Topic Archives: Scotch Ales

Posted in Ballast Point Brewing, Brewdog, New Releases

Ballast Point/Brewdog Collab Releases in September

The Ballast Point/Brewdog collaboration is finally going to see the light of day. Almost a year ago (November 11, 2011),folks from Ballast Point Brewing (San Diego, CA) jumped the pond to Scotland and created San Diego Scotch Ale. The group soaked raisins in Ballast Point’s Three Sheets Rum. Then they aged it in a scotch whiskey barrel.

Look for bottles to be released in the Brewdog store in September, 2012.

Style: Scotch Ale (w/ Raisins, Rum, Barrel Aged)
Availability: 12 oz bottles

?? ABV

by Reid Ramsay August 28, 2012

Posted in Cigar City Brewing, Seasonal Return

Cigar City Big Sound Scotch Returns

It has been a minute since this malty one has been around. Cigar City Brewing’s Big Sound Scotch Ale has returned.

Big Sound Scotch Ale is dedicated to our good buddy Gino, the most Punk Rock Bagpiper you will ever meet, and the rest of the men and women of the Tampa Bay Pipes and Drums. Brown in color, Big Sound has huge notes of dark sweet toffee with underlying mild notes of coffee in the aroma. The flavor starts with a slight note of cherry and then opens into a goliath of malt character with notes of dark sweet toffee, coffee and mild notes of toasted bread in the finish. Big Sound Scotch Ale pairs well with Haggis, Highland Games, Huge Heads, Enormous pillows and of course Bagpipe Music.

Style: Scotch Ale
Availability: 750 ml bottles, Draft.

8.5% ABV

by Reid Ramsay August 23, 2012

Posted in McCall Brewing Company, New Beers

McCall Wobbily Man

by Reid Ramsay July 9, 2012

Posted in Leinenkugel's Brewing, New Releases, Red Brick Brewing

2 Wee Heavy Releases: Leinenkugel’s & Red Brick

Two scotch ales have arrived at the same time, malt lovers. Red Brick Brewing has just added one to their Brick Mason Series, and Leinenkugel’s to their Big Eddy Series. More on each:

Red Brick Wee Heavy

Style: Scotch Ale
Taste Expectations: Big malt flavor, caramel, brown sugar. Hint of smoke.
Availability: 12 oz bottles, Draft. 1 time brew.

6% ABV

Leinenkugel Big Eddy Wee Heavy Scotch Ale

Style: Scotch Ale
Taste Expectations: Layers of malt complexity. Caramel, toffee, brown sugar. Hint of fruit, & smoke
Availability: 12 oz bottles, Draft. First release.

9.5% ABV

Both breweries serie will see additions this year. Leinie’s is planning an Imperial IPA, and a Baltic Porter. They have also been teasing a barrel aging program. Red Brick has 7 planned Brick Mason releases in 2012.

pic via @AleYeahBeer

by Reid Ramsay March 2, 2012

Posted in Harpoon Brewing

A New Leviathan From Harpoon

Harpoon Brewing (Boston, MA) has a Scottish inspired Leviathan in the works – Great Scott. A boozy wee heavy.

Leviathan Great Scott pays homage to the great Wee Heavy Scottish Ales of the past. This beer is a full-flavored, full-bodied dark ale with a complex malt character. The hint of smokiness is a tribute to the peaked malts that were historically used in Scottish brewing. Relax and enjoy with bagpipes playing in your head (kilt optional).

Style: Scotch Ale (Wee heavy)
Availability: 12oz bottles
Arrival: TBA

10.2% ABV

by Reid Ramsay February 21, 2012

Posted in Sierra Nevada

Sierra Nevada Off Kilter Scotch Ale

By the looks of it, Sierra Nevada Brewing hasn’t released a new Audition Series beer in about 2 years. (Mid 2010.) Audition brews are pilot brews that Sierra creates to test new ingredients and methods. They could one day hit the lineup, or fall into anonymity. Off-Kilter Scotch Ale is seeking to be a new contender.