Top 10 Scottish Ales Brewed in America
The top ten Scottish Ales are moderate in strength and dominated by a smooth, sweet maltiness balanced with low, but perceptible, hop bitterness. Hop flavor or aroma should not be perceived. These ales will have a medium degree of malty, caramel-like, soft and chewy character in flavor and mouthfeel. It has medium body, and fruity esters are very low. ABV: 3.50% – 4.10%. IBU: 12-20.
1. Scotch Ale – Guadalupe Brewing – Texas
2. Taildragger’s Clan-Destine – Saddle Mountain Brewing – Arizona
3. Robert The Bruce – Three Floyds Brewing- Indiana
4. Sláinte Scottish Style Ale – Central Waters Brewing – Wisconsin
5. Caber Tosser – Hunter’s Handmade Brewery – Michigan
6. McGarveys Scottish Ale – Oggi’s Sports Brewhouse Pizza – California
7. Peticolas Great Scot! – Peticolas Brewing – Texas
8. Skilak Scottish – Kenai River Brewing – Alaska
9. Heavy 80 Scotch Ale – Coal Creek TAP – Wyoming
10. Longfellow Winter Ale – Shipyard Brewing – Maine