Monte Carlo Scotch Ale

Date: 01/06/2000
Mode: Draft
Source: Brewpub

dark with ruby highlights, thin tan head, rich malt aroma with a touch of peaty smoke, rich malt flavor, hint of sweetness,
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Date: 03/03/2004

very rich malt flavor, full bodied, mostly dry with an earthy peat character, just enough carmel sweetness to keep it interesting and balanced, no hint of the 8% alcohol
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Date: 03/06/2004
Score: iii to iiii

after a few pints, and warming a bit, it becomes rich and complex with some ripe fruit character, the alcohol does show up but it is so well ingraned with the dark malts that it just adds to the overall excellence

Aroma: 9/10; Appearance: 5/10; Flavor: 8/10; Palate: 5/10; Overall: 17/20
Rating: 4/5.0
Score: ***4
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The score was calculated based upon the notes and an old scoring system.

Hands down the best beer at this pub. Very nice vanilla, fruit and cream aroma. Deep, clear ruby brown. Smooth, wine and peat flavor. A bit of astringency and mouldering, moderately sweet. A bit of cream and chocolate. Nice nutty finish.

Dark brown in color. Small light tan head. Low carbonation. Sweet aroma. This is by far the best beer on tap at the brewery. Thick/Sticky palate with malty flavor. Not quite enough of that Scottish flavor, but overall a good beer.