Desirable merger pits rauchbier-like kilned barley malts and wood-singed peated Scotch dryness against brown-sugared molasses sweetness for 9.6% ABV limited edition 2017 release. Oaken vanilla seeps into kiln-smoked Scotch continuance, dampening its campfire setting while Band-Aid-wafted cured salami, seared bacon and glazed ham undertones emerge.
On tap at Ambulance, wayward 2017 limited edition moderation needs headier Scotch sweetness, smokier peat malting, dewier tobacco roast and tangier citric-licked hop tingle to truly capture attention.
On tap at The Oath, politely oak-aged wee heavy brings dewy Scotch sweetness to mild molasses sapping, mildewed earthen hop dankness and charcoal nuttiness. Ancillary cocoa, black grape and fig illusions fluctuate beneath.
On tap at Taphouse 15, interestingly divergent Scotch Ale infuses Guatemalan coffee grinds into soft-toned mocha splendor. Tame dark chocolate and dried cocoa undertones reinforce splendid java influence above dewy Scotch malts.
On tap at Broadway Dive, well executed bourbon-aged Scotch Ale (12% ABV) brings creamy caramel-malted bourbon vanilla pleasantries to rummy molasses sugaring, syrupy dark chocolate richness and light peat-smoked whiskey dalliance. Resinous oak-charred hop astringency contrasts multiple sweet-toothed attributes. In the backdrop, toffee, toasted coconut, cola nut and molasses undertones speckle dried-fruited bruised cherry, plum, raisin, currant and black grape illusions.
On tap at Poor Henry’s, soft-toned hybridized Scotch ale brewed with tart cranberries and sweet orange peels picks up subtle plum-sugared goodness over dainty caramelized Scotch malts. A delicate delight.
Terrific bourbon oak-barreled Scotch ale allows molasses-sapped maple syruping to soak up luxurious brown chocolate sugaring, dark rum-spiced caramel malting and fudgy vanilla creaming as well as candy-glazed Jack Daniels whiskey sweetness. Dried-fruited red grape, raisin and plum undertones fill out rich bourbon chocolate profile.
Thin peat-smoked Scotch malting and meat-seared compost earthiness given clean granite-aquafied mineral watering. Subdued dried-fruited tartness and sot nutiness hidden by dewy peat mossing. Just a tad underwhelming taste-wise.
Amazing depth and clarity define liquored up version of scintillating Scotch-styled red ale. Sweet peated Scotch malting settles alongside brown chocolate-spiced dried fruiting as well as warm rum-soaked sherry, bourbon and burgundy wining. Chocolate-covered cherry, buttered pecan, raspberry puree, sugared fig and raisin illusions deepen kaleidoscopic flavor profile.
On tap at Dog & Cask, versatile Scotch Ale seems reminescent of a helles bock with its rich honeyed malting and persistent dried fruiting. Sweet ‘n sour fig, prune and raisin illusions consume creamy caramel malting. Sugary toffee backup and tertiary apple, pear and peach snips contrast peaty earthiness beneath the surface.
On tap at Taphouse Grille – Wayne, smoothly sweet wee heavy brings subtle heather tips florality to soothing Scotch serenity, caramelized brown chocolate malting and dried fruited pleasantries. Soured prune, sugared fig and mild burgundy illusions softly subsidize mild mocha finish. Wispy almond, creme brulee, maple molasses and toffee illusions shuffle across dewy peat bottom.
Splendidly ‘seductive’ adjunct Scotch Ale (with 9% ABV) layers subtle walnut buttering across mildly sugared vanilla-toffee conflux. Fenugreek-grained chestnut, praline and acorn illusions soften the subtle coffee-milked maple molasses backdrop.
