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Thursday, December 31, 2009

Scottish ales....

Available online also

Traquair House Ale....$5.29 / 11.2oz

"Barley wine-style "Scotch ale" produced in a tiny brewery at Traquair, the oldest inhabited house in Scotland. Traquair is a pure-malt ale that can accompany or replace pure-malt whiskey. The original 18th century recipe was discovered by Peter Maxwell Stuart, 20th Laird of Traquair, in the mid 1960’s.

Traquair was brewing a famous strong ale when Mary Queen of Scots visited in 1566. For 200 years the brewery remained idle until restored in 1965 by the 20th Laird of Traquair

Deep reddish-golden in color; full, velvet-like body; medium dry and powerful, with an earthy hint of peat character." -- importer





Traquair Jacobite Ale....$5.29 / 11.2oz
"Traquair Jacobite Ale, first brewed in 1995, commemorates the 250th anniversary
of the Jacobite Rebellion. A strong ale based on an ancient recipe, Jacobite Ale is
spiced with hops as well as another traditional and ancient seasoning: coriander.
Deep brown color; rich aroma of spice, chocolate and leather; full, creamy body.
Exotic, engaging finish with notes of warmth and oak. ABV: 8.0%" -- importer



"Serving Suggestions: Each is excellent with pate de fois gras and other richappetizers; great with Stilton or other blue cheeses. Can accompany fruit and fruittarts or as a morning pick-me-up with coffee and brunch; alone, Traquair is a finewinter warmer and also beautiful with a fine cigar. Serve in a brandy snifter." -- importer

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