Poured into an English pint glass, the appearance was a dark red to brown color with a finger’s worth of white foamy head that dissipated evenly. Lacing seems to coat evenly around the glass and eventually spider webs nicely.
The aroma centers around some tea-like to earthy tones. Very low amount of hops, with a graceful amount of peaty malts. Somewhat smokey, somewhat smooth, low dried sweetness. Sticky caramel. Some toffee. Sticky malty aftertaste with finish.
On the palate, this one sat about a light to medium on the body with a fair sessionability about it. Low to medium carbonation. Fairly smooth on my tongue.
Overall, pretty good Scottish ale and close to style for an American brewer to pull off. I would have this again.

Bottle at the brewery. Aroma is of caramel and bready malts with floral/fruity ester hints. Appearance is clear dark brown with light creamy head. Taste is medium sweet--not overpowering, with caramel and fruit like the aroma. Palate is medium bodied, thick texture with average carbonation and nice mildly sweet finish. Overall, a good looking beer with similar aroma/taste profiles and nice palate.