Pike Kilt Lifter Scotch Style Ale - Pike Pub & Brewery

spaceycasey

Texas

2.53/5  rDev -28.7%
look: 2.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 2 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.5

Poured into a tulip glass from a 22oz bomber.

A- pours deep orange/slightly red with some evident chill haze and a rapidly dissipating head. No lacing evident.

S- Malty aroma appropriate for style but a bit thin. For this style I expect a more rounded malty sweetness, but this one struggles to waft through your senses.

T- This one provided some strange complexities. The malt backbone is definitely present - but tastes like perhaps the mash was overextracted... some tannins evident. Also, the hop bitterness comes out more than I would anticipate.

M- Medium bodied and rounded with nice carbonation. Thankfully the head retention issue does not seem to be a function of under carbonation.

D- Worth another try, but not something I'd seek out.

Serving type: bottle

08-23-2009 18:41:13 | More by spaceycasey

RedBiddy

Oregon

4.03/5  rDev +13.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

Almost an orange appearance in sunlight. Lacing was weak. Sweet aroma and sweet on the palate but not over the top. Terrific mouth feel...I was reluctant to swallow. Pleasant carbonation and exemplary taste. For a Scotch style ale it exceeded my expectations.

Serving type: bottle

11-04-2011 18:15:26 | More by RedBiddy

smttycty

Oregon

2.2/5  rDev -38%
look: 2 | smell: 3 | taste: 2 | feel: 2 | overall: 2

From a 12 oz. bottle with IBU and OG info (nice) but no freshness date. A murky dark orange with a thin instantly dissipating head despite an aggressive pour into a snifter. The aroma was pleasant but faint; some ripe orange and sweet malt.

Whatever flavor there was tasted watered down. Some grainy sweetness, some bitter in back, dry finish. Just thin and lacking in character. I expected more body from a "Scotch Style" as well, but this offering from the Seattle brewpub just didn't have the stones to earn the title. I lifted the kilt and didn't find anything there!

Serving type: bottle

08-06-2007 08:06:44 | More by smttycty

ProudGreen89

Washington

3.4/5  rDev -4.2%
look: 2.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A-Pours a dark copper with a thin white head that leaves a subsiding lace down the glass, as it settles down theres barely a head left and the lacing becomes very watery and disappates.

S-malty, caramel and some kind of legume. sort of a toasted biscuity aroma hidden behind a mellow dark fruit.

T-definitely malty, smokey and a little caramel near the end, a nutty and dark fruit flavor is deep in there. i also taste some adjuncts in there which im not fond of (its said that rice has no taste, but i disagree, i get a taste of it in here)i expect it was used as a filler to make the beers price cheaper. I was expecting a bolder flavor out of a scotch style ale out of seattle, i would have liked more hops for a more bitter finish and a higher alcohol content to give it that extra bite, its not bad but i was expecting more.

M-light body but the flavors and malts give it a pallete heaviness which is actually very nice, it goes down smooth but doesnt completely leave your tongue.

D-it is actually a very easy to drink ale, i would have liked more hops and alcoholic bite but i think i would pick this up again. not a bad price either for what youre drinking.

Serving type: bottle

09-14-2010 23:35:20 | More by ProudGreen89

DrDocRudge

Florida

4.5/5  rDev +26.8%
look: 4 | smell: 5 | taste: 4 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

A little to light for a scotch ale, both in terms of taste and color. Instead of a chewy brew you get a medium-bodied ale that is a touch too bitter. Since most scotch ales are naturally sweet (though not overwhelmingly so), I was slightly disappointed with this one.

Serving type: bottle

08-28-2001 13:32:35 | More by DrDocRudge

KUpolo

Colorado

2.45/5  rDev -31%
look: 2.5 | smell: 2 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 2

This beer really misses the mark for a style that I consider one of my absolute favorites.

The color is much lighter than I am used to seeing, a clear bronze.

I'm not going to spend too much time on this review because honestly the beer is just not worth it.

The taste is way off the mark. Missing is the peaty smokiness and complex malt that a Wee Heavy should have. In its place is a somewhat medicinal flavor with a hint of sweet malt.

Pass if you have a better option.

