The Scottish is the name by which defined of beer produced in Scotland. is one of the four traditional, opaque, dark beers originated in the British Isles. The other 3: Stout, Porter and Brown Ale.
Perhaps the most out of the features that differentiate the beers of Scotland from other dark it tastes clean and fresh.
Formerly in Scotland was not possible to grow hops were in good condition and the need to import hops produced a malt beer that was predominant, and the cold climate of Scotland a cleaner fermentation. is a sweet beer-bodied, ruby \u200b\u200bcolor, deep malt in its aromas and flavors, with hints of fruit.
Some may have a slightly smoky flavor.
You can also find the name Scotch Ale. There is no clear boundary between Scottish and Scotch Ale, except that the latter tends to be stronger and heavier.
style varieties are differentiated with respect to its density and alcohol content, based on the old price per barrel of the nineteenth century "/ -" is read as "shilling", shillings, a former British coin disappeared. values \u200b\u200bwere 60 / -, 70 / -, 80 / - and 90 / -
This designation has had a renaissance and is now accompanied by a designation number.
Light
60 / - heavy
70 / -
export 80 / -
wee heavy 90 / -
Today many beers of this style are used as beer for the Christmas season.
Temperature: Serve between 8 ° -10 ° C
Pairing Combinations or
Here are some ideas to enjoy this beer.
Complement: chocolate mousse with crunchy caramel.
dish: grilled pork chops . Seasoned with fresh herbs to finish cooking as sage, thyme and basil.
Contrast brie cheese with grated Parmesan and pepper.
Recommended The combination or accompaniment recommended to be enjoyed in its heyday this beer are good friends.
This BJCP says about this beer.
9 - SCOTTISH AND IRISH ALE
All subcategories Scottish Ale (9A.9B and 9C) share the same description. The Scottish Ale substyles differ in density and alcohol content, although the stronger versions have more intense flavor and bitterness to balance the malt.
Aroma: low to medium sweet, malta, sometimes accentuated by low to moderate kettle caramelization. Some examples have low hop aroma, slightly fruity, low diacetyl and low to moderate peaty aroma (all are optional.) The peaty aroma is perceived as earthy, smoky, or soft toast.
Appearance: Deep amber to copper dark. Often highly crystalline due to the long and cold fermentation. Low to moderate foam, roasted red cloth.
Taste: the first taste is of malt, but should not be too strong. Malta initial sweetness is usually accentuated by the browning during cooking and is sometimes accompanied by a low diacetyl. Fruity esters moderate to none. Bitterness is low to moderate, but the balance will always be towards malt (although not always by much). A hop, moderate to low. Moderate to low peaty taste is optional, and is perceived as earthy and smoky. Generally has a dry finish, due to small amounts of malted barley.
Mouthfeel: medium mediobajo body. Low to moderate carbonation. Sometimes a bit creamy, but often quite dry due to use of roasted barley. Overall impression: Limpid, maltose, with a dry finish, perhaps with fewer esters, and sometimes a faint earthy peat notes. Most beers have a slightly dry finish, considering their relatively sweet taste, having a different balance the strong scotch ale.
History: traditional Scottish beers reflect indigenous ingredients (water, malt), with less hops than their English counterparts (due to the need to import them). It is also traditional in the long cold fermentation.
Comment: malta-hop balance is slightly to the side of Malta. The caramelization is cooking, not the caramel malt (sometimes confused with diacetyl). Although unusual, any smoked character is yeast and water, not peat-smoked malts. The use of peat-smoked malt to emphasize the character smoking should be restricted. Beers smoked heavily should enter the smoked beer category, not here.
Ingredients: English pale base malt or Scottish. Small amounts of roasted barley add color and taste and leaves a dry finish, lightly toasted. English hops. Yeast
relatively low attenuation. Some commercial brewers add small amounts of caramel malt, amber, or wheat, and adjuncts such as sugar.
The optional nature of earthy, peat or smoke comes from the yeast, malt and water rather than use
smoked malts.
9 A - Scottish light/60:
Statistics vital:
IBU: 10-20;
SRM: 9-17;
DO: 1030-1035;
DF: 1010-1013;
Alcohol: 2.5-3.2%.
Commercial examples: Belhaven 60 / (all are produced in barrel not exported).
9 B - Scottish Heavy 70 /:
Vital statistics:
IBU: 10-25;
SRM: 9-17;
DO: 1035-1040;
DF: 1010-1015;
Alcohol: 3.2-3.9%
Commercial examples: Caledonian 70 /.
NOTE's Blog: In his commentary on the Caledonian Brewery, says Michael Jackson is currently the only British brewery boilers are used to direct heat cooking, but now are gas, not wood as formerly. The brewer Russell Sharp, said "We boil, we do not cook over low heat. This gives aromas and flavors that are not achievable with stainless steel and steam heating. " Caledonian beers currently working with a hopped closer to the classic English ales of Scotland.
9 C - Scottish Export 80 /:
Vital statistics:
IBU: 15-30;
SRM: 9-17;
DO: 1040-1054;
DF: 1010-1016;
Alcohol: 3.9-5%.
Commercial examples: Caledonian 80 /.