McEwan's Scotch Ale - The Caledonian Brewery Company Limited

lookrider

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -1.3%

01-09-2013 18:14:26 | More by lookrider

tbryan5

Louisiana

3.75/5  rDev -1.3%

06-17-2013 03:58:23 | More by tbryan5

TheBeeraholic

Ontario (Canada)

3.5/5  rDev -7.9%

06-16-2013 13:13:24 | More by TheBeeraholic

KStark

British Columbia (Canada)

4.5/5  rDev +18.4%

06-14-2013 15:12:29 | More by KStark

CaptainStubing

Florida

4.64/5  rDev +22.1%
look: 5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75

When The Mads see this, I hope they'll move it over to McEwan's new page...

I essentially joined BA just to rant and rave over this brew; how it was no longer available, when was it coming back, yadda yadda yadda...

And now, it's HERE!!! After years of waiting, begging, waiting, searching forums, waiting, calling and emailing distributors, breweries, and local stores, and WAITING, I hold in my hands as I type a bona fide NEW McEwan's Scotch Ale, right here in the U.S. of A. It is no longer brewed by the Caledonian Brewery, however. Wells & Young have lovingly dug within their soul(s), and found a soft place for us beer geeks to land. First and foremost may I say a very hearty "Thank You!" to this fine company. They put up with a lot of us calling and clamoring for 1 specific ale that they worked diligently on for months to get just right.

So, how does it taste?

A - 5 - When I got to the store to purchase, I nearly wept. For that reason alone, it gets a 5. However, that distinctive light lacing at the top, the deep ruby color were all there, just as I remembered. If I could have rated higher, I would have.

S - 4.25 - Okay, so this is my 1st review. I don't want to just give 5's across the board, so this is my lowest rating. Not that it's not "perfect", but I honestly never jammed my nose into a McEwan's in years past. Still, it is a lovely aroma now - slightly fruity smells, like fresh berries. Very pleasant.

T - 4.75 - Remember your last McEwan's? Let me just say yeah, Wells & Young nailed it. Smokey, caramel flavor abounds, with a lovely aftertaste. Still 8% A.B.V., so a strong one that deserves respect (just like any Scotsman!)

M - 4.50 - Only because it is HEAVY! A thick brew that'll make ya' chew. But Old McEwan's was the same - 1 or 2 in a sitting, but any more and you'd be a fool. Which stings, because I want more right now. Hmmmm...

O - 4.75 - Alright, the real "overall" would be 4.625 (math geek) but let me say, even though the world waited for so long, it was worth the wait! If you truly enjoyed McEwan's before, the same joy can be had again. No, now you are older, balder and heavier. You have aged terribly. But McEwan's hasn't. I hope it will be with us for many years to come.

Serving type: bottle

06-07-2013 17:49:15 | More by CaptainStubing

Miha

Slovenia

3.75/5  rDev -1.3%

06-01-2013 23:56:40 | More by Miha

Marv46

Delaware

4.25/5  rDev +11.8%

06-01-2013 04:48:50 | More by Marv46

Slatetank

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -1.3%

05-24-2013 13:52:49 | More by Slatetank

timoteo833

New York

3.75/5  rDev -1.3%

05-18-2013 02:10:11 | More by timoteo833

GratefulNole

Florida

3/5  rDev -21.1%

04-03-2013 13:53:14 | More by GratefulNole

Lonestargazer52

Texas

4.75/5  rDev +25%

03-12-2013 17:35:43 | More by Lonestargazer52

spycow

Illinois

4/5  rDev +5.3%

03-11-2013 04:27:37 | More by spycow

Noboatfred

4.75/5  rDev +25%

02-10-2013 02:23:55 | More by Noboatfred

Bnoise11

California

4.25/5  rDev +11.8%

01-23-2013 01:58:28 | More by Bnoise11

MikalMick

Florida

3.5/5  rDev -7.9%

01-22-2013 20:04:04 | More by MikalMick

LooseMoose1978

North Carolina

3.5/5  rDev -7.9%

01-21-2013 13:17:50 | More by LooseMoose1978

Mosul

Arizona

5/5  rDev +31.6%

01-18-2013 04:52:46 | More by Mosul

RandyKemka

Connecticut

3.5/5  rDev -7.9%

01-11-2013 19:56:56 | More by RandyKemka

BeerLover99

New Jersey

3/5  rDev -21.1%

01-11-2013 19:56:37 | More by BeerLover99

chefduff2

New York

2/5  rDev -47.4%

01-06-2013 00:00:57 | More by chefduff2

t0rin0

California

3.75/5  rDev -1.3%

01-01-2013 05:10:00 | More by t0rin0

ThisDudeAbides

California

2.75/5  rDev -27.6%

12-24-2012 03:38:43 | More by ThisDudeAbides

barczar

Kentucky

3.8/5  rDev 0%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Pretty sure this is several years old.

Pours an opaque deep brown with amber highlights and a modest half inch khaki head that lingers.

Molasses, toffee, roasted malt, booze, and a bit of peat begin the aroma. Deep caramelization and a vanilla quality emerge.

Flavor is sweet and buttery, with diacetyl and molasses dominating initially, accompanied by figs, prunes, dates, raisins, and deeply caramelized malts. There's a nutty, lightly roasted malt backbone. Earthy hops round out the profile, which finishes slightly dry. Cola and peaty notes emerge as it warms.

Body is syrupy, with minimal carbonation and slight alcohol warmth.

Overall, a delicious, dark fruit-centric beer, with a touch of earthiness. Fairly peaty. The cola flavor is offputting.

Serving type: bottle

12-19-2012 09:13:36 | More by barczar

priwen

Arkansas

3.25/5  rDev -14.5%

12-15-2012 16:17:22 | More by priwen

cliff1066

Virginia

3.75/5  rDev -1.3%

12-10-2012 05:58:04 | More by cliff1066