Best Scotch Ale/Wee Heavy?

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  1. BottleCaps80

    BottleCaps80 Initiate (0) Jan 12, 2013 Iowa

    I know not technically a Scotch Ale....what are thoughts on Harviestoun Brewery's Ola Dubh Special Reserve beers?
     
    #21 BottleCaps80, Aug 6, 2013
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  2. Bitterbill

    Bitterbill Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,036) Sep 14, 2002 Wyoming
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    Yeah, with all the revivals, that one needs to be on top of the list! Oh and, Airedales rule!
     
    #22 Bitterbill, Aug 6, 2013
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  3. jplopez21

    jplopez21 Initiate (0) Nov 14, 2012 Illinois

    No love for Robert the Bruce?
     
    #23 jplopez21, Aug 7, 2013
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  4. macandrewsRIP

    macandrewsRIP Crusader (411) Oct 28, 2007 Massachusetts

    I'll third the MacAndrews Scotch Ale (a.k.a. Caledonian Strong Ale), but Caledonian don't list it at all on their site, neither in bottles or as a monthly guest beer. I guess Heineken is just not interested in making money.....at least they could export their 80/- back to the states
     
    #24 macandrewsRIP, Aug 7, 2013
  5. beerophilia

    beerophilia Aspirant (217) Oct 8, 2011 Washington

    Founders Dirty Bastard
    Silver City Fat Scotch
    Oskar Blues Old Chub
    AleSmith Wee Heavy

    And, on the lighter side, Pelican MacPelican Scottish Ale. And Boundary Bay Scotch Ale is pretty good, too.
     
    #25 beerophilia, Aug 7, 2013
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  6. kbuzz

    kbuzz Initiate (0) Jan 22, 2011 North Carolina

    Funny...was just discussing this beer with some buddies. HIGHLY underrated in my opinion...especially at $7 a bomber.
     
    #26 kbuzz, Aug 7, 2013
  7. sacrelicio

    sacrelicio Pooh-Bah (1,838) Feb 15, 2005 Minnesota
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    Steel Toe Wee Heavy. Just amazing stuff.
     
    #27 sacrelicio, Aug 7, 2013
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  8. MooseBoose

    MooseBoose Initiate (0) Jun 6, 2007 Wisconsin

    Any that aren't smokey.
     
    #28 MooseBoose, Aug 7, 2013
  9. dmeadows

    dmeadows Initiate (0) Aug 6, 2002 New York

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  10. mtrutlin

    mtrutlin Initiate (0) Apr 4, 2012 South Carolina

    Regular Wee Heavy: CCB Big Sound
    BA Wee Heavy: Bourbon BA Big Sound

    IMHO all wee heavies pale in comparison to Big Sound. It's just such a big, bold, tasty Wee Heavy unlike any other I've had.
     
    #30 mtrutlin, Aug 7, 2013
  11. Jugs_McGhee

    Jugs_McGhee Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,140) Aug 15, 2010 Texas
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    +1 to Backwoods and Old Chub.
     
    #31 Jugs_McGhee, Aug 7, 2013
  12. Givemebeer

    Givemebeer Savant (1,219) Apr 6, 2013 Vermont

    this x1000
     
    #32 Givemebeer, Aug 7, 2013
  13. 2beerdogs

    2beerdogs Grand Pooh-Bah (5,682) Jan 31, 2005 California
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    I gotta say Alesmith's Wee Heavy is one of the best out there. And the BA version is stellar.
     
    #33 2beerdogs, Aug 7, 2013
  14. keithmurray

    keithmurray Pooh-Bah (2,967) Oct 7, 2009 Connecticut
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    No love for Belhaven Wee Heavy?

    Also, if you can get your hands on it, you gotta try Rohrbach's Scotch Ale.
     
    #34 keithmurray, Aug 7, 2013
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  15. 1up

    1up Initiate (0) Mar 5, 2013 District of Columbia

    If you're near/around northern virginia, Mad Fox has an awesome Wee Heavy. I have a growler of their oaked wee heavy waiting for me and I think it's comparable to Backwoods Bastard.
     
    #35 1up, Aug 7, 2013
  16. fugazidps

    fugazidps Initiate (0) Mar 9, 2013 New York

    Funny that you asked I just opened a Kilt Flasher Wee Heavy Scotish Ale from Devil's Backbone brewery. I got it in a trade good beer a little on the sweet side.
     
    #36 fugazidps, Aug 7, 2013
  17. dannon71

    dannon71 Crusader (420) Jun 19, 2005 Florida

    Traquair, Traquair, and Traquair are all really lovely!!!
     
    #37 dannon71, Aug 7, 2013
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  18. MgoJohnStamos

    MgoJohnStamos Initiate (0) Jun 15, 2013 Michigan

    Scotty Karate, Dirty Bastard, and Backwoods Bastard are all absolutely amazing.
    Thirsty Dog Twisted Kilt and Dragonmead Under the Kilt are delicious too, but second tier in my eyes.
     
    #38 MgoJohnStamos, Aug 7, 2013
  19. jmw

    jmw Initiate (0) Feb 4, 2009 North Carolina

    None should be smokey.
    All should be sweet.

    I'll throw in for one that doesn't get mentioned enough--Pisgah Wee Heavy, and even better--Wee Heavy-er.
     
    #39 jmw, Aug 7, 2013
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  20. jmw

    jmw Initiate (0) Feb 4, 2009 North Carolina

    A strong ale from Scotland. Can't think of a better one to represent the thread. Good choice.
     
    #40 jmw, Aug 7, 2013
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