"Must try" Scotch ales?

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  1. marquis

    marquis Pooh-Bah (2,313) Nov 20, 2005 England
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    Technically it's a Scottish Ale if it's an ale brewed in Scotland.Otherwise it's technically a misunderstanding.
     
    #101 marquis, Dec 24, 2013
  2. solo103

    solo103 Initiate (0) Apr 8, 2012 Florida

    Big sound and BA big sound come to mind
     
    #102 solo103, Dec 24, 2013
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  3. Maxwell

    Maxwell Initiate (0) Apr 2, 2012 Massachusetts

    Not in your area, and possibly all gone now, but Blue Lobster from North Hampton, NH did a brilliant Port Barrel Aged Wee Heavy for their first anniversary called Celtic New Year. You may still be able to trade for that... Their none barrel aged Wee Heavy, Life of Sundays, is also delicious. Hard to find a Scotch ale that beats Backwoods Bastard, though, imho.
     
    #103 Maxwell, Dec 24, 2013
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  4. Hoptimus-Prime

    Hoptimus-Prime Pundit (946) Dec 7, 2012 North Carolina
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    I've seen NH brews in VA, will be on the look out for it!
     
    #104 Hoptimus-Prime, Dec 24, 2013
  5. JKIRBY

    JKIRBY Initiate (0) Apr 4, 2010 Wisconsin

    As of about 3-4 months ago, yes, it is. My shop just got the BA variants yesterday.
     
    #105 JKIRBY, Dec 24, 2013
  6. Blueribbon666

    Blueribbon666 Pooh-Bah (1,669) Jul 4, 2008 Ohio
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    Skullsplitter was the scotch ale that got me started years ago & it's great to see the love in this thread for it. The name truly fits this scotch ale & is a great import purchase. Backwoods Bastard is amazing when it's available, Old Chub is great for its availability, drinkability & price point for everyday drinking. Gotta keep my eyes peeled for Wulver & revisit Scotty Karate again soon.
     
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  7. fujindemon74

    fujindemon74 Pooh-Bah (1,797) Nov 7, 2012 Pennsylvania
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    I will now add Tyranena Sheep Shagger to my recommended Scotch ales after cracking the second out of a sixer my brother in law delivered this Xmas Eve.
     
    #107 fujindemon74, Dec 24, 2013
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  8. Bouleboubier

    Bouleboubier Grand Pooh-Bah (3,433) Dec 22, 2006 New Jersey
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    Has anyone mentioned Bear Republic Heritage Ale? Pretty straight-forward, tasty, and arguably truer than most US versions to what a "basic" Scotch Ale should taste like (good bit subjective, yes). Reminds me of Belhaven Wee Heavy.
     
    #108 Bouleboubier, Dec 24, 2013
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  9. cosmicevan

    cosmicevan Initiate (0) Dec 13, 2009 New York
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    agreed...i was very impressed with this one and the BA version.


    while i found seven devils to be better than i expected, it doesn't hold a candle to any of the offerings from French Broad. for shame that no one has mentioned Wee Heavy-er from French Broad
     
    #109 cosmicevan, Dec 25, 2013
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  10. Cloaked_Phantom

    Cloaked_Phantom Initiate (0) Mar 3, 2013 Washington

    I just opened and am currently sipping on Monday Night's Barrel Aged Drafty Kilt...a truly great one!
     
    #110 Cloaked_Phantom, Dec 25, 2013
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  11. Haywire

    Haywire Initiate (0) Sep 25, 2012 California

     
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  12. BeerDunson

    BeerDunson Zealot (516) Jul 20, 2012 Ohio
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    Central Waters BB scotch ale!!
     
    #112 BeerDunson, Dec 25, 2013
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  13. ToddGingerich

    ToddGingerich Initiate (0) Dec 3, 2013 Indiana

    Sun King's Wee Mac or more so, Wee Muckle. Three Floyd's Robert The Bruce, or Dark Horse' Scott Karate...
     
    #113 ToddGingerich, Dec 25, 2013
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  14. Willtravelforbeer

    Willtravelforbeer Initiate (0) Jun 20, 2013 Michigan

    Cigar City BA Big Sound is hands down the best of this class I have been fortunate enough to try. It is a top 3 beer overall for me.
     
    #114 Willtravelforbeer, Dec 25, 2013
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  15. nc41

    nc41 Initiate (0) Sep 25, 2008 North Carolina
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    Central Waters , I prefer it over Backwoods Bastard.
     
    #115 nc41, Dec 25, 2013
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  16. Hoptimus-Prime

    Hoptimus-Prime Pundit (946) Dec 7, 2012 North Carolina
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    I tried Skull Splitter last night, and apparently that is one that would fall in the category of Scottish ales as well. It wasn't at all what I expected, tasted a lot like champagne!
    I wouldn't say it was horrible, just not what I'm into.
     
    #116 Hoptimus-Prime, Dec 25, 2013
  17. marquis

    marquis Pooh-Bah (2,313) Nov 20, 2005 England
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    Of course it's a Scottish ale, it's an ale from Scotland.Scottish ale isn't a style at all as a visit to that enchanted land will make clear.
     
    #117 marquis, Dec 25, 2013
  18. ESHBG

    ESHBG Pooh-Bah (2,099) Jul 30, 2011 Pennsylvania
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    Oooh Scotch Ales, you are speaking my language and I love them! Some great suggestions here and a few that I can recommend off the top of my dome (of course a few may be location specific):

    - Oskar Blues Old Chub - higher ABV so be careful with this one.
    - Founders Dirty Bastard
    - Appalachian Brewing Company Jolly Scott
    - Rock Bottom's Winter Tartan
     
    #118 ESHBG, Dec 25, 2013
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  19. jeremy3311

    jeremy3311 Initiate (0) Dec 2, 2013 Ohio

    You've obviously never tried it then
     
    #119 jeremy3311, Dec 25, 2013
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  20. marquis

    marquis Pooh-Bah (2,313) Nov 20, 2005 England
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