 omhper (10141), Stockholm, Sweden
Jul 17, 2008 Bottled, thanks Crosling! Mahogany colour, minimal head. Peaty toasty nose. Sweet and full bodied. Roasty malt and molassesMalty and warming with some rye bread but very little hops. Smoky finish with low bitterness. Really nice beer, but the malt profile is a little bit rough which prevents it from getting a top socre.
jayg (997), Florida, USA
Jul 16, 2008 Very dark brown pour with virtually no head. Nice light peaty tones and some fresh cut wood. A hint of smoke. Taste has some identifiable peat notes over candied malts with a fruity character present. Real nice, could’ve been a bit thicker for a Scotch ale.
Pastor (236), Maine, USA
Jul 13, 2008 Thanks to goryshkewych for this one
Bottle poured into a sniffer produced a finger worth of tan head that goes to a light ring of lace. On top of a rich dark black body
Aromas on this is great smoked peat and roasted malts
Taste is much like the nose dominated by the roasted malts and smoked peat. A nice sweetness on this brew, the alcohol in not noticeable at all. Medium mouthfeel next to no carbonation in the brew
Drinkability is good on this brew but the bomber was quite enough for a sitting. I had it with some Brisket that was left over from purplehops (thanks Stan) gathering and I must say it was a great meal
uhclem (110), Loveland, Colorado, USA
Jun 28, 2008 Pours very dark like a porter or a stout. Nose is malt, peat, raisins and toffee.Taste enhances the raisins and also brings out a fruitiness. Mouthfeel is opulent. Finish is smooth and a little too sweet.
Beerlando (1157), Orlando, Florida, USA
Jun 27, 2008 Courtesy jayMFg. Pours a dark crimson to chestnut brown color with a scant, off-white head. Absolutely no lacing noted. The aroma is that of a standard Scotch ale, with notes of chocolate, caramel, prominent smoked peat, and hints of soy-like saltiness. Some indiscernible dark fruits linger in the background as well. Flavors stay the course, showing sweet chocolate and caramel malts that are countered by staunch, earthy hops and a significant smoky peat billing. The alcohol is well hidden at 8%. A medium-full body is lightly carbonated and silky. Quite drinkable and enjoyable, despite not excelling in any particular area.
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