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Empyrean Burning Skye Scottish Ale

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RatingsAverageScoreABVStyle PctlServe in
502.56/5.02.58/5.05.8%2.5English pint, Thistle
Commercial Description:
From the land of loch and stone comes our newest offering. Ruby-gold in color, Burning Skye is exceptionally smooth and mild. The use of a wee bit of smoked barley lends Scottish Ale a finish that is both unique and a little mysterious.
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weisinator (66), USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/104/58/103/517/20
Aug 26, 2004  
It’s not as sweet as I would like, but it’s not overly bitter, either. Has an orange hue and a fine head that falls off quickly.


 Pigfoot (2226), Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/57/104/515/20
Oct 5, 2004  
Color a tawny brown, orange around the edge. Head: short, small, white. Aroma: Deep and rich, smoky and peaty, full of earthy notes, some dark fruit, and a touch of caramel sweetness. Good initial hop feeling, nice buzz on the tongue, softly fades away into a roasty, toasty, even burnt feeling on the palate. Malt is very big here, too, and contributes significantly, giving off even more caramel character. Body is full, texture is good, and the beer is rewarding and easily and happily drinkable. All in all, a complex and very tasty Scottish ale from Nebraska.


 dwyerpg (2545), Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/516/20
Nov 28, 2008  
Can’t place the aroma. This is pretty good too. Not very smoky or peaty, with some malt but not a lot. Doesn’t seem much like a Scottish but it’s okay anyways.


bswi007 (23), USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/102/58/104/516/20
Jul 4, 2009  
Cloudy copper color, smooth carmel taste. very good went well with my steak.


 jimhilt (1691), Bow, New Hampshire, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/514/20
Jun 29, 2006  
On tap at Buzzard Billy’s Lincoln, Ne. Pours a one finger white head that fades quickly no lace. Clear amber color. Light carbonation and medium bodied. Sweet smokey nose. Starts sweet, clean finish, malt comes through late, hops in background. $3.75 for a 16oz glass.


 hayduke (1674), Eureka, California, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/103/514/20
Aug 10, 2006  
On tap at Lazlos in Lincoln, Nebraska. Poured an amber color with medium head that was gone quickly. Nopse of light malts and a hint of smoke. Flavor shows some hops. Good finish.


 WesKBob (321), Bethany, Oklahoma, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/102/514/20
Oct 27, 2008  
Pours a clear reddish orange. Thin, fizzy white head with decent retention. Aroma is sweet malts. Flavor is not as sweet, with some smoky notes and coffee malt. Think Fat Tire with a hint of coffee flavor. No aftertaste. Is this a great beer? No. But for a smooth session beer, you could do a lot worse.


 Braudog (3777), Dayton, Ohio, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/56/103/513/20
Oct 10, 2004  
Poured a pure amber color. The head is sticky with average sustainment. The aroma is woodsy. On the first swallow, it’s peaty and roasty. It becomes more caramel than anything as the drinking goes ... bit thin. Not what I’d call a "Scottish", but a decent enough mild ale.



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