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Descended from a notorious clan of Scottish lore, head brewer Dan Lipke channeled the Tartan tapestry encoded in his DNA to create a formidable Wee Heavy. Brewed with Scottish Golden Promise barley malt, Royal Standard's deep, malty fullness leads to a hint of heather tips. Ask yourself, "Who needs a reason to ride the lion?" (Description provided by company)
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ABV:
10.00% ABV
Availability Frequency:
released October 2014, intend to make year-round
Containers Available:
bomber
Locations Where Available:
Great Lakes
New England
Southwestern US
Alabama
Colorado
Louisiana
East Coast (limited)
Texas (limited)
Washington (limited)
Store/Serve Temperature:
close to 55 degrees F
Comments
Royal Standard is a wee heavy with great balance
This wee heavy from Clown Shoes poured out a dark rose-tinted brown with a thick finger foamy head that melted away to a ring. I get a mix of dark fruits and coffee, followed by toffee and a breath of booze on the smell. The taste is more of a pairing of dark fruits, caramel, and molasses with a slight hop grassiness mixed in there. Despite the fruit and sugary smells and flavors, there is enough bitterness to serve as a counterpoint and balance. Very full bodied with fairly light carbonation, Royal Standard is a smooth wee heavy that hides its alcohol well. I've enjoyed scotch ales before, but this is my favorite of the beer style.