The Scottish style of ales break down into Light, Heavy and Export. In the 19th century Scotland, a nomenclature, based on the now obsolete shilling currency, was devised in order to distinguish each. 60/- (light), 70/- (heavy), 80/- (export), 90/- to 160/- for Scotch Ales.

Scottish Ales traditionally go through a long boil in the kettle for a caramelization of the wort. This produces a deep copper to brown in colored brew and a higher level of unfermentable sugars which create a rich mouthfeel and malty flavors and aromas. Overall hop character is low, light floral or herbal, allowing its signature malt profile to be the highlight. Smoky characters are also common.

Ali Ali Ale was created for the wedding of Alex Francis, our brewwmaster's first son. Alex had a large influence in what this beer was going to be, and was a part of the brewing process.

Lighter in color than a traditional Scottish Export, but up there in ABV, this is a highly drinkable Scottish. Malty, with a bit of alchohol warmth and floral hop notes with no bitterness.

Kind of like the opening act of marraige, wouldn't you say?

Cheers to Alex and his bride Ali. Now you know why we called it Ali Ali Ale.

Barley's Ali Ali Ale

Style Guidelines: 90-ish Shilling Scottish Ale

Rotation Schedule: when the mood strikes us

Food Pairings: Smoked salmon quesadilla; frog legs

Body: medium

Color: amber

Grain: pale, carapils, Victory, roasted

Bittering Hops: Cascade

Finishing Hops: Cascade and Mount Hood

Original Gravity: 1.068

IBUs (estimate): 29.74

Alcohol By Volume: 6.8%

First Tapped: September 19, 2009

Barley's Smokehouse & Brewpub Ale House No. 2xx 1130 Dublin Road Columbus OH 43215