XS McRogue Scotch Ale
Aromas of caramel, toffee, sweet candy and hints of vanilla. No hops to speak of. The tastes begin with brown sugar, toffee once again and caramel maltiness. As it warms it becomes more balanced with bready malts balancing the sweetness; some butterscotch notes emerge as well. Mouthfeel is surprising light bodied, with a fairly long, sweet and malty finish. Over this is a good beer but a one and done for me because of the extreme sweetness. To be true to style this could have used more darker malts to balance the slightly cloying sweetness. Even though I had this on draft I understand now why it's only sold in such small bottles, some would have a hard time finishing a whole bomber of this.