Traquair Jacobite - Traquair House Brewery Lld

slaintemhor

Oregon

4.5/5  rDev +8.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

After years of reading about this, I decided to give it a go. The colour was a dark walnut with hues of garnet around the edges. The aroma was filled with Christmas spice, molasses, turbinado and treacle. On the palate, a lovingly coating of tangy burnt sugar, a slight froth of CO2, then dark brown sugar, alcohol, Christmas cake, sailor jacks, dark raisins, zante currants and a long finish with hints of coriander. A glass truly worthy to raise and say, here's to the Jacobites and my ancestors who fought alongside them at Culloden!!

Serving type: bottle

05-07-2010 05:59:55 | More by slaintemhor

TheBeeraholic

Ontario (Canada)

4/5  rDev -3.6%

06-16-2013 15:19:24 | More by TheBeeraholic

templar316

Pennsylvania

4.64/5  rDev +11.8%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 5

Pours black into my Selinsgrove snifter, but shows a deep dark chocolate brown when held to the light. Soft white head quickly fades. It drinks like an ale but shows like a stout and I could drink this all night! The nose is a delicate blend of roasted barley and floral hops; tulips, corriander, figs, oats and subtle horse. This is balanced enough for anyone to drink it: the flower hops and spices rising over the dark fruits fading into the soft corriander. Outstanding!

Serving type: bottle

06-09-2013 06:34:58 | More by templar316

GeorgiaBeerGuy

Georgia

4.25/5  rDev +2.4%

06-08-2013 20:30:45 | More by GeorgiaBeerGuy

BigLittleHokis

California

4.5/5  rDev +8.4%

06-07-2013 15:06:09 | More by BigLittleHokis

DavoleBomb

Ohio

3.95/5  rDev -4.8%
look: 3 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Poured into a perfect pint. I assume this is the right listing, but this says "ale brewed with coriander and fermented in oak barrels" below the Jacobite Ale text.

3.0 A: Deep brown, nearly black, color. One and a half fingers of frothy beige head. Retention is below average and not much of any lacing is left.

4.25 S: Might not look great, but it smells great. Coriander hits you right on the first whiff and hits you hard. Earthy peatiness, light roastiness, caramel, molasses, brown sugar, mineral, and some spicy phenols. Very nice, but could use a bit more power.

4.0 T: Like the nose, the coriander is readily apparent. Underneath you find much of what the nose has: earthy peat, light roast, brown sugar, molasses, caramel. Mineral and phenols are upped somewhat in the taste. Though I love the taste of coriander, it does dominate the brew. Whether or not that is a bad thing, I don't know. But it does prevent a deeper inspection as to how the flavors mesh. Still, damn good.

3.5 M: Medium to heavier medium body. Good moderate carbonation. Somewhat slippery feel. Could use some more creaminess, but good enough.

4.0 D: I probably rated this higher than it deserves, but I love coriander so that's how it is. Worth a try either way though. Solid all around.

Serving type: bottle

06-07-2013 01:56:45 | More by DavoleBomb

mendvicdog

Maryland

3.75/5  rDev -9.6%

06-06-2013 00:43:36 | More by mendvicdog

lccrunchy

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +8.4%

05-29-2013 00:24:42 | More by lccrunchy

CarolinaKev

South Carolina

4.5/5  rDev +8.4%

05-26-2013 09:38:40 | More by CarolinaKev

JamesStreet

Louisiana

3.75/5  rDev -9.6%

05-25-2013 16:16:43 | More by JamesStreet

kvnstfrd

Missouri

3/5  rDev -27.7%

05-23-2013 13:29:37 | More by kvnstfrd

HamGlade10

Oklahoma

4/5  rDev -3.6%

05-18-2013 18:40:55 | More by HamGlade10

TallSaint

New York

3.9/5  rDev -6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

May 14th, 2013

Pours a dark, nearly opaque, ruby brown with a finger of off-white head.

Molasses and stewed dark fruits are strong in the nose. Vegetables and perfumed spice and coriander are also present in the nose. A bit too green for me.

On the palate upfront stewed dark fruits, caramel, molasses and a touch of peat lead into a spiced, green mid-palate and a sweet, dense, and silky back with a touch of alcohol heat. The spices certainly add something here with a spicy mid-palate that breaks up the fruity but dark malt body with spice and a bit of fresh coriander leading to an earthy malt finish.

Medium bodied with a pretty heavy carbonation, at least too much for my liking. It's surprisingly light upfront but it quickly weighs down on the palate, leading to its dense, silky finish.

