Traquair House Ale

Product of: United Kingdom

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An ale from the brew house of the oldest inhabited house in Scotland, the microbrewery uses malt from Muntons in Suffolk, East Kent Golding hops and water from an underground spring on their estate. The ale is fermented in oak for 7 days and then matured in cold storage.

Review and Tasting

Sampled on 30/09/2012

Appearance:

Dark, almost black mahogany with thin foamy off-white head and spotted lacing.

Aroma:

Caramel, sherry, blackened fruitcake and overripe fruit with liquorice.

Taste:

Vinous, heavily roasted malts with burnt raison, charcoal, earthy hops and underlying bitterness.

Aftertaste:

Burnt toast, liquorice and lingering piney hops.