Scottish ale ranges from copper to dark brown. The malts used are a mix of dark and light malts.
This beer type originated in Scotland. It is typically not very strong or particularly bitter but is heavily malty, resulting in a sweeter taste with notes of caramel and toffee.
Scottish ale is very similar to Scotch ale, with the main difference being a lower alcohol content.
The origin and development of Scottish ale overlaps with the history of Scotch ale.