The name was inspired by the windswept beaches here in Lossiemouth on the Moray coast where like-minded adventurers gather to pursue their outdoor passions whatever the weather. Al and Nigel felt strongly that the brand should capture the spirit of rugged adventure found here on the edge of the Scottish Highlands. After all, a great pint tastes best when you’ve earned it.
All of our bottled beer is bottle conditioned. A small amount of yeast is added at bottling which allows the beer to ferment further in the bottle. This creates a natural soft carbonation with smaller bubbles. Light filtration and a minimum of mechanical intervention also help to retain all the vivid and defined hop flavours that our brewers work hard to get into the beer. The result – real ale in a bottle.
Sigmund (14545) reviewed Witch Pricker from Windswept 3 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5
330 ml bottle, from Kalø Whisky & Vin, Denmark. ABV is 4.2%. Black colour, large greyish-beige head. Distinct aroma of chocolate, also notes of coffee, oatmeal and brown sugar. Fizzy mouthfeel. The flavour is slightly sweet, with the same elements as the aroma, some earthy hops in the finish.
Sigmund (14545) reviewed Halo from Windswept 3 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7
330 ml bottle, from Kalø Whisky & Vin, Denmark. ABV is 4.9%. Pale golden colour, moderate to small white head. Sweetish aroma of pilsener malts and floral and grassy Czech hops. Crisp flavour, still with some residual sweetness. Herbal and spicy hops, decent bitterness.
Scopey (25061) reviewed Summit Sour from Windswept 3 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7
Bottle from Westhill Service Station. It pours clear red with a small pink - white head. The aroma is zingy, tangy, musty, sour raspberry, cranberry, natural yoghurt and granny smith apple. The taste is crisp, tart, tangy, sharp, puckering, sour raspberry, red berry yoghurt, cranberry, light acidity, touch of sherbet, granny smith apple and a splash of lemon with a dry finish. Average body and moderate, prickly carbonation. Not much depth, but it drinks nicely. Not bad.
McCash (15986) reviewed Bear from Windswept 4 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8
On cask @ the Stockbridge Tap (23/11/21). Appearance - opaque black with a creamy beige coloured head. Nose - dark chocolate, blackcurrant, light smoke and an edge of liquorice. Taste - dark chocolate, caramel, black cherry and light roast. Palate - medium to full bodied, creamy texture. Very slight roast on the finish. Overall - very nice.
McCash (15986) reviewed Poseidon from Windswept 4 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 6.5
On cask @ the Stockbridge Tap (23/11/21). Appearance - deep golden going into amber. Proportionate head. Nose - floral, orange and bready. Taste - more orange and bread. Herbs lurking. Palate - light bodied, balanced bitterness. Overall - quite good.
allmyvinyl (20966) reviewed Indian Summer from Windswept 4 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6
Bottle thanks to cgarvieuk. Pours clear golden with a thin white head. Aromas of light tea and citrus. Taste is more of the same. Bitter tannin finish.
McCash (15986) reviewed Indian Summer from Windswept 4 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7
Bottle thanks to cgarvieuk. Appearance - pale yellow to orange with a slight haze. This off white head. Nose - orange and lemon. Tea, I suppose. Taste - lemon and tea. Malty backdrop. Palate - light bodied, light roast bitterness. Overall - OK.
cagarvie (39800) ticked Indian Summer from Windswept 4 years ago
bottle at James... amber... big off white head... soft floral fruit.. Light tea nose... over fizzy... herbal... Light bitter.. but interesting tea citrus finish
chrisv10 (24611) reviewed Bear from Windswept 4 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5
Bottle, 10.5%. Almost black with big dark brown head. Aroma is roasted malt, chocolate, barrel, coffee and hop. Flavour is roasted malt, chocolate, coffee, barrel, hop, liquorice, sweet and medium bitter.
chrisv10 (24611) reviewed Coffee Porter from Windswept 4 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7.5
Bottle. Very dark brown with big beige head. Aroma is roasted malt, chocolate and coffee. Flavour is roasted malt, coffee, chocolate, medium sweet, little liquorice, little espresso and medium bitter.
Brewery Stats
| Score | 6.66 |
| Beers | 59 |
| Ticks | 696 |
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allmyvinyl | 24 |
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