Highland Charge Wee Heavy Scottish Ale
Heathen Brewing
Story by:
Bev Blackwood
Wee Heavy
Seasonal
Washington
United States
Judges Ratings 93
Aroma: 23 / 24
Flavor: 38 / 40
Appearance: 5 / 6
Mouthfeel: 8 / 10
Overall Impression: 19 / 20
Description
Named after the Scottish shock battle tactic when the Scots would drop their plaid kilts and full charge into battle, weapons hot with nothing but a shirt on. In that same fashion, this Wee Heavy Scottish ale packs a big malty assault that exposes light caramel and toffee notes that volley to a subtle hint of black cherry that will blow your kilt off.
Beverage Profile
ABV: 10.00%
IBUs: 26
Served at: (50º-55º)
Hops: Willamette
Malts: 2-Row, Red Wheat, Munich, Dark Crystal, Black Malt, Chocolate Malt
Judges Review
By Richard Wong
Judges Ratings 93
Aroma: 23 / 24 / 24
Flavor: 38 / 40 / 40
Appearance: 5 / 6 / 6
Mouthfeel: 8 / 10 / 10
Overall Impression: 19 / 20 / 20
Highland Charge Wee Heavy Scottish Ale by Heathen Brewing falls under the category of (#17C) – Wee Heavy of the 2015 BJCP Guidelines. The pour of this beer revealed a nice dark brown hue with minimal carbonation. The aroma had hints of chocolate, dried fruit and minimal hop overtones. The flavors revealed wonderful malt sweetness, chocolate, raisins, blackcurrants, light caramel, subtle roasted malts and low bitterning hops. The mouthfeel and body were medium/heavy with low carbonation, which is acceptable for the style. It finishes nice and smooth with a bit of an alchohol warmth in the finish as this beer is 10% ABV. Nicely made beer with a lot character.
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