Scottish Ale

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
	Beer Academy Wee Heavy Canada	2	3.120
	Lewis & Clark Back Country Scottish Ale MT, United States	2	3.120
	Ballast Point Scottish Ale CA, United States	2	3.120
	Les Frères Houblon La Brunante Canada	2	3.120
	Boréale Scotch Ale Canada	2	3.120
	Hermitage Maltopia CA, United States	3	3.117
	Wisconsin Scottish Ale WI, United States	3	3.117
	Big Rig Scotch Ale Canada	3	3.117
	Otter Creek Otter Kilter VT, United States	4	3.114
	Full Sail Keelhauler OR, United States	6	3.111
	Pump House Scotch Ale Canada	6	3.111
	South River Scottish Ale (Highlander Scottish Ale) Canada	7	3.110
	Oskar Blues Old Chub NITRO CO, United States	4	3.100
	Schouskjelleren Albale Norway	1	3.100
	Wild Heaven Old Country GA, United States	1	3.100
	Simple Malt Scotch Ale Canada	2	3.100
	Central City / Garrison ’New’ Scottish Ale Canada	1	3.100
	Erie Brewing Red Ryder Big Beer PA, United States	6	3.100
	Swannay Scapa Bere United Kingdom	1	3.100
	Cool Springs Kilt Lifter TN, United States	1	3.100