Sandy started his brewing career in the Isle of Man before returning to his native Scotland to complete the Brewing and Distilling Degree at Heriot Watt University. In his third year he was also the in-house brewer at the Hanging Bat which included collabs with the likes of Six Degrees North.
Once the four year course was complete he took a brewing position at Fallen Brewing Co. before moving on to head up recipe development and barrel aging at Black Isle Brewing Co. Having recently relocated to 71 Brewing in Dundee, Sandy has taken the opportunity to launch his own project, showcasing innovative and cutting edge beers while still drawing inspiration from classic brewing philosophies.
McCash (16021) reviewed Into The Deep from Two Towns Down 2 months ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7.5 | Flavor - 7.5 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 7.5
Can from Appellation Wines.
Appearance - deep brown to black with a big foamy beige to tan head.
Nose - roast and maybe a bit of saline.
Taste - roast, salt and smoke. But much more, though gnarly.
Palate - medium bodied, chewy middle and roasty finish.
Overall - good, if gnarly!
Mr_Pink_152 (17201) ticked Back To Black from Two Towns Down 2 months ago
cagarvie (40076) reviewed A The Small Things from Two Towns Down 2 months ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8.5
can at home .... dark black chocolate roast malts ...massive sweet chocolate Roast malts nose ..massive cocoa nibs ...massive chocolate
allmyvinyl (21071) reviewed A The Small Things from Two Towns Down 2 months ago
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 7.5 | Flavor - 7.5 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 7
Can thanks to McCash. Pours black with a thick tan head. Aromas of chocolate and prunes, light spice. Taste is all drinking chocolate. Light sweet finish.
McCash (16021) reviewed A The Small Things from Two Towns Down 2 months ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8
Can from Appellation Wines.
Appearance - deep brown to black with a foamy beige head.
Nose - boozy, chocolate liqueur. Drinking chocolate.
Taste - boozy, chocolate liqueur, burnt toffee and more drinking chocolate generally. Massive cacao nibs.
Palate - medium to full bodied, very sweet and then roasty.
Overall - intense. Is there no chocolate added to this?
Appearance - 9 | Aroma - 7.5 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 9 | Overall - 8
Can from Against The Grain. Dark brown body with a beige head that holds well. Faint lacing. Aroma of orange, cranberry and nutmeg. Flavour of candy and black pepper. Medium body with a slick mouthfeel. Soft fizz. This if a great beer to enjoy in December. Two Towns Down are putting out some excellent beers.
jamestulloch (9642) reviewed A Tribe Called Toa from Two Towns Down 2 months ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5
Can from Against The Grain. Hazy golden body with a thin white head. No visible carbonation. Patchy lacing. Aroma of lime and orange. Flavour of apricot and vine tomatoes. Medium body with a slick texture. Soft fizz. Tangy and tasty.
jamestulloch (9642) reviewed Watermelon Sugar from Two Towns Down 2 months ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6.5 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 7
Can from Eskbank Trading. Clear golden body with a white head. Low carbonation. Faint lacing. Aroma of grapefruit and watermelon. Flavour of white sugar, bitter lemon and watermelon. Thin body with a slick mouthfeel. Soft fizz. It’s a fun, well executed beer. A can was plenty though.
ITFCDan (1921) ticked Blackberry Way from Two Towns Down 3 months ago
Grumbo (24387) reviewed Blackberry Way from Two Towns Down 3 months ago
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8.5 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 8
29/11/2025. Can at the ITFC beer share. Bought direct from the brewery. 6.0% abv. Good pour. Very un-BIPA like. Very fruity. Lots of berry. Quite sour. Woody tobacco notes. BIPA’ness elements are totally hidden. More like a Flanders Red than a BIPA. Not as advertised or expected but did really like it.