Skull Splitter crosses the Atlantic

Orkney Brewery’s Skull Splitter ale is set to become available on draught in the USA for the first time.

The bottled version of the iconic 8.5 per cent brew – named after the seventh Viking Earl of Orkney, Thorfinn Hausakluif – has been one of the most popular Scottish ales in the US market for  years.

Special launch events for the draught Skull Splitter are being held in Philadelphia and New York City later this month, before the ale is rolled out across America. The first container of Skull Splitter has already crossed the Atlantic.

Norman Sinclair, managing director of Orkney Brewery’s parent company, Sinclair Breweries Ltd, is travelling to the USA for the Philadelphia and New York City launches.

Mr Sinclair said: “The market in the USA for high quality, hand crafted and distinctive beers is very strong and our discerning customers there are really looking forward to having access to Skull Splitter in draft form. Indeed, the level of interest in the USA launches has been considerable and it’s great to be heading over there to fly the flag for the brewery and for Orkney.”