Loch Down
Arcadia Brewing Company

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From:
Arcadia Brewing Company
 
Michigan, United States
Style:
Scotch Ale / Wee Heavy
ABV:
8.5%
Score:
82
Avg:
3.62 | pDev: 14.36%
Reviews:
285
Ratings:
593
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Jan 29, 2022
Added:
Oct 02, 2002
Wants:
  21
Gots:
  74
OG 1080; 28 IBU
Formerly called Arcadia Scotch Ale

Our tribute to the Scottish Highlands, this beer offers a gorgeous garnet color joined by the aroma of ripe plums and freshly-baked biscuits. The rich, full-bodied texture reveals notes of roasted chestnuts and caramel in the smooth single-malt style brew. Balanced with just the right amount of hop character, this beer delights with crisp alcohol finish.
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Rated: 2.94 by SWChi from Illinois

Feb 19, 2020
 
Rated: 3.77 by Rootscipio from Texas

Dec 08, 2019
 
Rated: 3.65 by T66tah from Pennsylvania

Sep 26, 2019
 
Rated: 3.67 by blissfulNemo from Michigan

Aug 10, 2019
 
Rated: 3.69 by dd53grif from Michigan

Jun 25, 2019
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Reviewed by GuyFawkes from Illinois

3.75/5  rDev +3.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Bottled 1/8/15; drank 4/4/15 @ the Yarchives.

Dark plum appearance.

A rough pour yielded a nice khaki head; minimal lace.

Plum, caramel & mild banana nose.

Medium mouthfeel.

Banana & sweet caramel flavors up front; dry plum & faint booze heat on the finish.

This got better as it warmed; a nice scotch ale.
May 03, 2019
 
Rated: 2.59 by Oh_Dark_Star from Washington

Apr 27, 2019
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Reviewed by MercInc from Wisconsin

3.73/5  rDev +3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Last bottle. Poured at 55 Degrees in a Imperial pint glass. Very dark, almost a porter. Tan head that dissipates after a bit. Sweet roasted malt flavor, smooth feel. You notice the 8 plus ABV, but it's not overpowering. Different than the Scotch ales that I had in Scotland, But no less enjoyable.
Apr 01, 2019
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Rated by CMac1002 from Ohio

5/5  rDev +38.1%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
May have taken over as my new favorite beer. Just enough hop but not too much. Easy to drink and aromatic. Great head to help seal in flavor.
Mar 08, 2019
 
Rated: 4.12 by Challenger4281 from Michigan

Mar 05, 2019
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Reviewed by beersampler6 from Michigan

3.59/5  rDev -0.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
Decent beer but the overwhelming malt sweetness and slightly acidic, sour notes just didn't do it for me. Pours a honeyed brown color with just a little foamy head and very scant spotty lingering lacing. Smells mainly of malt, stone fruit, brown sugar and a little faint hops. Taste follows the nose, but the strong, sweet raisin and brown sugar notes were just a little too in the forefront. The sweetness wasn't quite cloying, but it was close. Smooth, decent mouthfeel and good carbonation. I would definitely prefer others in this beer style that have better balance.
Feb 09, 2019
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Reviewed by Ceddd99 from Michigan

4.24/5  rDev +17.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
This is one of my favorite ales to drink in the winter time and I think it deserves a higher rating on here. The flavor is reminiscent of dried fruit and maltiness and there is very little if any noticeable hop bitterness.
Nov 06, 2018
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Reviewed by JimboBrews54 from Michigan

4.5/5  rDev +24.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
This is one of my favorites now. After having a couple from Arcadia I can give this one a strong recommendation when it comes to overall style at taste. Better than your average wee heavy but still not as awesome as Under the Kilt!
Oct 05, 2018
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Reviewed by Zopiac from Michigan

3.43/5  rDev -5.2%
look: 4 | smell: 2.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4
If you want a dark beer that's creamy, smooth, and lacking any ounce of bitterness, this is your pour. Deep brown, some cloudiness as far as I can tell. Cream head that pours thick but dissipates before too long to a cloudy film. Sweet, woody flavors. Not the strong coffee or chocolate of a porter or stout.

Biggest letdown is the smell. It's a weak, sweet, malty nose without much character. Overall a good drink, albeit rather atypical.

Re-taste: Sour, lacking body. Still well creamy, still malty, still lacking the bitterness I'd expect.
Sep 12, 2018
 
Rated: 2 by 1971bernat from Virginia

Sep 04, 2018
 
Rated: 4 by pstam87 from Illinois

Aug 10, 2018
 
Rated: 2.24 by isaac_barrow from Indiana

Jul 20, 2018
 
Rated: 3.25 by COBEERHUNTER from Colorado

Jul 15, 2018
 
Rated: 3.92 by nicklu24 from Oklahoma

Jun 24, 2018
Loch Down from Arcadia Brewing Company
Beer rating: 82 out of 100 with 593 ratings