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Sly Fox Gang Aft Agley Scottish Ale

Sly Fox Brewing Company
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🌍 United States · Scottish Ale · One of 22 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%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
deep amber18
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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

Even from Body through Texture, the taste structure is evenly distributed.

Harmony over emphasis — the beer is built for each note to sit at the same volume.

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

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.

cleandrycrisp
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
83
Appearance
81
Finish
82
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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.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Sly Fox Gang Aft Agley 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 caramel, malty, rich character as Sly Fox Gang Aft Agley Scottish Ale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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