Usually a dark, strong , smooth and malty ale made in Scotland.
Scotland's Ales are generally malty with a full body. In the rest of the world, Scottish brewers are especially known for strong examples. Serve at 55F; 13C after a meal or as a nightcap.
Most often used to describe a very strong, very dark, smoked malt accented beer from Scotland.
A very dark, strong ale. Many are brewed in Scotland, hence the name. Some microbreweries have begun brewing this style of beer.
A strong, malt style ale which is often served as a night-cap. Can be served in winter with hearty food.
Scotch ales are inclined to be more malty and full-bodied, less hoppy and dry than their English neighbors.
A top-fermented beer of Scottish origin. Traditionally strong, very dark, thick and creamy.
The ales of Scotland generally have a malt accent. Sometimes used specifically to identify a very strong, often extremely dark, malt-accented specialty from that country.
Scotch Ale is the name given to a Strong Pale Ale believed to have originated in Edinburgh in the 19th century. Strong Pale Ales using the designation Scotch Ale are popular in Belgium and the USA where most examples are brewed locally. Those few examples of a Strong Pale Ale brewed in Scotland using the designation Scotch Ale are mainly exported to the USA, though may also be available in Scotland under a different name.