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."

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]
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]

	Beer	Consumed
1.	Backwoods Bastard by Founders Brewing Company	172
2.	Shaggin' in the Wood by Tyranena Brewing Company	35
3.	Dirty Bastard by Founders Brewing Company	26
4.	Sheep Shagger Scotch Ale by Tyranena Brewing Company	25
5.	Scotty Karate Scottish Ale by Dark Horse Brewing Company	24
6.	Hope And King Scotch Ale by Minneapolis Town Hall Brewery	23
7.	Sloppy Slappy Maple/Bourbon Barrel Aged Bastard by Founders Brewing Company	20
8.	Divine Reserve #8 by Saint Arnold Brewing Company	15
9.	Cold Smoke Scotch Ale by Kettlehouse Brewing Company	13
10.	Louie's Reserve Scotch Ale by Lake Louie Brewery Company	12

	Beer	Avg Score
1.	Musette by Allagash Brewing Company	96
2.	McAnderson by Dave's Brew Farm	90
3.	Traquair Jacobite by Traquair House Brewery	90
4.	Bourbon Barrel Aged Scotch Ale by Central Waters Brewing Company	90
5.	Wee Heavy by Steel Toe Brewing	90
6.	Honey Oak Wee Heavy by Minneapolis Town Hall Brewery	90
7.	Shaggin' in the Wood by Tyranena Brewing Company	90
8.	Scotch Ale by Weyerbacher Brewing Co.	90
9.	A Few Schillings Too Many by Kuhnhenn Brewing Company	88
10.	Wee Heavy by AleSmith Brewing Company	86