Williams Brothers Alba Scot's Pine Ale beer

Williams Brothers Alba Scot's Pine Ale

Traditional Ale · 7.5% ABV · ~160 calories

Williams Brothers Brewing Company · Clackmannanshire, UK

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Beer Description

Alba is a triple style ale brewed to a traditional Highland recipe from Scots pine and spruce shoots pickled during early spring.

Introduced by the Vikings, spruce and pine ales were very popular in the Scottish Highlands until the end of the 19th century. Many early explorers, including Captain Cook, used spruce ale during long sea voyages since it prevented scurvy and ill health. Shetland spruce ale was said to “stimulate animal instincts” and give you twins. Pure malted barley, is boiled with the young sprigs of pine for several hours then the fresh shoots of the spruce are added for a short infusion before fermentation.

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