Nodding Head Grog

great session ale. dark malty stuff that is pleasantly sweet, yet has enough counterbalancing hops to give a sharp finish. creamy dense palate looks great as well, dark brown with a big head that left ample lace.

Described to me as a Scottish black ale. This was indeed black with a nice white head. The flavor was of roasted peat. Excellently smooth and wonderfully light, yet characterful, for a dark beer. Outstanding.

Enjoyed a pint of this one on draught at the brewery in Philadelphia, PA. Pours to a beautiful, deep, deep brown color, with a thick, creamy, tan head, and a moderate carbonation. The nose on this beer is very inviting, with lots of good nutty, sweet malty, and chocolate aroma. The palate is soft and fat on the tongue, with lots of good nutty, toasty, and chocolate flavors. This beer finishes with delicious sweet malty and nutty flavors that linger. Hops are present, but just enough so this beer is not too cloying. Wow. Really a delicious beer, just packed with lots of good malt aromas and flavors, yet remains very drinkable. This beer is a great session beer, and would be a great beer to match with pub grub. Very fresh, and flavorful, an impressive pint of beer.

On tap @ brewery. Gorgeous deep ruby/brown pour. Mild aroma of Fuggles or goldings in the nose, along with roasted grain and caramel. Mild coffee/chocolate flavors on the palate, very complex roasted character. A tremendous beer.

Draft. I love a good, rich brown ale that does not taste like a porter, and this is one of the best that I have had. I could have a keg of something like this in my house and enjoy it to the last drop.

First impression: Exceptionally smooth, but at the expense of flavor. A tad dull as far as Scottish Ales go. Overall a decent beer, if matched with the right food (something sweet or spicy? Mine went well with chicken fingers and honey-mustard sauce).

Dark tannish brown with a nice tan head. Sweet, nutty, caramel flavors. Quite a nice session ale. Decent hoppy finish, but not enough to overpower the malts. Quite enjoyable and drinkable.

had a little more flavor than the usual stout, not too heavy of a body, right creamy head