Check out some of these beers from Moylan’s in nearby Novato. A lineup of brews can be found on tap at the Grad (as there was a recent tasting), and bottles of Kilt Lifter are at the co-op for a reasonable price.
CELTS GOLDEN ALE
5.00%ABV
Serving: on-tap, in a classy Miller Lite glass
A: Transparent dark golden and copper. Zero head retention to speak of.
S: Sweet malts, caramel. Not the most complex nose.
T: Honey malt sweetness. Slight metallic notes with hoppy bitterness left behind. There’s definitely a skunky issue here that the beer would do well without.
M: Slick and light.
D: Not awful for a warm day, but also not the first brew I’d reach for. With that said, also not the last. Make sense of that!
Celts - C
where's the head?!
KILT LIFTER SCOTCH ALE
8.00%ABV
Serving: bomber to tulip
A: Very dark amber to light brown. Despite an aggressive pour, a small white head has barely arrived before it dissipates and leaves a small bubbly ring.
S: Roasted to burnt aromas. Deeper pulls reveal sweet caramel and fruit. There’s an interesting (and heavy) sugary sweetness on the nose.
T: Super sweet kick immediately, more specifically caramel. Each sip ends in a fruity ester followed by sweet liqueur and ethanol. Flavors are overwhelmed by a pretty boozy taste.
M: Light carbonation and light body, leaving very little residue (which was welcome at the time).
D: I wasn’t really in the mood for an boozy and sweet combination. A syrup-like flavor really takes over as the beer warms. I’m dying for a bit more balance in this beer!
Kilt Lifter - B-
