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Traquair Jacobite
Traquair House Brewery
- From:
- Traquair House Brewery
- Scotland, United Kingdom
- Style:
- Scotch Ale / Wee Heavy
Ranked #16 - ABV:
- 8%
- Score:
- 92
Ranked #4,655 - Avg:
- 4.14 | pDev: 10.63%
- Reviews:
- 589
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Dec 06, 2023
- Added:
- Oct 14, 2001
- Wants:
- 95
- Gots:
- 114
Traquair Jacobite Ale is a Scotch ale with an ancient ingredient, coriander: rich, deep flavors are accented by exotic coriander aroma. Traquair House Brewery, located within Scotland's oldest inhabited house, uses a 1738 copper kettle and oak fermenters to produce this fine ale, first brewed in 1995 to commemorate the Jacobite Revolution.
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Ratings by erz316:
Reviewed by erz316 from Indiana
4.42/5 rDev +6.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
4.42/5 rDev +6.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
Best before of 2014 into old speck pint glass
A - two finger slightly red tan hear, big bubbles on the foam. the body is a dark brown with some light cola-esque highlights. the body is dark, but it doesnt seem to be muddy or turbid.
S - nice little nip of corriander in the nose. the nose has pretty much all that counts: dark malts, molasses, a bit of peat, and some light alcohol. the nose could be a bit stronger however.
T - an excellent taste. the sweetness is quite tame in comparison to some others who either let it go wild or have it masked by spices. the initial taste is a bit peaty, sweet like a juicy fruit (not the gum) kind of way; slight bitter hops add a splendid astringency to counter act the sweetness and bring a balance to the brew. the finish is a sweet caramel and malt taste, while the fter is mostly a simple malt-sweetness combination. the stealth alcohol is quite amazing, ou simply do not see it coming!
MF&D - the feel is definitely lacking though. there is a lack of carbonation and the body is a bit too thin, especially with out the reinforcement of the bubbles.
Oct 26, 2009A - two finger slightly red tan hear, big bubbles on the foam. the body is a dark brown with some light cola-esque highlights. the body is dark, but it doesnt seem to be muddy or turbid.
S - nice little nip of corriander in the nose. the nose has pretty much all that counts: dark malts, molasses, a bit of peat, and some light alcohol. the nose could be a bit stronger however.
T - an excellent taste. the sweetness is quite tame in comparison to some others who either let it go wild or have it masked by spices. the initial taste is a bit peaty, sweet like a juicy fruit (not the gum) kind of way; slight bitter hops add a splendid astringency to counter act the sweetness and bring a balance to the brew. the finish is a sweet caramel and malt taste, while the fter is mostly a simple malt-sweetness combination. the stealth alcohol is quite amazing, ou simply do not see it coming!
MF&D - the feel is definitely lacking though. there is a lack of carbonation and the body is a bit too thin, especially with out the reinforcement of the bubbles.
More User Ratings:
Reviewed by MikeWard from Pennsylvania
3.89/5 rDev -6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
3.89/5 rDev -6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
500ml bottle into a pint mug. Best by 8/28/27.
Cola colored body with a small off white head. Numerous floaties. Aroma is very interesting, light spice, molasses, a hint of licorice. On tasting, pretty much sweet malts with a faint spice note, though not coriander. Finish is a malty wash. Overall, clean Scotch Ale, abv well hidden, though not as complex as I hoped.
Nov 15, 2023Cola colored body with a small off white head. Numerous floaties. Aroma is very interesting, light spice, molasses, a hint of licorice. On tasting, pretty much sweet malts with a faint spice note, though not coriander. Finish is a malty wash. Overall, clean Scotch Ale, abv well hidden, though not as complex as I hoped.
Reviewed by mariposafan from Wisconsin
4.59/5 rDev +10.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75
4.59/5 rDev +10.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75
Very dark red-brown with a short lived head, but get the light behind it and it looks great. The aroma is fruity, sweet and a little floral. The flavor is great – raisiny, fruity, subtle oakiness. Mellow while still having a brightness. Slightly viscous with light carbonation. Overall my favorite Scotch Ale. It tastes good to just drink, but sipping it shows its complexity.
Oct 22, 2023Reviewed by C-Stockwell from Rhode Island
3.78/5 rDev -8.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
3.78/5 rDev -8.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
L: solid, almost black, brown, with a khaki head. Appears red when viewed from above
S: coffee, banana, molasses, Worcestershire or soy sauce
T: Coca-Cola, cream, coffee, molasses. Coriander, similar to gin
F: touch watery
A very mild, pleasant Scotch ale. No alcohol bite. Probably would work well in cooking where a darker beer is desired.
Aug 09, 2023S: coffee, banana, molasses, Worcestershire or soy sauce
T: Coca-Cola, cream, coffee, molasses. Coriander, similar to gin
F: touch watery
A very mild, pleasant Scotch ale. No alcohol bite. Probably would work well in cooking where a darker beer is desired.
Reviewed by FLima from Brazil
4.16/5 rDev +0.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
4.16/5 rDev +0.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Bought in 2017 with expiration date 2025.
Dark brown color with no head.
Rich malty aroma with notes of cocoa, dark fruits, vanilla and dates.
Flavor with notes of dark fruits, cocoa, lots of plums, nuts, licorice, cola, Maillard and mild coriander. If I want, I can keep harvesting other alike flavors. Dry aftertaste with a medium bitterness.
Light to medium body with mild carbonation. Alcohol of 8% is absent.
Complex Scotch Ale with lots of different nuances raging from dark fruits to nutty flavors to malt diversity. This aged incredibly well.
Jul 29, 2023Dark brown color with no head.
Rich malty aroma with notes of cocoa, dark fruits, vanilla and dates.
