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Scotch Export

Pilot Beer
United Kingdom·Scottish Export Ale
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Malty and biscuity, layered with Scottish pale malt, specialty roasted malts and a historic Fountainbridge yeast strain. Brewed with local artist Steven Cox as a celebration of all things Scottish; his can is all about texture, and so is the beer. At 4.6%, bold yet tasteful and ever so smooth, says Pilot.

ABV
4.6%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltyroastedbready
malty
roasted
bready
toasty
caramel
Aroma
The nose leads with Scottish pale malt and toasted grain notes, reminiscent of biscuit and light caramel sweetness.
not found:hoppy,chocolate,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Scotch Export

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent head that clings to the glass with notable lacing. The carbonation is gentle and well-integrated, creating a soft visual presence befitting the beer's smooth character.

pale goldenclearpersistent head lacinggentle carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with Scottish pale malt and toasted grain notes, reminiscent of biscuit and light caramel sweetness. A subtle earthiness from the historic Fountainbridge yeast strain underlies the malt foundation, creating an approachable and balanced aromatic profile without assertive hop character.

malted graintoasted biscuitlight caramelearthy yeast

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and malt-driven, with flavors of bready grain and soft roasted undertones developing across the palate. Mid-palate shows layered sweetness with caramel notes and a gentle toastiness, while the 28 IBU bitterness remains restrained and harmonious, never dominating the malt profile.

smooth maltbready graintoasted caramelsoft bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately lingering, with residual malt sweetness and a light toasted grain character fading gradually. At 4.6% ABV, the beer drinks refreshingly light despite its textured malt complexity.

clean fademalt aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
77
Taste
79
Appearance
80
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 Export Ale

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What is a Scottish Export Ale?

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