RateBeer

MacTarnahans Highlander Pale Ale

Percentile
48
overall

bottling
unknown

on tap
unknown

distribution
unknown

Add Distribution Data
send corrections | shelftag |
RatingsAverageScoreABVStyle PctlServe in
1163.05/5.03.03/5.05.1%30.6Lager glass, Shaker
Commercial Description:
Highlander is a remarkably unique ale that combines the fruity character of authentic Scottish ale yeast with the delightful hop bouquet of our own distilled hop oil and a "kiss" of Highland heather. Used in Highland ales throughout the centuries, heather adds a touch of herbal sweetness that blends beautifully with the floral hop aroma to produce an exceptional infusion of fragrance and flavor. The result is an extraordinary crisp and refreshing pale ale.
 Most Recent Top Raters Highest Ratings Who's Rated This?  
 MilkmanDan (1940), Eagan, Minnesota, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/104/514/20
Jan 17, 2005  
Bright copper. Nose lightly hoppy, some citrus, very sweet. Malt/hop balance in the flavor definitely leans towards the malt side, very sweet stuff, fruitiness is of orange, pineapple, and the citric hops. Good palate, very full and creamy.


 frylock (1024), Buffalo, New York, USA
2.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/511/20
Jan 15, 2005  
Light golden brown color. Floral hop aroma. Moderate bitterness, some citrus, earthy notes. Pretty run of the mill american pale ale.


 Jine (896), Nutley, New Jersey, USA
2.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/103/56/103/511/20
Jan 1, 2005  
A nice drinkable APA. Kind of average, no real complaints though. Beyond that, not much to say about this. I would but I just rated hell of beers and I’m tired.


 mjg74 (1997), La Mesa, California, USA
3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/56/102/512/20
Dec 31, 2004  
Pours a dark golden color. Sweet slightly aroma. Has a crisp bitter hoppy flavor. Malty with sweetness as well. Finish is somewhat bitter. Drinkable. A bit of a funky aftertaste.


 Drew (2409), Kent, Ohio, USA
3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/512/20
Dec 1, 2004  
Well - with a name like Highlander and the plaid label, and I didn’t see "Pale Ale" in the small print - I was really expecting a Scottish Ale. This is just bland. Orange/gold, clear and somewhat watery looking. Aroma is sweet and malty. Taste is medium bodied, some prickly carbonation, bready sweet malts. Finish is half dry, half lingering sweet.


 DarkElf (2681), La Jolla, California, USA
3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/512/20
Nov 5, 2004  
(12 oz bottle) The malt is on the sweet side and a bit bready; Mild bitterness doesn’t balance out the sweet maltiness, not even in the finish. Mild orange citrus flavor remains in the background from start to finish. In fact, this beer doesn’t really seem much change from start to finish. Light to medium in body, and it seems a little watery at times. Not too much nose, but it is lightly sweet with a hint of hops. Medium yellow in color. The off-white head pours to average size, and fades to a ring, leaving no lacing. This isn’t a bad little beer, it’s surely drinkable enough, but it’s just very ordinary.


 beerinmarch (2800), Washington, USA
3.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/513/20
Nov 2, 2004  
Pours a light golden color with a small off-white head. lighter floral hopped aroma, with some sweet caramel smells, a bit toasty. Taste starts with a quick jostle of sweet malt then quickly fades to a floral hop finish. A smooth a crisp pale, could use a bit more malt, but alright as an easy drinkin brew.


 Silphium (2137), Haslett, Michigan, USA
2.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/102/55/102/510/20
Nov 1, 2004  
Relatively clear straw-colored body with fine suspended sediment, thin off-white head. Light floral aroma with cereals and slight bitterness. Body is watered-down and pretty pathetic, with tiny piney hops and light cereals. It’s as if the brewers added a few drops of flavor to a glass of water. A weak APA if I may say.



CONSIDER FREE RATEBEER MEMBERSHIP



Join us! RateBeer is made by beer enthusiasts for the craft beer community. Your basic membership is free and allows you to read all beer ratings. Click here to create your account... and give your opinion!

SIGN UP NOW »

View Page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12


About RateBeer | Add A Beer | Log In | Edit Personal Info | 100 Beer Club | FAQ | Feedback?
Copyright © 2000-2009, RateBeer LLC