September 22, 2005 - #75 of 365
Brewer: Orkney (Highlands and Islands Breweries--Quoyloo, Scotland)
Beer: Skullsplitter
Style: Scotch Ale
abv: 8.5%
Background: Viking-labeled bottle from Vintage Wines.
Appearance: Pours clear deep red with a one-finger tan head. There is some effervescence, but that may just be because I have a dusty glass.
Aroma: Like a Doppelbock with some added smokiness—dark fruit, toffee, and an underlying peaty smell.
Flavor: Very smooth up front, with the slightest fruit (plum, banana, and grape) taste. It finishes with some alcohol and a nice subtle smoky/peaty flavor.
Notes: Pretty darn good.
Rating: 3.7 out of 5
Beer: Skullsplitter
Style: Scotch Ale
abv: 8.5%
Background: Viking-labeled bottle from Vintage Wines.
Appearance: Pours clear deep red with a one-finger tan head. There is some effervescence, but that may just be because I have a dusty glass.
Aroma: Like a Doppelbock with some added smokiness—dark fruit, toffee, and an underlying peaty smell.
Flavor: Very smooth up front, with the slightest fruit (plum, banana, and grape) taste. It finishes with some alcohol and a nice subtle smoky/peaty flavor.
Notes: Pretty darn good.
Rating: 3.7 out of 5
posted by Mr. Swiderski at 7:24 PM
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