Sheep Eater Scotch Ale

Brewed in 2009, bottled January 27, 2010. Pours clear but closing in on opaque from the depth of color. Foam is nary a part of this beer. A couple of sporadic splotches dot the glass with lacing. Aroma comes with toffee, caramel, and toasted malts are boldest. Peat is to found as is oxidation. The oxidation doesn't take away from the aroma though. Dark fruits lie deep below: raisin and plum. Taste is a mellow sweetness that is created from a lot of toffee. Caramel and peat create a touch of complexity. Plum comes through in the finish quite nicely and linger. Not cloying, fortunately, making this beer high end of medium body. Carbonation is low end of medium. Dries a touch. A balanced, complex grouping of malts. The age might have helped the balance, keeping sticky sugars off the lips. The peat adds complexity without taking away from the other components or mucking up the beer. Nicely done. Enjoy!