Scotch Ale
Fordham Brewing Company

Scotch AleScotch Ale
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From:
Fordham Brewing Company
 
Delaware, United States
Style:
Scotch Ale / Wee Heavy
ABV:
8%
Score:
80
Avg:
3.47 | pDev: 14.12%
Reviews:
30
Ratings:
71
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Jan 26, 2018
Added:
Dec 13, 2007
Wants:
  2
Gots:
  4
This unique seasonal comes out just in time to warm your soul on those chilly winter nights. We brewed this beer with a touch of Beechwood smoked malt for a smooth & subtle smokiness that we know you’ll enjoy all winter long.
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Ratings by Shandias:
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Reviewed by Shandias from Pennsylvania

3/5  rDev -13.5%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
Poured into a goblet-style Corsendonk glass.

Appearance is unremarkable but pretty, a sort of clear amber-ruby color. Smell is smoky and sweet, with strong caramel notes.
Taste is as its smell suggests; smoky and sweet with strong caramel notes. Hits the palate fast and hard, then stays put. It is a little heavy for me, but certainly not unpleasant. Then again, I do prefer malty-sweet beers lately. I'm missing the cereal taste of the grains, it gets overshadowed by the big flavors. Mouthfeel is smooth and a bit heavy or sticky.
I'm not big into smoke flavors, so I wasn't super into this one. It doesn't strike me as one that I'd like to drink all night, but I think it could complement savory, meat-based meals very well. I picture it with roast chicken, meatloaf, or sausages.
Apr 02, 2009
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.78 by StanleysCup from Maryland

Jan 26, 2018
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Reviewed by q33jeff from New Jersey

2.39/5  rDev -31.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 2 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2 | overall: 2.5
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**
02/04/2013
very light fruit , barley.Dark, but clear, reddish brown color. A touch of woodyness. light carbonation. Very Tame for a Scotch Ale

**
Apr 06, 2016
 
Rated: 3.5 by ovaltine from Indiana

Feb 24, 2015
 
Rated: 3.5 by WillieThreebiers from Connecticut

Aug 08, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by wrightst from Maryland

Jul 11, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by twonder23 from Ohio

Jun 23, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by jl2414 from Pennsylvania

Jun 18, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by tommyguz from Pennsylvania

Jun 05, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by KevMo84 from California

May 30, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by northstar23 from Maryland

May 17, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by kuhndog from New York

Apr 22, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by bconsidine from Maryland

Mar 18, 2014
 
Rated: 4.75 by galapaghost from Delaware

Feb 11, 2014
 
Rated: 4.5 by JamieDuncan from Maryland

Jan 19, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by drbenderdo from Michigan

Jan 02, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by racingkenny14 from New Jersey

Jan 01, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by ToddGingerich from Indiana

Dec 25, 2013
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Reviewed by BMMillsy from Florida

3.04/5  rDev -12.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3
Beer of the month club twist off 12 oz. bottle. Pours deep amber with small white head. Smells like a cheap sweet amber ale. Flavor is sweet brown sugar with a bit of fruit and a dirty finish that makes what would otherwise be a nice drinking beer slightly unpleasant. Finished a bit better as I go through it. Medium light mouthfeel, medium carbonation. Easy going for 8%. Not a terrible beer, but not getting much scotch ale from this. Taste is similar to a Killians with more body and more sweetness.
Dec 18, 2013
 
Rated: 3.25 by Rhettroactive from Virginia

Jul 23, 2013
Scotch Ale from Fordham Brewing Company
Beer rating: 80 out of 100 with 71 ratings