Maclead's Kiltlifter
Alcatraz Brewing Co.

Beer Geek Stats
From:
Alcatraz Brewing Co.
 
California, United States
Style:
Scottish Ale
ABV:
5.8%
Score:
+5 ratings needed
Avg:
4.23 | pDev: 3.78%
Ratings:
5 | reviews: 2
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Oct 07, 2012
Added:
Jun 01, 2007
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  1
No description / notes.
Recent ratings and reviews.
 
 
Rated: 4.25 by t0rin0 from California

Aug 11, 2012
 
Rated: 4 by kew from Texas

Apr 13, 2012
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Reviewed by brokensail from California

4.15/5  rDev -1.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
On-tap at Alcatraz (Orange)

A: The pour is a dark copper color with a somewhat short lived off-white head, settling down to a thin layer.

S: The nose is a very nice blend of nutty toffee that, sweet caramel malt, and a hint of vanilla. Surprisingly aromatic and pleasant.

T: This one starts of nicely sweet with some mild peat notes to balance that out. Again, sweet toffee and mildly nutty with a really nice vanilla character. Just a hint of bitterness on the finish.

M: The body is medium with a smooth, creamy carbonation.

D: This was actually very good. I always want to like Scottish ales, and this one allowed me to do so. I'd definitely recommend this beer.
Sep 17, 2010
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Reviewed by DoubleJ from Wisconsin

4.25/5  rDev +0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4
One of the two spring releases by Alcatraz Brewing, on to the beer:

Poured into a pint glass on draft, it's dark brown to opaque in color with a creamy head that leaves pretty good lacing on the glass. This was a hit with me, very sweet flavor with hints of cocoa, smoke, and caramel. The alcohol brings fruit esters to the palate, as does a subtle hop flavor. Firm, smooth, and thick in feel. Love it! If I weren't driving, I might have asked for another. A pleasing brew.
Jun 01, 2007