Monroe1ato (12), Indiana, USA
| 4.1 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 18/20 |
Jan 27, 2009
Pours with a thin light brown head. The beer itself is a deep amber-red color, and is pretty clear. Aromas of dark fruit, malt, and a hint of alcohol waft from my glass. The taste is sweet, malty and fruity as well. Some of the fruit seems to be hop derived, though the hops are fairly subtle here. There is a hint of roast malt in the finish, which adds a nice stylistic touch. This is quite a malty brew, with notes of caramelized malt, cherries, and raisins. This is most definitely a good straight forward example of a Scottish ale.
donbusa (11), Jefferson, Wisconsin, USA
| 4.3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 9/10 | 4/5 | 18/20 |
Dec 17, 2009 We can finally buy Three Floyds in Wisconsin! This is the best Scottish Ale I’ve had and I can’t keep it in the fridge long enough!
pressboxjoe (74), , New Jersey, USA
| 3.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 14/20 |
Dec 15, 2009 Bottle, last of 36 beers I picked up at the brewpub in September. Not much head to speak of, but I can’t remember if that’s consistent with how it’s been. Dried fruit aroma - prunes, raisins, dates - chocolate, cherries, coffee. Flavor more of the same - this is definitely mellowed, but I’ll rate the beer I’m having, not the beer I think it is. Pleasant bitterness overwashed by a powerful sweetness going down. Bit of cola, bit of barleywine.
ericyyz (8), three bridges, New Jersey, USA
does not count  | 4.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 5/5 | 9/10 | 5/5 | 18/20 |
Dec 10, 2009 An absolute symphony of malts, wrapped in a beautiful deep red color and creamy mouthfeel. My brain can’t even fathom all the malt complexity - roasted notes, chocolaty notes, dark fruit and maybe some peated malt. Just incredible.
 Beardface (1034), Eugene, Oregon, USA
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Dec 9, 2009 3 bottles acquired via trade. Poured out a medium brown with a light tan head and minimal lacing. Aroma was roasted malts, chocolate, peat and caramel. Flavor was primarily smoke, peat and caramel with a smidge of chocolate and some light pine hops. Pretty good example of this style.
Rciesla (3750), Exit 15W, New Jersey, USA
| 3.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 5/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 13/20 |
Dec 5, 2009 Bottle thanks to vferg. Pours an amber body with an off white head. Sweet malt body caramel, peat, light wood notes, toffee and a mild warming. Light peat y roasted malt and a bittering end. Nice offering.
durhambeer (1220), Durham, USA
| 3.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 15/20 |
Dec 4, 2009 Bottle as a generous extra from CanIHave4Beers... which reminds me, I owe him a box! Pours dark reddish brown. Complex lovely nose of earthy, sweet malts. Very slight smoke and a kiss of peat, but this is mostly about the malt. Bit of roast. Comes through a little sweet, almost lactic or something on the palate... just a bit weird, though I think true to the style -- maybe I just wasn’t it in the mood. Still quite good.
smith4498 (914), Miami, Florida, USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Dec 3, 2009 Bottle from a trade with StFun. Pours dark brown with red highlights and a tan head. Aroma of toasted malts and chocolate with some earthiness. Moderately sweet roasted malt and chocolate flavors with a musty aftertaste. Medium body with soft cabonation and a chewy mouthfeel. Thanks Josh.
HoppyAlesToYou (29), , Indiana, USA
| 3.4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 14/20 |
Nov 28, 2009 There is not much head on this reddish brown brew, and it quickly dissipates. A slight aroma of chocolate greets my nose, but not much else. Sip after sip affords a smooth malt flavor, with subtle hints of chocolate. I cannot imagine a session with this beer, but it is a comforting occasional treat.
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