Best Scotch ale?

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  1. Guy-T

    Guy-T Initiate (0) Jan 21, 2013 Michigan

    Dirty Bastard on draft!!
     
    #41 Guy-T, Feb 16, 2013
  2. ThirstyFace

    ThirstyFace Initiate (0) Jan 11, 2013 New York

    I'm HOOKED on IPAs, so I don't know.
     
    #42 ThirstyFace, Feb 16, 2013
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  3. bamadog

    bamadog Maven (1,343) Oct 21, 2008 Ohio

    Spot on. Ages like a champ. Just drank a 3 year old bottle the other night and it came across nice and dank, musty and chewy with a touch of sweetness and mulchy grain.
     
    #43 bamadog, Feb 16, 2013
  4. JuicesFlowing

    JuicesFlowing Initiate (0) Jul 5, 2009 Kansas

    Plaid Bastard by Grand Lake Brewing and Great Divide Claymore
     
    #44 JuicesFlowing, Feb 16, 2013
  5. djsmith1174

    djsmith1174 Savant (1,015) Aug 21, 2005 Minnesota

    Great Divide Claymore is my favorite. Also highly recommend Dark Horse Scotty Karate, Founders Dirty Bastard & Backwoods Bastard, Tyranena Sheep Shagger & Shaggin' in the Wood (if they ever brew it again). Scotch ales are an excellent style. One that I'm always on the lookout of which to try new ones.
     
    #45 djsmith1174, Feb 16, 2013
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  6. RobertColianni

    RobertColianni Pooh-Bah (1,789) Nov 4, 2008 Pennsylvania
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    This guy knows his shit.
     
    #46 RobertColianni, Feb 16, 2013
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  7. AndyAvalanche

    AndyAvalanche Maven (1,404) Jun 16, 2008 Massachusetts
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    I'll start this by saying, I used to really love Jinx from Magic Hat, helped me get in to craft beer actually. I wish it was still brewed because I wonder if I'd still like it. Based on what's available I'd probably have to say Backwoods Bastard would be the one to age, and New England's Wet Willy for the fresh (even though it ages VERY well too).
     
    #47 AndyAvalanche, Feb 16, 2013
  8. iKasey

    iKasey Initiate (0) Sep 2, 2012 Pennsylvania

    I just got back from my local beer store that was doing a Duck-Rabbit tasting which one was their Wee Heavy Scotch Ale and I personally think it was better than Backwoods Bastard. Overall, I am new(ish) to this style but every one I've had thus far makes me quiver from excitement in my moccasins.
     
    #48 iKasey, Feb 16, 2013
  9. icetrauma

    icetrauma Pooh-Bah (1,657) Sep 7, 2004 Texas
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    Traquar House here.
     
    #49 icetrauma, Feb 16, 2013
  10. kell50

    kell50 Pooh-Bah (2,334) Jul 25, 2007 North Carolina
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    Cigar City Big Sound.
     
    #50 kell50, Feb 16, 2013
  11. frankiepop

    frankiepop Initiate (0) Mar 7, 2011 Pennsylvania

    Scotch Silly ... a Belgian export
     
    #51 frankiepop, Feb 16, 2013
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  12. WYVYRN527

    WYVYRN527 Initiate (0) Jan 8, 2007 Minnesota

    For aging, I like Backwoods. Scotch ale/wee-heavy is quickly becoming one of my favorite styles. Favorites include Dirty Bastard (a staple in my fridge), Scotty Karate, Robert the Bruce, Moylan's Kilt Lifter, and Town Hall Hope and King.
     
    #52 WYVYRN527, Feb 16, 2013
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  13. MystikCelt

    MystikCelt Zealot (723) Jun 11, 2011 New York

    It boggles my mind how relatively low the reviews for this are. It's one of my top five in any category.
     
    #53 MystikCelt, Feb 16, 2013
  14. KevSal

    KevSal Pooh-Bah (2,940) Oct 17, 2010 California
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    ba fulll boar


    alright you got me, old burnside has some of the best scotch ales ive tried, but there are plenty out there.


    ba wee heavy is amazing! aud alliance would be my all time fav tho
     
    #54 KevSal, Feb 16, 2013
  15. patto1ro

    patto1ro Pooh-Bah (2,084) Apr 26, 2004 Netherlands
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    Younger's No. 3.
     
    #55 patto1ro, Feb 16, 2013
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  16. ChugLife

    ChugLife Initiate (0) Aug 13, 2012 Colorado

    Highway 78. And its aging nicely.
     
    #56 ChugLife, Feb 16, 2013
  17. luisc123

    luisc123 Zealot (513) Oct 20, 2011 California

    Backwoods Bastard. Tasted like a fine piece of candy. Even though it was fresh, for me, it went down extremely smooth. No alcohol burn detected.
     
    #57 luisc123, Feb 16, 2013
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  18. DovaliHops

    DovaliHops Initiate (0) Nov 16, 2009 California

    The BA version is pretty damn good too
     
    #58 DovaliHops, Feb 16, 2013
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  19. Zimbo

    Zimbo Pooh-Bah (2,305) Aug 7, 2010 Scotland
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    Two pages of this thread and where's marquis?

    At this moment in time:

    Fav Scotch Ale- Black Isle Export Scotch Ale Small Batch
    Fav Scotch Ale for Aging- Traquair 2010
    Fav Scottish Ale- Cromarty AKA IPA
     
    #59 Zimbo, Feb 16, 2013
  20. ChrisMon02

    ChrisMon02 Pooh-Bah (1,757) May 2, 2010 Ohio
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    One of my favorite beers. I had a year and a half old bottle last weekend and it was fantastic.
     
    #60 ChrisMon02, Feb 16, 2013
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