Smoked Scotch Ale - John Harvard's Brewery & Ale House

ngeunit1

California

4/5  rDev +10.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A - Served an almost clear mahogany color with a finger of frothy off-white head atop. The head fades at a normal pace leaving behind a touch of lace.

S - Aroma is full of smoke with with some burnt chocolate and caramel malts and touch of wood.

T - Starts out with a good hit of smoke and some roasted sweet malt. Through the middle some burnt malts with more smoke and peat coming through. Touch of earthy hops as well. Finish is a mix smoke, burnt malts, and a bit of wood.

M - Medium bodied with moderate carbonation. Smooth with a smoky warming finish.

D - Very drinkable. Nice smoky addition to the style. Very rich and full of flavor.

Serving type: on-tap

04-26-2012 21:39:12 | More by ngeunit1

LilBeerDoctor

New York

3.15/5  rDev -12.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

Reviewed on 4/30/2010. On tap at the brewpub. Pours a deep clear brown with a small tan head. Aroma of light smoke and sweet malt. Flavor of smoke and peat initially with sweet caramel malt in the finish. This is really more of a Scottish ale with some peaty/smoked notes rather than a scotch ale. It was ok, but didn't blow me away or anything.

Serving type: on-tap
@ John Harvard’s Brewery & Ale House, 2093 Smithhaven Plaza, Lake Grove

12-23-2010 20:37:53 | More by LilBeerDoctor

plaid75

New York

3.68/5  rDev +1.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Poured a deep copper hue with a one finger foamy white head. There was good retention and lacing.

The smell featured a faint smokiness and an eRthy sweetness.

The taste was malt driven with earthy tones and a streak of peat smoke. Slightly buttery.

The mouthfeel was typical of the style.

Overall a tasty ale. A bit muddled malt wise however.

Serving type: on-tap
@ John Harvard’s Brewery & Ale House, 2093 Smithhaven Plaza, Lake Grove

04-13-2010 19:04:43 | More by plaid75