All the crisp clean notes of the finest lager but with the discrete bitter finish of a well-balanced IPA. She wished to recreate a batch for her family, and in exchange for knowledge, she provided the recipe. Brother Bruce debuted the Beer from a 5-barrel brewery in Taynuilt, demand was high, and being a seasonal Ale, it quickly sold out.
The following year brother Scott came on board and together they secured a method that allowed them the brew the Ale all year round. They expanded the business in with the introduction of a purpose built brewery in Strathaven, selling a further four historical Scottish Ales. Heather Ale Ltd became Williams Bros. Brewing Co. And just like that, they had now become a craft brewery, forever growing to this day. Williams Bros. This means that nobody has a controlling majority, thus retaining its independent status.
Named after the first emperor of the Roman Empire, Caesar Augustus pours golden straw in colour and supports a thin, silky white head. On the nose we are greeted with pale malts, a touch of caramel, a citric zest mainly grapefruit , and some bread and earthy notes. Many of these flavours carry over onto the palate with a focus on the zesty character, a biscuit quality is a pleasant addition as well as stronger notes of earth. The finish is clean, crisp, dry, citric and bitter, with grapefruit citrus lingering.
There is a dry mouthfeel, a disappointing low body, and a medium level of carbonation. The lacing is good, albeit rather patchy, but definitely better than expected with the head being almost non-existent and quick to dissipate even further.
The type of person reading this article, the type of person who loves all things Beer, will find this bland and lacklustre. Clues in the title, this malt is used to achieve classic Pilsner style Beers and Lagers or Pale Ales with a delicate, clean flavour and light pale colour.
