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MacPelican's Scottish Style Ale

Pelican Brewing Company
United States·Scottish Ale·Rank 50 of 50 · The Best American Amber Ales
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Smooth and malty with a caramel flavor, MacPelican's Scottish Style Ale pours in a copper-amber color and is refreshing and easy-drinking. It is a Scottish ale at 5% ABV and 16 IBU from Pelican Brewing, poured in its pubs in Cannon Beach, Rockaway Beach, Tillamook, Siletz Bay and Pacific City, the town where the brewery started in 1996.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter16 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber12
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
caramelmaltyclean
caramel
malty
clean
toasty
Aroma
The nose is dominated by soft caramel and toasted Malz notes, with a subtle sweetness that invites closer inspection.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for MacPelican's Scottish Style Ale

◎ Appearance

MacPelican's pours in a bright copper-amber hue with good clarity and a modest off-white head. The carbonation is gentle, lending the beer a soft, approachable visual presence. Schaumhaftung is moderate, with a light ring of lacing that gradually recedes.

copper-ambercleargentle carbonationmodest head

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by soft caramel and toasted Malz notes, with a subtle sweetness that invites closer inspection. Restrained noble hop character emerges in the background, adding a whisper of herbal restraint without aggression. The overall aromatic profile is balanced and approachable, free from sharp or off-putting edges.

carameltoasted maltherbal hopsclean

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a rich caramel sweetness, developing into a full malty body that feels smooth and well-integrated. Bitterness remains gentle at 16 IBU, serving as a soft counterpoint rather than a dominant force. The finish is clean and refreshing, with a touch of toasted grain that lingers without heaviness.

caramel sweetnessmalty bodygentle bitternesssmooth

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is dry and refreshing, with residual caramel fading gracefully into a subtle malt dryness. The beer leaves the palate clean and inviting of another sip.

dry finishrefreshingclean
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
74
Taste
77
Appearance
75
Finish
76
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°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 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

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