 porterhouse (983), Alna, Maine, USA
Aug 23, 2008
(22 oz. bottle (2007, labelled as "Scotch Ale") from Downeast Beverage, cellared for 8 mos. after purchase) Good but expected a little more...Pours dark burnt slightly reddish amber. A finger or less of biege head that’s a little fizzy. Aroma of dark caramel, peat and smoke. Mouthfeel is medium-heft, slightly sticky in finish but actually a touch loose and fizzy. Light webby rings of lacing. Flavor is pretty much all about the peat and smoke with a light bit of dark caramel underneath. The peat and smoke flavor almost seem a bit contrived. Lightly hot. Certainly drinkable and nice but kind of a one trick pony where one sip pretty much summed it up.
hophead75 (1723), Boonton, New Jersey, USA
Nov 1, 2008 bomber. Deep amber in color with a medium sized off whtie head. Aroma of caramel/molasses, peat smoke, light roast. Taste is very clean, with a good amount of caramel, moderate peat smoke, some roast, and mild to moderately fruity. Full bodied, in line with the 7.8 % ABV. Finishes with lingering light notes of fruit and molasses. Very nice scotch ale.
surffisher (147), Raleigh, North Carolina, USA
Oct 26, 2008 22 oz. bomber bottle. Pours clear copper, with a small, but steady light tan head that leaves some soapy lace. Aroma is very peaty and smoky with nice carmelized malt and some light fruity esters. Flavor is peaty and rather dry and scotch-like, with a fairly bitter finish. Medium bodied, but seems just a bit thin and watery. Fairly smooth, with some nice warming alcohol. Solid effort overall.
Wasatch (171), Layton, Utah, USA
Oct 25, 2008 22oz. Bomber
2005 Vintage
Poured into a chalice a dark brown color, nice carbonation, nice small creamy tan head, some nice sticky lacing follows. The nose is malty, slightly spicy, slightly dark fruits (figs, raisins, prunes), and some caramel. The taste is malty, and some good tones of dark fruit and spice, and caramel. The taste is also slightly sweet, nice warming efffect going down. Medium body. Very drinkable, another awesome brew from Smuttynose, getting close to having quite a few offerings from them. Highly recommended.
ajm (438), Los Angeles, California, USA
Oct 16, 2008 Bottle from Charles Street. A very even nose and flavor - char, roast, caramel, malt and very, very light chocolate. Creamy texture and nice, smooth finish. One of the best Scotch Ales I’ve sampled.
basewars (53), New York, USA
Sep 1, 2008 2007 from Westmere Beverage. Pour dark brown with some sediment. 2-3 fingers of head. Aroma is caramel, hops, and what I assume is peat because it’s a common aroma to other Scottish ales I’ve tried. Flavor is sweet but with a alcohol bite that mellows as you drink. Not much of a finish. Mouthfeel is creamy. Good beer overall.
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