Duke's representative is Ashville NC's
Highland Gaelic Ale. Maryland has Frederick MD's,
Flying Dog Old Scratch Amber. Duke is a cloudy Amber with a very fruity sweet caramel nose. Maryland is a classic amber with a citrus caramel nose. Duke comes out strong with big flavors of caramel, grape, herb and dried fruit with tingly hop throughout. The Terps have some big flavors too with caramel, mocha and herb. Pretty hoppy for an amber. Duke has got some strong body, they should be able to clean the glass on both ends. But, Maryland has got the stuff to keep in this with their shooters. It looks like Duke's size and strength is getting to be too much for The Terps. When it comes down to it Maryland is a little off, not as balanced as The Blue Devils. Duke holds on against a pesky opponent, but reigns victorious.
Analysis: The Gaelic Ale is pretty good it 's like a slightly lighter Scotch Ale, but full of flavor. Old Scratch is a good amber, but there are better out there.
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