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Back Country Scottish Ale

Lewis & Clark Brewing Company
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🌍 United States · Scottish Ale · One of 21 Scottish Ales in hopIQ

Lewis & Clark's most popular dark beer, named for the expedition's journey through Montana's backcountry. Rich, smooth and malty — toffee and light smoke character with a clean finish. Brewed at the historic brewery in Helena, the state capital, this is the definitive Montana dark ale.

ABV
5.8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark30
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Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 56 flavour tags

malty
100%
smooth
100%
rich
60%
roasted
60%
smoky
60%
caramel
60%
toasty
30%
clean
30%
full-bodied
30%
bready
30%
dark fruit
30%
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About Scottish Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Scottish Ale?

Scottish Ale is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar Scottish Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same malty, smooth, rich character as Back Country Scottish Ale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Back Country Scottish Ale

Serve at 8–11°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

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