Does anyone really like scottish ale?

[EdWort]

Since joining BJCP, I have found a new understanding of what used to be beers I disliked. Scotch Ales & Belgian Wits are two of them.

Once understanding what they are supposed to taste like, the ingredients that go into them, and how they are made, I now can drink one with the proper level of expectation and enjoy it.

I used to hate Wits because I was always expecting a Bavarian Hefe, thus it was a disappointing beer. Now I understand the difference between the two and now enjoy both (though Bavarian Hefe's are my favorite).

Studying for the BJCP exam has definitely broadened my horizons on beers that I normally would not even bother to try.

 

[Alamo_Beer]

Yup, tried it and didn't like it. It was however about a year ago so I'd be willing to give it or other brands a try. I'll hit up the bottle shop on Friday!

 

[sAvAgE]

Ey Laddie

Cant we settle this ou'r a pint?

A Scots Ale will put hair on yer chest laddie!

:rockin:

 

[EdWort]

Ey Laddie

Cant we settle this ou'r a pint?

A Scots Ale will put hair on yer chest laddie!

:rockin:

Ya, you betcha. Look what [SIZE=-1]McEwan's[/SIZE] did to this guy after 1 bottle.

 

[razyrsharpe]

i love scottish ales...the beer i have more trouble drinking consecutive bottles of is an IPA. that being said, i well conditioned IPA is different, and more palatable than a green one.

 

[TheCrane]

I tried Orkney's skull splitter for the first time two weeks ago. My primary room is now 10 degrees colder and full of wee heavy. I think what I like most about this style is the focus on delicate nuances in the malt profile. Huge late hop additions can cover up an awful lot. I really wanted to taste that big bag of Maris Otter I got for Christmas and this seems like the way to do it.

 

[3foot1]

Scotch ales are about the only beer I really enjoy, except for bocks. Yeah, I love malt and hate hops.... For me, McEwan's is #1, Belhaven Wee Heavy #2, Old Chubb #3, and Dirty Bastard #4. I hate that they're so hard to find in the U.S., which suggests I should become a home brewer.

Recently, though, I discovered Baladin Nora, which is an Italian homage to Ethiopian spice beer. This may supplant McEwan's at the top of my list, except for the fact that it's impossible to find anywhere.

 

[DuncB]

I've got a Stewarts 80 shilling ale clone on tap at the moment.

 

[pinemarten]

I like the flavor of versions over 5% ABV. Especially on beer gas.

 

[BadKarma]

I like Scottish Ales. The only ones I'm not fond of (I never say I hate a beer) are Wheats and Stella!!!

The first brew in the new brewery is gonna be Scottish!!!

 

[bwible]

Scottish Ales and Scotch ale are 2 different animals. Scottish ales are weaker and are akin to the British bitter family. Scottish 60, 70, and 80 shilling I think they call them are akin to British ordinary and special/best bitters. Scotch ales (Wee Heavy) are much stronger, they kind of fit between old ale and barleywine,

Peat is an organic fuel source. Yes, its decaying matter dug out of a bog or swamp. And you can’t make scotch whisky without it. Its burned for heat usually to dry and kiln grain. Its not supposed to be used in any kind of Scottish or Scotch ales, though I’m sure some do.

I like Wee Heavy and all the Scottish ales - and I love Islay Scotch whisky - the ones with alot of smoke. I’m talking Ardbeg or Laphroaig. I always liked scotch - from the first time I ever tried it. I know some say its an acquired taste. Never was for me. There are different regions of Scotland where different kinds of scotch whisky come from. Islay is the smokiest and peatiest. If you want less peat try Speyside brands.

 

[bwible]

https://punchdrink.com/articles/how-infinity-bottle-blend-became-whiskey-nerd-obsession/

I keep an infinity bottle for scotch whisky.