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.
6.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 8
Flavor 7
Texture 4
Overall 7
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Tried
on 25 Nov 2000
at 12:29
5.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 4
Texture 4
Overall 4.5
I found it less complex, less sweet and by far my least favourite of the Heather Ales Ltd. family.
Tried
on 23 Nov 2000
at 23:57
7.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 9
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
The most robust and earthy of this series of specialty ales from Scotland. Delicious, complex, highly adventurous. Whether you get into it or not, this is a must try.
Tried
on 21 Nov 2000
at 18:41
7.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Interestingly enough, this isn't even the best heather ale I've had. That was Burghead Pictish Ale from Alameda in Portland, OR. Still, this is a great beer.
Tried
on 30 Jun 2000
at 14:06