Kilt Lifter Scottish Style Ale - Four Peaks Brewing Company

cerveza5150

California

2.98/5  rDev -20.5%
look: 2.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.5

Not bad, but nothing worth remembering. Tastes like a typical 'scottish ale' with a buiscuity malt flavor up front, followed by a little spice and a slight alcohol burn. The higher alcohol content actually helps this brew, as the hops don't really finish off the taste well. Reminds me more of a higher OG and higher alcohol Amber Ale, like a Fat Tire thats been kicked up.

Not my favorite, but not the worst I've ever had.

Serving type: bottle

12-23-2007 22:44:49 | More by cerveza5150

BucannonXC5

California

3.85/5  rDev +2.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75

Type: 12-oz. bottle
Glass: Hotel glass (~1/3 pint)
From: A Chevron in Tempe, Ariz.
Price: $8.99 for mixed 6-pack
Purchased: May 15, 2013
Consumed: May 15, 2013
Misc.: N/A

Poured a caramel, copper, amber color, just a tad darker than the 8th Street Pale Ale, with 1-2 fingers of khaki tan head. Lots of spider web foamy lacing on the side. Average retention on the top.

Smelled lots of malts - caramel, toffee, iced tea and roasty. Some rye hops as well. Sugary and sweet.

Tasted close to the smell with arguably a bit more flavor. Caramel, toffee, apple, nutty and sweet sugary malts. Candied sugary apple. I don’t know why but it really tastes better than I thought.

Light-to-medium body. Thin texture. Soft carbonation. Long, watery finish.

Very nice beer. I would certainly get some more.

Serving type: bottle

05-21-2013 06:38:28 | More by BucannonXC5

superspak

Michigan

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

12 ounce bottle into pint glass, no bottle dating. Pours fairly hazy and cloudy orange copper color with a 1 finger fairly dense off white head with good retention, that reduces to a thin cap that lingers. Spotty soapy lacing clings on the glass. Aromas of caramel, pear, raisin, toast, bread, floral, light peat, and floral earthiness; some light phenols as well, but not too bad. Some nice aromas with good balance, strength, and complexity; the phenolic note knocks it down a bit. Taste of caramel, toast, raisin, pear, bread, floral, light pepper, light peat, and floral earthiness; slight phenols noticed after the finish. Lingering notes of caramel, light fruits, toast, bread, floral, light pepper, light peat, and earthiness on the finish for a short bit. Nice balance of flavors with solid complexity; good robustness and no cloying flavors after the finish. The phenolic note was noticeable, but not too detracting. Medium carbonation and body; with a lightly creamy and fairly crisp mouthfeel that is good. Alcohol is very well hidden with only a slight warming noticed after the finish. Overall this is a nice Scottish ale. Good balance of malt/fruity flavors; and very smooth to drink. A nicely enjoyable offering.

Serving type: bottle

05-17-2013 04:11:34 | More by superspak

ocon20

Arizona

4/5  rDev +6.7%

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45nDown

Arizona

3.75/5  rDev 0%

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GermanAlcazar

Mexico

3.5/5  rDev -6.7%

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jrohrbacher

North Carolina

3.75/5  rDev 0%

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DaPan

Ontario (Canada)

3.75/5  rDev 0%

04-12-2013 20:43:42 | More by DaPan

mmilyko

Nevada

3.75/5  rDev 0%

04-12-2013 02:57:25 | More by mmilyko

Crosis

Arizona

4.75/5  rDev +26.7%

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gtermi

Texas

3.75/5  rDev 0%

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cbcrunch

Wyoming

3.75/5  rDev 0%

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BAsbill

California

3.5/5  rDev -6.7%

03-30-2013 04:33:18 | More by BAsbill

reebrevlup

Arizona

4.25/5  rDev +13.3%

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acjones

Japan

4/5  rDev +6.7%

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imperiallibations

California

3.5/5  rDev -6.7%

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SocalKicks

California

4/5  rDev +6.7%

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NoXcusZ

Arizona

4.25/5  rDev +13.3%

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rcdt76

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +20%

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Mique21

3.25/5  rDev -13.3%

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mctizzz

New York

3.75/5  rDev 0%

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MickeyMonk

Arizona

3.5/5  rDev -6.7%

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sprucetip

Alaska

3.75/5  rDev 0%

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Jonesy12

Arizona

3.75/5  rDev 0%

02-11-2013 04:20:42 | More by Jonesy12

Birdlegs

Washington

3.75/5  rDev 0%

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