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Kodiak Island North Pacific Scottish Ale

Kodiak Island Brewing Company
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🌍 United States · Scottish Ale · One of 23 Scottish Ales in hopIQ

Kodiak Island's Scottish ale — 4.5% ABV, amber-coloured, malty with caramel notes and a touch of roasted malt for balance. Low hop bitterness by style convention. A quiet, malt-forward session ale — the Alaskan opposite to the brewery's hop-heavy Snowshoe.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter18 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
deep amber16
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Soft bitterness.

A gentle-edged beer where the base malt sets the tone — approachable through and through.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Scottish Ale.
Malt character
malty
bready
caramel
toasty
nutty
honey
Fermentation & yeast
clean
Distinctive notes
dark fruit
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Featured inThe Best American Amber Ales

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Kodiak Island North Pacific Scottish Ale

Appearance

Amber hue with good clarity and a persistent tan head that leaves consistent lacing down the glass. Moderate carbonation yields tight, fine bubbles that sustain throughout the pour. The body reads as full yet clean, with no haze or particulate matter.

amber, clearpersistent headfine carbonationclean

Aroma

The nose opens with toasted grain and caramel sweetness, underpinned by subtle bready notes and a hint of honey. Light roasted malt character provides gentle balance without harshness. Hop presence is restrained and clean, allowing the Malz to dominate the aromatic profile.

toasted graincaramelbreadylow hop aroma

Taste

Malt-forward entry with caramel and nutty undertones that build through the mid-palate. Bready sweetness and soft honey notes create a rounded, smooth foundation, while a touch of roasted character adds subtle depth. Hop bitterness remains low and well-integrated, never aggressive, allowing the session-friendly structure to shine.

malty, caramel-forwardsmooth palatenutty, honeyrestrained bitterness

Finish

Medium-short, clean finish with lingering caramel and toast. Aftertaste is dry without harshness, leaving a pleasant malty warmth on the palate.

dry finishlingering toast
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
75
Taste
78
Appearance
77
Finish
74
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Kodiak Island North Pacific 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.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Kodiak Island North Pacific Scottish Ale

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, toasty character as Kodiak Island North Pacific Scottish Ale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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