Barrel-Aged Lapwing Scotch Ale label
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Barrel-Aged Lapwing Scotch Ale

Sketchbook Brewing CompanyEVANSTON, IL
  • Scottish / Scotch Ale
  • 7.6% ABV
  • Label approved Nov 20, 2019

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Sketchbook Brewing Company's Scottish / Scotch Ale. Label approved 20 November 2019.

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About this beer

This is the 9th of 18 labels we have from Sketchbook Brewing Company. It is one of 8 scottish / scotch ale labels approved in November 2019. Its label was approved 33 days after it was submitted. The label carries barrel-aged on the front. The label carries the Brewers Association independent seal.

From the label

“RICH AND SATISFYING. A WARMING, MALTY TREAT! Lapwing has minimal hops and complex earthy, toffee-like, caramel malts with a hint of peat on the finish. This style is often referred to in Scotland as a "Wee Heavy". Share with a friend.”

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