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Heather Ales Ebulum

Percentile
85
overall
Brewed by Williams Brothers (Heather Ales)
Style: Traditional Ale

Alloa, Central, Scotland

bottled
common

on tap
unknown

Broad Distribution
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RatingsAverageScoreABVStyle PctlServe in
5893.45/5.03.45/5.06.5%85.3Dimpled mug, English pint, Stein, Yard
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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 pforei (338), USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/512/20
May 14, 2008  
Rich cola color with small, transient head. Initial aroma of malty-powdered chocolate, and roastiness; typical of a modern stout/porter. After beer warms; subtle berry and vinegar/vinous note arises in aroma and taste. Lack of hops. Subtle tartness/sourness at the very end of the finish. Thin to medium bodied. Very mild. I like the flavor combination, but it needs to be more overstated.


 ditmier (1057), Boise, Idaho, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/59/104/516/20
May 11, 2008  
2008 Bottle - Pours an opaque black without being too heavy, very small white head, aroma is of smoked malt, slightly coffee bitter on the front end, opens up into a great mix of smoke, hop flowers and bitter chocolate, I really dug this beer and would definitely share with others....


 wyzzywyz22 (777), Wirral, Merseyside, England
4.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/58/105/516/20
May 9, 2008  
Bottle, pours black with a ruby tinge. Fabulous aroma of berry which gives way to a peaty smokiness. Velvety mouthfeel. Flavour is roasted malt , berry, dark chocolate. Nicely balanced, dryish bitter, hoppy finish. A complex and massively enjoyable brew. A real treat.


 MrChopin (632), Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
2.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/102/511/20
May 9, 2008  
Pours deep red/almost black with head that dies instantly. Berries and moderate roast and hints of chocolate in nose. Flavor follows nose, though roasts dominate. Feels a little watery.


 Lunkie (1020), Glen Iris, Australia
3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/55/103/513/20
May 9, 2008  
Sweet fruit berry aroma. Black colour with fair head and lacing. Malt sweet fruit flavour. Smooth palate.


 Perm (151), Tryon, North Carolina, USA
4.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/105/58/105/517/20
Apr 28, 2008  
A solid brew from a solid, if (IMO) overlooked, British brewery. This one is among their best: nice and dark to look at, with a deep nose, but easy-drinking and not too robust to enjoy on a summer day. Very nice fruit and floral notes; well-balanced and satisfyling.


 imdownthepub (5121), Banbury, Oxfordshire, England
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/104/515/20
Apr 23, 2008  
Bottled, filtered, 330ml. Black with ruby hue, tan head. Lovely deeply flavoured body witth liquorice and peaty notes, fruity sweet but also with the drying effect of elderberry which has an earthy taste. Late on there is a smoked note with a rush of alcohol. I enjoyed it.


 Blom (390), Odense, Denmark
3.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/513/20
Apr 20, 2008  
Black with a limited but dense grey head. Chocolate and liquorice in the aroma, and some herbs too. The flavour is marked by coffee, caramel, dark chocolate and berries.



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