McGavins Plaid Monkey
Monkey Paw Pub & Brewery

MPM was crafted in the prideful tradition of the Scottish Ale. We mashed at a higher temperature to gain a fuller body by building more dextrin in the wort and the extended boil created a greater caramelization character. MPM is our ode to tradition and our 80 Schilling Scottish Ale has rich aromas of toffee and caramel with the lowest lying esthers of fruit (from the UK Yeast). With a short lagering (cold-conditioning) stage we were able to let the flavors develop. MPM is lightly hopped so the hop aroma and flavor is subdued as the malt is at the forefront with a medium-high mouthfeel and a wonderful melanoidin richness on the palate with just the faintest hint of sweet smoke.