Mc Chouffe

Brewed by Brasserie d’Achouffe (Moortgat)
Style: Scotch Ale
Achouffe, Belgium

very rocky pale-tan head that has medium last. dark ruby/copper color. nose is whiskey-like, light peated malt, some raisin and dark fruit. also some grapefruit aroma. medium to light mouthfeel, lively carbonation and very creamy palate. flavor is dry and peaty malt, whiskey-like alcohol finish. subtle dark toffee flavors upon warming. Wait, now that it’s getting warmer, this is a completely different brew - this is tasting more like a brown belgian ale. it’s getting sweeter, more toffee flavors coming through, and less peat/alcohol. not a true scotch ale but I like this blend.

Oh man, really, really good. A scotch ale done right is so good, and this is awesome. I think I’ve had this before and just never rated it.

Bottle: Courtesy of Styles. Aroma is fruity with a moderate apple presence, yeast, and a touch of caramel. Pours a somewhat transparent amber with an off-white head that lasts a minute or so. Lots of caramel with a hint of chocolate. Finishes lightly yeasty with some fruity tartness. Lively carbonation in the mouthfeel.

dark amber in color with a nice size head.smells mostly of bread.nice complex flavor of carmel,belgian yeast,and malts.very good stuff.

8 May 2004 - LIght complex fruit malt, herbaceous, with some chocolate notes. Soap suds lacing, medium light brown head and a cloudy dark colour. Sweet hoppy long taste with a nice bitter balance. Sparling earthy aftertaste.

Poured a medium brown with a huge brown head. Tiny particles. Malty with spicy aroma. Sweet tasting. Tastes of caramel, brown sugar and spices. The tastes and aroma came out as the beer warmed up.

Love this line by my friend " ... dances on the palate." Though my bro thinks highly of this too, he remarks it then recedes gracefully from the palate. Interesting! AS for me: way closer to a Belgian Ale than Scotch, nicely toned yeast strain, hearty malty sweetness with a fine smooth finish, stout brown in color and refreshing body. Well done.

Dark caramel brown with a small white head. Aroma is mild sweet caramel, brown suger and laight yeast. Flavor is a bitter ripe fruit, spice and yeast with a tangy finish.