Style: Scotch Wee Heavy
ABV: 8.5%
Origin: Orkney, Scotland
Poured into a 12 oz. goblet.
Pours a cloudy, medium brown with a small, but creamy, tan colored head that shrinks quickly and leaves a moderate amount of lacing on the glass. Aroma is faint, but sweet and fruity with floral hops. First sip is surprizingly hoppy right from the start with an even more bitter aftertaste with a distinct sour note; much like the sour of some Belgian Dubbels. Purposely cupping the glass in my hands to warm it some, the malt flavors are coming through. Raisins and tart cherry flavors with a hint of molasses. Still a long-lasting bitter aftertaste and the sour note is still present, but less pronounced. Definitely getting better as it warms up. Mouthfeel is light to medium with a little more carbonation than I like, but not bad. A bit dry. Not the best I've had of this style, but a good Scotch ale I've had before and will buy again.
Price in my area (Branson, Missouri) is $3.48 for one 11.2 oz. bottle.
Read more about this beer at my Scotland page.