Up Kilt Beer: As Fun As it Sounds

The moment I saw the words “Up Kilt Beer” marked under specials for pitchers, I knew there was no way to resist. Forget the beard, the Scottish looks and tendencies, the family history—any beer on a good drinking night with a name like “up kilt” is just begging to be tried out. It cost a little more than the regular beers, but that was normal since it was a local specialty, and it was still cheaper than Guinness or Sam Adams.

Two pitchers at the table for five guys, and we went to town. The first sip caused my instincts to tell me that I made a great choice, and the several glasses that follow confirmed it. If you’re into watery weak beer, then go ahead and pass. Then again, with a name like Up Kilt Beer, you probably should have guessed that already. Up Kilt Beer is a slightly darker beer with a strong flavor. Lighter than Guinness, a good comparison would be to describe Up Kilt Beer as having a flavor similar to Killian’s Red, but without the accompanying bite, which keeps it strong, but smooth. Up Kilt Beer has an excellent balance, and the type of flavor beer drinkers love—no gutter water jokes with this brand.

Some of the local beers you can compare this to are Sam Adams, Alaska Amber, and Amber Bock. Up Kilt has a stronger flavor than each of these, but falls into that general category while avoiding the type of bite that may keep away some beer drinkers who prefer more flavor, but don’t like having to take the time to adjust to the bite. This beer is slightly more expensive than Alaska Amber, but far cheaper than either Guinness or Sam Adams, making it a great substitute for anyone who is a fan of the first two, but doesn’t like the $15 pitchers around town.

Up Kilt Beer also passes the other test to put itself among beers you know you want to drink: I felt bold enough to hit on several of our lady friends who came along, and felt that robust energy that comes from a group of guys who have found good drinking buddies. Only a few glasses provided a nice buzz and general merriment, and without that, what would be the point of a night out on the town?

As for false advertising, my pants did stay on, but every guy and lady will probably agree that considering my somewhat notable resemblance to a sasquatch, that was probably for the best of all. For those of you wondering about the local beers, Up Kilt definitely passes the test.

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