Beer Here: Wisconsin Scottish Ale from Sand Creek Brewing

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What is it? Wisconsin Scottish Ale from

Tasting notes:

• Aroma: Malty.
• Appearance: Clear, deep copper with a thick, soft tan head.
• Texture: Medium bodied and round.
• Taste: Smooth caramel malty body.
• Finish/Aftertaste: Malty with a slight dry hoppiness that builds.

Glassware: The thistle, with a wide round base atop a stem, is the traditional glass for the Scottish ale.

Pairs well with: Wisconsin Scottish Ale offers flavor that goes with hearty dishes. Some find the style a filling beer, but I think they make an excellent pizza brew. Shy away from spicy ones though, you'll want to find something that compliments the maltiness, like a cheeseburger or a basic veggie pizza loaded with feta cheese.

Rating: Three Bottle Openers (out of four).

The Consensus: This beer has not been rated on Beer Advocate or Rate Beer.

The Verdict: Wisconsin Scottish Ale has firm caramel maltiness, the level you would hope for in a top shelf rendition. As Krueger intended, this is a little lighter than the heavier Scotch ale. I enjoyed this beer a lot for its firm caramel tones, smooth body and an unexpected yet pleasing slight hoppy dryness in the finish. It's not a hearty in-your-face maltiness, but a great beer worthy of a party.