For Tasting Tuesday, Christian is surprised by a rare seasonal beer.
Last February, I was invited by Devils Backbone to be among the first to taste a rare batch of their wood-aged Kilt Flasher - and it was delicious! So when I came across some Kilt Flasher on tap,?I had to try this rare treat.
Kilt Flasher is a Scotch ale (sometimes also called a "wee heavy"), which is an older style of Scottish beer that's darker in color (and higher in alcohol) due to the longer boil on the malted grains.
Given the beer's dark, dark, red color and 8% ABV alcohol content, it's very traditional.
What's also traditional is the taste, which is a sweet, malty flavor with hints of a raisin flavor. It's also a little bready with a dry finish. It's a tad bitter, but not in a hoppy way.
Unfortunately, Scotch ales aren't brewed too often, so there isn't a mainstream beer to compare to their unique flavor. It's definitely worth a taste, particularly if you enjoy something like a brown ale. It's a rare treat to enjoy on a chilly, winter day!
Cheers!
Christian and Eric
