3.5 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 15/20
I’m surprised that I haven’t rated this one before. I had this on tap at Tustin Brewing company’s 15th Anniversary party. malty sweet, nice.
3.6 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 6/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 16/20
Pours a textured reddish brown with a thick creamy light tan head. The aroma is very sweet, definite Belgian influence in there, sour yeast smell, light alcohol, and caramel. The flavor doesn’t taste as much like the other Scotch Ales I’ve had. Definite Belgian presence, earthy, alcohol is there, no peat smoke, not terribly complex, raisins and light light spice on the swallow. The palate is full and warm with a popping crispness. The finish shows the alcohol and warms the throat and stomach.
3.7 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 14/20
Draft at Thirsty Monk recommended by Zoe ;) By this late in the evening, my handwriting wasn’t too legible. In fact, all I can make out is: ’’great’’ and ’’some smoke’’. But I can still read the numbers at least.
3 AROMA 5/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 6/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 13/20
Draught at a Belgian bar near Gare d’Nord, Paris. Reddish brown with a rapidly fading off-white head; fruity malts and a rounded peaty finish, but otherwise rather ordinary.
3.3 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 2/5 OVERALL 13/20
Bottle; poured a dark brown with a creamy off white head. Aroma of caramel malt, yeast and spice. Caramel malt, then peat/roasted malt and hops on the finish. Hints of sweetness; occational alcohol warming, but alcohol well hidden. Palate was a little harsh at times and a little watery; didnt detract from the beer too much though. Not a favorite from a style that I normally like.
3.4 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 14/20
Arrrr! This Scottish Ale got my kilt all in a twist. It’s strangely sweet (almost) and has some odd pine/spice notes. Instead, I’ll take the Orkney beers anyday.
3.8 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 5/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 14/20
Bottle. Brown and poured with a full head.Strong firm body with plenty of sweetness although some bitterness does creep in.A interesting drink.
3.8 AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 16/20
Dark tawny brown beer with an off-white tannish head that has nice retention. Aroma has rich caramel malts with earthy yeast and toffee. There also seems to be a bit of spice in the background. Mouthfeel is just a bit over medium with carbonation that is between fizzy and frothy. Taste is split between Scotch ale and Belgium strong, but lean a bit more towards the scotch side. Taste has lots of toffee and caramel richness with some dark fruits hanging around. Finish has spice and earthiness. Overall a very nice beer to be savored.
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