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Style: Scotch Ale / Wee Heavy
| Style Information |
| The Scotch Ale (or Wee Heavy) is a stronger version of the broader style of Scottish Ales. The style is very similar to a barleywine, with the exception that the characteristics lean heavily toward the malt profile. Hop presence should be minimal. Depending on the grains used, there can be a notable caramelized flavor present. From Wikipedia: "Strong Scotch Ale is also known as 'Wee Heavy'. Examples of beers brewed in the USA under the name Wee Heavy tend to be 7% ABV and higher, while Scottish brewed examples, such as Belhaven's Wee Heavy can be found between 5.5% and 6.5% ABV. On the other hand, Scottish brewed exceptions include Traquair House Ale which is brewed to a strength of 7.2% ABV, and Traquair Jacobite Ale which is 8% ABV. McEwan's scotch ale is also 8% ABV. As with other examples of strong pale ales, such as Barley Wine, these beers tend toward sweetness and a full body, with a low hop flavour and aroma. Historical hop levels are debated. Examples from the Caledonian brewery would have toffee notes from the caramelizing of the malt from the direct fired copper. This caramelizing of Caledonian's beers is popular in America and has led many American brewers to produce toffee sweet beers which they would label as a Scotch Ale." |
Recommend glassware for this style
| Glassware | Description | |
| Pint Glass | Pint glasses are what most people recognize as a typical beer glass. There are actually three different types of pint glasses - shaker pints, nonic pints and tulip pints. The shaker ... [more] |
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| Snifter | Typically used for serving brandy and cognac, a snifter is ideal for capturing the volatiles of aromatic beers, such as Belgian ales, India Pale Ales, barleywines and wheat wines. The shape helps... [more] |  |
| Tulip | A tulip glass not only helps trap the aroma, but also aids in maintaining large heads, creating a visual and olfactory sensation. The body is bulbous, but the top flares out to form... [more] |
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Top Consumed Scotch Ale / Wee Heavy
Top Reviews Scotch Ale / Wee Heavy
| Beer | Avg Score | |
| 1. | Musette by Allagash Brewing Company | 96 |
| 2. | Wee Heavy by Steel Toe Brewing | 90 |
| 3. | Honey Oak Wee Heavy by Minneapolis Town Hall Brewery | 90 |
| 4. | Shaggin' in the Wood by Tyranena Brewing Company | 90 |
| 5. | Scotch Ale by Weyerbacher Brewing Co. | 90 |
| 6. | Traquair Jacobite by Traquair House Brewery | 90 |
| 7. | McAnderson by Dave's Brew Farm | 90 |
| 8. | A Few Schillings Too Many by Kuhnhenn Brewing Company | 88 |
| 9. | Wee Heavy by AleSmith Brewing Company | 86 |
| 10. | Squire's Scotch Ale by Cannery Brewing Company | 84 |