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Pike Kilt Lifter Scotch Ale 3.33 276

Pike Kilt Lifter Scotch Ale

Percentile
77
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bottled
common

on tap
common

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2763.35/5.03.33/5.06.6%51.3Thistle
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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 carruthm (1146), Seattle, Washington, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/103/515/20
Jun 22, 2008  
A great example of a scotch ale. Dark brown with strong malt flavors and a smoky character


 Fratto (737), Arlington, Texas, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/102/57/105/516/20
Oct 23, 2009  
Bottle from Whole Foods Arlington. Very light brown pour. Maple, raisins, prunes, and malt aroma. Taste is malty, dry, and dark fruits. Finish is great.


 Butters (1652), Virginia, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/58/104/516/20
Aug 2, 2009  
Bomber from Barrios’ Massechussetts Trip Tasting. Pours a near clear orange with faint ring of near white head. Aroma is mild, bready, with sweet dried fruits. Great peaty smokiness in the flavor with some molassis. Great smokey beer! One of the best scotch ales I’ve had. And a great name to boot!


 GregClow (2496), Toronto, Ontario, Canada
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/514/20
Feb 12, 2007  
Draught sampler at the brewpub. Ruby-copper colour. Sweet nose with a slight smokiness. Nice, full mouthfeel. Interesting sweetness in the flavour - fruity and a bit peaty with a herbal finish. Yeah, I like.


 BückDich (4851), McCall, Idaho, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/58/104/515/20
Jun 8, 2003  
NABA BeerFest 03: yummy scottish, I usually don't like them. The other ones at the fest sucked compared to this sculpted brew. Nutty malt body with a smooth flavor, easy to drink but filling at the same time.


 kkearn (1007), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/515/20
Feb 13, 2009  
22oz bottle. Brown pour, with a slightly reddish hue, with an off-white head. Aroma of caramel, peat, earth and tootsie rolls. Flavor of peat and earth, with caramel and smoke. Medium body. Peat and smoke linger on the palate. Nice.


 asheft (1437), Marburg, Germany
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/104/517/20
Apr 30, 2005  
Almost clear, bronze with a filmy, white top that doesn’t last. Smokey malt, nicely balanced with hops a fruit to contrast some toffee malt fill the aroma, while a biscuity and smokey malt flavour are in perfect balance with hops flavour and bittering and toffee malt sweetness. Medium body with mild carbonation and a clean, yet sweet finish.


 detroiter (958), Euphoria, Minnesota, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/58/104/515/20
Jan 23, 2007  
Lightly hazed brown copper, thin head, decent lace. Aroma of tangy fruit and light caramel malt. Flavor is bolder than the aroma - caramel malt is prevalent. Refreshing tangy fruit around the edges. Citrus hops flavor is in the background, but very complimentary. Nice balance. Body north of medium, moderate carbonation. Smooth drinking.



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