Samuel Adams Scotch Ale
Samuel Adams (Boston Beer Company)
- From:
- Samuel Adams (Boston Beer Company)
- Massachusetts, United States
- Style:
- Scotch Ale / Wee Heavy
- ABV:
- 5.4%
- Score:
- 84
- Avg:
- 3.74 | pDev: 14.17%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 643
- Status:
- Retired
- Rated:
- Sep 29, 2025
- Added:
- May 19, 2001
- Wants:
- 54
- Gots:
- 104
SCORE
84
Good
84
Good
No description / notes.
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Reviewed by CTHomer from Connecticut
3.91/5 rDev +4.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
3.91/5 rDev +4.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
A: crystal clear; mahogany in color; 1 finger finely pored tan head that receded to a slightly wispy cap with a moderate tight collar; nice lacing;
S: sweet malt; a bit of caramel; noticeable smokiness;
T: quite smoky - that's the dominant character; sweet malt is there, but less noticeable;
M: medium bodied; moderate carbonation; moderately dry finish;
O: smokier than normal for the style, but by design;
Sep 29, 2025S: sweet malt; a bit of caramel; noticeable smokiness;
T: quite smoky - that's the dominant character; sweet malt is there, but less noticeable;
M: medium bodied; moderate carbonation; moderately dry finish;
O: smokier than normal for the style, but by design;
Reviewed by JeffWooley
5/5 rDev +33.7%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
5/5 rDev +33.7%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
I loved Sam Adams Scotch Ale Triple Malt. It was the closest beer I could find that reminded me of my favorite German beer, Parkbrau Pirminator. It's not available in the US and now Sam Adams doesn't make Scotch Ale Triple Malt anymore. Now it's Guinness Extra Stout that satisfies my full flavored dark beer appetite. I wish Sam Adams would bring back Scotch Ale Triple Malt, I miss it so much.
Apr 20, 2024
Reviewed by JimKochFan from New Jersey
2.91/5 rDev -22.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 3
2.91/5 rDev -22.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 3
Poured pint (from throwback pack) can into Sam glass. Always found this beer flat and underwhelming. The peaty sweetness gives it a lingering syrupy mouth. Not terrible but nothing I would buy regularly.
Nov 20, 2023
Reviewed by GuyFawkes from Illinois
3.29/5 rDev -12%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.25
3.29/5 rDev -12%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.25
"Best by 4/4/24"; drank 11/18/23 @ the Yarchives.
Semi-opaque see-through orange/brown appearance.
A rough pour yielded a huge tan head; a thick curtain of tree-rung lacing remained.
Mild caramel & a hint of smoke notes in the nose.
Creamy medium mouthfeel.
Campfire smoke & mild caramel flavors.
Pretty tame, overall, with smoke being the dominate note. Not great, but it's drinkable.
Nov 19, 2023Semi-opaque see-through orange/brown appearance.
A rough pour yielded a huge tan head; a thick curtain of tree-rung lacing remained.
Mild caramel & a hint of smoke notes in the nose.
Creamy medium mouthfeel.
Campfire smoke & mild caramel flavors.
Pretty tame, overall, with smoke being the dominate note. Not great, but it's drinkable.
Reviewed by Franderosa from Massachusetts
4.83/5 rDev +29.1%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75
4.83/5 rDev +29.1%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75
Yes, I'm completely aware that this Sammy Scotch ale has been retired. So sad.
I remember years ago that you could buy full six packs of it. So damn good!
Anyway, as in most cases with the Boston Beer/Samuel Adams offerings, this old standard is still tough to beat.
I have BEGGED President Jim to bring it back. Maybe someday?
Yet another classic to be added to my Favorite Beer Hall of Fame.
It's still fun and good beer just makes things just a little bit better.
Oct 08, 2023I remember years ago that you could buy full six packs of it. So damn good!
Anyway, as in most cases with the Boston Beer/Samuel Adams offerings, this old standard is still tough to beat.
I have BEGGED President Jim to bring it back. Maybe someday?
Yet another classic to be added to my Favorite Beer Hall of Fame.
It's still fun and good beer just makes things just a little bit better.
Rated by Drak-Nib from Nebraska
3.25/5 rDev -13.1%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
3.25/5 rDev -13.1%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
A nice one to be sure. Dark and smooth. Finish not bad either. 2011/06/03
Nov 20, 2018
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