4 AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 16/20
From growler #2 of my trip to the brewery. Dark orange-amber hued, minimal head that diminishes almost fully. Earthy, slightly peaty aroma, not much hop nose. Ample mouthfeel, and a nice melding of smokish-tasting malt and hop bitterness. True to form for Three Floyds, this beer has more hops than typical for the style, but remains a well-crafted and drinkable brew.
3.6 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 16/20
I got this in a big Growler filled off the taps at the brewery. A unique interpretation of the style but overall a very enjoyable beer--easy to drink. It is a dark copper color and has a malty aroma. A lot of hop but is still well balanced with a chocolately malt flavor. Very smooth to drink, easy to settle up with. Once again a winner from Three Floyds.
3.1 AROMA 5/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 6/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 14/20
With the scottish ale type I was expecting less hops. Hop flavor overwhelms what would be a nice Scottish ale however. It did get better the closer to the bottom I got however. Color was a bit average for a brown too.
2.9 AROMA 5/10 APPEARANCE 2/5 TASTE 6/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 13/20
Just ok. Not much else to say about it.
2.4 AROMA 4/10 APPEARANCE 2/5 TASTE 6/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 9/20
Aroma was citrusy but too much alcohol for me. Poured a little cloudy and had a very thin head. The flavor was much too sweet and malty.
3.8 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 16/20
UPDATED: FEB 5, 2003 I'm used to drinking McEwans Scotch Ale and was interested to see how this compares. It didn't. Nowhere near the maltiness and sweetness I was expecting. Beer hides 7.2% alcohol content extremely well. A very good beer, but not my favorite Scottish style ale.
3.4 AROMA 6/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 6/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 15/20
UPDATED: JAN 2, 2004 not my cup of tea-to malty for my liking, but appropriate for the style. I will stick to the alpha king and hopefully. Even the new munster brewed bottles dont really do it for me.
4.2 AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 18/20
Damn good beer.
3.9 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 17/20
UPDATED: JUL 17, 2004 I gave the Bruce another try and found that the balanced flavor is quite enjoyable. Unfortunately for the Bruce, it resides between Three Floyds Pride & Joy, and Bell's Two Hearted Ale at my favorite spot, so I often neglect this fine Scottish Style Ale.
3.6 AROMA 6/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 15/20
have had various results with this one. a couple bottles provided a nasty burnt funk on my toungue that I had also tasted in other scottish ales (just not so pronounced) Most of my run ins with this beer have been much happier; a nice balance, nice roasted malt flavor. will have it again. One other thing though - this does not relate to most other scottish ales that i’ve tasted - would you really consider this scottish ale? Maybe it’s just 3Floyds twisted take on the genre. (as hinted at in Robert the Bruce’s portrait)
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