60 Shilling Scottish Ale
Barley Island Brewing Company

 

From a sampler: This brew is a rich copper color with a thin off-white head. Fair lacing. Big malt aroma promises this to be a flavorful beer. Medium-bodied, with a sweet caramel malt flavor that is not as pronounced as expected. The beer seems to be relatively low ABV, and the finish lacks the punch I was hoping for. This brew has potential, but I think they need to toss a few more shillings into the pot.

One of my favorite styles of beer; however, I was disappointed with this particular one as it was too mild for a Scottish Ale in my opinion.It poured a large tan head with small bubbles.The body was cloudy with no carbonation observed.The hue was orange and the lacing was fair.The flavor was mildly malty and the mouthfeel was thin and smooth.

This is a quite interesting and unique beer, but I don't agree with it being called a 60 /- Scottish Ale... there are too many characteristics that aren't common in a 60 /-. It's clear and dark amber with almost no head... aroma of smoke, chocolate, coffee and toffee... same flavors - with the smoke being very noticeable. Light bodied with low carbonation. One that I would recommend as something new, but not what you should look for if you're wanting a Scottish Light Ale.