Flavor with notes of dark fruits, cocoa, lots of plums, nuts, licorice, cola, Maillard and mild coriander. If I want, I can keep harvesting other alike flavors. Dry aftertaste with a medium bitterness.
Light to medium body with mild carbonation. Alcohol of 8% is absent.
Complex Scotch Ale with lots of different nuances raging from dark fruits to nutty flavors to malt diversity. This aged incredibly well.
Reviewed by not2quick from Missouri
4.31/5 rDev +4.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
4.31/5 rDev +4.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Look- very dark with a thin rapidly dissipating head. 4.25
Smell- sweet candied fruit 4.50
Taste - fruity esters that finishes dry 4.25
Feel- slight tingle on the tongue and finishes clean 4.25
Overall - very enjoyable scotch ale. One of the best I've had and certainly the best non BA one. 4.25
#98A moment ago
Jul 10, 2023Smell- sweet candied fruit 4.50
Taste - fruity esters that finishes dry 4.25
Feel- slight tingle on the tongue and finishes clean 4.25
Overall - very enjoyable scotch ale. One of the best I've had and certainly the best non BA one. 4.25
#98A moment ago
Reviewed by janubio from Spain
3.92/5 rDev -5.3%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
3.92/5 rDev -5.3%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Bottle from Altopalato, served at home in a dimpled mug. Brown rddisih colur, small head with no retention and no lacing.
Aroma of dried fruits, dates, raisins, toffee, roasted malts, vanilla.
Medium to full body, creamy texture, flat carbonation, sweet finish.
Taste follows the aroma.
Very good.
Mar 22, 2022Aroma of dried fruits, dates, raisins, toffee, roasted malts, vanilla.
Medium to full body, creamy texture, flat carbonation, sweet finish.
Taste follows the aroma.
Very good.
Reviewed by GuyFawkes from Illinois
4.25/5 rDev +2.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
4.25/5 rDev +2.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
"Best before January 31"...not sure if this mean January 2031? Or January 31st on an unnamed year; drank 2/23/22 @ the Yarchives.
Semi-opaque brown orange appearance.
An even pour yielded a small, noisy khaki head; decent lace.
Sarsaparilla, black licorice & mild coriander notes in the nose.
Creamy medium mouthfeel.
Coriander, blackberry & cream flavors.
Interesting, tasty but pretty challenging overall. Definitely worth trying!
Feb 24, 2022Semi-opaque brown orange appearance.
An even pour yielded a small, noisy khaki head; decent lace.
Sarsaparilla, black licorice & mild coriander notes in the nose.
Creamy medium mouthfeel.
Coriander, blackberry & cream flavors.
Interesting, tasty but pretty challenging overall. Definitely worth trying!
Reviewed by cbutova from Massachusetts
4.4/5 rDev +6.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
4.4/5 rDev +6.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
Been a damn minute since I have had this beer, maybe a decade to be honest. One of those beers I tried in the very beginning of getting into craft beer. Excited to see what I think with some experience now.
A- Very dark brown cola body when poured from the stubby 500ml bottle into a becher glass. A nice foamy cap up to a finger with a very light tan off white hue. Small sheets of thin lacing.
S- Rich and sweet dark, dried fruits are bright and intense with raisin, prune and especially plum coming to mind. Definitely picking up a touch of herbal coriander as well as a hint of orange peel. Molasses, brown sugar, toffee, nuttiness, pear, caramel, berry jam and a hint of smoke.
T- Just ground up some coriander the other day and it is not exactly strong but certainly a featured, prominent flavor atop the rich dark grains and the dried dark fruits from the ferment. The malt profile is diverse with toasty, nutty, bready, grainy, slight cocoa, light roast, caramel, molasses and a touch of smoky notes. Plums are bright and are joined by notes of raisin and prune. Pear comes to mind again.
MF- Medium bodied overall with a foamy and slightly creamy texture. The carbonation is at a moderate level and it has a smooth, soft feel to it. Ends with a spice bitterness lingering.
Coriander, a ton of dark bright fruits and a great malt profile. Brings me back a long ways and still a classic that really is quite unique.
Jan 02, 2022A- Very dark brown cola body when poured from the stubby 500ml bottle into a becher glass. A nice foamy cap up to a finger with a very light tan off white hue. Small sheets of thin lacing.
S- Rich and sweet dark, dried fruits are bright and intense with raisin, prune and especially plum coming to mind. Definitely picking up a touch of herbal coriander as well as a hint of orange peel. Molasses, brown sugar, toffee, nuttiness, pear, caramel, berry jam and a hint of smoke.
T- Just ground up some coriander the other day and it is not exactly strong but certainly a featured, prominent flavor atop the rich dark grains and the dried dark fruits from the ferment. The malt profile is diverse with toasty, nutty, bready, grainy, slight cocoa, light roast, caramel, molasses and a touch of smoky notes. Plums are bright and are joined by notes of raisin and prune. Pear comes to mind again.
MF- Medium bodied overall with a foamy and slightly creamy texture. The carbonation is at a moderate level and it has a smooth, soft feel to it. Ends with a spice bitterness lingering.
Coriander, a ton of dark bright fruits and a great malt profile. Brings me back a long ways and still a classic that really is quite unique.
Reviewed by puck1225 from Texas
4.1/5 rDev -1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4.1/5 rDev -1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Poured this beer from a bottle purchased at a Dallas bottle shop into a tulip glass. Dark brown color with a reddish hue. Initially a beige head and some lacing. Caramel and oak smell and taste. Pleasant warming beer, but expected it to be a bit meatier. A nice beer and I bet it is better fresh on tap.
Nov 02, 2021
Traquair Jacobite from Traquair House Brewery
Beer rating:
92 out of
100 with
1009 ratings
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