 a10555 (109), West Chester, Ohio, USA
Jan 1, 2008
I kind of miss this beer from when I lived in Mesa. Was usually on sale, and was a fine brew for session drinking. Nothing to hoppy or too malty, just a nice beer for drinking. Although nothing about it lifted my kilt.
nbutler11 (135), Phoenix, Arizona, USA
Aug 26, 2008 Pours a rich amber from the bottle with a trim white head. Aroma of red grapes and mild hops with charcoal and caramel abounding in the flavor. Refreshing and consistent.
careyj (7), Houston, Texas, USA
does not count  Aug 19, 2008 On tap at the Tucson airport. Dark amber with a hint of red. Smells a little off, tastes malty. I’m not a big fan of Scottish Ales, but this is pretty good.
Avengedpoet (21), Arizona, USA
Aug 13, 2008 Much the same as my impression with the 8th Street Ale. Better on tap and at cellar temperature. Great aroma of crystal malts and Kent Goldings. Tastes a bit thin compared to other scottish-style ales. Slight smokiness that people seem to think (incorrectly) is the norm for the style. Definitely not major or to an annoying level, as is the case with a number of other American takes on the style. Not a bad beer, but better ones out there.
Zinister (876), Houston, Texas, USA
Jul 30, 2008 Thanks to bockyhorsey for this beer. Pours a murky amber color with rimmed head. Sweet malty nose with a hint of honey and peat smoke. Flavor is rather sweet with some smoke, toffee and sugars. Touch of tartness near the end, but it’s nice. Thanks Bill.
pinkzambia (881), Boise, Idaho, USA
Jul 29, 2008 Tap: Clear reddish-brown color with an off-white head. It has a sweet, malty aroma of brown sugar. Sweet flavors follow with not much of a bite like other Scottish ales. The aftertaste dissipates quickluy and leaves you wishing the beer had more character. Ok.
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