What the Froach!

**Mael Coluim** · 10th October 11, 08:34 PM

Heather Ale or more correctly 'Leanne Fraoch' is a lovely Scottish ale that I was introduced to by the barman Donald at Park Lane Tavern when Bellhaven Scottish Ale was removed from on tap. Now the Fraoch I had was bottled.

This Saturday, I learned from the Park Lane bar manager, Sara the William Brothers who brew this fine ale and others are beginning a tour of the US. They will be having a cask opening at Park Lane Saturday, 11/12. Sounds like a Kilt Night to me! Here are prior threads that mentions Fraoch and Heather Ale.

Who else has had Froach?

**Dale Seago** · 10th October 11, 08:36 PM

I have. Lovely stuff!!!

**seanachie** · 10th October 11, 09:01 PM

Ern:
What is the correct pronounciation please? Also if you have any info on additional tour dates particularly on the west coast please let me know.

Thanks

**brewerpaul** · 10th October 11, 09:07 PM

Bought it at a liquore store in Edinburgh while walking back to our room. It was quite tasty stuff and we topped it of with some fine scotch.

**Highlander31** · 10th October 11, 10:14 PM

We were able to get it from Beverages and More when we lived in San Jose. The owner of the local store has said he would order it for us, unfortunately, he hasn't been able to find a distributor for it.

**Mael Coluim** · 11th October 11, 03:49 AM

Originally Posted by seanachie

Ern:
What is the correct pronounciation please? Also if you have any info on additional tour dates particularly on the west coast please let me know.

Thanks

I leave the pronunciation to our Scottish brethren. I would contact the Williams brothers through their website when they would be on the West coast.

**ThistleDown** · 12th October 11, 10:01 AM

Originally Posted by Mael Coluim

I leave the pronunciation to our Scottish brethren. I would contact the Williams brothers through their website when they would be on the West coast.

"frew-och", Ern. A fine one, but...

did you try any Cairngorm Wild Cat, Brochan or Blessed Thistle? Or Black Isle Yellowhammer or Red Kite? Or Orkney's Skullsplitter or (blessed of all) Dark Island Reserve Orcadian while you were over? Ah distllery tours are fine, but the ales, man, the ales!

**Gryphon57** · 13th October 11, 10:52 AM

Originally Posted by ThistleDown

"frew-och", Ern. A fine one, but...

did you try any Cairngorm Wild Cat, Brochan or Blessed Thistle? Or Black Isle Yellowhammer or Red Kite? Or Orkney's Skullsplitter or (blessed of all) Dark Island Reserve Orcadian while you were over? Ah distllery tours are fine, but the ales, man, the ales!

The Cairngorm Wildcat is excellent. Tried it first time at a sampling at the brewery in Aviemore.

**Mael Coluim** · 13th October 11, 11:15 AM

Originally Posted by ThistleDown

"frew-och", Ern. A fine one, but...

did you try any Cairngorm Wild Cat, Brochan or Blessed Thistle? Or Black Isle Yellowhammer or Red Kite? Or Orkney's Skullsplitter or (blessed of all) Dark Island Reserve Orcadian while you were over? Ah distllery tours are fine, but the ales, man, the ales!

Every afternoon and every evening the local ales were tried with delight. Alas, Rex not once did I come across the ones you named. Looks like you need to show me around.