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Jacobite Ale

Traquair House Brewery
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🌍 Scotland · Scottish Ale · One of 22 Scottish Ales in hopIQ

Spiced with coriander, brewed to commemorate the Jacobite uprising. Rich, warming and complex with dark malt, Christmas spice and a long, smooth finish.

ABV
8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
dark35
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Full body.

The weight carries the beer on its own, leaving the aromatics free to lead.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Scottish Ale.
Malt character
malty
caramel
roasted
Distinctive notes
coriander
dark fruit
spicy
Fermentation & yeast
clove
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Jacobite Ale

Appearance

Deep mahogany to dark brown with excellent clarity, revealing the beer's rich malt character. A dense, tan head forms with excellent retention, indicative of a well-crafted Scotch Ale. The carbonation is moderate and refined, appropriate for the style.

deep mahoganydense tan headexcellent claritywell-retained foam

Aroma

Complex bouquet dominated by rich dark malts with prominent notes of caramel and molasses sweetness. Subtle coriander spice and warm alcohol vapors create a Christmas spice character, while earthy undertones ground the nose beautifully.

dark maltChristmas spicemolassescoriander

Taste

Full-bodied entry with malty sweetness and caramel notes establishing the base flavor. Mid-palate develops dark fruit character with bread-like complexity and gentle spice notes from coriander. Low bitterness (28 IBUs) allows the rich malt profile to dominate, with warming alcohol creating a smooth, sophisticated balance.

malty sweetnessdark fruitcaramel complexitywarming alcohol

Finish

Long, smooth finish with lingering molasses sweetness and subtle spice. The aftertaste is warming and rich, leaving a pleasant malty residue without harshness.

long finishsmoothwarming aftertaste
87
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
88
Appearance
86
Finish
87
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Jacobite Ale

Serve at 12–16°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 12–16°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.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Jacobite Ale

About Scottish Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Scottish Ale?

Scottish Ale is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar Scottish Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same rich, malty, coriander character as Jacobite Ale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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