Founders Dirty Bastard Scotch Ale

Brewed by Founders Brewing Company
Style: Scotch Ale
Grand Rapids, Michigan USA

Sept. 2006 - I have to say, I did actually enjoy this beer more than the rating indicates. However, for style, this was a stinker. Beer poured with dark brown color with next to a little head and small lacing. The aroma was smoky...a lot more so than the flavor. The flavor was curiously devoid of smoke and earthiness, but abounding in candy flavor and caramel. Rich creamy mouthfeel was the highlight of this one. Some hops were definitely noticeable. If you are hankering for a scottish ale, this isn’t your beer, though...and for that, it gets a big BOOOO!

Poured a thick dark golden with a small off-white head. Had a ton of malt in taste including a sweet toffee character. There was also a bit of hop character in the taste which confused me a little. Just seemed like a bit of hops for a scotch ale. Don’t get me wrong, it still tasted great and I’d probably buy it again.

This has a distinct smooth flavor for the people that prefer ales over I.PA.’s . Does have a sharp after taste from the hops, however it does hold down quite well. Great for a social drinker wanting to experiment with new measures, but drink wisely. The 8.3% alcohol leaves more than to be desired.

This is one of my favorite Scottish Ales, and they’re my favorite. The aroma is caramely, malty, slightly toasty and slightly alcoholic. It has a wonderful Scotch Ale color. The flavor matches the style while still incorporating hops more than many other Scotch Ales. The palate is smoother though still retains a gritty heaviness. Overall.......YEAH!!! I LOVE IT. GREAT JOB FOUNDERS.

Clear garnet with a thin head. Nice smell of smoked and peat malts. Med/heavy body. Good malty sweet, smoked, earthy flavor with a mild hop flaver to finish. Very good scotch ale here. 32606

Listen kids. Do as I say and not as I do. Do not pour firmly with this one unless you want a six inch head. Pours dark brown with a tan head that is massive from way too firm a pour. Nose is a mass of complexity. Definite malts here. Caramel, wood tones, and just a good amount of things to take in. Flavor is pretty meaty with a consistent wood character going on. Thick caramel sweetness is there as well. Nice and robust. It seems like I am getting a small amount of alcohol on the flavor though. Feel has a decent carbonation and a smooth liquid feel. Overall pretty good. Nice and hearty and pretty rustic. I can’t say it is really lacking, but I can’t say it is the smoothest of the style I have ever had.

Aroma is pretty solid. A lot of resiny scents, sweet and a hint of smoke. Taste is clean and smooth, sweet, no bitterness but has that smoke to balance it nicely. Very good.

Pours very dark ruby with less than a finger of rapidly dissipating head. Smell is sweet, honey and raisin. Taste is really rich and complex, with raisin, oatmeal, and just a hint of smoke accompanying the slight hop bitterness of the aftertaste. This is a beer that lingers- I really like it.