Search carefully, you may detect a hint of smokiness. Although the citric character of American hops noticeably emerges from the malt, it remains more restrained than in most Northwest beers. Copper colored, the emphasis rests on caramel. With a low roast character, much of the balance depends upon hops. MacEwan's Scotch Ale - The maltiness almost seems a suggestion of the deep amber liquid waiting in the glass.
Moderate carbonation serves up a creamy head.
MacEwan's boosts the maltiness, but duplicates well the light roastiness expected from the style. In drinking, a smooth sweetness appears but thins out to a dry, alcoholic finish. Traquair - Classically styled, alcohol makes its presence known in a light perfumey bouquet. Malty, Traquair presents a lovely deep copper color with brownish hues. The malt seems aggressively dominant, but finishes surprisingly dry and warm.