It is reminiscent of a Scottish ale, although more like their 80 shillings. I spent a year living in Edinburgh, Scotland (1992-1993) and drank my fair share of 80 shilling ales, or pints of “heavy”. While reminiscent of a Scottish ale, it is decidedly American in the twang imparted by its hops. It has the tiniest hint of sour in the taste, in a pleasant way, just like a Scottish ale. It is light and nutty with subtle hint of hops and sour. This beer is really a star.
From the bottle: “90 Shilling is our flagship beer. Smooth and complex, 90 Shilling is a medium-bodied amber ale with a distinct burnished copper color and a deeply pleasant aroma. A shilling was a British coin used from 1549 to 1982. The name 90 Shilling comes from the Scottish method of taxing beer. Only the highest quality beers were taxed 90 shillings. We think you’ll find this original ale brilliantly refreshing and worth every shilling.”
Information about the shilling beer designation is HERE.
2016 notes: The beer pours amber in color, with a tall half-inch of off-white to light tan head. The aroma is mild, malted caramel and lemon. The taste is caramel, a bit nutty, some dark fruits, with a lemony bite on the end. There is sweetness, but the finish is mostly dry, with a light bitterness. The beer drinks very smooth and easy. This is a sessionable pub beer.
2010 bottle (doesn't look like it has changed, which is rare for a beer these days to not have a label change in six years):
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