"Wee heavy" is the colloquial term for the higher alcohol variant of a pale ale classification known as Scotch Ale. Compared to the commercial Coopers Pale Ale, this style tends to be higher in alcohol, somewhat darker, displaying complex malt/fermentation driven aromas (although, very little to no hop aroma) with similar or slightly higher bitterness. For me, the higher alcohol level makes it not really a a session beer but certainly good for a couple of glass while pondering the other 'scotch' things around the house: scotchtape, butterscotch, scoth whiskey, etc.
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