Olde Ore Dock Scottish Ale
Keweenaw Brewing Company

Olde Ore Dock Scottish AleOlde Ore Dock Scottish Ale
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From:
Keweenaw Brewing Company
 
Michigan, United States
Style:
Scottish Ale
Ranked #80
ABV:
5%
Score:
79
Ranked #26,626
Avg:
3.42 | pDev: 14.62%
Reviews:
25
Ratings:
84
Status:
Active
Rated:
Sep 29, 2023
Added:
Jan 17, 2011
Wants:
  3
Gots:
  13
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Ratings by minterro:
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Rated by minterro from California

3.5/5  rDev +2.3%

Dec 23, 2011
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.5 by imperialking from Illinois

Sep 29, 2023
 
Rated: 3.75 by Hellpop65 from Kansas

Aug 07, 2022
 
Rated: 3.49 by RockyM72 from Florida

Aug 09, 2020
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Reviewed by Ceddd99 from Michigan

4.04/5  rDev +18.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4.25
I haven't had too many Scottish ales this only being my second (I'm counting scotch ales as a different category) but I really enjoyed this one. It's very drinkable and not too heavy but still possessing a rich malty flavor. Funnily enough on the can it describes the hops as being barely perceptible but I detect a very noticeable hop finish.
Apr 14, 2019
 
Rated: 3.25 by bplabernie from Michigan

Jul 12, 2018
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Reviewed by labisch from Michigan

3.1/5  rDev -9.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 3
A somewhat bland and earthy taste, with a slightly watery mouthfeel that is common for some of the KBC beers. There is nothing special about this beer, but I would definitely drink it.
Feb 15, 2018
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Reviewed by superspak from North Carolina

3.41/5  rDev -0.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
12 ounce can into pint glass, canned on 9/16/2016. Pours slightly hazy/cloudy deep orange/copper color with a 1-2 finger fairly dense and fluffy off white head with solid retention, that reduces to a thin cap that lingers. Light spotty lacing clings down the glass, with a light amount of streaming carbonation. Aromas of raisin, plum, fig, apple, caramel, brown sugar, brown bread, light nuttiness/toast, herbal, wood, and yeast/toasted earthiness. Okay aromas with balanced dark/bready malt and fruity yeast notes; and solid strength. A bit too fruity/yeasty, but not overwhelming. Taste of caramel, brown sugar, brown bread, raisin, plum, fig, apple, light nuttiness/toast, herbal, wood, and yeast/toasted earthiness. Light herbal bitterness on the finish; with lingering notes of caramel, brown sugar, brown bread, dark fruit, light nuttiness, herbal, wood, and yeast/toasted earthiness on the finish for a good bit. Good complexity, robustness, and balance of dark/bready malt, fruity yeast, and light earthy hop flavors; with a good malt/bitterness balance, and no cloying sweetness after the finish. Minimal dryness. Medium carbonation and body; with a very smooth and fairly creamy/grainy mouthfeel that is good. A bit thin and stale feeling, but not watery. Zero warming alcohol as expected of 5%. Overall this is a decent Scottish ale. All around solid complexity, robustness, and balance of dark/bready malt, fruity yeast, and light earthy hop flavors; very smooth and easy to drink. A bit too thin and yeasty, but a solid style example. An enjoyable offering.
Mar 11, 2017
 
Rated: 4.05 by Hrodebert from Michigan

Feb 27, 2017
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Reviewed by KEH from Michigan

4.43/5  rDev +29.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Great brew! I love Scottish ales, but sometimes they can be a bit heavy. This one is just right. Just like one would expect, it pours a deep reddish-brown, has a decent tan head and smells yeasty and of fresh-baked bread. The malts really stand out, and the brew has a slightly sweet finish. Since it's not a really high-alcohol brew, you can have a few and not get too full or too trashed. Highly recommended!
Oct 08, 2016
 
Rated: 3.65 by lupercmda from North Carolina

Aug 09, 2016
 
Rated: 3.5 by Fishwhisperer from Michigan

May 09, 2016
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Reviewed by SHDoyle from Ohio

3.59/5  rDev +5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
A - A dark honey color with white head

S - I got some dark fruit, earthiness, grass. Once it warmed some there were some hints of oak/wood

T - Some more dark fruit but overall kind of subdued and not that great. Grass and earth on the finish.

M - Thin for this style of beer with light to medium carbonation.

O - Run of the mill. You could do worse, but nothing special or unique about this beer.
Mar 20, 2016
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Reviewed by Natter25

5/5  rDev +46.2%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
This is one of the beers you can not compared the can with the draft. To really get the greatness of the Scottish. You will have to come to houghton and get a pint off the tap.
Mar 05, 2016
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Reviewed by stevoj from Idaho

2.84/5  rDev -17%
look: 2.5 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 2.75
On tap at the brewery. Another weak beer. I had much higher hopes. I guess a brewery in a college town is bound to do well. Faint peat earthiness, again, its watery.
Feb 12, 2016
 
Rated: 3.27 by hopnado from Michigan

Jan 30, 2016
 
Rated: 3.79 by bschmidt_37 from Illinois

Jan 14, 2016
 
Rated: 2.82 by troyvar from Minnesota

Jan 10, 2016
 
Rated: 3.3 by WesM63 from Ohio

Dec 10, 2015
 
Rated: 3.43 by atone315 from Wisconsin

Aug 24, 2015
Olde Ore Dock Scottish Ale from Keweenaw Brewing Company
Beer rating: 79 out of 100 with 84 ratings