Williams Brothers (Heather Ales)
Microbrewery
in Alloa,
Clackmannanshire,
Scotland 🏴
Associated with 2 Venues
Established in 1988
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.
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5
Bottle. Would think this beer would be a "Fruit Beer". I guess since it doesn’t use hops it is in this category. Dark, rich color. Gentle malt and berry smell. Not as cloy as one would think.
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7
Bottle. I really like the beers from the William Brothers. This one tastes and smells just like the name. But this is a good thing. This is a great winter time beer. Maybe even a holiday one. Brown colored ale with a light head. Great stuff. Should be experienced.
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7
Bottle. Beer smell not as floral as one would think. Taste is pleasant but has a somewhat soapy after taste. Rather refreshing. Good beer.
tnkw01 (4030) reviewed Grozet from Williams Brothers (Heather Ales) 8 months ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6
Bottle. Not as good as the other Williams Bros Heather ales. An unusual color. Yellow but not a golden yellow. Smells like beer. Not much of a berry smell. Taste, slightly tart berry taste with an unusal after taste. Recommended.
tnkw01 (4030) reviewed Kelpie from Williams Brothers (Heather Ales) 8 months ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 8.5
Bottle. This is a good beer! Taste like a good Dunkle or Porter. Nice coffee/chocolate undertones with a good "bite" of bitter that lingers on the tongue. Great stuff.
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6
Bottle. Never had a bad beer from this brewery. Golden color. White foamy head. Balanced taste and aroma. Liked it.
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 7
Old rating from 2014 - 500ml bottle, pours black with a large beige foamy head. Aromas & tastes of chocolate, coffee, liquorice, wood, biscuit & sweet malt. Medium body. Slight smokey finish.
RB score 3.45
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 7.5
Can. Hazy golden body with a white head that fades. Steady carbonation. No lacing. Aroma of tangerine and ginger. Flavour of orange and very spicy ginger. Thin body with a slick mouthfeel. Light fizz. Fiery and delicious.
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6.5 | Flavor - 6.5 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5
Can. Hazy golden body with a thick off-white head. Low carbonation. Faint lacing. Aroma of lime and peach. Flavour of orange and tonic water. Thin to medium body with a smooth mouthfeel. Soft fizz. Tart and fruity.
Brewery Stats
| Score | 6.53 |
| Beers | 170 |
| Ticks | 3660 |
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