McEwans Scotch Ale

Brewed by John Smiths (S&N, Heineken)
Style: Scotch Ale
Tadcaster, England

What a good beer this was. Aroma of plenty of fruit and that translated to the flavor as well. First taste was sweetly bitter and that remained steadfast through the glass. Raisen and over ripe apples reigned dominant. Very little carbonation and no head to speak of. I am ready for another one!

From the bottle: Pours a dark brown/black (cola coloured) with mahogany tones when held to the light. A medium tan head fades to a thin top then a ring over about 10 min. Aromas are sweet and fruity. (Pear and plum) Slight woodiness and some vinegary sourness as well (was my bottle close to turning cause I don’t remember that part...) Flavours of oatmeal maltiness and dark cherry and raisin sweetness. Nutty roasted earthy taste with a clean finish. Well balanced alcohol. -- This was the first dark beer I ever had. (circa. 1995- Mucky Ones we called it.)

nice scotch ale, sweet fruity and alcoholic, well balanced between elements and smooth.

Bottle: Poured a dark, burnt, ruby. Aroma was oaked fruit. Tasted fruity and rich. Left quickly, but had a pleasant, lasting aftertaste

Pours black with reddish hues and a fully receding tan head. Aroma is vinous with notes of peat malt, and dried plums. Taste is earthy and spicy, with dusty yeast and smoke. Mouthfeel is medium bodied with smooth carbonation. Pretty good, but not that unique.

Poured brown-black with a decent off-white head, some lacing. Aromas of hops, chocolate, coffee, alcohol, bread, roast malt and dark fruit. Flavor is full and well-balanced toasty malt and bitter hops. Some alcohol, and undertones of fruit and yeast. Excellent mouthfeel. Had my first McEwan’s in 1988, still one of the best.

Robe brune très claire surmontée d’une mousse beige timide. Arômes d’alcool, de co2 et de malt caramel. Saveurs de carton et de caramel.

(Bottle) Thick khaki head atop dark chestnut brown body, pretty good lacing. Aroma of whisky and malty sweetness (so far, so good!). Mouthfeel smooth, very slightly syrupy. Wow, what a taste combo - I’m thinking fine Scotch combined with a good doppelbock or strong ale. Certainly wasn’t first time I’ve had this, but boy now I’m really appreciating it. Good, good, good.