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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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 DaSilky1 (1989), San Diego, California, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/57/104/513/20
Jan 21, 2004  
a hazed amber color with thin head formation..overripe fruits, sourness, and a slightly musty aroma...slightly soured fruit based malty flavor which disappears very quickly and leaves minimal aftertaste. Almost peachy flavors and a somewhat chewy mouthfeel, not anything like any other scottish ale ive had..but remains interestingly pleasant.


 Shag (1923), Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/103/515/20
Jul 11, 2004  
A copper color I think? It was pretty dark at the Summits Tavern. Well anyway this was a good simple beer. The flavor was malty and creamy with some caramel and grapes in the flavor. I detected some chocolate in there as well. A bit on the sweet side but I liked it.


 EithCubes (2146), Indiana, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/57/103/512/20
Jun 19, 2007  
Bottle. Extremely malty aroma, faint smoke and peat with light fruitiness. Copper-amber body with a rocky tan head and medium-strong carbonation. Crisp, slightly sharp taste, caramel malt dominant. Peat recession, but the fruitiness remains. Medium body with lingering caramel aftertaste and a faint touch of sourness. Solid and balanced, a good but not great one. Thanks, Jake!


 TheLeadDog (101), Kent, Washington, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/105/56/105/513/20
Nov 1, 2007  
A good Ale. Not to sweet. Nice dark color with little head. Slightly dry with good malt and carmel flavors. I liked this beer and buy it often. Great with steak!!!!


 kenb (1100), Oregon, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/58/103/514/20
Oct 4, 2006  
12 oz bottle via Liquid Solutions. Pours a hazy amber with a small head. Nose is strong and spicey with notes of pepper, ginger,and alcohol. Tastes like is smells with a somewhat metaalic cardboardy aftertaste. Pretty good and would be real winnder if the aftertaste were better...


 alexanderj (2252), Chino Hills, California, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/102/514/20
Apr 7, 2009  
On tap at Pike in Seattle. Caramelly in color. Aroma was pretty light; with some caramel and peat, but not much. Flavor was smoky, peat, caramel. A bit harsh on the palate, which was a bit detracting. Still it was ok.


 Maverick34 (701), New York, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/104/513/20
Dec 26, 2008  
500 ML bottle. Pours dark with a smallish head. Aroma is malt with a good sweet dirt flavor. Pretty easy going and sessionable despite the 6.6


 tytoanderso (1387), St. Louis Park, Minnesota, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/516/20
Aug 20, 2007  
Bottle. Thanks for sharing Skyview! Lots of grain and malted barley on the nose. I think some more Scotch-like flavors would become more present as it warms. Pours a hazy gold. Lots of malted grain, some caramel and a decent amount of hops on the palate. Medium bodied with good carbonation.



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