description Traquair House Ale Overview
Traquair House Ale is brewed at Traquair House, a historic estate in Innerleithen in the Scottish Borders that ranks among the oldest inhabited houses in Britain. Brewing at Traquair was revived in the 1960s after a long hiatus, utilizing traditional equipment and methods within the house's former brewery. The ales are fermented in oak barrels, a practice that contributes to their complex flavor profile. Traquair produces several styles of strong ale, with its original house ale being the most widely recognized.
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Traquair House Ale ranks #4 of 213 in the Ale ranking, behind Sarah Hughes Dark Ruby Mild, ahead of Harviestoun Ola Dubh.
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Is Traquair House Ale actually brewed at the historic house?
Yes. It is produced at the brewery within Traquair House near Innerleithen in the Scottish Borders, where commercial brewing was revived by Peter Maxwell Stuart in the 1960s.
What does Traquair House Ale taste like?
It is a dark, strong Scottish ale with malt-led flavors commonly associated with caramel, dried fruit, and gentle roast. Traditional fermentation in oak vessels also distinguishes it from a typical modern pale ale.
How strong is Traquair House Ale?
The standard House Ale is generally sold at about 7 percent alcohol by volume, although labels should be checked for the market and bottling. That strength places it closer to a rich strong ale than to an everyday Scottish session beer.
Is Traquair House Ale the same beer as Traquair Jacobite Ale?
No. House Ale is the brewery's classic strong dark ale, while Jacobite Ale is a separate, stronger recipe notably seasoned with coriander. Both come from the Traquair House Brewery.
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