(Portland, OR) – Bridgeport Brewing is set to bring a new Scottish-style ale to market this winter. Bridgeport Highland Ambush will make its debut in the Big Brews series at a release event in a couple weeks and hit shelves beginning in early January. It will be available in all markets where the 22 oz. bomber series is currently sold. Timing-wise, the beer replaces Fallen Friar which was released this past February as the Big Brews winter edition.

Here is the tale of Highland Ambush straight from the brewery: “First brewed in the 1980s as a special beer for the BrewPub at BridgePort, Highland Ambush is making its triumphant return more than 20 years later. Stuart MacLean Ramsay, then pub manager, conceptualized the brew to pay homage to his Scottish heritage. This year’s Highland Ambush takes inspiration from the original ale using NW pale ale malt along with a Scottish crystal and roast malt. The hopping rate of Highland Ambush has been toned down to help highlight the complementing vanilla from the American oak bourbon barrels and caramel-toffee malt nuances. Reddish-Brown in color, Highland Ambush will warm the coldest of toes and noses this holiday season.”

Release event details: “BridgePort’s Scottish themed Highland Ambush celebration – December 17

Join BridgePort on Thursday, December 17 from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. at the BridgePort BrewPub + Bakery in the Pearl at 1313 NW Marshall St. Be the first to sample this year’s Highland Ambush, a great compliment to the Scottish themed special menu for the night.”

Beer stats:

33% of the ale was aged in fresh Makers Mark bourbon barrels.

IBU’s: 40 ABV: 6.8% Color: Reddish-Brown

Ingredients: Pale and Carmel Malts. UK Golding Hops.

Description: This beer will have a rich malt taste complementing vanilla flavors from the American oak barrels along with a bitterness attributed to the UK Golding hops.