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.
6.6/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 6.5
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Canned 440ml. -from Ipertosano Pradamano, shared with Marko & Hrabren. Unclear orange/golden coloured, medium sized off-white head, floral and light spruce in the nose. Sweet malty, spruce, light fruity and floral with discreet alcohol in the finish.
Tried
from Can
on 23 Apr 2026
at 10:28
6.3/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6.5
Flavor 5.5
Texture 6
Overall 6
0.44 l can shared with Ogi and Marko, thanks. Unclear golden, medium diminishing off-white head. Aroma is lightly hoppy, fruity, candy, resin and spruce honey. Hints of mint, a touch of white grapes and quince. Medium body, smooth and creamy texture, soft carbonation. Intensely sweet candy aroma with a harsh bitterness, not in the balance. Finishes moderate sweet with a hint of alcohol.
Tried
from Can
on 21 Apr 2026
at 21:22
6.9/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
0.44l can, thx Ogi for sharing! Hazy golden body, off-white thick head, not terribly lasting. Bit oily aroma, citric, stone fruit, low sweetish oxidation, some spruce. Huuuuge spruce taste, some stone fruit underneath, well hidden alcohol, weird light astringency, low low tartness. Ah, dunno, bit too much on the spruce side.
Tried
from Can
on 21 Apr 2026
at 21:19
7.1/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 7
Overall 7.5
Can from Tesco Aberdeen Danestone. It pours lightly hazy bright golden - yellow with a medium white head. The aroma is fresh, bright, juicy, tropical, pineapple, yellow plum, nectarine and apricot. The taste is dryish upfront, bitter - sweet, juicy, bright, pithy, zesty, lemon, pomelo, persimmon, nectarine, pineapple, green, grassy, touch of peppery spice with a drying finish. Average body and moderate carbonation. Decent stuff.
Tried
from Can
from
Tesco Supermarket (Various locations)
on 21 Apr 2026
at 17:25
7/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 5.5
Flavor 7.5
Texture 6
Overall 8
440ml can, sold to med by djoeye. Declining beige head over a copper coloured body, rings of lace down the glass. Promising on the nose with bread-like malts, hints of toffee as well, mid-sweet. Well balanced taste of caramel-toffee, herbs, and leafy hops. Drying bittersweet finish. Medium bodied. Good drinking, well crafted. (Tromsø, 29.03.2026).
Tried
from Can
from
Systembolaget Luleå - Storheden
on 29 Mar 2026
at 14:01
7.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 7.5
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
From Amstein, drinking it yesterday, relax, at home with our homemade pizza. It was a classical and smooth.stout, light and tasty, smooth roasty malt, creamy, hint of cocoa, bitter, mild, a bit milky, good texture, touch of vanilla and chocolate, subtle
Tried
from Bottle
from
Amstein
on 29 Mar 2026
at 09:38
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