The Scottish 80, also called an “export” by the BJCP guidelines, is a strong ale by Scottish standards. The export name means that this is an ale with a higher alcohol content (3.9 to 4.9 percent) that was intended to survive trans-Atlantic voyages. The increased alcohol content of these beers blends well with the toasty and roasty flavors of the grains. Hops bitterness and flavor are subdued enough to make this a malty, but not cloying, brew. Some examples of the 80s may show a hint of smokiness.
Batch size: 5 gallons (19 liters)
Brewhouse efficiency: 72%
OG: 1.040–1.050
FG: 1.013–1.017
IBUs: 15–25
ABV: 3.9–4.9%
MALT/GRAIN BILL
8 lb (3.6 kg) pale malt
2 oz (57 g) peat-smoked malt
6 oz (170 g) Carapils malt
6 oz (170 g) roasted barley