Today we're trying out some fairly obtainable Scottish brews from Orkney brewing, well known for their heavy Scotch style Skullsplitter (a must try). Scottish brews are heavy on the malt side with flavors that range from caramel, toffee, smokiness, teriyaki and peat. The caramel flavor in Scottish ales generally comes from a longer boil in the kettle rather than the barley. Yeast can also attribute some of the smokiness which can also be obtained from smoked malts.
The DragonHead Stout fell more into a dry stout category being lower in alcohol (4%), these beers tend to have a dryness/bitterness due to a significant amount of roasted malts used.
The beers were
Dark Island - Scottish Ale - 4.6% ABV - bitter, malty, caramel and coffee aroma with some molasses and smokiness. Light body.
Dragon head - Stout - 4.0% ABV - smelled like teriyaki, coffee and maple syrup. Bitter dark chocolate taste, hints of bourbon. Thicker body of the three.
Red MacGregor - Scottish Ale - 4.0% ABV - A little more bitter, sweet tea aroma, floral finish, a more amber body, a more fruity and lighter taste of the three.
L: MacGregor, Dragon Head, Dark Island
A: MacGregor, Dragon Head, Dark Island
T: Dragon Head, Dark Island, MacGregor
K: Dragon Head, Dark Island, MacGregor
J: Dark Island, Dragon Head, MacGregor
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