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RATINGS: 1143   WEIGHTED AVG: 4.06   EST. CALORIES: 300   ABV: 10%
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J.P. Gray's Wee Heavy Scotch Ale Scotland's bone-chilling winters command a strong, richly-flavored brew. J.P. Gray's Wee Heavy is such an ale. Named for Brewmaster Skip Virgilio's maternal grandfather, J.P. Gray's is a blend of the prized Maris Otter barley and dark roasted barley which imparts a slightly smoky flavor and a deep chestnut appearance. In the style of a classic Scottish wee heavy, this fine ale is remarkably smooth and malty with background flavors of chocolate and molasses. Warmth is provided by a substantial 9% alcohol by volume. The high alcohol and fresh ingredients allow this ale to age well over time. Appearance: Deep mahogany color, sparkling clarity, and excellent head formation and retention when properly served. Flavor: Deep caramelly malty flavor with just a hint of smoke in the finish. Aroma: The aroma is sweet and voluptuous, reflecting the flavor with malt, hop and yeast characteristics. Mouthfeel (body/texture): Lush, full, rounded, almost chewy. This is a BIG beer!


olio's rating

4.1
   AROMA 9/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
olio (4082) - Tampere, - AUG 8, 2012
75 cl bottle.
Originally rated on 20100701.
Pours clear deep dark amber, almost mahogany color with medium off-white head. Aroma of sweet caramel, toffee, sweetish malts, mild yeast, dark ripe fruits and some wooden notes. Some slight alcohol burn on the nose at the end. Flavor of caramel malts, toffee, ripe fruits, mild syrup, some chocolate, sugar candy and some liquorice notes. Hints of tar and yeast notes can be found as well. Creamy and a bit sticky palate, full-bodied and smooth, warming alcohol on the finish. Quite complex and slow-drinking brew. Excellent.
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most recent ratings

4.4
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 18/20
StoutDr (3) - Virginia, USA - MAY 18, 2013 does not count
This has been one of my favorites for a long time. Very drinkable and smooth mouthful.

4.1
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 17/20
Superman75 (9) - - MAY 18, 2013 does not count
Riktigt fin Ale, väldigt likt innis orginal med mycket karamell..................... ---Rated via Beer Buddy for iPhone

4
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
Lubiere (8243) - Ottawa, Ontario, CANADA - MAY 17, 2013
A dark brown ale with a thin mocha head. In aroma, a sweet burned malt with vanilla notes, wooden notes, burned caramel, licorice, very nice. In mouth, a smooth sweet caramel with licorice, loads of burning alcohol, very nice.

4.3
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 18/20
Indecipherable (6) - - MAY 15, 2013 does not count
Delicious sweet aroma of molasses/chocolate. Very dark brown pour, very easy to drink. Fantastic beer.

3.8
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 15/20
crajun (688) - , Texas, USA - MAY 12, 2013
bottle to glass(es); had with Darren from Scottland. not a huge armoa - but I got malt and caramel. mahagony hazy brown pour. taste was sweet - to the edge of over sweet but never crossed it - malt and caramel and more caramel. nice med thick palate and nice dring finish. not better than the best scotch ales I have tried, but on par with them.

4.1
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 18/20
fletchfighters (821) - AUSTRALIA - MAY 9, 2013
Dark Mahogany with ruby highlights. One finger light mocha colored head with excellent retention. Does fall to a nice collar. Good waves of lacing. Nose is molasses, caramel, chocolate, nuts, and dark stewed fruits. Inviting smell. Superb taste. Caramel, molasses, milk chocolate with nuts and stewed fruits. Deep, long lasting finish. Well hidden ABV. Lots of molasses and caramel in the mouth. Superb beer

3.7
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 14/20
DedicatedToFun (671) - Alabama, USA - MAY 6, 2013
On tap in San Diego. Dark chocolate malt, moderate alcohol, slightly nutty, some licorice.

4.3
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 17/20
McNeillR (249) - SCOTLAND - MAY 4, 2013
Firm cola brown body, shade of haze but beige fizzy head. Earthy fresh wet compost nose with spriteful brown sugar tinge. Oaky but smooth carbonation combo slips a silly ABV away easily. Meaty malt in the middle without hanging around too long, complex without being overpowering. Sweetness is constant but allows a little room for a crystal tang linger. Teeth gummingly gud liiiike.

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3.9
   AROMA 9/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 17/20
kaser (1005) - Chicago, Illinois, USA - APR 27, 2013
This puppy is a choker. Wow. Pile of scotch n guiness combined. Good and sweet. Thick n black. Good shi

4
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 14/20
Miked1687 (219) - Buffalo, New York, USA - APR 25, 2013
Poured from a bottle into a tulip glass. Dark brown/hazel pour with a two toned dark brown to light brown head. Smell is dominated by caramel and sweets, malts, and almost belgian yeast notes. Medium carbonation, malty caramel body, pretty full body with a smooth yeasty finish that is slightly bitter and dry.


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