Scotch Ales
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pamelonian**Originally a reply to a comment, but I thought to post it in my journal.
I purchased three this evening, but I suspect that tonight I will only get to two of them.
McEwan's Scotch Ale: 8% alcohol. It really kicked my ass. A dark amber color with a healthy head. Scotch Ales have a "complex" flavor. It is sweet. It is also bitter. The words chocolaty and nutty get thrown around a lot. I like this beer, but![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
shrijani might find it a bit sweet. The alcohol content is a nice reward, though.
Belhaven Scottish Ale: Alcohol content not specified. Same color. I think Shri would like this better than the other. It is more malty. Not as sweet.
Both of these beers cost $9.75 for a six-pack. They are not at all cheap. They don't have the "spark" that Trois Pistoles has, but at the same time they are more gentle and complex. It's a mood thing. Damn! I love beer! I can choose a beer for any occasion.
I purchased three this evening, but I suspect that tonight I will only get to two of them.
McEwan's Scotch Ale: 8% alcohol. It really kicked my ass. A dark amber color with a healthy head. Scotch Ales have a "complex" flavor. It is sweet. It is also bitter. The words chocolaty and nutty get thrown around a lot. I like this beer, but
shrijani might find it a bit sweet. The alcohol content is a nice reward, though. Belhaven Scottish Ale: Alcohol content not specified. Same color. I think Shri would like this better than the other. It is more malty. Not as sweet.
Both of these beers cost $9.75 for a six-pack. They are not at all cheap. They don't have the "spark" that Trois Pistoles has, but at the same time they are more gentle and complex. It's a mood thing. Damn! I love beer! I can choose a beer for any occasion.
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Date: 2005-08-09 05:40 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2005-08-09 02:56 pm (UTC)Re: The Scotch Ale
Date: 2005-08-09 03:56 pm (UTC)Scotch Ale
Date: 2005-08-09 03:49 pm (UTC)Allow me to recommend going to Jensen's, that little hole-in-the-wall next to Joe's Bakery on 9th. They sell single bottles of anything in there that is not in a box (like Boulevard). I love being able to try something for a dollar or two rather than blowing $9.75 for a six-pack I might not like.