Plaid Bastard
Grand Lake Brewing Company

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From:
Grand Lake Brewing Company
 
Colorado, United States
Style:
Scotch Ale / Wee Heavy
ABV:
8%
Score:
84
Avg:
3.72 | pDev: 13.44%
Reviews:
36
Ratings:
62
Status:
Active
Rated:
Jan 23, 2019
Added:
Feb 16, 2004
Wants:
  4
Gots:
  4
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Ratings by Beejay:
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Reviewed by Beejay from Virginia

4.03/5  rDev +8.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
Thanks Domingo!!

A: Deep reddish brown, not a lot of head, but some white bubbles on top.

S: Malt with a touch of smoke. Like smoked meats...Slightly earthy, maybe some mocha in there.

T: Wow, big flavor. Roasted malt backed with some nice smoke flavors. Subtle and not overpowering.. Very nicely balanced, and the alcohol is well hidden. This is the first beer from this brewery that I have had, and what a good one to start with. Very nice.

M: A little light on the carbonation,but I don't think it is out of it's style.

D: It's a shame I only have 1/2 of a bomber left... must procure more..
Jun 15, 2009
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.5 by Elicoleman from Colorado

Jan 23, 2019
 
Rated: 3.93 by Jcarter1221 from Oklahoma

Jul 09, 2015
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Reviewed by 303beer from Colorado

4.03/5  rDev +8.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Dark brownish red. Thin bubbly head. No sediment. Light smoke and sweetness to it. Not over done. I like it. Tryed 4 from this brewery tonight. This is the best of the four.
Jun 05, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by maltlikker from Colorado

Sep 17, 2014
 
Rated: 4.48 by chappy88 from Nebraska

Sep 15, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by Ken134 from Illinois

Sep 09, 2014
 
Rated: 2.88 by Ajmorriso1

Aug 12, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by brett_arneson from Minnesota

Jun 30, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by WDJersey from Colorado

Jun 16, 2014
 
Rated: 2 by elkinbrown from Tennessee

May 26, 2014
 
Rated: 2 by Cody_Mac from Michigan

May 25, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by habaceeba from Colorado

Apr 29, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by alexanf from Mississippi

Jan 11, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by BeerMeColorado from Colorado

Oct 27, 2013
 
Rated: 3.25 by unshodjogger from Arizona

Sep 23, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by LXIXME from New Mexico

Aug 22, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by redleg411 from Wisconsin

Jun 28, 2013
 
Rated: 3.25 by LB22 from Colorado

Mar 23, 2013
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Reviewed by mevett89 from Colorado

3.82/5  rDev +2.7%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Appearance: dark brown with a thin head that quickly dissipates.

Smell: you can definitely detect the smoked malt here, but that's about it.

Taste: smoked malt alongside roasted and chocolate notes. The hops are solidly in the background.

Mouth Feel: smooth and creamy with low carbonation.

Overall: the use of peat-smoked malt from Scotland make this unlike any Scotch Ale I've had. It's not nearly as strong in caramel malt flavor as I'm used to in this style, but the smoked malt used is showcased well.
Mar 15, 2013
Plaid Bastard from Grand Lake Brewing Company
Beer rating: 84 out of 100 with 62 ratings