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Pike Kilt Lifter Scotch Ale

Percentile
77
overall

bottled
common

on tap
common

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RatingsAverageScoreABVStyle PctlServe in
2743.35/5.03.33/5.06.6%51.9Thistle
Commercial Description:
Unlike the lighter "Scottish" ales, this is an authentic heavy Scotch ale. It is lightly hopped with a strong malt character, and a hint of peaty smokiness. Warm fermentation produces fruity esters and balances the sweet malt character.
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 motelpogo (4394), Plzen, Czech Republic
2.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/55/103/511/20
Dec 12, 2004  
on tap at pike. pretty standard scotch ale, quite a sweet, brown sugar aroma, generic scottish peaty character and some stewed apricot flavour. i struggle a bit with the sweetness of this style but i dunno


 IndianaRed (1555), Boise, Idaho, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/514/20
Sep 25, 2004  
On Tap at Kahootz. Medium amber color with a small off-white head. Thin, but even lacing. Aromas of carmel, hops and malt. Flavor is sharp, malty, with some woody flavors and a good hop kick. The feel is a bit thin and quite lively carbonation. Finish is slightly biter hops lingering.


 Hab40oz (242), Grants Pass, Oregon, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/58/103/514/20
Sep 22, 2004  
Amber color with thin beige head, and moderate lacing. Roasty honey malts hit first, very strong, with a bitter tangy finish.


 beerinmarch (2781), Alabama, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/57/104/515/20
Sep 20, 2004  
A very sweet malty/caramel aroma. Slightly hazy orange with a small white fast falling head. Taste starts malty sweet, with some good caramel roasty tones, good balance and a sweet finish. A very smooth tasty brew.


 billk (300), Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/102/57/103/514/20
Sep 17, 2004    Updated: Sep 18, 2004
bottle 12 oz. Purchased at Huckleberry's in Spokane. Almost clear amber/copper, moderate carbonation, small off white head that died fast, min lace. Aroma is light roasted malt, CO2, minimal hops & a touch of toffee. Flavor is somewhat sweet medium roasted malt rather lightly hopped. Some bitterness with a slight earthy taste & some spice. Medium bodied. A bit tinny (I don't mean tin tasting), could have been smoother and richer but not bad. A trace of alcohol is noticible. I prefer more of a hop balance. Would buy again if I couldn’t get what I like better.


 PorterPounder (3137), Tallahassee, Florida, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/103/514/20
Sep 7, 2004  
Murky, dark orange appearance, light white head which fades quickly. Faint, fruity aroma - a bit of raisins in there as well. Has a slight Christmas spice flavor, with some dates and prunes as well. Has a bit of a smoky undertone to it all. Very clean palate, finishes strong. Alcohol hidden well.


 Sickboy282 (1098), San Diego, California, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/104/514/20
Aug 19, 2004  
Pours a light golden amber hue with a small white head. Aromas of straw, a little caramel and a little roasted. Flavors of honey, roasted malts, a slight smokiness, and caramel. Mouthfeel is meduim bodied and goes down smooth. This was a lot better than I had thought, yet is is the "lighter scotch ale" that so badly want this not to be.


 kbjames (242), Utah, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/513/20
Aug 3, 2004  
This is an interesting beer that I couldn’t really get my taste buds around. it had lots of flavor but I couldn’t really figure out where it was going. A very decent beer though with good taste.



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