Any good Scotsman can tell you that Old Robbie Burns was outstanding in his field and I’m sure Annie could attest to that as well. But can this farm fresh Scottish Export Ale from Quayle’s be as fresh as Burns was that Lammas night among the rigs o’ barley? *
This sporty shorty looked innocent enough in my beer fridge, a not quite light at 4.1% with the tartan bagpipes playing a jig of rigs. But a dark ominous headless pour of ruddy brown was its first surprise and not it’s last. The aroma was a malty McIntosh toffee. First taste was a strong sweet malt with an almost espresso bitter finish. More aggressive than expected, very flavourful, at first a bit too. Certainly surprising for a low ABV ale. It has a slick watery mouthfeel. As I settled into it I became accustomed to the toffee malt forward body and strong finish.
I couldn’t wait for Robbie Burns day to try this one, a malted barley barnstormer that’s as rich as you’ll get for a nearly light dark. **
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