Gritty McDuffs Scottish Ale

Brewed by Gritty McDuffs
Style: Scottish Ale
Portland, Maine USA

Very similar to the other Gritty beers. Ringwood malt in every sip. This was rather clean though. The abv% was very well hidden. Nothing special to it though. No complexity.

On bottle.. Aroma:ligt caramel nose,light nutty.. Appearance:Clear redish amber with small chunk of yeast,good creamy white head... Flavor:Caramel,light nutty and light bitterness..

You will be full after a pint of the Scottish. It is very heavy and weights you down as you drink it. I much prefer the flavors and fun of the Christmas Ale. Rock out to some Scottish if you like a real heavy beer.

22oz. bomber thanks to Porterhouse. Clear dark amber color with a small beige head. Malty, caramel aroma with a touch of hops. Toasted malt flavor that turns quite bitter with the hops on the finish.

This beer was confusing to our mouths. The aroma was very enticing, but the taste just didn’t hold up. This is one of the last winter beers we’ll be reviewing this year. Gritty’s Scottish Ale pours a dark amber color with a small, fizzy light-brown head. Virtually no lacing with minimal head left after dissipation. Sparkling body. Aromas are of moderate strength cookie malts, light yeast, something like grape or raison (couldn’t quite put my finger on it) and alcohol. Initial flavor was sweet with a slightly bitter finish. Light to medium mouthfeel, this beer is a little heavier and well-suited for the winter months. Oily texture and lively carbonation combine for an interesting finish.

Pours dark amber with a tan, foamy head. Light hoppy aroma. I think this might be my first scottish ale, so I have no reference point for some of these comparison. Flavorful, malty, hoppy, a tad sweet. Feels good in the mouth. An average ale, a beer I will enjoy drinking slowly this evening.

light amber gold, thin white head. I’ve never had a scottish ale before, and i wasn’t blown away, but it was kinda tasty. mouthful was sort of a sweet, creamyish maple flavour. A little taste of scotch, but then i’m probly just saying that becuse it’s Scottish Ale. not really a veary complex flavour, and it dosn’t say "drink me! drink me!" like other beers. but hey 6.3% is cool with me.

Both Sweet and Bitter at the same time. Kind of reddish yellow. This brew is relatively refreshing and drinkable, but not as good as other Scottish Ales i’ve had. This offering from Gritty’s surprised me a bit for being slightly under part for them.