I think I am becoming a bit of an addict when it comes to Scottish style ales. It seems I am coming across more and more of them OR maybe we just have a lot of them here in Maine. This is definitely one of my favorites when it comes to the style. Its a seasonal ale here in Maine and hits the shelves in January and sticks around until all the snow is gone (sometime in early May).
The label reads:
"Scottish Style Ale is our interpretation of the robust brews native to Scotland. Generous quantities of Pale malt along with Munich and Caramalts give this ale a deep and complex profile. Scottish Style Ale is just a shade darker than our Bitter, with a rich, slightly sweet first impression on the palate that rounds out to a satisfying maltiness and a medium-dry hop finish. At 6.3% ABV it's hearty but not overwhelming. Sure to please the Braveheart in all of us."
Pours a dark amber color with slight head that is bubbly, fluffy and hangs to the sides of the glass. Its another very clean looking beer and I'd personally love to see the bottling line they have up in Freeport, maybe I'll have to ask about that next time I am up that way.
Smells of roasty sweet malts with slight creaminess. Not a lot of hop presence obviously. I also get faint whiffs of cinnamon but not sure where that is coming from. All in all its a rich smelling beer that is inviting on a cool/cold night.
Taste initially reminds me of sweet tea, some dark fruit with the bitter finish of the hops as the label says. Its a solid beer that is for sure. One thing that I would love is if it had that hint of peat smoke to it. That is a great addition to a Scottish style ale, but not totally necessary of course. Grab a bomber before they are off the shelves.
BEER FACTS
Style: Scottish Ale
Brewery: Gritty McDuff's Brewpub
Location: Freeport, Maine, USA
Container: 22 oz. bottle
Malts: Pale, Munich and Caramalt
Hops: Northern Brewer & Yakima Goldings
ABV: 6.3%
IBUs: 25
Brewed in Maine
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