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Sly Fox Gang Aft Agley Scottish Ale

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🌍 United States · Scottish Ale · One of 20 Scottish Ales in hopIQ

Named after the Robert Burns line 'the best laid schemes o' mice an' men gang aft agley.' A classic Scottish-style ale with rich caramel malt, light peat smoke and a clean, satisfying finish. One of Pennsylvania's finest malt-forward ales.

ABV
5%
IBU
20
SRM
deep amber18
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Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 48 flavour tags

caramel
100%
malty
100%
rich
60%
toasty
60%
clean
60%
smoky
60%
smooth
60%
earthy
30%
dry
30%
bready
30%
bitter
30%
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About Scottish Ale

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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.

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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Sly Fox Gang Aft Agley 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.

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Sly Fox Gang Aft Agley Scottish Ale

Appearance

Deep amber to copper hue with excellent clarity and a modest but persistent head. The color reflects the rich caramel malt backbone at an SRM of 18, suggesting a well-crafted traditional Scottish ale with inviting visual warmth.

deep ambercopperclearpersistent head

Aroma

The nose opens with inviting caramel malt sweetness and subtle toasted grain notes, complemented by faint peat smoke that adds complexity without overwhelming. Light earthy undertones round out an approachable, classic Scottish profile.

caramel malttoasted grainsubtle peatearthy

Taste

Rich caramel malt dominates the palate with bread-like grain character providing a satisfying, smooth foundation. The light peat smoke integrates beautifully, while subtle dark fruit notes emerge mid-palate, all balanced by restrained bitterness (20 IBU) that complements rather than challenges.

caramel maltbread grainsmooth palatebalanced

Finish

Clean and dry finish with excellent drinkability, allowing the malt character to fade gracefully without lingering harshness. The 5% ABV ensures a crisp, satisfying conclusion that invites another sip.

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82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
83
Appearance
81
Finish
82
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