AleSmith Wee Heavy Scotch Ale

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	100
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Brewed by AleSmith Brewing Company
Style: Scotch Ale
San Diego, California USA

bottled
common

on tap
available

Broad Distribution
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Ratings	Average	Score	ABV	Style Pctl	Serve in
747	4.09/5.0	4.08/5.0	10%	99.6	Thistle

Commercial Description:
Bottle conditioned
J.P. Gray's Wee Heavy Scotch Ale Scotland's bone-chilling winters command a strong, richly-flavored brew. J.P. Gray's Wee Heavy is such an ale. Named for Brewmaster Skip Virgilio's maternal grandfather, J.P. Gray's is a blend of the prized Maris Otter barley and dark roasted barley which imparts a slightly smoky flavor and a deep chestnut appearance. In the style of a classic Scottish wee heavy, this fine ale is remarkably smooth and malty with background flavors of chocolate and molasses. Warmth is provided by a substantial 9% alcohol by volume. The high alcohol and fresh ingredients allow this ale to age well over time. Appearance: Deep mahogany color, sparkling clarity, and excellent head formation and retention when properly served. Flavor: Deep caramelly malty flavor with just a hint of smoke in the finish. Aroma: The aroma is sweet and voluptuous, reflecting the flavor with malt, hop and yeast characteristics. Mouthfeel (body/texture): Lush, full, rounded, almost chewy. This is a BIG beer!

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Ungstrup (15007), Frederiksberg, Denmark

3.4	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.4	6/10	4/5	6/10	4/5	14/20

Sep 23, 2004

A brown beer with a small disappearing orange head. The aroma is sweet malty with notes of alcohol and oranges. The flavor is sweet with notes of chocolate and coffe, while the alcohol burns slightly in the throat while You sip this nice beer. Quite strong for a Scotch Ale - more like a Barley Wine.

Papsoe (14791), Frederiksberg, Denmark

4.2	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.2	8/10	4/5	9/10	4/5	17/20

Jan 17, 2006

(Bottle 75 cl) Beautiful, dark mahogany with a small, off-white head. Extremely malty aroma with loads of dried fruits. Very full body again with tons of roasted malt and dried fruits - raisins and prunes in particular. Markedly sweet. A lovely, rich and wholesome brew. 160106

omhper (12172), Stockholm, Sweden

4.7	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.7	9/10	5/5	10/10	5/5	18/20

May 20, 2002

Chestnut brown. Huge amount of malt. Chewy and vivuous. Oak and toffee flavour, slightly salty finish. Very complex. Definitely world class!

yespr (11905), Copenhagen O, Denmark

4	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4	8/10	4/5	8/10	4/5	16/20

Aug 6, 2008

From cask at the brewery. Pours clear and deep golden amber with a light tan head. Dense burbon malty and alcohol aroma, subdued fruity note. Dense caramel flavour and fruity. Light metallic note and slight yeasty touch. Lingering fruity and hoppy flavour with a nicely balanced yet dense caramely flavour. Sweet and fruity finish.

fonefan (11003), VestJylland, Denmark

3.9	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.9	7/10	4/5	8/10	4/5	16/20

Jun 10, 2009

Bottle 75cl.
Clear medium to dark brown color with a average to large, frothy, good lacing, mostly lasting, off-white to light beige head. Aroma is moderate to heavy malty, roasted, chocolate, moderate to heavy hoppy, spicy. Flavor is moderate to heavy sweet and bitter with a long duration, and a dry finish. Body is medium, texture is oily, carbonation is soft, finish feel is light alcoholic. [20090327]

joergen (8450), Frederiksberg, Denmark

4.1	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.1	8/10	4/5	8/10	4/5	17/20

Apr 23, 2006

Bottle. Clear red brown coloured with a beige head. Aroma of malts, caramel, wood and dried fruits. Flavour of malts, caramel and dried fruits. Good !

kp (8400), Woodstock, Georgia, USA

3.9	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.9	9/10	4/5	7/10	3/5	16/20

Sep 1, 2007 Updated: Mar 18, 2008

Date: 03/10/2005
Mode: Bottle
Source: Trade

dark red with ruby highlights, sweet fruity malt aroma with a hint of smokey peat, incredable rich malt flavor, lots of fruity essence, slight alcoholic burn that quickly fades, only a touch of sweetness, light bitterness
-------- /> Date: 12/01/2005
Mode: draft
Source: brewery

big rich smokey peat aroma, rich malt flavor, nice fruity sweetness, wonderful balanced bitterness
-------- /> Date: 03/26/2006
Source: tasting

rich ripe plum aroma with only a suggestive hint of the peat

Aroma: 9/10; Appearance: 7/10; Flavor: 7/10; Palate: 5/10; Overall: 16/20
Rating: 3.9/5.0
Score: **4
-------- /> The score was calculated based upon the notes and an old scoring system.

Oakes (8080), gone rambling, Vietnam

3.5	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.5	6/10	4/5	7/10	4/5	14/20

Nov 21, 2000 Updated: Feb 27, 2009

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