RateBeer
MacTarnahans Highlander Pale Ale 3.03 116

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?  
milljame99 (24), Corvallis, Oregon, USA
2.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/102/54/103/511/20
Apr 30, 2004  
Pours a very average amber color. Fruity nose with a fluffy quickly dissapating head. EXTREMELY fruity up front with almost no hop flavor. Somewhat malty in the middle. Very watery. Not impressed


 Ernest (4515), Boulder, Colorado, USA
2.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/102/56/103/512/20
Apr 30, 2004  
Head is initially small, frothy, white, fully diminishing. Body is medium yellow. Aroma is moderately hoppy (grapefruit, resin), lightly yeasty (dough), lightly malty (cookie, toasted grain). Flavor is moderately sweet, lightly acidic, lightly bitter. Finish is lightly sweet, lightly acidic, moderately bitter. Medium body, watery texture, lively carbonation. Mostly average and rather boring. And a very misleading label (if you don’t look closely, you’d think this was a Scotch Ale).


 jzzbassman (852), New Albany, Mississippi, USA
2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
3/103/55/102/57/20
Apr 6, 2004  
Not objectionable, but boring. Nowhere near enough hops for the style, and it could really use them to balance the sweetness. Slight aroma and no head.


 crazyvin (1254), New York, USA
1.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
3/102/54/102/54/20
Apr 1, 2004  
not good, very bland almost like a cheap pilsner than a pale ale. aroma was fruity taste was non-exsistant.


 amx1970390 (466), Southampton, Pennsylvania, USA
0.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
2/101/52/101/52/20
Mar 29, 2004  
B.S. This is not a Pale Ale or in any way a Scottish Ale. This is a very cheap american beer, ( i call it that loosley) It tastes like corn syrup. Has no head. No hop taste or aroma. This is nothing more than a "thick" Miller.


gotebo (11), carnegie, Oklahoma, USA
1.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
3/103/52/102/52/20
Mar 26, 2004  
Pale yellow color, no head, no lacing. Watery taste with an undertone of pinesol. A pretty damn feeble effort overall.


 Gromit (462), Port Orchard, Washington, USA
2.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/55/104/511/20
Feb 28, 2004  
Bleh. I think if I were MacTs I'd call this something other than a PA. It's just not to style at all, IMO. Or if they're going to add another adjunct, state it on the label. Pours an amber with little head and no lacing. Smells sweet with a hint of floral hops, but there's something else there as well. Taste is off. Not sure what's going on there, but even without it this isn't that great. Malt and a bit of hops. < shrug > Mouthfeel is full and creamy with a hint of a mineral feel. Drinkability is, well, it's drinkable but it's likely the last one I'll be having.


 YourDarkLord (1800), Urbana, Illinois, USA
2.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/103/55/102/510/20
Feb 24, 2004  
Dark amber with white frothy head. Candy and fruit to the nose. Thin, watery mouthfeel and an unimpressive flavor.



We Want To Hear From You



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!

Join Us »

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

Share Your Opinion!
Get started reviewing beers at RateBeer.com now.

First, choose your user name

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