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Gordon Finest (Highland) Scotch

Gordon Finest (Highland) Scotch

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A Scotch Ale brewed by
John Martin (Scottish & Newcastle)

Genval, Belgium

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1913.56/5.03.55/5.08.6%69.4Thistle P  Stats

Commercial Description:
Gordon Scotch Ale was born in the limpid highlands among isolated lochs and haunting Scottish castles. This brown beer, reminiscent of a dark ruby, is full of contrast - both strong and smooth. Its creamy head is delectation for the palate. This unique nectar can also be discovered under the name of Douglas Scotch Ale. Has been renamed 'Finest Scotch' in 2006.

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 aceofhearts (1373), San Francisco, California, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/57/104/514/20

Jun 4, 2007  
Bottle. Amber, transluscent, not a whole lot of head. Nice perfume/plum aroma, but the flavor is a little more off-balance than I had hoped. This could be 5% or 9% and I honestly wouldn’t know without looking. Oh yeah...8.6%. It has the sharpness of something strong but without the warming qualities. An odd beer but not too bad.

 Lubiere (3324), Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/513/20
Sep 27, 2008  
A dark amber ale with a thin offwhite head. Apleasant caramel aroma, non-descript. In mouth, a peaty malt, oily mouthfeel, light licorice, not bad but not what I expected. Medium bodied. Bottle at De Bekeerde Suster, Amsterdam, Nov. 2006, 3.90 Euro.


 ogivlado (2394), Zagreb, Croatia
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/514/20
Sep 3, 2008  
On tap at Cafe Melaan, Mechelen, Belgium.
Ruby mahagony coloured, medium sized creamy pale beige head, fruity vinous nose. Light roasted malt, fruits and alcoholic with mild yeasty and toffee notes. Also notes of berries, sourish discreet alcoholic finish. Very good and pleasant beer.


 Angeloregon (2002), Portland, Oregon, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/515/20
Sep 2, 2008  
Thanks to Abram for the taster of this beer--Poured from a bottle a deep ruby-bronze body with dark brown tones. Mild off-white swirling head. Nose of fruity sweet malts, plums, and brown sugar. Mild peat zest and a clean, Scotch finish. Good beer!


 Bragesnak (1338), Aarhus, Denmark
3.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/513/20
Aug 24, 2008  
From Skjold-Burne, Aarhus, DK. Bottled, 230808. Brown with beige head. Aroma of malt and fruit notes. Flavor is caramel and raisins. Bit too sweet.


 BartC (253), Lichtaart, Belgium
3.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/103/512/20
Aug 22, 2008  
Brown beer with an off-white head. Fruity aroma and taste. Also maltiness and dark fruits in the mouth. At the end I noticed some alcohol.



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