Stone of Scone Scotch Ale - Great Dane Pub & Brewing Company (Downtown)

LeRose

Massachusetts

3.8/5  rDev +2.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

On tap at city brew pub. Overall, I like this brew. Aroma could use some help, just a faint sweet and malty aroma. Not too carbonated, which I like. Sweet and roasted malt favors from the coppery brown pour, minimal head. Always comes in a pint glass. There is a little bitter note that reminds me of tea. Lot of flavor overall, minimal hops that I think is correct for a Scotch ale. A little thick on the tongue, by not much after taste.

Serving type: on-tap

12-09-2012 01:33:05 | More by LeRose

danwho

California

3.75/5  rDev +1.1%

02-27-2013 18:35:13 | More by danwho

jegross2

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -5.7%

02-19-2013 05:23:35 | More by jegross2

Alek

California

5/5  rDev +34.8%

02-18-2013 01:17:24 | More by Alek

bbadger

Texas

3.25/5  rDev -12.4%

12-23-2012 22:04:02 | More by bbadger

Wiscivore

4.5/5  rDev +21.3%

11-04-2012 01:27:22 | More by Wiscivore

dunix

Vermont

3.5/5  rDev -5.7%

10-29-2012 15:45:47 | More by dunix

SFC21

New York

3.75/5  rDev +1.1%

10-27-2012 03:41:09 | More by SFC21

rolltide8425

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev +1.1%

10-08-2012 03:35:00 | More by rolltide8425

t0rin0

California

3.5/5  rDev -5.7%

10-07-2012 23:14:12 | More by t0rin0

tigg924

Massachusetts

4.1/5  rDev +10.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Had on tap at the Hilldale location. Served into a pint glass.

Appearance: clear, chestnut brown in color, 1/4 inch head, low carbonation

Smell: toasted malt and leather

Taste: toasted malt, caramel, peat, and leather

Mouthfeel: sweet, medium-heavy body, medium carbonation

Overall: It is great when a brewery does a non-standard style and does it well. Love the caramel and leather combination. Would have several of these if I was in Wisconsin. This was the best from the brewery that I tried.

Serving type: on-tap

08-14-2012 18:04:08 | More by tigg924

crobinso

Colorado

4/5  rDev +7.8%

07-15-2012 23:39:35 | More by crobinso

bluerabbit

Massachusetts

3.75/5  rDev +1.1%

06-13-2012 00:08:41 | More by bluerabbit

seeswo

Ohio

3.25/5  rDev -12.4%

05-12-2012 12:30:38 | More by seeswo

rocklibster

Wisconsin

4/5  rDev +7.8%

05-11-2012 21:53:15 | More by rocklibster

jakea

Wisconsin

3.25/5  rDev -12.4%

03-31-2012 18:52:48 | More by jakea

Crstumpf

California

4.5/5  rDev +21.3%

02-11-2012 06:14:09 | More by Crstumpf

Soneast

Wisconsin

4/5  rDev +7.8%

11-21-2011 00:26:41 | More by Soneast

twbeecher

Wisconsin

4/5  rDev +7.8%

11-16-2011 17:26:57 | More by twbeecher

bpfrush

Wisconsin

3.5/5  rDev -5.7%

11-14-2011 19:50:15 | More by bpfrush

northyorksammy

Ontario (Canada)

3.7/5  rDev -0.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

Another seasonal put on, enjoyed on tap at the downtown brewpub. Amber body with a bit of head. Malty aroma. average mouthfeel. Somewhat Complex malt story,on the sweeter side, with caramel, chocolate malts, a bit of smoked malts. Not a bad one. No booziness.

Serving type: on-tap

09-09-2011 03:08:26 | More by northyorksammy

WastingFreetime

Wisconsin

2.78/5  rDev -25.1%
look: 4 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3

A. Mahogany brown with red tinge to the edges. Not much of a head, but that's OK.
S. Here is where I start to sense trouble. I really have to struggle to get any kind of smell at all out of this beer. Eventually, after almost snorting the beer up my nose by accident, I detect a weak caramel-toffee malt with maple notes. I should not have to try so hard to be able to smell my beer, and no, I do not have a head cold. This is supposed to be a Scotch Ale?
T. Follows the nose. Weak watery malt notes and a smidge of maple. I am starting to worry that either A. I have jaded my palate with an excess of higher gravity brews or B. This beer is not very good.
M. Well, at least it is thirst-quenching and doesn't sit heavy at all. But isn't the style called 'wee heavy' for a reason?

I'm probably not going to get this one again.

Serving type: on-tap

05-21-2011 20:27:30 | More by WastingFreetime

TMoney2591

Illinois

4/5  rDev +7.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Served in a nonic pint glass at the Madison brewpub.

Another entry in my pre-interview extravaganza. It pours a clear darkly burnt copper topped by a finger of off-white micro-foam. The nose comprises toasted caramel, toffee, light tobacco, mixed nuts, and oak. The taste holds notes of caramel, toffee, walnuts, some greens, and a touch o' rye bread. The body is medium, with a light carbonation and a smooth feel. Overall, a very nice Scotch, one of the better brews I've sampled here thus far. Good call on this one, Mike!

Serving type: on-tap

10-29-2010 06:53:25 | More by TMoney2591

hu5om

Wisconsin

4.15/5  rDev +11.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

Yum. I've had it at the Fitchburg, Hilldale, and Down Town Great Danes, I'm always pleased. Usually in an English style Pub glass. My first Scotch Ale and still one that I long for. It's now McEwan's, but still quite solid. If you're at the Dane, it might not be the best choice, but it's definitely one of their better beers. The IPA and new Barley Wine are not to be missed. Certainly worth trying.

Serving type: on-tap

06-25-2010 03:13:08 | More by hu5om

Magpie14

Michigan

2.4/5  rDev -35.3%
look: 4 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.5

A: relatively light for a scotch ale, light crimson shade with red all around, reminiscent of bourbon hues at times. Small creamed off-white head. Looks halfway decent in the glass with rings of lace

S: slightly robust malts, caramel sweetness with hints of brown sugar. Hard to gather, very yielding nose

T: brown sugar sweets that are syrup-like and sometimes almost medicinal at times. I get a dab of coffee, toasted, and smoked flavors in the mix. Malts are mild and balanced and hide in the dark. However, once again, I find this brew lacks in overall complexity. The flavors show up and disappear quickly and this is not protocol, especially for a scotch ale. This is a weak attempt!

M: fairly active and maintains some smoothness. Artificial sweetness lingers and a touch bitter in the finish

D: just to timid for the style. Maybe I am spoiled because the last scotch ale I enjoyed was a skullsplitter. But I think I am in the right saying that I can't even fathom calling Great Dane's "Stone of Scone" a scotch ale.
Maybe I must get to the brewery and sample some of these beers...so far 2 lame experiences

Serving type: on-tap

01-05-2009 01:56:57 | More by Magpie14