Shoreline Beltaine Scottish Ale

The great thing about this ale is that it stood out in a sampler that my wife got. My wife is not a big beer drinker in a sense that she likes Corona, Blue Moon and generally lighter beers. But she liked the Beltaine, and so did I. Burnt-orange/brown color. Looks like it would be a dark, heavy tasting beer, but is actually quite flavorful without all the heavy overtones. Ask Benny for one.

this was a great scoth ale would drink all the time not heavy and not strong great on malts flavor

On tap at the fest. Ruby red with thin off-white head. Strong dark malt aroma with some dark fruit as well. Dark fruit flavor with caramel, roasted malt and lots of dough. Medium body, light carb. A really nice beer, considerable as a growler fill.

Sampled from a growler on 9/30/06: Pours a clear dark brown with a thin, wispy tan head. Has a sweet and malty peaty aroma. Body starts sweet and dark caramely with a touch of milk chocolate. A well balanced and authentic brew.

Had this one draught at the brewpub in Michigan City, Indiana. Clear, dark brown pour with a caramel apple nose and a bit of vodka; peaty but a bit fruity; complex, warm but not alcoholic, very good!