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Fraoch Heather Ale

Williams Bros. Brewing Co.
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🌍 United Kingdom · Ancient Herbed Ale · One of 1 Ancient Herbed Ales in hopIQ

The world's oldest beer style revived commercially — brewed using heather flowers, sweet gale, and elderflower from a 2,000-year-old Scottish recipe. Fraoch means heather in Scottish Gaelic. Floral and spicy with a distinctive herbal character unlike any other beer. Exported globally as Scotland's most iconic craft beer.

ABV
5%
IBU
20
SRM
golden8

Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 44 dimensions

floral
100%
heather
75%
herbal
63%
light
63%
crisp
50%
refreshing
50%
malty
38%
clean
25%
honey
25%
smooth
13%
earthy
0%
spicy
0%

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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Fraoch Heather Ale

Serve at 4–7°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

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