Ok folks as far as I know there isn't a place in Puerto Pollensa sells Traquair Ales..............YET!!!!. And if a certain friend of mine needs a sales office in Mallorca, I'm her man:lol .
Ok let me tell you a little about where the Ales come from. They are brewed in The Scottish Borders at a place called Traquair House (it's really a castle
) near Innerleithen, the present Lady Maxwell stuart's father re-started the brewery in the mid 60"s and it has since then it has grown in reputation. With sales worldwide, 2 of it's ales have ranked no 1 & 2 in the world.
They brew a few different ales and on special occasions brew an ale for that occasion.They ferment their total production in the original wooden Uncoated oak fermenters (18th century)
Their 3 main ales avaliable in bottles are Traquair House Ale, Traquair Jacobite Ale & Bear Ale. This year they have brewed a really nice special ale, Lairds Ale. I do hope it remains in production.
Here is a short description of each:
TRAQUAIR House Ale ABV 7.2% (Bottled)
The original rich dark ale recognised as a world classic.
"Serious alcohol and fruity malt on the nose... with a little oak and amontillado sherry character" (World Beer Guide).A dark, strong Scots classic which, despite coming from a tiny 18th-century brewhouse, has been hugely influential in export markets, particularly in the USA, where all beer buffs seem to know it. Serious alcohol and fruity malt on the nose, and delicious plum pie and vanilla flavours, with a little oak and amontillado sherry character. Soft and drinkable with a sherry-ish dryness that stops it cloying, and a sweet note reminiscent of the sticky skins of supermarket dates in a box. Excellent with hard farm cheeses, particularly those with an acidic or goaty accent. also unrivalled as a Christmas Eve sipping beer, with candles and log fires and a glittery tree. Serve: room temp. Avail. specialists.
TRAQUAIR Jacobite Ale ABV 8% (Bottled)
Brewed to celebrate the anniversary of the 1745 Jacobite rebellion and now a permanent addition to the range.
"a rich warm biscuity aroma balanced by hops and a herbal note from the coriander ... a bitter sweet finish with hints of chocolate, winey fruit and coriander" (Roger Protz)
BEAR ALE ABV 5% (bottled)
A rich amber coloured ale with hints of oakiness and strong malty flavours.
Other Ales:Other draught ales include Festival Ale, Fair Ale and Wedding Ale brewed for special occasions. Most recently, Blair Ale has been brewed in support of the Labour Party election campaign. Limited edition bottled ales for collectors have included, 100th Brew, 250th Brew, Silver Wedding, Catherine's 21st, Stuart Anniversary Brew.
Serving Suggestions:Ales should ideally be served at room temperature or cellar temperature depending on taste. They are an excellent accompaniment to all kinds of meat dishes, cheese and can be added to fruit cakes and Christmas pudding for an extra kick.
Have I whetted your taste buds for what I rate as the best Ales I've ever tasted? Now your wondering where you can buy these wonderful Ales? ok here's a list for you Traquair House Ale/ Jacobite Ale (bottled); Approximately 100 independent retailers in Scotland and England. Main wholesalers; Wessex Craft Brewers, Peckhams, Beer Direct, and Bear Ale available in Scotland through Sainsburys. Bear Ale; Traquair Arms
Hotel, Innerleithen. Robbies Bar, Leith Walk, Edinburgh. The Guildford Arms, West Register Street, Edinburgh and occasional beer festivals. or try
www.traquair.co.uk/brewery.
Now for some reason I know that I'm not the only Traquair brewery fan on the forum. So come out the closet folks and rant to the nice people about your favorite. Mines at the moment I must admit is their Lairds Ale.
See Pops your not the only person who writes for free drink!. Traquair House Brewery's owner please note all my sales commision should be transfered into my Spanish bank Account
Rob