House Ale
Traquair House Brewery in Innerleithen, Scottish Borders, Scotland 🏴
Scotch Ale / Wee Heavy Regular|
Score
7.20
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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.
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6.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Mørk brun med rødskjær, to fingre høyt lys brunt skum. Lukter nøtter, mørke frukter og lett brent karamell. Middels fylde. Smaker bittert, kakaobønner, kaffe og bent karamell, noe salt. Den salte litt brente karamellen sitter igjen.
Tried
on 18 Dec 2015
at 10:35
7.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
How: Bottle.
Where: SBWF 2015.
Appearance: Amber colour with an off-white head.
Aroma: Vinous, caramel, malt, hops, dried fruit.
Body: Full body, low to medium carbonation.
Flavour: Vinous, dried fruit, alcohol, caamel.
Where: SBWF 2015.
Appearance: Amber colour with an off-white head.
Aroma: Vinous, caramel, malt, hops, dried fruit.
Body: Full body, low to medium carbonation.
Flavour: Vinous, dried fruit, alcohol, caamel.
Tried
from Bottle
on 26 Nov 2015
at 09:26
8.3/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 9
Flavor 9
Texture 8
Overall 8
Mail order bottle. Clear maroon color, scant head. Aroma of plums, raisins, dates. Taste has lightly burnt espresso, dark fruit. Very tasty.
Tried
from Bottle
on 22 Oct 2015
at 06:51
7.5/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 8
Bottle. A- Dark cherries, dark fruits, molasses, subtle vinegar. A- Black color, black liquid, tan head. T- Dark fruits, cherries, cocoa, malty, subtle booze, raisins, plums. P- Full body, average texture, average carbonation, slightly medicinal finish. O- Finally a scotch ale from their homeland. Full of dark fruits and cherry and smooooooooth. A bit of a medicine tasting finish which hurt a little but still very tasty.
Tried
from Bottle
on 17 Oct 2015
at 10:05
8/10
Tried
on 16 Oct 2015
at 10:36
6.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Some oak and basement musk. A hint of caramel and smoke. Pours dark brown with good head. Some bitterness in finish. Ok. Bottle from outlet liquors.
Tried
from Bottle
on 12 Oct 2015
at 21:11
8/10
Tried
on 02 Oct 2015
at 21:13
8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
Deep but clear chestnut brown colour, one finger frothy tan head, recedes after a while to a thin layer that lasts, minor lacing. Aroma sweet roasted malts, brown sugar, caramel, licorice, raisins, coffee notes. Taste mild sweet and bitter, roasted caramel notes. Full body, creamy texture and mouthfeel, average carbonation. Lingering mild roasty bittersweet finish with toffee and woody undertones. Very well-balanced, I like its creaminess.
Tried
from Bottle
on 15 Sep 2015
at 12:00
6.9/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
Bottle shared at the Tropical Croydonia tasting. 01/07/2015. Many thanks to Paul and JackL for these.
2011 vintage. Aroma is nice raisin dried fruits, figs nutty malts, some alcohol. Light caramel brown coloured pour with a thin tan head. Flavour is composed of woody, booze, dried fruit, jam, little tang, some sugars. Palate is light / medium body, little age, lowish carbonation. 7,3,7,3,14
1991 vintage. Aroma is woody, soy, jammy fruits. Flavour is more jammy and dried fruit. Boozy fruit cake. Better. 6,3,8,3,15
1985 vintage. Aroma holds more sherry note, little tart, nutty soy. Flavour is composed of jam, earthy wood, little musty wood. 6,3,7,3,13.
1977 vintage. More umami, soy. Rasisn and booze, tart berry, jammy fig. plum. Still some carbonation on this bottle.
2011 vintage. Aroma is nice raisin dried fruits, figs nutty malts, some alcohol. Light caramel brown coloured pour with a thin tan head. Flavour is composed of woody, booze, dried fruit, jam, little tang, some sugars. Palate is light / medium body, little age, lowish carbonation. 7,3,7,3,14
1991 vintage. Aroma is woody, soy, jammy fruits. Flavour is more jammy and dried fruit. Boozy fruit cake. Better. 6,3,8,3,15
1985 vintage. Aroma holds more sherry note, little tart, nutty soy. Flavour is composed of jam, earthy wood, little musty wood. 6,3,7,3,13.
1977 vintage. More umami, soy. Rasisn and booze, tart berry, jammy fig. plum. Still some carbonation on this bottle.
Tried
from Bottle
on 27 Aug 2015
at 16:24
7/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
0.33 l bottle from FIRMA BIER, bottled in august 2014 (one year old). Clear, dark red with a thin, frothy, slowly diminishing, tan head. Sweetish-malty aroma of raisins, blackcurrant, plums, molasses and licorice. Sweetish-malty taste of molasses, cane sugar, licorice, raisins and blackcurrant, followed by a short, slightly bitter, coffeish finish. Medium body, slightly oily mouthfeel, average carbonation. Quite tasty but also not that interesting. Decent brew without any surprises.
Tried
from Bottle
on 16 Aug 2015
at 14:57