Brave Woman
Little Thistle Brewing Co.
- From:
- Little Thistle Brewing Co.
- Minnesota, United States
- Style:
- Scottish Ale
Ranked #18 - ABV:
- 5%
- Score:
- 88
Ranked #19,595 - Avg:
- 3.95 | pDev: 6.08%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 6
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Mar 08, 2026
- Added:
- Sep 02, 2018
- Wants:
- 0
- Gots:
- 0
SCORE
88
Very Good
88
Very Good
No description / notes.
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Reviewed by defunksta from Wisconsin
4.2/5 rDev +6.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
4.2/5 rDev +6.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
Appearance: Pours a clear, deep bronze color with a strong light tan head. SRM of 18. (4.00)
Aroma: Strong aromas of caramel, brown bread, some brown sugar and faint scotch notes underneath. Earthy. (4.00)
Flavor: Strong flavors of brown bread, caramel, brown sugar with hints of earthy and oaky scotch. Earthy, smooth, mildly sweet. (4.25)
Feel: Medium-body, strong carbonation, Incredibly smooth and clean. Hides the alcohol well. (4.50)
Overall: An excellent Scotch Ale from Little Thistle. Rich caramel, brown sugar, bread. Earthy and hints of scotch. Hides the alcohol, not too sweet, and incredibly smooth. Outstanding for the style. (Rating: 4.20)
Dec 16, 2024Aroma: Strong aromas of caramel, brown bread, some brown sugar and faint scotch notes underneath. Earthy. (4.00)
Flavor: Strong flavors of brown bread, caramel, brown sugar with hints of earthy and oaky scotch. Earthy, smooth, mildly sweet. (4.25)
Feel: Medium-body, strong carbonation, Incredibly smooth and clean. Hides the alcohol well. (4.50)
Overall: An excellent Scotch Ale from Little Thistle. Rich caramel, brown sugar, bread. Earthy and hints of scotch. Hides the alcohol, not too sweet, and incredibly smooth. Outstanding for the style. (Rating: 4.20)
Reviewed by deleted_user_1366261
4.28/5 rDev +8.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4.28/5 rDev +8.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
A good beer.
Pours a dark amber color, taste is definitely malty up front. Almost has a buttery taste, but in a non-offensive way. Finishes carbonated and bitter, but still good.
Nov 21, 2024Pours a dark amber color, taste is definitely malty up front. Almost has a buttery taste, but in a non-offensive way. Finishes carbonated and bitter, but still good.
Reviewed by vette2006c5r from Minnesota
3.86/5 rDev -2.3%
look: 3 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
3.86/5 rDev -2.3%
look: 3 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Brave Woman pours a translucent brown with no head. The aroma is mellow, with notes of dark cereal. The flavor is sweet and sugary, with caramel notes and lots of dark cereal. Good feel. Overall, a flavorful Scottish ale, sweeter.
Apr 13, 2024
Reviewed by Mark-Leggett from Missouri
4.04/5 rDev +2.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4.04/5 rDev +2.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Poured from a crowler. Dark in color work a thin tan head. Smells of bread, caramel and a nuttiness. Flavors of biscuit, and caramel. Very good flavor, love the story of this beer, intriguing and good.
Mar 25, 2023
Reviewed by mothman from Minnesota
4/5 rDev +1.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4/5 rDev +1.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Had this on tap and on the beer engine.
Very similar, but you can't beat the hand pump. Thick, creamy head. Golden bronze color. Caramel and toffee malts. Biscuits. Earthy hops. Balanced, smooth, great feel. Well done.
Jun 13, 2021Very similar, but you can't beat the hand pump. Thick, creamy head. Golden bronze color. Caramel and toffee malts. Biscuits. Earthy hops. Balanced, smooth, great feel. Well done.
Reviewed by deleted_user_1239096
3.56/5 rDev -9.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
3.56/5 rDev -9.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
Malt used is from Scotland, has a toasty malt character. Nut brown in colour, with no head, light bitterness toward the end.
Named after the owner's great-great-grandmother, who saved 15 fishermen in a storm, the poem dedicated to her is also on a mural in the meeting room.
Oct 01, 2019Named after the owner's great-great-grandmother, who saved 15 fishermen in a storm, the poem dedicated to her is also on a mural in the meeting room.
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