Columbus Scottish Ale - Columbus Brewing Company

MuscleConfusion

Ohio

3.5/5  rDev -1.1%

01-17-2012 13:38:44 | More by MuscleConfusion

dmcclurejr

Ohio

4.25/5  rDev +20.1%

11-08-2012 17:08:52 | More by dmcclurejr

HopHead29

Ohio

2.5/5  rDev -29.4%

07-28-2012 02:55:41 | More by HopHead29

Farky87

Ohio

3.5/5  rDev -1.1%

05-15-2012 16:48:45 | More by Farky87

nlmartin

Ohio

2.68/5  rDev -24.3%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.5

The beer was served in a Imperial Pint glass.

A- The body of the beer is a deep orange nearing scarlet coloration. The head was thick and creamy intially but quickly fell down.

S- The aroma is mildly smokey with sweet caramel malt.

T- The flavor of the beer has an almost smokey caramel maltyness. A suggestion of peat and herbal tones. The beer is ok but is bland.

M- The body of the beer is almost medium lightly carbonated.

O- Not a bad beer by any strech but its a little bland for my taste.

Serving type: bottle

05-11-2012 11:42:16 | More by nlmartin

mccorjf54

Pennsylvania

4.75/5  rDev +34.2%

03-10-2012 22:20:54 | More by mccorjf54

rlshep

Ohio

3/5  rDev -15.3%

02-25-2012 02:13:44 | More by rlshep

jharkins07

Ohio

3.5/5  rDev -1.1%

02-06-2012 20:58:32 | More by jharkins07

tat2dhllblly

Ohio

3/5  rDev -15.3%

01-21-2012 05:37:37 | More by tat2dhllblly

sholland119

Pennsylvania

3.05/5  rDev -13.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

A-pours a clear amber with a foamy off-white head and great lacing.

S-sweet caramel malt. Not much else.

T-malty sweet a little bland even for the style. Nothing special.

M-medium bodied with moderate carbonation.

O-kind of a disappointment given how much I usually enjoy Columbus beers.

Hv

Serving type: bottle

01-16-2012 00:53:28 | More by sholland119

xdefeatsy

Ohio

3.5/5  rDev -1.1%

01-09-2012 19:47:44 | More by xdefeatsy

huadog

California

2/5  rDev -43.5%

12-17-2011 06:48:35 | More by huadog

pest

Ohio

3.5/5  rDev -1.1%

12-14-2011 11:46:23 | More by pest

beergoot

Colorado

4/5  rDev +13%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Picked up in Mansfield, Ohio while back there to visit friends and family October 2011.

Appearance: dark, ruby-red color; thick, off-white head

Smell: Very malty, bread-like...

Taste: Rich, biscuity malt flavor up front. Bitterness mildly noted towards the end.

Mouthfeel: Solid, smooth and chewy - great compliment to the malt flavors.

Overall: A very nice, big malt beer.

Serving type: bottle

12-10-2011 03:05:52 | More by beergoot

ChrisPro

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -1.1%

12-03-2011 03:38:19 | More by ChrisPro

Adamostella

Washington

3/5  rDev -15.3%

11-14-2011 14:19:39 | More by Adamostella

Geno78

Ohio

4/5  rDev +13%

11-14-2011 07:01:56 | More by Geno78

mdvatab

Indiana

4.22/5  rDev +19.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Received bottle as a trade extra from cosmonick. (Cheers!)

Aroma: Smooth, aged scotch. Sweet, bready caramel malt. Light floral hops.

Appearance: Amber body with decent clarity. One finger of sticky light tan head has good retention, and leaves rings of foam on the inside of the glass.

Flavor: Nice toffee sweetness. Malt also comes through with a delicious note of crusty french bread. Bittering hops provide great balance leading up to a crisp finish.

Mouthfeel: Medium-low carbonation and medium-full mouthfeel lend to a decent "chewiness" that's in-line w/ the style.

Overall: A delicious, drinkable Scottish ale with no real flaws. I love this style, and was really impressed with Columbus Brewing Co's version of it. Try it if you can find it in your neck of the woods!

Serving type: bottle

10-29-2011 20:30:45 | More by mdvatab

JayQue

Virginia

3.73/5  rDev +5.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Not a bad Scottish Ale, but not nearly the best Columbus beer. Their IPA and APA are fantastic. Pours a slightly hazy reddish copper color into a pint glass. Medium size antique white head. Average retention and minimal lacing.

Smell is mild but pleasant, sweet malts with a little floral aspect.

