Opened: 1983

U.S. Importer: B. United International

Contributors: Mario Kornmesser, Ron Mennie

Moved from Dollar to Alva in 2004.

Updated: April 15, 2022

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  Bitter & Twisted
  Golden or Blonde Ale
  4.20% abv.
  Awards:

  • Silver Medal, 2005 Brewing Industry International Awards
  • Gold Medal, 2005 International Beer Competition
  • Gold Medal and Champion Ale, 2004 Brewing Industry International Awards
  • Bronze Medal, 2003 CAMRA Champion Beer of Scotland
  • Best Beer in Britain, 2003 Great British Beer Festival
  • Gold Medal (Bitter), 2002 CAMRA Champion Beer of Britain
  • Supreme Champion, 2002 CAMRA Champion Beer of Scotland
  • Bronze Medal, 2001 CAMRA Champion Beer of Scotland
  • Date: January 6, 2007 (#6259)
    Package: bottled
    Place: Beertopia, Omaha NE
    Score: 18 points
    Appearance (3)
    Bright golden. Big thick head.
    Aroma (3)
    Fruity, lemony, spicy.
    Mouthfeel (9)
    Light body, low carbonation. Big lemongrass flavor. Mild caramel malt. Fairly bitter, with a bit of spiciness.
    Overall Impression (3)
    Tasty refreshing beer.
  • Date: August 18, 2002 (#4392)
    Package: real ale
    Place: TrimB's Restaurant, Appleton WI
    Score: 16½ points
    Overall Impression (3½)
    Golden, still, some haze, thick head. BIG grapefruit aroma. Light creamy body, huge grapefruit hop flavor on a mild caramel malt base. Drying finish.
  • Date: October 20, 2001 (#3946)
    Package: bottled
    Place: Flanagan's Stop and Shop, Appleton WI
    Score: 13 points
    Overall Impression (2½)
    Golden, low carbonation, thick head. Skunky odor, with herbal hops. Medium body, sweet malty flavor, very very mild hop flavor, very very mild bitterness. Real good beer, except for the mercaptan.