Incipient American-brewed Belgian-styled Scotch ale (perused in 2010) makes good impression. Deep amber-hued medium body brings dry Scotch malting to hop-spiced cherry-pureed banana-breaded purple grape wining. Candi-sugared fungi-like yeast sinew provides obligatory Belgian ale character to sour-mashed apple chutney ascension as well as tertiary pine nut, hazelnut, and chestnut illusions.
- Author: John Fortunato
- Brewery: TERRAPIN BEER CO., ATHENS, GA.
- Category: Beers A-Z
- Comments: None
- Author: John Fortunato
- Brewery: ALLENTOWN BREWWORKS, ALLENTOWN, PA.
- Category: Beers A-Z
- Comments: None
- Author: John Fortunato
- Brewery: NEW ENGLAND BREW. CO., WOODBRIDGE, CT.
- Category: Beers A-Z
- Comments: None
Creamy full-bodied slow-sipping oak-aged wee heavy brings wafting peat-smoked single-malt Scotch sweetness to brown-sugared fruit-candied affluence. Chunky yeast sediment settles near bottom of turbid brown body, thickening syrupy molasses richness, chewy raisin-pureed cherry-bruised fig-honeyed fruiting and warming port-bourbon illusions. Butterscotch, oaken vanilla, and cinnamon-spiced apple upsurge round out alcohol-whirred paragon.
- Author: John Fortunato
- Brewery: ERIE BREW. CO., ERIE, PA.
- Category: Beers A-Z
- Comments: None
Semi-interesting deep amber full body brings creamy caramelized honey malting to cane-sugared grape-orange-cherry waver and biscuit-y bottom end, but gratingly sharp phenol hop bite overwhelms flavor profile. Moreover, partially disguised 10% alcohol boozing tempers hollow fruit-grained finish and tertiary macadamia-walnut remnant.
- Author: John Fortunato
- Brewery: SILVER CITY BREW. CO., SILVERDALE, WA.
- Category: Beers A-Z
- Comments: None
Creamy Scotch sweetness and nutty brown chocolate-y center hold up well against dry fruited plain of formerly known Fat Bastard Ale (named after Austin Powers character). Praline, hazelnut, macadamia, and chestnut reinforce rum-soaked dried cherry resolve and sugar plum reminder. Smooth.
- Author: John Fortunato
- Brewery: BRASSERIE DIEU DU CIEL, MONTREAL, CANADA
- Category: Beers A-Z
- Comments: None
Boozy (9.5% alcohol) toffee-hazed Scotch Ale brewed with maple syrup makes fine dessert beer. Smoky maple-glazed brown-sugared butterscotch center appropriates creamy caramel-chocolate malting for alcohol-burnt banana liqueur, burgundy, and brandy whir. Recessive cocoa-buttered raisin-plum illusions linger politely below.
- Author: John Fortunato
- Brewery: ALESMITH BREW. CO., SAN DIEGO, CA.
- Category: Beers A-Z
- Comments: None
- Author: John Fortunato
- Brewery: ARCADIA BREW. CO., BATTLE CREEK, MI.
- Category: Beers A-Z
- Comments: None
- Author: John Fortunato
- Brewery: CALEDONIAN BREWERY, EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND
- Category: Beers A-Z
- Comments: None
Stalwart Scotch essence reigns above fleshy-headed dark amber ale. Sinewy malts prompt barley sweetness countering crisp hop bitterness before passive dry maize finish diminishes boozy harshness.
- Author: John Fortunato
- Brewery: FOUNDERS BREW. CO., GRAND RAPIDS, MI.
- Category: Beers A-Z
- Comments: None
- Author: John Fortunato
- Brewery: FRENCH BROAD BREW. CO., ASHEVILLE, N.C.
- Category: Beers A-Z
- Comments: None
Though medium-bodied Scotch ale lacks aggressiveness and has roundabout nature, its coarse elements never debunk dried fruited nature. Fungi peat-smoked earthen wood tone and dry tobacco continence rendezvous with rotted orange, fig, and date souring on cider-y back end. Dirty flattened-out finish picks up wavered walnut and unrefined cocoa illusions plus soapy residue. Creamier tap version upped brown chocolate and toffee notes to better emulate rich dessert beer.
- Author: John Fortunato
- Brewery: FRENCH BROAD BREW. CO., ASHEVILLE, N.C.
- Category: Beers A-Z
- Comments: None
Fascinating overall depth allows stylistic merger to sustain unique brilliance. Scotch-styled molasses malts intermingle with Belgian candied yeast, inducing spellbinding dried fruit/ red wine coalition. Bittersweet raisin puree and stewed prune illusions enjoin boozy bourbon, brandy, Merlot, and burgundy intoxication for fuzzy-brained enjoyment.