Taste is pretty solid. Sweet malts, some caramel and a mild hoppiness in the finish.

Mouthfeel is crisp. Rich enough, no hint of alcohol. Don't know what the abv is but it is probably fairly low

Nice refreshing beer, Good with food, probably light enough for a session.

Serving type: bottle

10-23-2011 18:10:57 | More by JayQue

McNealc31

Ohio

4.05/5  rDev +14.4%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

The color is gorgeous! Deep ruby with a rocky off white head. The smell, though, is full of something I don’t want in a Scottish Ale, hops.

I like the round flavor from the caramel malt, there’s a bit of black pepper and spice, bread dough, and a noticeable hop kick at the end leading to a long, dry, bitter, slightly woody finish.

Maybe a bit too hoppy for a Scottish Ale

Serving type: bottle

09-22-2011 20:08:38 | More by McNealc31

chinchill

South Carolina

3.53/5  rDev -0.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

On tap at brewery in Columbus.

This beer with dark, reddish amber with a head that has, at best, moderate retention.

The beer lacks the smokiness of some Scottish ales (a plus in my book). The aroma is a light malt with hints of whisky (but not due to alcohol effects). The taste is rather mild for style, a seems
a bit more refreshing than usual.

Good, but hard to recommend if you are able to pick from the other CBC brews.

Serving type: on-tap

08-05-2011 18:03:38 | More by chinchill

BeerBuckeye

Ohio

3.48/5  rDev -1.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

A - Pours a deep mahogany/ruby red with a frothy two finger head that dissipates quickly but leaves a decent amount of lacing.

S - Some biscuity malt, mixed with some sweet nuts, some molasses and a touch of caramel.

T - Very sweet taste, a full mouth of caramel and maple syrup, with a finish reminiscent of nuts, and then a tinge of bitterness.

M - Very full mouthfeel, but goes down smooth. Leaves the mouth ever so sticky.

Overall - A good Scottish ale, it didn't bring any outstanding characteristics, but it was good and refreshing.

Serving type: bottle

07-30-2011 00:17:34 | More by BeerBuckeye

Lolli1315

Illinois

3.2/5  rDev -9.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3

A- A deep amber color that is accompanied with ruby highlights when held to the light. Around a finger of thick creamy eggshell colored head that is quite persistent as it also sticks to the glass. Moderate haziness, too much it seems for the style.

S- Medium to medium high malty forward aroma to begin that develops a nutty complexion. Caramel character if very prevalent as a slightly fruity character reminiscent of figs helps to round out the berry. A very slightly earthy aroma, but it seems to dully drift in and out.

T- Malt driven forward to the taste that is accompanied by very low levels of caramel. Towards the middle small traces of fruit become noticeable for an instant before disappearing. The end changes to a slightly nutty and very boring malt finish with low levels of bitterness dispersed. Lacks a lot of complexity that one may have come to know in the style.

M- Medium low in the body with moderate carbonation. Carbonation is mostly creamy but a slight bite can be felt on the tip of the tongue. Finishes slightly dry.

O- Nothing to special going on in this beer. Nothing too bad, but nothing too good either. I would opt for another scottish ale before I reached for this one again.

Serving type: bottle

06-17-2011 03:47:50 | More by Lolli1315

PDXHops

South Carolina

2.75/5  rDev -22.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.5

12 ounce bottle courtesy of Ryan011235, poured into a Duvel tulip. Hazy dark amber topped with 2 fingers of creamy off-white head. Thick ring of soapy lacing up top, scattered specks and patches below.

Sorghum and corn syrup pile on top of caramel for quite a sweet nose. Tastes just as sweet as it smells. Not that there's anything wrong with that; the style of course demands a heaping helping of malty sweetness. Having said that, there's a distinct corn syrup character I can't seem to get past. Not particularly complex. A touch of toast and booze in the finish.

Overall impression: A rare miss from CBC. Perhaps hoppier brews are more in their wheelhouse. I doubt I'd revisit this one.

Serving type: bottle

05-20-2011 23:45:05 | More by PDXHops

crashdavisinoh

Ohio

3.3/5  rDev -6.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

A-nice ruby red appearance with small head...some retention

S-Malts and caramel scents lead the way

T-Caramel, malt flavors persist (like the nose)...some bitterness...which is enjoyable...some fruit as well

M-good carbonation and nice medium body

D-while I enjoy the beer...and normally have one when visiting CBC...other things on their menu are more appealing to me...moderate D level

Serving type: on-tap

04-16-2011 15:58:34 | More by crashdavisinoh