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Heather Ales Ebulum

Heather Ales Ebulum  - Traditional Ale

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A Traditional Ale brewed by
Williams Brothers (Heather Ales)

Alloa, Central, Scotland

bottled
common

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5653.45/5.03.44/5.06.5%82.8Dimpled mug, English pint, Stein, Yard P  Stats

Commercial Description:
Bottled. A cask version at 5.8% is produced in October and November.
"Elderberry Black Ale"
Introduced to Scotland by Welsh druids in the 9th Century, elderberry black ale was part of the Celtic Autumn festivals when the "elders" would make this strong ale and pass the drink round the people of the village. The recipe was taken from a 16th Century record of domestic drinking in the Scottish Highlands. Elderberries were used for many natural remedies to cure sciatica, other forms of neuralgia, influenza and rhumatism as they contain tannins and fruit oils.
Ebulum is made from roasted oats, barley and wheat boiled with herbs then fermented with ripe elderberries.
A rich black ale with fruit aroma, silky soft texture,soft roasted flavour and gentle finish.
Recommended with stewed and baked foods.
Drink lightly chilled from a straight glass.
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 gunnar (290), Sandnes, Norway
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/515/20
Jul 2, 2009  
Pours dark brown with a small creamy tan head. Roasty aroma, raisins and dark fruits.Taste is semi sweet, nice soft mouthfeel, hints of anis in the long aftertaste.


 Beerlando (1999), Orlando, Florida, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/515/20
Jun 29, 2009  
Pours a dark chestnut to mahogany brown color with a frothy, slowly fleeting head of grayish khaki foam. Minimal spotting dots the glass. The aroma is nice, showing notes of milk chocolate, dried caramel, and creamy lactose, with and overtone of dark berries and fragrant wildflowers. There is a very faint hint of smoky molasses, as well as some very soft anise. Flavors follow suit, drinking like a lactic schwarzbier up front, chocolaty and creamy, with a slightly tart, dark, fruity twang on the back end. The finish also shows a light, floral, somewhat grassy hop finish, with just a trace of mint. Medium bodied, even keeled, and easy drinking, the palate picks up significant smoothness from the oats. Pretty nice stuff. It exceeded expectations, for sure.


 smith4498 (709), Miami, Florida, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/57/104/513/20
Jun 19, 2009  
Pours dark brown with tan head. Slightly roasty, fruity aroma. Toasted malt flavor with mild fruits and wheat. Medium body with mild carbonation.


ForenTox (9), worcester, Massachusetts, USA
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4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/517/20
Jun 11, 2009  
Dark brown with a tan head, aroma reminds me of a belgian dubbel, raisins, currants, plum. Initial taste of traditional stout, then incredible fruit flavors. Very nice mouthfeel, aftertaste is lingering and pleasant. Overall, excellent beer, didn’t know what I was getting into, but loved it.


 BroSpud (424), , Massachusetts, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/59/104/514/20
May 31, 2009  
11.2oz bottle from a Heather Ale mix sampler box. This one was a huge surprise. Did not expect to like an elderberry beer. Not even sure what an elderberry is or if I even tasted it in this beer. The flavors are more malt, currant, plum, oatmeal, and chocolate. Very interesting. And good. Don’t be afraid to try this.


 PilsnerPeter (2162), Flushing, New York, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/104/515/20
May 28, 2009  
Bottle: Near black with a ruby hue in the light and a light khaki head. Aroma is light roast, vanilla, plum, elderberry/currant notes. Velvety with mild carbonation. Flavors encompass currant, tobacco, smooth mild roast/ dark chocolate, black malt, some subtle spice when it warms (mint/ginger?). Dry throughout and very subtle. A nice Traditional Ale.


 RuneStumo (287), FØRRESFJORDEN, Norway
3.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/102/514/20
May 27, 2009  
27.03.2009, 0,33l Bottle. The colour is dark brown/black. Head is brown and 2-3 mm. Aroma is roasted malt and berries/fruit. There is also some spiesy flavours and maybe some smoke.


 Pwn3d (877), Manhattan, New York, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/105/517/20
May 14, 2009  
800th rating. Bottle at St. Andrews. Acts like a Swartzbier with its rich malt flavors and smooth body, amazed its not. Some slight dark berry undertones are noticeable. Other notes include vanilla, plum, wood, earth, licorice, malts, and cream. I love the fantasy of this brew. Epic



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