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[ThroatwobblerMangrove]

I'm going to brew what was going to be a dark mild with a Scottish twist. One of the things the Scotts do is longer boils to partially carmelize the wort for complexity, so I plan to pull off the strong wort and simmer it down and add it back to the main boil. It should be interesting to see the results. I hope to brew it this Sunday so I'll update as it goes.

I might try this next time around depending on what I think of this 80/-.

[ThroatwobblerMangrove]

I really need to brew a scottish ale. If I was stuck on an island with one beer I think it would be Bellhaven scottish ale. very good stuff even $10.99 a six pack. Does it qualify as a 80/- ? forgive my ignorance..

If it's the American export one than I believe the answer is yes: 9C

[ThroatwobblerMangrove]

So this recipe I have isn't carbed up quite yet but the flavor is pretty low. This will certainly be a session beer...

[ThroatwobblerMangrove]

carbonation pretty much complete - the taste is very nice. the malt and hops are nice and balanced. I really like this yeast as well. I think it might be nice in other British beers but I'm not sure. What do you guys think?

[ThroatwobblerMangrove]

so far this beer is well liked by everyone who has it - the typical response seems to be amazement at how fast it disappears from the glass (Scottish MLPA )