Kilt Lifter Scotch Ale
I was looking around O'Shea's in Laguna Niguel for some beers before last night's Meet N Greet, and to my surprise found this in a smaller 12 ounce bottle. This particular bottle was contract brewed by Sudwerk. On to the beer: Into a snifter it goes, the head is fizzy on top this ruby red beauty. Reddish hues glow. Good color. The aroma is sweet. Very malty, lots of caramel and sweet bread upfront. In the back are bits of raisin. To drink....smooth, not heavy...I dig the feel here. The taste is quite complex: vanilla, bourbon barrels, caramel, tobacco, hints of peat. Goes down easy like most scotch ales I've had. Come to think of it, it's right there with many of the good imports I've had. This is one beer that will...ahem...lift your kilt. Plenty of malty goodness with an array of flavors to taste. I continue to be impressed by Moylan's brews.