Flavor Profile
How this beer tastes, mapped across 48 flavour tags
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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.
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Serve & Enjoy
How to get the most out of Traquair House Ale
Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.
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.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Traquair House Ale
◎ Appearance
A deep amber to dark brown hue with excellent clarity, revealing the beer's rich malt character. The head is substantial and creamy, with impressive retention that clings to the glass. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, appropriate for a bottle-conditioned ale.
◌ Aroma
The nose is dominated by rich caramel and toffee notes with secondary dark fruit esters—plum and raisin—creating complexity. Subtle bread and nutty undertones emerge alongside gentle spice, while the oak-aging imparts a distinguished barrel character without overpowering.
◐ Taste
The palate enters with pronounced malty sweetness and toffee, developing into layered dark fruit flavors in the mid-palate. Full-bodied and smooth, the beer balances its 7.2% ABV with restrained bitterness (35 IBU), allowing the rich malt complexity to shine throughout while a gentle warming alcohol note emerges.
◑ Finish
The finish is clean yet lingering, with residual caramel and dark fruit notes fading gracefully. A pleasant alcohol warmth persists without harshness, leaving a satisfying aftertaste that invites another sip.
Food Pairing
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