Holy Smoke Scotch Ale
Church-Key Brewing Company

Holy Smoke Scotch AleHoly Smoke Scotch Ale
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From:
Church-Key Brewing Company
 
Ontario, Canada
Style:
Scotch Ale / Wee Heavy
ABV:
6.25%
Score:
81
Avg:
3.56 | pDev: 15.45%
Reviews:
51
Ratings:
114
Status:
Active
Rated:
Dec 30, 2020
Added:
Dec 05, 2002
Wants:
  2
Gots:
  18
This unique beer was made as a connection with John and his Celtic family heritage. Ne Oublie, is the Graham Clan ancient family motto, indeed all that have tasted Holy Smoke can say that this Beer will never be forgotten. The Graham clan tartan is also used on the packaging. Holy Smoke Scotch Ale is a dark, strong ale that uniquely utilizes Scottish imported peat-smoked whisky malt, it is smooth, rich and malty, dominated by these peat roasted smokey notes.

17-35 IBU
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Reviewed by InspectorHound from Canada (ON)

3.45/5  rDev -3.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
Look: Dark cola coloured. See through but very dark and hard to see through unless held to the light. Pours with a one finger tawny head the disapates quickly leaving slight lacing.

Smell: Overwhelming smoky wet wood and cigarette butts.

Taste: Follows the nose, peaty on the end of sip. Hints of leather, tiny bit of chocolate, salt and molasses.

Feel: Surprisingly light bodied with a low to medium carbonation.

I would feel this wouldn't be wrong to classify as a rachbier but maybe I'm missing out on what makes for the rachbier distinction. It's not as meaty as the one rachbier I've had, but the smokiness level was similar. I give it a B -
Dec 30, 2020
 
Rated: 3.29 by Jangle_bojangle from Canada (ON)

Aug 06, 2018
 
Rated: 3.16 by bixby1971 from Canada (ON)

Mar 03, 2018
 
Rated: 3.79 by kuhndog from New York

Feb 25, 2018
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Reviewed by eberesford from Canada (ON)

3.57/5  rDev +0.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
660 ml bottle from LCBO - pours a dark brown with a parchment coloured smooth creamy head. Aroma: smoke - dark toffee. Flavour: Coffee, dark toffee / treacle - smoke - light carbonic bight. Lightish body.
Dec 26, 2017
 
Rated: 3.74 by ElGallo from New Hampshire

Jul 26, 2017
 
Rated: 3.48 by Brody1714 from Canada (ON)

Jul 02, 2017
 
Rated: 4.66 by StormAles from Canada (ON)

Jun 29, 2017
 
Rated: 3.75 by sdm9465 from Canada (NS)

May 08, 2017
 
Rated: 3.85 by joemcgrath27 from Canada (AB)

Mar 04, 2017
 
Rated: 3.86 by andrenaline from Canada (ON)

Dec 23, 2016
 
Rated: 3.75 by GoHabsGo from Canada (ON)

Nov 11, 2016
 
Rated: 3.7 by DannyBaldoni from Canada (QC)

Aug 20, 2016
 
Rated: 3.79 by TimWakimika from Canada (QC)

Aug 14, 2016
 
Rated: 3.62 by Electros from Canada (ON)

Jul 25, 2016
 
Rated: 3.75 by bryanzk from Canada (ON)

Jun 04, 2016
 
Rated: 4 by FadetoBock from Canada (AB)

Jun 03, 2016
 
Rated: 3.42 by CDNADV72 from Canada (ON)

May 08, 2016
 
Rated: 2.75 by waddellc2 from Pennsylvania

Mar 22, 2016
 
Rated: 3.84 by 4ster from Canada (ON)

Jan 14, 2016
Holy Smoke Scotch Ale from Church-Key Brewing Company
Beer rating: 81 out of 100 with 114 ratings