2.8 AROMA 6/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 5/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 10/20
Date: 09/08/1996
Mode: Bottle
Source: DC
hazy dark amber, frothy head leaving behind whispy lace, heavy aged malt aroma, strong malt flavor, slight floral hops, and a touch of sourness, a slight bitter finish
Aroma: 6/10; Appearance: 7/10; Flavor: 5/10; Palate: 5/10; Overall: 10/20
Rating: 2.8/5.0
Score: *4
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The score was calculated based upon the notes and an old scoring system.
3.7 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 16/20
poured reddish brown with a small tan head. aroma choc. covered cherries, molasses, honey, dark berries, a nice sweetness. flavor molasses, honey, choc. jump right out in front than got hints of raspberries, blueberries and coffee. a little on the watery side but over all a good beer.
2.8 AROMA 6/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 6/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 10/20
Light in color, despite the name. Mellow fruity hops and mildly bitter, clean finish. Average at best.
3 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 10/20
Didn’t think this was actually all that dark, and it had a rather creamy taste. The alcohol isn’t all that well-hidden.
3.8 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 16/20
Bigger body than some Scots. Very fresh, and an oh so typical alcohol warming, but slightly more subtle than in others. In fact, everything here, the maltiness up front, the alcohol, is kinda mellow. The only thing more I can say regarding the refreshing authenticity of this ale is ’Aye, Captain, we need more dilithium crystals...’
3.6 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 15/20
Not as dark in flavor as the name implies. Very mellow, with less malt than common for a Scottish ale. Subdued, fruity hops. Mildly bitter finish, but otherwise clean.
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