McGarvey's Scottish Ale
Oggi's Pizza & Brewing Co.

McGarvey's Scottish AleMcGarvey's Scottish Ale
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From:
Oggi's Pizza & Brewing Co.
 
California, United States
Style:
Scottish Ale
ABV:
5%
Score:
77
Avg:
3.29 | pDev: 16.11%
Reviews:
33
Ratings:
58
Status:
Active
Rated:
Apr 27, 2018
Added:
Mar 29, 2003
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  6
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Ratings by vesisxptlk:
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Rated by vesisxptlk from California

3.75/5  rDev +14%

Sep 22, 2013
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Reviewed by StonedTrippin from Colorado

3.73/5  rDev +13.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
i think this beer is way better than its ratings, sure its light in body and alcohol and heft for the style, we all like them big i know, but this almost turns the style into a session beer, and i think there is a place for that, i actually really enjoyed this one once i accepted it as a lighter take on the style. its copper in color with some brown hues and a nice tanish head on it with fine retention. good clarity here too. the nose is pretty simple as they go, amber malts, honey, chestnut, euro type ale yeast, some cool nuttiness and mild sweetness, but nothing overly complex, which is true of the flavor as well. nothing earthy here, no peat or smoke or even darker malts that these sometimes have, but a nice caramelized grain profile and a neat length to it, kind of baked and warming, hearty for being so low in alcohol. toffee and black tea and crystal malt through the finish. perhaps not the most compelling take on the style i have ever seen, but its a lot better than its ratings here. a more than serviceable glass of ale...
Apr 27, 2018
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Reviewed by GarrettB from Colorado

2.3/5  rDev -30.1%
look: 2.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 2 | feel: 1.75 | overall: 2.25
March 31st, 2015 - Scottish Ale in name, the McGarvey's tastes a great deal more like a low ABV amber. Expecting heavy scents and dripping malty flavors, the aroma is more like a sweet toast, alongside some coffee beans. Where it really suffers is in the flavor, which is muted, though shows off some caramel and a little smokiness. But the flavor is a little flat, with only the mouthfeel any flatter.
Jan 24, 2018
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Rated by Furlinator from California

3.63/5  rDev +10.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
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Rated: 3.25 by wethorseblanket from California

Dec 19, 2015
 
Rated: 3.45 by Didier from New Hampshire

Nov 30, 2015
 
Rated: 3.23 by Tommygunn from California

Apr 12, 2015
 
Rated: 3.75 by somalley26 from Ohio

Oct 27, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by LXIXME from New Mexico

Oct 20, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by danwho from California

Aug 04, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by Hohnbaum from Kansas

Jul 17, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by the_encinitan from California

Jul 10, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by sjmad23 from California

Jul 07, 2014
 
 
Rated: 3.5 by teraflx from Arizona

Jun 05, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by sneth019 from Maryland

May 23, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by 2beerdogs from California

Feb 11, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by Smarty_Pints from California

Feb 08, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by R_J_FearNoBeer from Colorado

Jan 28, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by mmulebarn from Minnesota

Jan 06, 2014
McGarvey's Scottish Ale from Oggi's Pizza & Brewing Co.
Beer rating: 77 out of 100 with 58 ratings