Scottish Ale
Scottish Ale is a malt-forward beer style originating in Scotland characterized by its rich caramel and toffee flavors with minimal hop bitterness, often having subtle smoky notes from historical use of peat-smoked malt. The style typically features crystal malts, a moderate to low hop presence, and a focus on showcasing clean malt sweetness. Scottish Ales are traditionally categorized by strength (Light, Heavy, Export, Wee Heavy), with the lower-strength versions being more common as everyday drinking beers.