Traquair Jacobite Ale

Brewed by Traquair
Style: Traditional Ale
Innerleithen, Borders, Scotland

Sampled in Glasgow, found at a speciality shop. Couldnt ever find it in the US. Had an excellent flavor, almost like a red ale, as traditional ales are not common in the US. Definitely a slow sipping drink with excellent use of mild hops.

One of my favorite beers. Period. A deep profile of chocolate, caramel, coriander, and dark fruit- cherries. I am not saying this is the best beer out there by any means, but still one of my nostalgic favorites.

Pours a dark brown; minimal head. Had a cola look to it. Aroma definitely has some coriander; but quite different from other beers. Some caramel malt as well; and maybe some fruit/earthiness. Very good smell. Very light on the palate with not much carbonation. That fact, and the unique flavor, caught me a little off guard. However, definitely warmed up to this beer. Coriander, caramel malt, chocolate, fruit and cherries. Very distinct and enjoyable. Surprised that this is 8%. My complaint is that the flavor could have been more assertive; but still this is quality.

Pours dark brown smells like corriander. Lots of stuff going on here Caramel malty, corriander and a cherry finish. This beer is simply amazing!!!!

bottled Brown with minimal head. aroma coriander, caramel malt, mustard. Relatively full body, chocolate hints, caramel, and a massive coriander attack. Stunning beer

Rated 2/11/07: Coffee colored pour, mild head that dwindled down leaving little lacing. Rich aroma with some smoked roasted malt and spicy coriander. Rich and filling mouthfeel, smooth finish with a very slight alcohol note. Very interesting flavor, addictive and intriquing. Burnt flavors with some notes of maple and black licorice. The coriander is very noticeable and boy does it work well in this ale. A mild smoke flavor is present as in the aroma. Nice bitterness to counter the spice. Alcohol is well hidden. Very enjoyable.

330 ml Bottle. Purchased at Blue Max Liquors in Burnsville, MN. Best before date is June 2011. Based on the best by dates of recent reviews, I believe this one may be at least 5 years in age. Pour is a murky brown and red with only a slight soapy head. Aroma is very malty, quite strong. I get a bit of earthiness in the nose as well. Taste is real big, with a BIG malt presence, fruit (dates, raisins) and burnt sugar. It has a very nice "booziness" to it. Not that it has a bunch of alcohol in the taste, just that it has the texture and silkiness of some whiskys I have had. A really nice finish on this one. At the very end, detected some roast and smoke. Complexity is revealed with the range of flavors in this as it warms. Agree with previous reviews, not real sure if I could sense the coriander listed on the label.

Bottle. I tried feeling the coriander, and I didn’t find it in the aroma. I even took some spices from the kitchen to be able to compare, and ginger and cardmon are quite noticable in this one. Dark colour, small disappearing head. Nice and foamy, silky on the palate. Taste sparklingly dry, but nothing that speciall really. Quite short finish, was expecting more.