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MacTarnahans Highlander Pale Ale 3.03 116

MacTarnahans Highlander Pale Ale

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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.
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 Eyedrinkale (3209), Astoria, New York, USA
2.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/102/54/102/510/20
Feb 15, 2004    Updated: Sep 21, 2004
Golden pour with metalic aroma. I am not sure if I'm tasting the heather in here, but this definately is mild. Not hoppy enough for my APA liking. No lacing to speak of and mildly boring.


 Steib (581), Queen Creek, Arizona, USA
2.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/102/55/103/512/20
Feb 12, 2004  
Light golden color. A faint citrus hoppy aroma. Pales in flavor, light wheat maybe even a little honey. Sorry,the infusion of flavor and frangance are not there. A middle of the road beer.


 Hopistotle420 (1178), Amherst, Massachusetts, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/513/20
Feb 7, 2004  
Clear yellow gold. Fluffy white head with nice lacing. Earthy hop nose. Pale sweet malts, graham cracker, light to medium body, sweet herbal notes, finishing with a slightly acidic, hoppy, clean, quick finish.


bsour (78), Boise, Idaho, USA
2.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/102/55/103/513/20
Feb 2, 2004  
No head after about 10 seconds. Typical light yellow color for a pale ale. Smooth character with subtle flavors of hop, honey, and light malts. Would be a good beer on a hot summer afternoon.


 ¾ (5011), Boulder, Colorado, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/103/513/20
Jan 15, 2004  
Yellow color. Aroma isn't too great... some hay and sweet honey, with a small hint of hops. Flavor is moderately good. Couldn't call it bad, just a light and crisp wheat/lemon/honey flavor, but the key being crisp. Could be a good lawnmower beer.


 Foxbush (468), Richmond, Virginia, USA
3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
3/104/56/103/514/20
Dec 28, 2003  
Modest head. Golden color that said "drink me". Very smooth beverage that would be perfect on a hot day in the summer. This is not a complex drink just a good crisp beer. This is my fourth Christmas beer.


 TheBeerGod (3177), Newport News, Virginia, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/57/103/512/20
Dec 22, 2003  
Pours a translucent orange-yellow. Nose is hops and malt. Very pleasant hop based nose. The taste is lighter hops mixed with some malt notes and heather. Easiest way to describe this is Fraoch Heather Ale mixed with an American Pale Ale. Not too bad. Very smooth mouthfeel and finish. Easy to drink but nothing complex or over-the-top. Good beer.


 elnadeau (786), Laguna Niguel, California, USA
2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
2/102/54/102/510/20
Dec 15, 2003  
Clear light yellow, small white head, hard to detect any aroma. Not much going on here, a thin, boring brew probably best suited to accompany warm outdoor activities.



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