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MacPelican's Scottish Style Ale
Pelican Pub & Brewery
- From:
- Pelican Pub & Brewery
- Oregon, United States
- Style:
- Scottish Ale
- ABV:
- 5%
- Score:
- 81
- Avg:
- 3.56 | pDev: 13.76%
- Reviews:
- 58
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Retired
- Rated:
- Jan 15, 2017
- Added:
- Aug 09, 2003
- Wants:
- 3
- Gots:
- 5
13 degrees Plato
Alcohol: 5.0% by volume
Bitterness: 17 IBU
Color: Copper
Alcohol: 5.0% by volume
Bitterness: 17 IBU
Color: Copper
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Ratings by Thrasher:
Reviewed by Thrasher from Oregon
3.98/5 rDev +11.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4.5
3.98/5 rDev +11.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4.5
A very clear copper and not too much head. A small amount of sediment at the bottom makes for a hazier second pour from the bomber. The aroma is vaguely reminiscent of metallic lagers, not really distinctive or inviting. Broad, sturdy malts lead the way with elements of caramel, butter, bread crust. There's not much of the usual shortbread flavors one can often find in a Scottish-style ale. Some nutty elements and very slight toffee. The hoppiness is appropriately muted, not really grassy, a bit more citric like Pac NW beers; it's scarcely noticeable other than to give the malts a slight tweak. The beer can at times seem watery but never unpleasant. Eventually, a Scottish malt quality reveals itself, deep down, but it only shows itself intermittently. At other times, this beer oddly resembles a copper lager, as the Munich malts take the reins. Again, this is lacking many of the more familiar Scottish qualities, but it will serve nicely as a regular session ale, one with a reasonably sweet malt background and thin, refreshing mouthfeel. It's also not as cloying as many Scottish-style ales, so the drinkability is good. Perhaps it is wrong to consider it a Scottish-style ale at all, maybe better to think of it as your standard American micro amber. It's a step up from the Cream Ale and will not alienate those who dislike Pelican's intimidatingly hoppy IPA. I can imagine how good it would be through a handpump, although I preferred it on the colder side of cellar temp. I'll venture to say this is Pelican's best regular bottled beer for session drinking (unless you're a stout fan) and it should go very well with most pub-style fare, esp. burgers and such.
May 17, 2004More User Ratings:
Reviewed by gandres from Philippines
3.41/5 rDev -4.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
3.41/5 rDev -4.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
From tap to glass at the Brewery at Cape Kiwanda, Pacific City, OR
Appearance: amber, clear liquid, medium off white foam
Aroma: malty, grainy aroma
Taste: low bitterness
Feel: medium carbonation, flat
Overall: good beer, not a good value for the price
Drank: May 6, 2016
May 17, 2016Appearance: amber, clear liquid, medium off white foam
Aroma: malty, grainy aroma
Taste: low bitterness
Feel: medium carbonation, flat
Overall: good beer, not a good value for the price
Drank: May 6, 2016
Reviewed by stevoj from Idaho
3.04/5 rDev -14.6%
look: 3 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 3
3.04/5 rDev -14.6%
look: 3 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 3
Bomber from Bert's Growler Garage. Not as "dirty" or earthy as others in this style, picking up more sweetness. Also realized it's well past its shelf life (ex. 11.29.14, thank you Pelican for dating your beers!), but its held up very well. Will have to try again fresh. Caramel and some toffee, light bodied.
Aug 25, 2015
MacPelican's Scottish Style Ale from Pelican Pub & Brewery
Beer rating:
81 out of
100 with
135 ratings
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