Tale of the Shony Scottish Ale
Church Street Brewing Co.
Story by:
Chris Guest
Scottish Export
Year-Round
Illinois
United States
Judges Ratings 86
Aroma: 22 / 24
Flavor: 34 / 40
Appearance: 6 / 6
Mouthfeel: 8 / 10
Overall Impression: 16 / 20
Description
In centuries past, to ensure a plentiful crop, the Celts would donate a variety of malts for a community ale to please the Shony, a local water spirit. Sadly, the custom dictated that they throw it all in the ocean. Our traditional 80 Shilling Scottish-style ale is a robust brew with notes of sweet caramel and mellow roast – best enjoyed on land, not in the ocean.
Beverage Profile
ABV: 5.10%
IBUs: 32
Served at: (45° F)
Hops: East Kent Goldings
Malts: Gambrinus ESB, Thomas Fawcett Golden Promise, Chocolate, Crystal, Roasted Barley
Judges Review
By Dan Martich
Judges Ratings 86
Aroma: 22 / 24 / 24
Flavor: 34 / 40 / 40
Appearance: 6 / 6 / 6
Mouthfeel: 8 / 10 / 10
Overall Impression: 16 / 20 / 20
This is a medium-light, brown-colored ale with orange hues, and its slightly hazy appearance doesn’t detract from the overall effect. The moderately foamy head is light tan with low head retention. The aroma of light caramel is layered within malt aromas of nutty, toffee and light roast character alongside some dark fruit esters. In the flavor we find moderate bready and caramel notes with very low malt sweetness. This beer finishes dry and malty with low hop bitterness that further extends the dryness. There are some slight butterscotch notes and medium-rich melanoidins as it warms. The body comes in at medium-full with a highly carbonated mouthfeel. A medium alcohol warmth delivers low creaminess without astringency. This Scottish Export style pairs well with a hearty beef stew to cozy up to the rich malt flavors.
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