14B. Ale

Scottish Heavy

Scottish Heavy beer style — watercolor illustration
原始比重 1.035-1.040
终末比重 1.010-1.015
苦度值 10-20
SRM
17.5 Brown
酒精度 3.55%

描述

A malt-focused, generally caramelly beer with perhaps a few esters and occasionally a butterscotch aftertaste. Moderate in strength.

香气

Moderate caramel malt aroma with toffee and light toasty notes. Low hop aroma. Possible low fruity esters and faint butterscotch. Malt-accented and approachable.

外观

Light amber to medium brown, 10-25 SRM. Clear. Tan to off-white head with moderate retention.

风味

Moderate caramel malt sweetness with toffee notes. Very low hop bitterness. Low fruity esters. Possible butterscotch. Semi-sweet to semi-dry finish. Malt-forward and satisfying.

口感

Light to medium body with low to moderate carbonation. Smooth and easy-drinking. No astringency.

历史

The mid-strength Scottish session ale (70/-) in the traditional shilling system. Stronger than Scottish Light but still a session beer. Part of Scotland's continuous shilling-based strength classification unique among world beer traditions. Emphasizes malt over hops due to Scotland's historically limited hop cultivation.

商业示例

McEwan's 70/- Belhaven 70/- Scottish Ale Caledonian 70/- Williams Bros. Joker IPA (approximation)

常见问题

What is Scottish Heavy beer?
Scottish Heavy 70/- (BJCP 14B) — a moderate-strength, malt-focused Scottish ale. Style guide and specs.
What is the ABV of Scottish Heavy?
Scottish Heavy has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 3.2-3.9%.
How bitter is Scottish Heavy beer?
Scottish Heavy measures 10-20 IBU (International Bitterness Units).
What are some examples of Scottish Heavy beers?
McEwan's 70/-, Belhaven 70/- Scottish Ale, Caledonian 70/-, Williams Bros. Joker IPA (approximation)

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