Claymore Scotch Ale
Poured into a Corona Extra pint glass. Label says Bottled on Nov 17 2011. A- From a semi-heavy pour comes a full finger of off-white head that retains well above the beer's close-to-opaque black body. Not much lacing to speak of. S- Mild, roasted nose that's light and smells like fresh water. T- How different. Light yet roasty malts step in first and then there's a solid bitter from the hops that's also a bit mild so it balances nicely. Bit of a sweet aftertaste and a char that lingers but, just like everything else, is quite subdued. Very drinkable for 7.7% M- Surprisingly thin given the color. Medium carbonation and a crisp, refined texture. O- Not what I was expecting considering this is only the second Scotch Ale I've liked at all (the other being Oskar Blues Old Chub). I should just learn to never question Great Divide.