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Silver City Fat Woody Oak-Aged Scotch Style Ale

Silver City Fat Woody Oak-Aged Scotch Style Ale

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A Scotch Ale brewed by
Silver City Brewing Company

Silverdale, Washington USA

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233.83/5.03.76/5.0Winter9.2%93.4Thistle P  Stats

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Served in February on Fat Tuesday: For centuries scotch whiskey makers understood the invaluable, smooth, rich character extended aging in oak barrels provided their products. A soft oaken nose and a mellow woodiness on the pallet are an integral element to any beautifully crafted wine or whiskey. So what happens when Silver City brewers take a world class beer like Fat Bastard Scotch Ale and age it for over 6 months on American white oak? A completely unique and wonderful beer emerges. The slight peaty, intensely malty scotch ale and the complex vanilla character of the oak meld seamlessly over time to create, what we think is, an exceptionally satisfying beer. 9.2 % ABV 2004 Winner-Peoples Choice Award Washington Cask Ale Festival 2006 Bronze Medal - North American Beer Festival

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 SuzyGreenberg (1067), Seattle, Washington, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/105/57/105/516/20
Jul 28, 2008  
draft @ collins pub - can i get a hell yea?!? this was one tasty brew; ruby amber with soapy tan head; a slight haze to it; lots of sweet vanilla from the wood, but to the point of dominating the base brew; thick and creamy and just a delight to drink


dirt55 (65), Washington, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/58/104/517/20
May 25, 2008    Updated: Jun 6, 2008
deep brown pour and wonderful aroma of oak, caramel and roasted malt flavor with the expected hint of alcohol/scotch that is expected with the ABV, nice palate that goes well with their dishes, nothing but wonderful things to say about this beer, only had it on tap.


 bitbucket (1601), Kirkland, Washington, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/516/20
Nov 2, 2007  
Bomber shared with after4ever. Pours lightly hazy reddish brown with a lacy off-white head. Light aroma of caramel with a sweet and soft oak influence. Full body, chewy, with minimal carbonation. The taste is sweet and nicely matches the nose, with the oak complimenting the malt to the end.


 weeare138 (928), Collegeville, Pennsylvania, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/103/58/104/515/20
Oct 30, 2007  
Thanks to hopdog for supplying both this and the Fat Woody for a side by side tasting... Appears a slightly hazy, dark amber with a small, off-white head that slowly fades into a mild cap. Scattered lacing is left around the glass. Smell is of vanilla, caramel, light smoked peat, toffee, oak, roasted nuts, raisins, and cream. Taste is of the mentioned aromas. I think the Fat Bastard would’ve faired better if I hadn’t had it next to the Fat Woody. This one was more rounded and certainly more complex. Mouthfeel is smooth, semi-sweet of caramel with compliments of the oaky vanilla kicking in. Well done brew.


 after4ever (1925), Brier, Washington, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/105/58/105/514/20
Oct 27, 2007  
22, foiled. Pours deep, nearly opaque mahogany with rubied highlights. Thick dark tan moussy, sudsy head. Dense sheets of lace. Thick plummy nose: vanilla, dark pitted tree fruit. Medium to thick body, light carb. Sweet fruit, vanilla, caramel, and brown bread on the mid palate. Oaky finish.



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