French Broad Wee-Heavy-est Belgian Scotch Ale

Brewed by French Broad Brewing Co.
Style: Scotch Ale
Asheville, North Carolina USA

The aroma was earthy and peppery with a Belgian yeast presence coupled to a chocolate character. The aroma had dark fruits, raisins and prunes, in the background and caramel as well. Light wafts of alcohol tickled the nasal passages. The beer poured into the glass crystal clear brown with an off-white low head which lasted enough to lace at the glass. The flavor was a bit odd with a smokey presence and a strong bittering and hop flavor component which was earthy and spicy and a bit grassy. The flavor contained chocolate and caramel, but neither at a high level. The Belgian yeast aroma, just came through muddy and understated in the flavor. The finish was dry and a bit metallic into the aftertaste. The body was medium-full with a low level of carbonation. As the beer warmed the flavor became a bit winey. Not a favorite of mine. 22 ounce bottle. $7 at Bruisin Ales.

Name: Wee Heavy-est Belgian Scotch Ale
Date: 01/23/2008
Mode: Bottle
Source: Brusin Ales, Asheville NC

Appearance: clear dark red, fine beige head, drippy sudsy lace,
Aroma: sweet fruity and estery aroma with a touch of dark caramel and chocolate and light smokey earthyness,
Body: creamy body,
Flavor: sweet fruity flavor, lots of Belgian esters enhances the fruityness, touch of dark caramel and chocolate, light smokey character blended with an earthyness,

Aroma: 7/10; Appearance: 8/10; Flavor: 8/10; Palate: 8/10; Overall: 16/20
Rating: 3.9/5.0
Drinkability: 8/10
Score: **4

Bottle, from Jimbowood. Shared with Bartzilla. Nice aroma of Belgian candy sugar and yeast. Flavor was nice - definitely an interesting marriage of the two styles. Kinda thin palate. We both agreed that this was an easy drinker. Pretty good.

(22oz bottle, thanks Schutzenliesel) Clear mahogany body topped by beige head. Aroma is medium sweet, caramel, some peat/smoke, plum/raisin. Taste is medium sweet, caramel, some raisin, smoke, light cola, candi sugar. Light-medium body, alcohol fairly well hidden.

Courtesy of Schutzenliesel. Clear dark brown with a tiny tan head. The nose is lightly sweet with toffee, some dark fruits and cracker. The flavor is moderately sweet with banana, golden raisins, plums, candi sugar and herbs. Medium/full body is soft with moderate carbonation and a slightly thin finish.

22oz bottle, courtesy of Schutzenliesel. Thanks, Tom! Pours a very dark, reddish tea color; light tan head with patchy lacing. Lots of unfixed sugar, creamy esters, and very lightly toasted malts in the aroma. Medium-to-full mouthfeel: sticky candy sugar, relaxed carbonation, and caramel; overly sweet, sugary character that doesn’t offer a lot of depth, honestly; slightly weak scotch ale overall, especially for the level of alcohol in here. Medium, sticky sugar and a touch of dried fruits in the finish.

@Mels YEHA-pours a thin off white head and amber color. Aroma is medium malt, secondary yeast, spice. Taste is lots of spice, medium malt, secondary yeast. Occasional.

Pours a ruby color with a tan head. Aroma is malty, peaty, pear, and some hops. Flavor is malty, smoky, pear, and a bitter spicy finish.