ORKNEY SKULLSPLITTER ALE January 1, 2009Beers A-Zscotch aleJohn Fortunato Foamy bubbles cascade above muddy texture while pouring syrupy candy-red-hued 8.5% alcohol ale. Pervasive barleywine opulence enriched by barley-toasted chocolate sweetness and cherry-pureed prune-plum tartness to moderate nutty finish.