Central Waters Slainte Scottish Style Ale

Central Waters Slainte Scottish Style Ale, brewed in Amherst, WI.

Appearance: dark brown, crimson highlights, under a tan head, lasts a while, then zips away.

Aroma: All malt emanating from the nose, semi-sweet, flavors of cocoa and cream.

Taste: More of the same at play on the tongue. Malty sweet, with cocoa and molasses flavors, and just enough bitterness for balance. Easy-drinking, and tasty. It's more of a Scotch Ale, than a Scottish Ale, though.

Hey, what's the label say? "We're just short of the 45th Parallel marking the halfway point between the North Pole and Equator. We experience the full on splendor of all four seasons. To each we raise a bottle of our seasonal series and give thanks we didn't build our brewery anywhere else."

Doesn't tell me much about the beer. Just more evidence that Wisconsinites are full of themselves.