Showing posts with label Scottish Beer. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Scottish Beer. Show all posts

Friday, November 5, 2021

Brewdog - Hardcore IPA - Imperial IPA (Ale/Scotland)



Because beer had passed its expiration date (STT 20/8/2017), I'm not sure about the real taste of the beer. Instead of the IPA bitterness, I tasted a sweeter flavor, and the alcohol content didn't feel like it was over %9, and the carbonation was gone.
I can't say much about the beer, but its bottle looks like this :)

Alc (ABV): 9.2%

Sunday, September 12, 2021

Brewdog - Elvis Juice - American IPA (Ale/Scotland)



A grapefruit-infused IPA. Besides the citrus flavors and bitterness given by the Elvis Juice IPA, there is also the taste and slight bitterness of grapefruit. However, when you taste both these different bitterness levels, you can distinguish them.
In my opinion, it is a very nice beer. The most beautiful and qualitative Brewdog I have ever tasted.

Alc (ABV): 6.5%
Score: 9/10

Saturday, June 12, 2021

Brewdog - Jack Hammer - American IPA (Ale/Scotland)



Ruthless IPA (Acımasız IPA), as the name suggests from BrewDog, is one of their potent IPAs. It offers fruity aromas and has a pleasant bitterness. Frankly, I really liked it. Again, for those who want to taste a high alcohol and bitter IPA which is rarely found in Turkey, this could be the unique choice.
I also got this beer from Moda Tekel.

Alc (ABV): 7.2%
Score: 9/10

Sunday, January 31, 2021

Brewdog - Jack Black Heart - Milk Stout (Ale/Scotland)



Milk Stout is a beer that is actually made with milk. Similar to Imperial Stout, it is a sweet, dark, and high-alcohol beer.
When I first drank my Milk Stout beer, I was a little hesitant, thinking, "What kind of monster is this?" But after drinking it, I really enjoyed it and of course, you don't taste the milk flavor.
Jack Black Heart is the first and only Milk Stout I've seen in Turkey.
It's not bad, but it's not the best Milk Stout I've ever had. I expected it to be a little darker and higher in alcohol. The flavors are nice. At the finish, there's a slight bitter taste coming from behind, which is not something I expect in stout beers.
If you want to try a Milk Stout beer, it's ideal.
You can find it at @etilertekell.

Alc (ABV): 4.7%
Score: 7/10

Friday, January 29, 2021

Brewdog - 5am Saint - Red Ale (Scotland)



I'm going to be a bit harsh again. This Brewdog was one of the worst beers I've ever had. Before even taking a sip, I smelled a hint of seaweed. I checked the expiration date to see if the beer might have gone bad, but it's good until March 2021. Then I wondered if the bottle had been kept in the sun or heat and spoiled, but even if that were the case, I would still give my interpretation based on how the beer tasted.
When American Red Ale is mentioned, I roughly know what kind of beer I'll be tasting. This beer I had doesn't resemble any Red Ales I've had before. I couldn't detect any aroma or taste. Unfortunately, it was a beer that I wished would just end.
I didn't come across any comparisons to a seaweed smell in online reviews. Some mentioned that the taste was a bit weak, but they weren't overly complaining about it. If I happen to come across a fresh one at a Brewdog Pub, I'll give it another try.

Alc (ABV): 5.0%
Score: 5/10

Friday, January 22, 2021

Brewdog - Dead Pony - Session Pale Ale (Scotland)



Brewdog started when two friends in Scotland got bored of the mainstream beers and decided to start brewing their own. It's a beer brand that I've heard of before and I think I've tried it too. However, if I did try it, it didn't leave a lasting memory on me.
This beer by Brewdog underwent a name change last summer. The bottle I bought is:
Dead Pony Club - Session Pale Ale; its new name is
Dead Pony Pale Ale - West Coast Kicks.
It claims to be a hoppy beer, which may be true for the British. The flavors are nice but I think only the aroma of the hops remains, I didn't get the bitterness. With an alcohol level below 4 percent, it falls into the category of light beers. It didn't meet my expectations, but it's not a bad beer. It's a light-colored ale that can be easily enjoyed one after another.

Alc (ABV): 3.8%
Score: 7/10

Wednesday, December 2, 2020

McEwan's - Export - Scottish Ale (Scotland)



McEwan's Original Scottish was not as bad as I expected. At least I could taste the malt flavor as it was stated on the bottle. However, do not be fooled by the "1856", "Original Scottish", "Full flavoured" labels and expect an indispensable taste resulting from many years of experience. It's just an ordinary "English Pub" beer.

Alc (ABV): 4.5%
Score: 6/10

Tuesday, November 24, 2020

McEwan's - Headspace - Scottish Ale (Scotland)



Actually, everything had started well; a dark beer with high alcohol content, infused with Scotch whiskey! And it came in a nice bottle, having been produced since 1856. However, my disappointment struck with the very first sip. Unfortunately, I must say that McEwan's is one of those tasteless English beers. There's no body, no aroma, no taste, and despite searching for it, I couldn't find any hint of whiskey flavor. Perhaps my high expectations also played a part in my profound disappointment, but a beer without flavor shouldn't misrepresent itself to consumers. I'm deducting points for misleading marketing claims. However, I am slightly increasing the score since there is only one week left until its best before date.

Alc (ABV): 5.8%
Score: 5/10

Sierra Nevada - Little Thing - Big IPA - Imperial IPA (Ale/USA)

Sierra Nevada, founded in 1979, is one of America's first craft breweries. From the "Little Thing" ser...