Traquair Launches New Limited Edition Beer – Perfect Gift for
Christmas!
Traquair House Brewery has reached a remarkable landmark in its history with
the 2000th brew being put through the ancient vessels since brewing was
restarted by Peter Maxwell Stuart, 20th Laird of Traquair in 1965.
At that time, it was the first domestic brewery in the UK to obtain a brewing
licence for many decades and it is a remarkable achievement that brewing
continues here to this day nearly 60 years later.
Brewing continues to be exclusively carried out in the ancient brewery at
Traquair House and we are the last brewery in the UK to ferment our total
production in oak fermenting tuns which give our ales their unique flavour.
All our ales are traditional Scottish ales with delicious well balanced dark beers
and strong malty notes.
The Laird also began the tradition of “special ales” to mark landmarks and
celebrations such as the 100th Brew, Silver Wedding Brew and Catherine’s 21st
Brew. But even he would be amazed that the landmark of the 2000th Brew has
now been achieved.
Brewed as a limited edition bottled ale with a commemorative label these are
sure to become collectors’ items as previous specials have become. It has a 9%
ABV and is a dark, strong and smooth beer matured for several months before
bottling. As with our stronger ales this beer comes with a 10 year shelf life and is
said to improve with age!
A perfect beer lovers gift – one to drink and one to keep