Samuel Adams Scotch Ale
A - Pours a ruby-amber color with a finger of foamy off-white head. The head fades fairly quickly leaving behind only a touch of lacing. S - Aroma is full of sweet carmel malts and a bit of smoky at the end. There is also some nutty and coffee flavors blended in as well. T - Starts off with some lighting toasted sweet toffee malts and some smoky flavors coming through. There is also some nutty flavors balancing. Through the middle more of the smoky flavor comes through with some caramel sweetness. The finish has a mix of smoky and sweet flavors and just a touch of coffee flavor which lingers nicely. M - Medium bodied with a low amount of carbonation, but the beer does not feel empty. The flavors are very lively and smooth and just a touch creamy. D - Very drinkable. Nice flavors and balance without being too heavy. The smoky flavors are nice and not too overpowering. Really nicely balanced.