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Duits & Lauret Smoked Scotch Ale

Fortbrouwerij Duits & Lauret
Netherlands·Scotch Ale
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Smoke gives this Scotch ale its character. It is brewed at Duits & Lauret in Fort Everdingen, a 19th-century fortress near Utrecht, where the brewery has been based since 2015 after its founding in 2009; the fort also offers day-time work to people with a distance to the job market.

Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
dark22
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
smokymaltycaramel
smoky
malty
caramel
Aroma
Smoke dominates the nose with a peat-like, slightly resinous character that frames the beer's identity.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,spicy

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Duits & Lauret Smoked Scotch Ale

◎ Appearance

Deep amber to brown hue, characteristic of the style's higher malt bill and color development. Clarity is good with minimal haze. A dense, persistent head forms and clings to the glass with visible lacing, indicating solid malt structure and carbonation.

deep amber-browngood claritypersistent head lacing

◌ Aroma

Smoke dominates the nose with a peat-like, slightly resinous character that frames the beer's identity. Beneath the smoke lies a warm, rich malty foundation with subtle caramel sweetness and a faint savory, earthy undertone that adds complexity without overwhelming.

prominent smoke and peatwarm maltscaramel sweetnessearthy depth

◐ Taste

Smoky character carries through on the palate, integrated with a full, malty body and pronounced caramel sweetness that balances the smoke's intensity. Bitterness remains restrained at 20 IBU, allowing malt and smoke to occupy the center stage. The finish is smooth and warming, with the alcohol (suggested by the flavor profile) present but not harsh.

smoke-malt balancefull bodylow bitternesswarming alcohol

◑ Finish

The finish is lengthy and lingering, with smoke and caramel notes extending into the aftertaste. A gentle warming sensation and subtle dryness persist, inviting another sip.

long smoky aftertastewarming
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
81
Serve at 12–16°C

Serve at 12–16°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

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

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About Scotch Ale

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