Scottish Ale

Scottish Ale

1292 beers | 3.608 Avg Score

Scottish Ales originated in Scotland and are generally clean and malty with perhaps a faint touch of smoke and few fruity esters. Most examples have a low hop profile due to the historical fact that hops are not grown in Scotland and expensive imported hops were, therefore, used sparingly. Some examples also have a peaty character which is typically perceived as earthy, smoky or very lightly roasted. Typically this ale is clear, deep amber or dark copper in appearance, although the stronger versions can be dark brown in color. Scottish Ales are divided into sub-styles differentiated on alcoholic strength ranging from a low of 2.5% alcohol by volume (abv) to around 10% alcohol by volume (abv).

Beer | Location Reviews Score
Alley Kat Kiltlifter Scotch Ale
Canada
4
3.200
Great Dane Stone of Scone Scotch Ale
WI, United States
4
3.200
McEwans 80 Shilling
United Kingdom
4
3.314
Square One Single Malt Scotch Ale
MO, United States
4
3.543
Innis & Gunn Cask Strength Oak Aged Beer
United Kingdom
4
3.671
Thunderhead 85 Shilling Regimental Scottish Ale
NE, United States
4
3.443
Innis & Gunn Oloroso Cask
United Kingdom
4
3.057
Cannery Brewing Squire Scotch Ale
Canada
4
3.357
Iron Hill Wee Heavy
DE, United States
4
3.629
Nodding Head Wee Heavy
PA, United States
4
2.929
Paper City Winter Palace Wee Heavy
MA, United States
4
3.371
Upstream Dundee Scotch Ale
NE, United States
4
3.271
Central Waters Slainte Scottish Style Ale
WI, United States
4
3.286
Coast Range Scotch Ale
CA, United States
4
3.129
Radical Road Canny Man
Canada
4
3.486
Broughton Greenmantle Ale
United Kingdom
4
2.843
Amsterdam Wee Heavy
Canada
4
3.157
Heavyweight Wee Heavy (Wee Whale)
NJ, United States
4
3.514
Fearless Scottish Ale
OR, United States
4
3.143
Oskar Blues Old Chub NITRO
CO, United States
4
3.100