Williams Brothers (Heather Ales)
Microbrewery
in Alloa,
Clackmannanshire,
Scotland 🏴
Associated with 2 Venues
Established in 1988
Contact
Description
Williams Bros Brewing Company is a Scottish family-owned microbrewery, founded and operated by brothers Bruce and Scot Williams.
The Williams Bros. Brewing Co. started life in the humble ‘Glenbrew’ homebrew shop in Glasgow. The first beer brewed was the ‘Fraoch’ Heather Ale at a small 5-barrel brewery in Taynuilt, After the 2nd year of brewing in the Taynuilt brewery and with demand far out stripping supply the brothers decided to expand and also to diversify the range with five Historic Ales. These ales were produced at the new purpose built brewery and premises in Craigmill, Strathaven from 1998-2004.
In 2004 the brothers took over the ‘Forth Brewery’ at Kellibank, Alloa where Maclay’s had been contract brewing and packaging their beers since the sale of their old Alloa brewery. It was at this stage in proceedings that Heather Ale Ltd became Williams Bros. Brewing Co.
The Williams Bros. Brewing Co. started life in the humble ‘Glenbrew’ homebrew shop in Glasgow. The first beer brewed was the ‘Fraoch’ Heather Ale at a small 5-barrel brewery in Taynuilt, After the 2nd year of brewing in the Taynuilt brewery and with demand far out stripping supply the brothers decided to expand and also to diversify the range with five Historic Ales. These ales were produced at the new purpose built brewery and premises in Craigmill, Strathaven from 1998-2004.
In 2004 the brothers took over the ‘Forth Brewery’ at Kellibank, Alloa where Maclay’s had been contract brewing and packaging their beers since the sale of their old Alloa brewery. It was at this stage in proceedings that Heather Ale Ltd became Williams Bros. Brewing Co.
7.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7.5
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
From Amstein, drinking it tonight, at home, relax, after a day at Renens for my job. A classical ipa, rather old style, fresh note malt, resinous, smooth, rather light bitterness, citrus, rather light body, a bit watery.
Tried
from Can
from
Amstein
on 17 Mar 2026
at 21:48
7/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 7
Overall 7
Can from systembilaget, Sweden.
Big and long lasting white head.
Clear amber color.
A bit orange zest aroma with light caramell maltiness.
The oeange is also present in the taste. Dry and fresh finish.
Big and long lasting white head.
Clear amber color.
A bit orange zest aroma with light caramell maltiness.
The oeange is also present in the taste. Dry and fresh finish.
Tried
from Can
on 08 Mar 2026
at 18:24
8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
From Amstein, best before 05/25, serving me this can yesterday, coming from Paris. A good and solid ipa, well balanced, malty, smooth, yeasty, floral and aromatic touch of orange, citrus, bitter, aromas staying a long time at the palate.
Tried
from Can
from
Amstein
on 02 Mar 2026
at 14:40
7/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 7
Overall 7
440ml can from Aldi - clear gold, thick white head. Good robust mouthfeel, lots of tropical fruit taste, easy going tang at the end.
Tried
from Can
from
Aldi (England)
on 28 Feb 2026
at 19:14
8.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8.5
Flavor 8.5
Texture 8
Overall 8.5
Best before 05/25, purchased at Amstein. Openin this can yesterday, at night. Good suprise of 2026. I had a good time with this powerful neipa, really smooth and malty, note of rye, perfumed, generous note of pineapple, strawberry, lychee, citrus bitter.
Tried
from Can
on 22 Feb 2026
at 12:35
6.6/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 6.5
Flavor 6.5
Texture 7
Overall 6.5
Can on 19th February 2026 from Aldi, Kentish Town. Pours slightly hazy amber with shallow, quickly collapsing off-white foam and scant lacing. Earthy, pungent notes, tangy fruits and nutty malts in aroma. Pines, resins and peels in-mouth. Berry fruits, sharp spices and sweet malts dominate the finish. Medium bodied with a zingy mouthfeel.
Tried
from Can
from
Aldi (England)
on 19 Feb 2026
at 23:28
7.1/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 7
Overall 7
From Amstein, best before 07/25, opening this bottle yesterday, at Epalinges. Tired and classical ipa before to sleep, light/medium body, malty, cereal, note of rye, bready, a bit resinous, average bitterness without to be extraordinary, citrus
Tried
from Bottle
from
Amstein
on 19 Feb 2026
at 13:45
6.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6.5
Flavor 6.5
Texture 6
Overall 7
Tried
from Can
at
Minibaren - Thon Partner Hotel Kungsbron
on 16 Feb 2026
at 19:59
7/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 7
Overall 7
[44cl can from my local Aldi.] A hazy amber pour with a fading white head; citrus aroma with a little pine resin; juicy citrus taste with lots of orange and lemon; then a crisp dry finish. Good stuff.
Tried
from Can
from
Aldi (England)
on 15 Feb 2026
at 18:43
7/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 7
Flavor 7.5
Texture 6
Overall 7
[44cl can from my local Aldi.] A pale amber pour with a slight haze and a loose white head; aroma of pine and citrus; soft and creamy in the mouth with a citrus taste and some caramel malts; then a building resinous bittterness with some grapefruit zest. Pleasant enough, but needs to be crisper.
Tried
from Can
from
Aldi (England)
on 14 Feb 2026
at 19:13