Wexford Irish Style Créme Ale. 5% abv. Amber-copper color with two fingers of dense white foamy head, the kind that often comes from nitro cans. Superb retention and outstanding lace. Nose of sweet corn, light caramel, bread. Front taste of light malt, herbal hops, slight sweet veggie on the back end. Aftertaste is creamed corn, mild bitter, yeast on the sustain. Medium body. Mouthfeel is cool, creamy, silky, slightly thick, sticky on the front of the tongue.

This is an enjoyable old world beer that has some unexpected macro brew traits. While the head and body are on point with a silky nitro mouthfeel, the aroma and aftertaste bring to mind corn adjunct lagers. To be clear, this is certainly not a cheap adjunct brew, but it has flavors that bring them to mind.

I really wanted to *love* this beer because I have a deep love for old world classics as well as modern craft beers. Sadly, the cheap pedestrian components defy its heritage. The overall taste is pleasant with light malt and a background bitter, but is interrupted by an aftertaste that approaches canned corn. A lot of good and bad stuff here, with the good stuff tipping the scale. Barely.  Mildly recommended.

From the brewery:

"Based on a traditional Irish recipe from County Wexford that dates back to 1810, we use only the best ingredients to ensure that our Wexford Ale has a smooth mellow creaminess we believe you will enjoy... Following in an age-old tradition only the freshest, most natural ingredients are used to create the smooth mellow taste of our Wexford Ale."

[source: can]

Moylan's Brewing 'Kilt Lifter' Scotch Style Ale. 8% abv. Deep copper color. Thin beige head that quickly falls to a bubbly thin collar. Fair retention and lace. Nose is faint at first, with emerging caramel and dark fruit as the temp rises. Front taste of roasted dark malt, brown sugar, dark cherry, cocoa, bittersweet going back. Aftertaste of bitter plum, oak notes, herbal back end. Full body. Mouthfeel is warm-hot, thick, astringent on the end.

This is an excellent Scotch ale, a modern classic of its category. The malt profile is roasty, dark, bittersweet, with notes of fruit, chocolate, and wood mingling throughout. You've probably already had this wonderful brew, but I encourage you to have another soon. Highly recommended.

From the brewery:

"Robust and Strapping , Our Scotch Ale takes BIG Beers to a whole new level. Rich malt balances perfectly with delicate hops to provide a concentrated and intense flavor; an ideal companion for hearty foods, or as a meal unto itself. Allow this ale to warm slightly in your glass to enhance its truly bold character. Sharing is encouraged, as this is one beer that lives up to its name! Hey! No peeking! Slainté!"

[source: moylans.com]