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# LB-089 Le Projet de Rivin – Scottish Export Ale
- URL: https://www.luddite.beer/lb-089-the-rivin-project/
- Published: 2025-09-06T18:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-05-29T21:48:59.000Z
- Description: After a much too long hiatus we are back to brew a Scottish Export Ale. All it took was a request to brew for a wedding! So, we are overjoyed to help (in our small way) Kevin and River celebrate the next step in their life adventure!
- Author: Killick
- Tags: Scottish, Kismet Sanctuary, Our Brews, Our Next Brew!, Yeast - Dry, 2025, British Isles, Events, Keg Transfer, The Weddings, The Special Requests and Events, #Import 2026-10-03 16:54

See the recipe [here](https://share.brewfather.app/XT03SNL7JBpTX8?ref=luddite.beer). 

Brew day proceeded with only a modicum of drama (and a little product lost during transfer to the fermenters). Not bad considering our extended time away from the brew kettle.

Here's hoping that the ale was central to numerous toasts throughout the evening.

![](https://www.luddite.beer/content/images/2025/10/IMG_3986.JPEG)

Un Beau Tropeau de Rivin

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Tasting Notes from the Wedding Reception Debut per the Imitable FleaSoc...  
 Subtle copper color. Smoky malts evident when slightly warmed. Original  
 carbonation gave a sharp mouthfeel and overwhelmed the malts – but that   
 concern cleared up nicely.  
  
 Some reception attendees were back for multiple pours professing their   
 appreciation.  
  
 Overall, a successful return of the Luddites following a fallow year.

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So what is a "Scottish Export Ale"? Per the Beer Judge Certification Program Guidelines:   
  
A Scottish Export is a malt-focused, generally caramelly beer with perhaps a few esters and occasionally a butterscotch aftertaste. Hops only to balance and support the malt. The malt character can range from dry and grainy to rich, toasty, and caramelly. 

And here are the grains we selected to reach that profile...

Base Malts (81%)  
 \> Marris Otter - Rich biscuity base; classic UK character  
 \> Munich I - Malty depth, slight toast

Specialty Malts (19%)  
 \> Crystal 110 - Deep caramel, burnt sugar, raisin  
 \> Crystal Light - Bright caramel, honey, biscuit  
 \> Melanoidin - Body, malt intensity, slight umami  
 \> Chocolate Malt - Toasted edge, color boost, subtle roast  
 \> CaraPils - Head retention, foam stability