Craigmill Strathaven Claverhouse

Craigmill Strathaven Claverhouse

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Brewed by Craigmill Brewery (Strathaven Ales)

Strathaven, United Kingdom

Style:  Scottish Ale

4.5% Alcohol by Volume

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A strong red ale brewed with a blend of Scottish Crystal and red malted barley with American Oregon hops that give it a hint of citrus. John Graham of Claverhouse was a pivotal figure during the covenanting period whose strong leadership endeared him to his followers who christened him “Bonnie Dundee“.To his enemies however, he was darkly referred to as “Bluidy Clavers. He was soundly beaten in 1679 at the battle of Drumclog near Strathaven by a covenanting force who stood their ground. His revenge was not long in coming after this event with the rout of a large Covenanter force at the Battle of Bothwell Bridge. Following the glorious revolution of 1688 he took to the field in support of the Stuart cause. Despite his army winning the day at the battle of Killiecrankie he himself was slain and the revolt came to nothing with his leadership lost.