Kilt Lifter Scottish Style Ale
On-tap at The Vig in Phoenix, AZ. Pours a clear deep amber color with a one-finger cream-colored head. The head recedes into a patchy layer on top leaving solid lacing. Smells of muted caramel malts with hints of toastiness, nuts, and toffee. Also present are hints of indistinct medium fruits that intensify as the beer warms. Tastes similar to how it smells, although the flavors are more robust. Smooth caramel malt flavors kick things off and are joined quickly by moderate amounts of toffee and lighter amounts of nuts. Midway through the sip the malts darken with the addition of toasted flavors, carrying through to a mildly bitter ending. Mouthfeel is OK. It's a bit on the thin side for the style but with solid carbonation. Drinkability is good. I finished my glass without a problem and could have another. Overall I thought this was a solid and easy-drinking beer for the style but it's nothing for which I'd clamor to have again. Worth a shot to see for yourself.