Style: Dark Bitter Colour: Dark Ruby 2015 Meiningers International Award Winner 2003 & 2013 SIBA Award Winner Black Douglas or Sir James Douglas was a trusted friend of Robert The Bruce the famous Scottish King. Black Douglas was a powerful knight and one of Scotland's heroes whose daring exploits often brought him into the Border country of Scotland. Black Douglas is a dark ruby coloured ale with a rich full bodied malt flavour and overtones of roast fruit.