Erie Brewing Ol Red Cease & Desist Scottish Ale

A very unique Scotch ale. Flavors were rich and sweet and strawberry overtones were noticeable. Overall smooth and less thick than most of this style.

This is one of the reddest ales I have seen. There is a nice beige head and a caramel malt aroma. There is a rich caramel flavor with much bitterness and a slight alcohol trail.

12oz bottle. Smooth drinking strong ale. Does not really have a smokey character as I have come to expect from a Scotch Ale, but this is still good in its own way. Much less hop character than an IPA, this brew instead focuses on the malty backbone. Butterscotch finish. Very good beer. Deserves more than a 64 overall rating.

Pours clear dark amber with a modest off white head and few lacings. Aroma is caramel. Taste is dark caramel, chocolate cherries, and an earthy hop bitter finish. Mouthfeel is alright but drinkability at 10% abv is too much for me. Reminds me a bit of drinking Port wine. Too much alcohol for this kid.

Bottle. Sweet fruity aroma. Deep reddish body, light tan head. Sweet malty flavor with fruit. Very nice lengthy finish.

The aroma is sweet and malty with caramel, chocolate, nuts, and hops. The appearance is deep amber with a small head. The flavor is like the aroma with an alcohol finish. The palate is smooth. Overall this is a well made beer that hides the alcohol pretty well.

Pours a deep reddish mocha color, with a thin tan head. Aroma of sweet chocolate malt, with some buttery warmth...alcohol isn’t even trying to hide. Taste of overripe redfruit dipped in semi-sweet chocolate, burnt chocolate on the aftertaste, boozy warmth all around. Nice scotch ale, has some oomph to it.

Pours brown with a thin tan head. Smells sweet and spicy. Tastes sweet with some dark fruity hints.