Old Jock Ale
(has 2 batches)
Broughton Ales in Broughton, Scottish Borders, Scotland 🏴
Scotch Ale / Wee Heavy Regular|
Score
6.77
|
|
A strong and bold authentic Scotch Ale , Old Jock is named after the soldiers of the Highland and Lowland Regiments of Scotland who are referred to as "Jocks” . These men, who often fought in terrible conditions against great odds, were renowned for their determination and valour. Old Jock Ale reflects the strength and character of these men who would have enjoyed such a strong ale.
This dark red ale has a full bodied flavour of malt on an excellent background of hop bitterness. A drink to savour at 6.7%.
This dark red ale has a full bodied flavour of malt on an excellent background of hop bitterness. A drink to savour at 6.7%.
Sign up to add a tick or review
6.5/10
—
Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 7
Overall 6.5
20/8/2025. Cask at the 46th Peterborough Beer Festival. Fruity, marmalade, marmite, toasted nacho aroma. Good body. An interesting one. Preferred its taste.
Tried
from Cask
on 20 Aug 2025
at 12:20
6.6/10
—
Appearance 7
Aroma 6
Flavor 6.5
Texture 7
Overall 7
Bottle from a small grocery in Edinburgh. Red, low to medium carbonation. Sweet malt and sugar, caramel, full palate but not overly sweet or heavy. Light hop character.
Tried
on 30 Jul 2025
at 05:00
6.9/10
—
Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 6.5
Texture 7
Overall 6.5
500 ml bottle. Pours a deep reddish brown with light head. Aromas of dry caramel, a bit of grass and biscuity malts. Flavors of toasted caramel malts, a bit of copper and a bit of trail mix.
Tried
from Bottle
from
The Gull Liquor Store
on 20 Jul 2025
at 23:29
7.3/10
—
Appearance 7
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 7
Overall 8
Old rating from Nov 2014 - 500ml bottle, pours dark brown with a off white foamy head. Aromas & tastes of caramel, toffee, biscuit, hints of spice & roasted malt. Medium body. Moderate bitter finish
Tried
from Bottle
on 21 Apr 2025
at 15:16
7.2/10
—
Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7
Ruby pour, big frothy white head. Lovely sherry, sweet caramel, bready malty nose. Nice carbonation, solid mouthfeel. Semi bitter, dry finish. Subtle grassy hops, get lost in the really nice malts. A nice winter ale.
Tried
on 28 Feb 2025
at 05:16
7.4/10
—
Appearance 7
Aroma 7
Flavor 7.5
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
330 ml bottle, as Broughton Old Jock Scotch Ale, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 6.7%. Beautiful clear chestnut colour, small off-white head. Aroma of malts, roasted nuts and brown bread. The flavour has the same elements, also notes of caramel and hints of ripe garden berries. Moderate bitterness.
Tried
from Bottle
from Vinmonopolet Nettbutikk (netstore)
on 12 Feb 2025
at 01:55
7.3/10
—
Appearance 7
Aroma 7
Flavor 7.5
Texture 7
Overall 7.5
Half pint from the cask at Scotia Bar, Glasgow. Pours a dark brown with a off white head. Aromas & tastes of dark fruits, caramel, syrup, whisky & sweet malt. Medium body. Sweet finish. Highly enjoyable
Tried
from Cask
on 19 Jan 2025
at 21:05
7.6/10
—
Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Bottle from Michaels Drinks, Yardley, Birmingham. Clear dark brown with small beige head, nice retention. Aroma is very malty with caramel, light chocolate, some citrus and floral hop. Taste is caramel, chocolate, raisins, citrus zest, light spice, bitter finish. Very enjoyable.
Tried
from Bottle
on 02 Jan 2025
at 03:04
7.6/10
—
Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8.5
Bottle 0,5ltr: Clear brown colored brew with an sweet bitter taste, hints of roasted malts, toffee and butterscotch.
Tried
from Bottle
on 29 Dec 2024
at 11:19
7.4/10
—
Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
Bottle from Co-op, Burntisland.
A: hazy dark amber, stable, foamy, tan head.
A: toast, burnt caramel, milk chocolate, hazelnut.
T: sweet fig, milk chocolate, caramel, toast, hazelnut, tea leaves.
F: herbal hops, bitter toast & burnt caramel.
P: medium body, oily texture, average carbonation.
This was the typical supermarket bottle in a foreign country that contained a pleasant surprise. Classic, clean, drinkable Ale.
A: hazy dark amber, stable, foamy, tan head.
A: toast, burnt caramel, milk chocolate, hazelnut.
T: sweet fig, milk chocolate, caramel, toast, hazelnut, tea leaves.
F: herbal hops, bitter toast & burnt caramel.
P: medium body, oily texture, average carbonation.
This was the typical supermarket bottle in a foreign country that contained a pleasant surprise. Classic, clean, drinkable Ale.
Tried
on 05 Oct 2024
at 14:45