80/-
(has 2 batches)
McEwan's in Northampton, Northamptonshire, England 🏴
Scottish Ale Regular|
Score
5.92
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When William McEwan founded his brewery at Fountainbridge in Edinburgh in 1856, this 80/- (‘eighty shilling’) was one of the first beers he produced. It was the beer of choice for McEwan’s brewery workers and at one time the local pub sold almost nothing else! Its classic full flavour is still much loved at home and abroad.
This traditional Scottish premium ale is also known as ‘Heavy’ and when it comes to taste it certainly packs a powerful punch.
This traditional Scottish premium ale is also known as ‘Heavy’ and when it comes to taste it certainly packs a powerful punch.
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4.3/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 4
Flavor 3
Texture 4
Overall 5
KEG at andersons ... Purly a tick as they had nothing worth drinking. BUT 1.85 a pint turned into 1.05 for a 1/2 !!!!... Utter crap... need i say more... ok ... crisp amber so it looked ok ... medium white head ... no nose at all !!! ... odd metalic artificial metalic hop ness... NO malt character ... just so 1d... Why Keg is so poor compaired to Cask...
Tried
from Cask
on 26 Mar 2009
at 08:45
6.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
From cask at Thomsons. Pours clear and golden deep orange with a dense and creamy tan head, leaving a perfect lacing on the glass. Light roasted and breadish aroma. Flavour is smooth malty with a mild chocolate note. Mild citric to acidic note too. Lingering smooth malty finish.
Tried
from Cask
on 28 Nov 2008
at 18:41
6.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Cask@Mclachlans, Edinburgh. Darkish copper color, creamy steady white head. Dry roasted mild Kilkenny-like aroma. Quite chocolaty, roasted malty. Some hops in the finish. Palate is not very strong, but interesting enough to have a pint.
Tried
from Cask
on 26 Jul 2006
at 16:55