Scottish & Other Ales

[Jack Daw at Work]

Sam Adams' Oktoberfest is good, but it's the only SA I like.

[DonaCatalina]

Rahr makes a good Oktoberfest.

[mehan]

Wow - never even heard of them.  Can't wait to see if we can find some on one of our rare trips to the big city. 

Did find out that SA Wee Heavy is an Imperial Scottish Ale; gets a pretty solid B rating from what I can tell from the big rating folks- but it is a whopping 10% ABV.   Yikes.  Haven't tried it yet as the SO is on alcohol waivers until after surgery. 

[DonaCatalina]

Do you think we could convince Scarborough's beer distributor to team up with Rahr Brewery for some decent ales?

[Jack Daw at Work]

I think it could be a Rahr-ing success.

[DonaCatalina]

I'm not sure which beer that Merlin had at his reception; but I think it was Belhaven. His lordship thought it was good.

[Merlin the Elder]

It was indeed Belhaven Scottish Ale.  I truly appreciate Scarborough working with us to have a nice ale available!

[mehan]

*nudge* 

FINALLY got to try a Dogfish Head 120 minute.  I have waited a couple of years for it.  Gotta tell you - just not a fan.  I know, from me that is heresy, but folks, it was like doing a shot of tequila.  It was incredibly alcohol forward.  It did have an interesting taste, and I loves me my Dogfish Head but the 120 has been tried and put back on the shelf, (at 10 bucks a 12 oz bottle, that prolly a good thing).

Just to keep the thread alive - I  have had several beers lately that bear mentioning.   Ballast Point Big Eye IPA, Maui Brewing Big Swell IPA and two yummy stouts, Old Dominion  and Southern Tier 2X Choklat.   

[DonaCatalina]

Tried Kilkenny Irish Cream Ale by Guinness last Saturday. It had a nice nutty flavor and went down smooth.

[mehan]

Oh - that one slipped by me....  Our next trip to the "big city" I will be looking for it.

[DonaCatalina]