Big Ideas Series 36 - Peated Pale
Simple Things Fermentations in Glasgow, Glasgow, Scotland 🏴
Pale Ale - Flavoured Series|
Score
6.93
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Like a good Islay dram, this is a celebration of malted barley and peat smoke. Earthy smoke dominates the aroma; on the palate there’s fruity sweetness together with a firm whisp of peat; it’s deliciously smooth, full and well rounded but not overwhelming. Hints of liquorice and floral-citrus notes appear amongst dank campfire smoke as a beery bitterness creeps up, balanced with sweet malt and alcohol warmth. The flavours linger and develop in a long, tingling finish. Pairs brilliantly with slow cooked lamb or a hunk of Roquefort cheese.
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7.5/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 8
Flavor 7
Texture 7
Overall 8
Can at 5.6% from Westhill Service Station. It pours clear pale yellow - gold with a bubbly white head. The aroma is pleasing peat reek, mellow smoke, toasty grains, muffin, cereal, porridge, custard cream biscuits and a touch of orchard fruits. The taste is dry, toasty grains, cereal, light nuttiness, peat is well judged and restrained, whips of smoke, muted medicinal character, crisp biscuit, custard creams and oatcakes with a drying, toasty finale. Average body and moderate, fluffy carbonation. Peat is very well integrated. Balanced and satisfying. Nice one.
Tried
from Can
on 11 May 2025
at 10:36
7.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
This is apparently a rebrew - at 5.6%. Can online from Cork & Cask. Pours light hazed gold with white foam. Aroma: mellow peat smoke, mild caramel. Taste: light to moderate sweet & bitter, dry on the palate, quite prominent peated malts. Light to medium body with soft carbonation. An interesting flavour journey
Tried
from Can
on 29 Sep 2024
at 20:23