, , , Skip to content Menu Menu How to Brew Brew Science Buying Guides About Me Scottish Ale â History , Appearance , Taste , and Ingredients December 19, 2022 December 19, 2022 by David Healey NOTE : In the 2021 BJCP Style Guidelines , Scottish Ales are in Category 14 Scottish Ale . This category includes the beers more commonly known as the shilling” beers , the 60 Scottish Light , the 70 Scottish Heavy , and the 80 Scottish Export . The Strong Scotch Ale or Wee Heavy has now been moved to the Strong British Ale Category 17 as style 17C Wee . Heavy Although all the information in this style sheet was correct at the time of writing , it’s advisable to check the current BJCP style guidelines page if you are studying for the judging . exams Scottish ale describes a fairly broad range of