Robert the Bruce

[Brownbeard]

Lately, I have really been in to Scottish ales, I love all that malty goodness. The other night, I went to Old Chicago, and had the Three Floyd's Robert the Bruce. This was delicious. It was a nice brown color, with a tan head that disapated quickly. It was malty delicious, there was very little hop flavor at all, which is what I love about those scottish ales. It does have a well balanced flavor, not sweet at all. I highly recommend it.

[studentofbeer]

mmm... i agree scottish ales are lots of fun. why did i feel like Robert the Bruce was a bit hoppier than many varients on the style... guess ill have to go back and revisit that one.

I wish I could get my hands on some Caledonian 80/- i remember loving that beer when I was in England.

[Brownbeard]

This was on tap, maybe that makes a difference, I have never had it from the bottle.

[chazwicke]

Originally posted by studentofbeer
mmm... i agree scottish ales are lots of fun. why did i feel like Robert the Bruce was a bit hoppier than many varients on the style... guess ill have to go back and revisit that one.

I wish I could get my hands on some Caledonian 80/- i remember loving that beer when I was in England.

The Caledonian beers are great. Have not had the Robert the Bruce.

[hopjack13]

i just sampled robert the bruce this weekend (had one flown in from P.A.) and although im not a huge fan of scottish ales i do enjoy them from time to time. robert the bruce was outstanding! not much hop at all (that i could tell...but im a hophead anyway)
true to the style i thought and very tastey.

[steveh]

Originally posted by Brownbeard
This was on tap, maybe that makes a difference, I have never had it from the bottle.

I've sampled the RTB from both tap and bottle and have noticed the kegged version to taste less hoppy, more smooth, than the bottled variety. I wonder if a cellared bottle would smooth out after a year or so.

3 Floyds cask conditions this beer once in a while too.

S.

[davesarman]

Originally posted by Brownbeard
Lately, I have really been in to Scottish ales, I love all that malty goodness.

Hey Brownbeard, if you are interested, would you like to work up a trade for some Scottish ales? I too, love Scottish and Scotch Ales (or Wee Heavies as they are sometimes called) and have some bottles I'd be willing to trade. I could send you:
Orkney Brewing's Skullsplitter
Orkney Brewing's Dark Island
Traquair House Ale
Traquair Jacobite Ale

These are all brewed in Scotland and are exceptional Scottich beers. I spent 3 weeks in Scotland in 2001 and got to try some amazing beers while there. If you are interested let me know. I don't necessarily need Scottish Ales in return, so whatever you can come up with, I'd be willing to deal. Let me know...

[hopjack13]

the alesmith make a wee heavy , i had a bottle of 01' i drank earlier this year and it was outstanding! i haven't tried the 03 yet........yet.