An interesting brew, spices may be a bit too much for me, I don't really like the green/vegetal-ness that they seem to impart but it is still a solid brew! I need to try the house ale again now to compare.

Serving type: bottle

05-14-2013 21:24:01 | More by TallSaint

canawler

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +8.4%

05-14-2013 01:54:08 | More by canawler

Bill235

Ohio

4/5  rDev -3.6%

05-09-2013 17:28:14 | More by Bill235

CowboyRob

Alabama

4.5/5  rDev +8.4%

05-09-2013 15:22:31 | More by CowboyRob

TMoney2591

Illinois

3.61/5  rDev -13%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5

Served in a Lagunitas mason jar.

Tonight we're flashin' back to Bonnie Prince Charlie...in liquid form! This stuff pours a very dark garnet topped by a finger of light tan foam. The nose comprises toasted caramel, orange juice, perfume-y and earthy greens, light lime rind, mild pine needles, light wax, and light toasted coconut. The taste brings in more of the same, but without the orange juice (which instead comes through as a mild bit of orange peel) and with a very light tinge of coffee-ish-ness. The body is a light medium, with a light moderate carbonation and a sorta/kinda watery feel. Overall, a generally solid bit of Scotch ale, one whose admittedly odd complexity both sets it apart from others in the style and also keeps it from achieving greatness therewithin. Still, not a bad bit of brew.

Serving type: bottle

05-04-2013 05:55:03 | More by TMoney2591

Hellpop65

Kansas

3.5/5  rDev -15.7%

04-28-2013 20:13:00 | More by Hellpop65

bluntedboywonder

New York

4.5/5  rDev +8.4%

04-25-2013 02:13:35 | More by bluntedboywonder

SLeffler27

New York

4.36/5  rDev +5.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Poured into a Gordon Thistle, the color is brown with ruby highlights (SRM 20). A thin, creamy taupe head is short lived, leaving slight lacing.

Rich malt and molasses are up front and closely followed by prunes, then notes of white wine. There is spiciness with some tar and peat adding complexity. New layers develop as it warms.

The flavor profile is similar to the nose, though builds more on earthiness with spices taking the lead. Roasted malt is somewhat sweet without being cloying. Pecans and perhaps cashews are accompanied by prunes and figs with warmth. A subtle, lingering, sweet finish. Warmth gradually adds more character through to the bottom of the glass.

There is no sense of alcohol in this full-bodied, silky smooth beer with fine effervescence, and mouthwatering lusciousness.

This is an easy beer with plenty of character and nuances; just exquisite. On its own or with conversation, Jacobite is at its best. However, it could easily pair with a dry-aged steak.

This bottle aged four years in the cellar.

Serving type: bottle

04-21-2013 21:16:44 | More by SLeffler27

BeerNotes

Ohio

5/5  rDev +20.5%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

A: A nice amber brown, with just a hint of red.

S: Dark fruits — raisins, prunes, figs — molasses, candy, tobacco, coriander.

T: Subtle sweetness. The raisin comes through. Bits of apple. Caramel. Licorice. Warmth.

M: Mild to medium carbonation. Just right for the style.

O: This beer is perfectly balanced. It’s infinitely drinkable, which is remarkable given the alcohol content. And every sip leaves you wanting more. There’s such an incredible depth to this beer; so much going on, but not overpowering or overwhelming.

Serving type: bottle

04-21-2013 18:02:45 | More by BeerNotes

shelby415

Oregon

4/5  rDev -3.6%

04-21-2013 05:29:04 | More by shelby415

Braz

Washington

4.05/5  rDev -2.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Purchased at 99 Bottles.
Appearance: Very dark muddled brown with a slight tan head that is very minimal. Leaves light bubbles around edge of glass.
Smell: Boozy oak barrel. Toffee and brandy notes.
Taste: Excellent. Rich but not too rich. Brandy and just a hint of red wine or even a bit of scotch. Light coriander. Little to no bitterness, not all that sweet though either.
Mouthfeel: Medium. Has a nice feel, not too heavy to the point that it covers your whole mouth.
Overall: Very good. Very drinkable. Nice subtle warming effect. Has an appreciable earthy quality to it.

Serving type: bottle

04-17-2013 14:16:40 | More by Braz

yancot

Ontario (Canada)

4/5  rDev -3.6%

04-16-2013 05:42:17 | More by yancot

Beer21

Florida

4.25/5  rDev +2.4%

04-11-2013 17:47:06 | More by Beer21