July 19, 2005 - #10 of 365
Brewer: Traquair House (Peeblesshire, Scotland)
Beer: Jacobite Ale
Style: Spiced Scotch Ale
abv: 8%
Background: Traquair House is the home of the Stuart family, who brew beer while waiting to regain the throne of England. Expensive stuff ($6 for an 11.2 ounce bottle). INSIDER TIDBIT: The importer makes very little money on it.
Appearance: Very dark reddish-brown with a one-finger off-white head. Slight lacing.
Aroma: Very floral and spicy, with rosemary and heather vying for dominance. Some toffee and cola is there, as well. Toward the middle of the glass, bready malts are coaxed out with some swirling. The heather reminds me of the finish on this Glenlivet 12 year old single malt I picked up yesterday, but that’s a different drink—for a different Year.
Flavor: The rosemary is in the flavor, this time side-by-side with coriander. Slight roasted malt flavors. No hoppiness to speak of.
Notes: My burps taste like rose petals. Full mouthfeel but a flavor that’s a bit of a let-down after the excellent aroma. Still very good. Surprisingly drinkable, unless you consider the price.
Rating: 4.1 out of 5
Beer: Jacobite Ale
Style: Spiced Scotch Ale
abv: 8%
Background: Traquair House is the home of the Stuart family, who brew beer while waiting to regain the throne of England. Expensive stuff ($6 for an 11.2 ounce bottle). INSIDER TIDBIT: The importer makes very little money on it.
Appearance: Very dark reddish-brown with a one-finger off-white head. Slight lacing.
Aroma: Very floral and spicy, with rosemary and heather vying for dominance. Some toffee and cola is there, as well. Toward the middle of the glass, bready malts are coaxed out with some swirling. The heather reminds me of the finish on this Glenlivet 12 year old single malt I picked up yesterday, but that’s a different drink—for a different Year.
Flavor: The rosemary is in the flavor, this time side-by-side with coriander. Slight roasted malt flavors. No hoppiness to speak of.
Notes: My burps taste like rose petals. Full mouthfeel but a flavor that’s a bit of a let-down after the excellent aroma. Still very good. Surprisingly drinkable, unless you consider the price.
Rating: 4.1 out of 5
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