paisley Beer Festival 2014 Barely Wine

2nd CAMRA SRAF 2013 Barley Wine - Bronze

The name and label are derived from Orkney’s WW2 forces newspaper which was printed by The Orcadian. Pale and golden in colour, Orkney Blast has fruity, spicy hops and a strong malt body with a finish that builds and builds. It doesn’t drink its strength so take care!

SIBA National 2020 - Cask IPA - Gold

SIBA National 2020 - Overall cask champion - Bronze

SIBA Scotland 2015 - Premium Strong Beers - Silver

SIBA Scotland 2014- Premium Strong Bitters - Bronze

CAMRA Falmouth Beer Festival 2013 - Strong Ales - Silver

SIBA Scotland 2013 - Premium Strong Bitters - Silver

Our modern version of the classic porter style. This beer is very dark yet deceivingly delicate on the palate with roasted grains, berry fruits and a hint of smoke lending complexity.

CAMRA Champion Winter Beer of Britain 2014 Barley Wine Class - Bronze (joint)

SIBA Scotland 2014 Bottled Porters, Milds, Old Ales & Stouts - Gold

SIBA Scotland 2014 Champion Bottled Beers - Silver

Japanese Craft Beer Association 2012