Founders Dirty Bastard
Calling this a Scotch Ale isn't quite right. I'm not sure what it is, but a Scotch Ale I feel it is not.. not really. Pours a dark brown with deep red tones with a thin light tan head to compliment. Nose is uncharacteristically hoppy, citrusy, feels much like some botched the recipe and used the wrong hops. (Though, they obviously did it on purpose.) Wafts of floral elements and a slightly smokey bourbon-like character. Taste follows the nose closely. Not "bad" per se, but not what I was looking for at all, very slight malt profile and a medium chalky-like mouthfeel. Sort of medicinal. The brew betters as it warms slightly and the malts present themselves a bit more, as does the bitterness. This one is sort of disjointed. Not horrible mind you, but don't seek this one out if you're looking for a traditional Scotch Ale. Slinte!