Scottish & Other Ales

[Sir William Marcus]

I haven't had Scottish ale, that I can remember. 

You still have time my friend to indulge yourself in one or two of these delicious ales.  If you like Sammy Adams "Oktoberfest" (which is a damn good brew btw) your going to love Scottish Ales. 

[Butch]

I bought a 6 of Founders Dirty B@st@rd Scottish Ale today.  Drinking one right now.  Not bad at all!  The aftertaste isn't as heavy as a beer this dark's usually is.

[Sir William Marcus]

I haven't had the chance to drink on one, always heard its an awesome brew.

[LadyAnn]

This is one of my favorites 

[Sir William Marcus]

Out of all the Belhavens Scottish Ales I must admit to my recollection the only ones I haven't had the opportunity to try is the "Scottish Ale" and "Belhavens Best" which I also heard is pretty darn tasty.  I must make a note and seek out these fine ales.

As for the Founders "Dirty B@stard' Scottish Ale". I was able to try some last night during MNF and all I can say is.. "Maaaaaaaan is that ever some good drink!".  A wee bit heavier than some of the others but awfully good.  Its definitely a keeper!

Thanks Butch

[Sir William Marcus]

Tonight I indulged in a match made in heaven..

[mehan]

*nudge*  - Just had to get this thread back and get some more suggestions for my birthday trip back to Capital Alel, perhaps they will have the wee heavy this time.    We are also going to hit a brew store and finally pick up some Old Chub for ourselves as well as anything we find from this wonderful thread.... so if you have any more suggestions, recommendations, I am all ears!

[mehan]

I thought I posted in this thread this morning, but I guess it didn't take.   We were off to the Capital Ale House, (home of the 275 bottles and 72 on tap) for my birthday celebration and I called for suggestions. 

Well I obviously didn't get any, but we had fun nonetheless.  I did have a BellHaven Wee Heavy, and some Old Chub on tap, but no Kiltlifters.  They had the skullsplitters, but as we have some at home, and the ABV was over 10, we gave it a miss.  That exhausted their supply, so we gave up on any of the other scottish ales and indulged in my passion for porters.   We were able to procure some Old Chubs to take home with us, so the weekend is far from a total loss. 

Gotta say, drinking really good beer is a heck of a way to spend the big 50.

[Var Greyshadow]

Nice birthday, Mehan!  (Happy belated!!)  Wish we had someplace like that in Houston.

We tried Old Chub (in the cans) for the first time last night.  It's very good.  I'm going to have to learn to drink it faster though - it seemed to get too sweet as it warmed up.  I was surprised Lawrence liked it as much as he did - he's the hop-head.

[mehan]

Well, we don't have anyplace that nice where we live either - its a three hour drive and an overnight stay at a hotel (thankfully, the Ale house is on the premises of the hotel, a mere stagger away).

I was also disappointed at the lack of scottish ales, considering the beer list is over 50 pages long, and they have 4 pages just of IPA's - six little scottish ales seemed sorta biased....

[mehan]

So... stopped by our local irish pub for a guinness.... lo and behold, I noticed Belhaven Wee Heavy in the cooler.  they have "had it all the time".... sheesh..... and having driven 3 hours each way to have it this weekend...

[brier patch charlie]

I have 9 McEwans left out of 3 cases, and I am saving them, if the house catches on fire the first thing I'm saving is the McEwans, then my guns, my Kilts, and then the cat!
McEwans was bought out by Heineken, I read that they were going to stop export to the US market, because of sales. I hope they change their mind.
My TOP 5
McEwans
Belheaven
Lambec Peach
Young's Double Chocolate
Young's oat meal Stout

[Butch]

OK, so I tried somma that Bellhavens Scottish Ale, the very same as Lady Ann posted above.  I think I prefer the Founders to the Bellhaven.  Both are very good!

Thank-you for introducing me to Scottish Ales!  Strikingly different from IPAs, in my limited (i.e. 2 brand) experience!

[Sir William Marcus]

McEwans was bought out by Heineken, I read that they were going to stop export to the US market, because of sales. I hope they change their mind.

Interesting, I just heard about that the other day too.

On another note. I was able to sample some very tasty "Oaked Arrogant Bastard Ale" from the Stone brewing Company tonight during MNF.  What a excellent brew they are making in San Diego.  Taste is freakin awesome...an arrogant bastard indeed. Vicious flavors of hoppy bitterness along with that light citrusy finish. Definite keeper.

[Butch]

Oh my yes, Arrogant Bastard Ale is OUTSTANDING!  I've had several of these large bottles.

Since we've veered off from Scottish Ales, how about Dead Man's Ale?  I believe it is from Rogue Brewery (Washington or Oregon).  That is something to die for!