Serving type: on-tap

03-22-2011 01:51:53 | More by KUpolo

lastauss

Washington

3.33/5  rDev -6.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

I had the pleasure to drink this beer back in the days when there was a LOT of peated barley presence (and it was still called "Maul Hammer.") It still has some decent mouthfeel, and when it warms up, you get just the slightest reminder of that smoky peat. It has always been a smooth drinker, to the point of being quite dangerous in its 6.5% abv past, but I think it's been dumbed down to the point of near-fogettability. Still, it's better than most US attempts at a Scottish style.

Serving type: on-tap

09-24-2004 03:56:33 | More by lastauss

TiMX

Oregon

4.47/5  rDev +25.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

This is a great beer. Overall very well blanced and clean. A bit of malty sweet taste but not too much. Light and easy to drink. Maybe a bit too light for a Scotish Ale but just fine with me. This will be a great summer ale.

I will buy this beer again. Pike again has put out another Great well balanced beer. If you like this ale you will love their Ruby Scotish Ale!!

Serving type: bottle

03-11-2007 01:31:37 | More by TiMX

LittleOtts

Delaware

3.23/5  rDev -9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

A- Rich Amber color with a light ivory colored head.

S- Malty and Smokey. Very smokey.

T- Biscuity and very smokey. A bit nutty not much in the way of hops.

M- Medium bodied. light carbonation very smokey finish.

D- Low. 1 bottle is all I needed. It doesn't taste bad it's just smokey.

Serving type: bottle

04-04-2011 20:59:12 | More by LittleOtts

GrandeDrip

Washington

3.3/5  rDev -7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

A - Really low effervescence. True to the "ruby" name - crystal clear and a rich red - orange color. 1/2 finger head w/ average retention.

S - medium-roasted malts, earthy hops, and scottish yeast character

T - rich, savory, toasty, biscuity, musty, even salty. Piqued my interest but the savory/musty aftertaste lingers a bit unpleasantly. Like the taste of my own finger.

M - good body but not a clean finish. The flavor really hit the sides of my tongue.

D - Goes down easy, feels pleasant physically, but I'm just not ecstatic about the mix of flavors here.

Overall, nothing too offensive but not far above average.

Serving type: bottle

07-21-2010 20:28:29 | More by GrandeDrip

IPAaDay

Virginia

3.43/5  rDev -3.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Nice brew with a good name. Looks good, smells good, tastes good. Has a range of flavors with each drink. Doesn't blow my socks off, but enjoyed it. Had a bomber from Total Wine ... would drink 2 back to back on a Friday. ;-) My taste buds need the equivalent of a 2x4 upside of 'em which is why I prefer IPA. That said, this brew has enough flavor and complexities in that flavor to keep me interested.

Serving type: bottle

06-24-2010 02:03:55 | More by IPAaDay

Rumplemintz

Florida

3.75/5  rDev +5.6%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 3 | overall: 4.5

Poured this from a 22oz. bottle into a icy Pint glass. Color was a copper amber with a little head that didn't last long. The nose was sweet and toasty. I found almost no bitterness. Very balanced and drinkable, not as heavy or rich as other Scotch Ales I have tried. Overall a good drinkable ale, but nothing exceptional. I will buy this beer again.

Serving type: bottle

12-15-2010 05:24:54 | More by Rumplemintz

Preiliboy

Washington

4.09/5  rDev +15.2%
look: 3 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

I like this beer it has a good malty flavor . The smell is average. I like the taste and mouthfeel this beer is a must try . It is an above average beer not to bitter at all . Try this out when you see it. You will not be dissappointed you may actually even like it its a great session beer with the buds no doubt.

Serving type: bottle

05-15-2013 08:06:44 | More by Preiliboy

vonghost

Nevada

3.3/5  rDev -7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Went to a beer tasting at a friends house and he pulled out this beer.

Copper Color, good clarity with a short fizzy head,

Slight biscuity with a heavy smoky aroma.

Taste was good but my first experience with such a smoky aroma and flavor.

Overall a good beer but 1 would only be able to drink 1.

Serving type: bottle

08-16-2011 00:27:39 | More by vonghost