Date: 12/20/2006
Mode: Draft
Source: Brewpub, Charlotte

hazy amber, wispy beige head, touch of lace, huge sweet caramel aroma with a hint of peat, big body, lots of sweet malt flavor, a sticky candy sweetness comes and goes, very low bitterness, touch of smokey character,

Aroma: 7/10; Appearance: 6/10; Flavor: 7/10; Palate: 7/10; Overall: 13/20
Rating: 3.4/5.0
Drinkability: 6/10
Score: **+/4

Growler shared by kp on 1/4/07: Pours a clear copper amber with a thin, wispy-lacing white head. Aroma of lightly sweet, earthy caramel and peat with a touch of tartness. Body starts fairly full and dark malty with a mild, light fruity presence toward a bittersweet finish. An average scotch ale with some nice authenticity.

Growler. Poured a clear mahogany color with an off-white head. The aroma was p[eaty and buttery with some grapey notes. The flavor too had a fair amount of buttery notes. Peaty sweet and more of that taste and smell I get in most Scotch ales which I can only describe as grapey. Like concord grape. Medium bodied.

Draught at the Raleigh, NC brewpub. This was a special offering that isn’t in their normal rotation. Clear ruby brown color without much head. Nose is of alcohol, brown sugar, and a hint of molasses. Slightly sweet. The alcohol melts into your tongue and palate. Decent beer.