Beach Fire Smoked Scotch Ale - Slip Point Brewing

Telestic

Washington

2.5/5  rDev -20.4%

03-12-2013 07:50:23 | More by Telestic

snaotheus

Washington

2.98/5  rDev -5.1%
look: 2.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 4 | overall: 3

22oz bottle poured into two large snifters

I gave it a fairly low mark for looks because I've never seen a Scottish ale that looked so pale or had such huge head. It's golden and slightly cloudy, with a very large fine light beige head. Smell is sour and a little fruity, but I can't figure out what the fruit is. Smoke is slightly detectable.

There is a little smoke in the flavor, which actually makes it easier to identify in the smell as well, it's a little nutty, creamy, fairly light flavored.

Mouthfeel is thick and creamy without being sticky or heavy, which is pretty nice.

Overall, it's basically not getting a great score from me because it's nothing like what I think of as a Scottish ale. It's an interesting smoky beer, though, and really not bad at all.

Serving type: bottle

06-24-2011 01:50:48 | More by snaotheus

barleywinefiend

Washington

3.95/5  rDev +25.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

A: Poured a golden color with good carbonation and a nice white head

S: Like smoke, peat, caramel

T: Starts off with some smoke, peat coming in and a caramel taste. Has sordove a smoke, light booze sting finish as well. Not bad. I am a fan of peat and smoke so I was happy

M: I thought the mouthfeel was tad thin but it was tasty and carboinated well

D: Good

Serving type: bottle

09-03-2010 02:38:10 | More by barleywinefiend