Traquair House Ales
Our Ales
Traquair House Ale - ABC 7.2% (Bottled)
The original ale first brewed in 1965 and now sold all over the world. Perhaps the most distinctive Scottish ale on the market and with its rich dark oakiness, this is a serious winter ale.
Awards
Ratebeer Overall rating: 97
Beer Advocate: World Class Beer
Top 50 World Beers – International Beer Competition 2006 and 2007
What The Experts Say
“Serious alcohol and fruity malt on the nose and delicious plum pie and vanilla flavours with a little oak and amontillado sherry character”
Andrea Gillies World Guide to Beer.
Traquair Jacobite Ale - ABV 8% (Bottled)
Brewed to celebrate the anniversary of the 1745 Jacobite rebellion the ale proved to be so popular it has become a permanent addition to the range. Based on an eighteenth century recipe the ale is spiced with coriander which gives a remarkably fresh aftertaste.
Awards
Ratebeer Overall rating: 99
Beer Advocate: Current ranking 20th best beer in UK
Top 50 World Beers – International Beer Competition 2006 and 2007
What The Experts Say
“A rich warm biscuity aroma balanced by hops and a herbal note from the coriander. A bittersweet finish with hints of chocolate, winey fruit and coriander”
Roger Protz The Guardian.
BEAR Ale - ABV 5% (Available on draught and bottled)
Traquair’s original draught ale was bottled for the first time in 1996 and is increasingly popular amongst those looking for lighter ale with the unique Traquair flavour. A rich amber coloured ale with hints of oakiness and strong malty flavours.
Awards
Winner of Ayrshire Beer Festival 2012
What The Experts Say
“Rich malty nose and a full malty palate, attractive fruity hops appearing on the finish. A big well-flavoured ale from a tiny brewery”
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