Belhaven 90/~ Wee Heavy

Name: Belhaven 90/~ Wee Heavy
Brand: Beer
SKU: 59ca6d761603dabc5e0a6bd1
Rating: 3.68 (39205 reviews)

Strong Scotch Ale 7.4 º 26 IBU

Belhaven Brewery

This Wee Heavy presents a deep mahogany hue, exuding the complex richness of Scottish malted barley. Pale malt provides a base of sweet, buttery biscuits and toasted bread, while Black malt introduces subtle roasted accents and depth. Layers of caramel and cane sugar create a decadent profile reminiscent of Christmas cake, brimming with dried fruit esters and toffee. Goldings hops impart a delicate spicy note, complemented by a fresh, clean character from Challenger hops that provides moderate bitterness. The experience is full-bodied and satisfying, offering a smooth, warming alcohol presence that balances the intense malty sweetness for a lingering, luxurious finish.

Appearance. Deep mahogany color with ruby highlights; clear brilliance. Topped by a dense, tan head with moderate retention and light lacing. Legs are visible due to the higher gravity.

Aroma. High intensity malt profile featuring rich biscuit, toasted bread, and deep caramel from the Scottish barley and cane sugar. Secondary notes of dark fruit—raisin and plum—mingle with a light spicy hop character from Goldings. A faint, clean roast edge from Black malt provides complexity.

Taste. Initial rich malt sweetness of toffee and caramelized sugar. Mid-palate reveals complex fruitiness and biscuity malt. Hop bitterness is moderate via Challenger, balancing the heavy malt without being assertive. The finish is long and sweet with a hint of grainy roast and spicy Goldings hop aromatics in the aftertaste.

Mouthfeel. Full-bodied and chewy with a creamy, almost thick viscosity. Smooth alcohol warmth is noticeable and well-integrated. Moderate carbonation provides a gentle lift to the dense, rich texture.

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