Wee Mighty
CARAMEL • ROASTY • DRIED FRUIT
Malty Scotch Ale | 6.8% ABV
This big ale is malty and rich, sweet yet strong...it makes it mighty easy to have another.
Story Behind the Name
The style is Wee Heavy. The kind of “wee” in scottish that means “a little bit”, so a bit heavy. We also like that the Wee invokes power of teamwork of “we”.
Occasion
Evening or rainy day
Official Style
Wee Heavy or Strong Scotch Ale
Why We Don't Call It That
For stylists, this is a Strong Scotch Ale, also known as a "Wee Heavy". By today's standards, a ~6% beer is not very strong, so we feel the old style name could be misleading. We don't call it "heavy" because it's not, but it is mighty
If you like...
Stouts or Porters
Key Comparisons
A step up from Black but not as bold and …Before the Dawn
Other Notes
It looks a bit, some might say wee, heavy but this rich and malty ale has light body and finishes with a chocolatey dry roasty flavor.
Aromas & Flavors
Roasty • Chocolate • Fruity
Color
Black
IBUs
32
Malts
Maris Otter Pale, Munich, Crystal Dark, Roasted Barley, Chocolate
Hops
East Kent Goldings
Yeast
California Ale