Reference: | 9E |
Style: | Strong Scotch Ale |
Category: | Scottish & Irish Ale |
Summary: | Rich, malty and usually sweet, which can be suggestive of a dessert. Also known as a “wee heavy”. |
BJCP 2008: | Click here to see the full Beer Style description. |
Examples: | Traquair House Ale, Belhaven Wee Heavy, McEwan’s Scotch Ale, Founders Dirty Bastard, MacAndrew’s Scotch Ale, AleSmith Wee Heavy, Orkney Skull Splitter, Inveralmond Black Friar, Broughton Old Jock, Gordon Highland Scotch Ale, Dragonmead Under the Kilt |