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Fraoch

Williams Bros. Brewing Co.
United Kingdom·Heather Ale
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Golden-amber ale: floral and peaty on the nose, with heather, caramel and herbs, then full malt, honey and grassy herbal notes and a light spice finish. Heather, bogmyrtle and ginger go in with First Gold hops. The harvest is frozen the same day and fetched from the freezer store on brew morning, so the Gaelic Leann Fraoch recipe can be brewed all year.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
herbalfloralmalty
herbal
floral
malty
honey
smoky
caramel
Aroma
Herbal and floral notes lead the nose, with distinct heather and bog myrtle character grounding the profile.
also:grassy,spicy
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,vanilla

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Fraoch

◎ Appearance

Golden-amber hue with bright clarity and moderate carbonation. The head forms quickly with fine bubbles and shows persistent lacing that clings to the glass. The body reads full and inviting against the light.

golden-amberclearpersistent lacingmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

Herbal and floral notes lead the nose, with distinct heather and bog myrtle character grounding the profile. Beneath lies a subtle peaty undertone with caramel sweetness and hints of ginger spice. The First Gold hops contribute a gentle grassy complexity without aggression.

heather, bog myrtlefloral, herbalpeaty notescaramel sweetness

◐ Taste

The palate opens with full malt character and honeyed sweetness that carries through the mid-palate. Herbal and grassy notes interweave with light spice, while the modest 28 IBU provides gentle bitterness rather than bite. The body is round and smooth, never thin or astringent.

honey, full maltherbal, grassylight spicesoft bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish recedes gently with residual honey and herbal warmth, leaving no harsh edges. A delicate spice tingle lingers briefly before fading to a clean, dry aftertaste.

clean, dryherbal warmthgentle fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
78
Appearance
75
Finish
74
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

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

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