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Marine Hotel (Freehouse)
Best 10 Beers Seen
(Show all 49 beers from this pub...)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Deeside - Nechtan |  | 1 |
| York - Guzzler | | 1 |
| Brew Dog - 77 Lager | | 1 |
| Brew Dog - The Physics | | 2 |
| Timothy Taylor's - Landlord |  | 11 |
| Cairngorm - Trade Winds | | 1 |
| Brew Dog - Punk IPA | | 4 |
| Timothy Taylor's - Golden Best | | 1 |
| Burnside - 3-Bullz | | 1 |
| Burnside - Wild Rhino | | 1 |
Visits Details
02 Sep 2010 (Ray)
Busy.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deeside - Brude | 3.50 |  | Not much going on in this lightweight, golden, summer ale. Improved as it 'breathed' warmed up. Probably 2* really. |
| Burnside - M-Pire | 5.20 | Not Tried | I won't rate this as it was the bottom of the cask. Shouldn't have been served really. Hazy with floaters. |
20 Aug 2010 (McGargle)
Mostly regulars.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orkney - Raven | 3.80 |  | Little aroma. Thin with metallic hints mid-mouth. Unpleasant, slightly astringent finish. CBoB Bronze Award? Not on this form. |
| Orkney - Red McGregor | 4.10 | | This was an odd one. No hints of summer fruits here just booming tannic aroma and flavours of red wine - strong autumn fruits. Think cheap Shiraz and you're close. |
| Timothy Taylor's - Landlord | 4.30 |  | Ullage. Willingly replaced but it shouldn't have left the bar in this condition. |
01 Aug 2010 (Ray)
On a damp day it was still busy. Beers a tad cold??
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelburn - Pivo Estivo | 3.90 | | Straw coloured with floral hoppy aroma. Initial tastes of grapefruit and citrus fruits with long dry finish. Needs a little added sweetness from the malt to become an excellent summer ale. |
| Timothy Taylor's - Landlord | 4.30 | | A little tired. |
| Deeside - Lulach | 4.00 | | Thin and bland. Maybe 2.1/2* really. |
| Angus Ales - Driver Dark | 4.40 | Not Tried | A stout. |
| Inveralmond - Dunottar | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Caledonian - Deuchars IPA | 3.80 | Not Tried |
28 Jul 2010 (McGargle)
Quiet in the drizzle. Both ales were a bit cold.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timothy Taylor's - Landlord | 4.30 | | Good. |
| Inveralmond - Dunottar | 4.20 | | Copper coloured it has that typical flinty Inveralmond character supplemented with good fruit and hops. Long hoppy finish. I'm guessing it's a blend (Ossians/Thrappledouser) possibly dry hopped. |
| Caledonian - Deuchars IPA | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Atlas - Latitude | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Hop Back - Summer Lightning | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Arran - ab | 4.00 | Not Tried |
25 Jul 2010 (Ray)
Busy. But why do smokers need to block the main entrance? I'd really rather not plough through their fumes to get to the bar.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timothy Taylor's - Landlord | 4.30 | | I'd agree with McGargle. When nothing else appeals there's always TT. |
| Caledonian - Deuchars IPA | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Atlas - Latitude | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Caledonian - Nectar | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Inveralmond - Dunottar | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Arran - ab | 4.00 | Not Tried |
23 Jul 2010 (McGargle)
Very busy. Good, quick service.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnside - Wild Rhino | 4.50 | | Well balanced golden ale with a long bitter finish. |
| Angus Ales - Gowfer's Gold | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Cairngorm - Wild Cat | 5.10 | Not Tried |
18 Jul 2010 (McGargle)
Well, there I was hoping to taste how Burnside 3-Bullz had improved and it had sold out. Cask gone in 36 hours!! Really popular according to bar staff. White Rhino due soon.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timothy Taylor's - Landlord | 4.30 | | Faithful standby. |
| Inveralmond - Lia Fail | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Angus Ales - Gowfer's Gold | 3.80 | Not Tried | Twice bitten with Angus Ales I'm reluctant to try again. |
17 Jul 2010 (McGargle)
Very busy. Two bar staff were overwhelmed and would have appreciated some help.
Sadly, Brew Dog's 5am Saint had been and gone.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnside - 3-Bullz | 3.80 | | Well crafted traditional English bitter. Attractive orange/brown with good creamy head. Malt and hops well balanced and will be even better tomorrow when excess carbon dioxide will have vented. |
| Angus Ales - Mashie Niblick | 4.20 | | Nearly 1*. Poured mid-brown, head quickly collapsed to nothing. Don't know how this is made but aroma and flavour reminiscent of malt extract home brews. No balance, no hops, nothing to commend. Most went over the harbour wall. |
| Inveralmond - Lia Fail | 4.70 | Not Tried |
04 Jul 2010 (Ray)
Busy. Mostly drinkers.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timothy Taylor's - Landlord | 4.30 | | Well balanced hops against a biscuity base. |
| Caledonian - Deuchars IPA | 3.80 | | I'd heard from others that Deuchars had improved recently so thought I'd give it a try. Golden in the glass some slight hop on the nose. Mouthfeel was thin and the malt had a harsh edge. Little in the way of hops to disturb its passage. Hints of antiseptic in the finish. So any improvement? Well, I couldn't taste it. This was just another insubstantial golden ale. |
| Orkney - Dark Island | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Strathaven Ales - Avondale | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Black Sheep - Best Bitter | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Inveralmond - Dunottar | 4.20 | Not Tried |
22 Jun 2010 (McGargle)
Beautiful evening to enjoy the views from the harbour wall. On a night like this there can be few better places to enjoy a pint.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timothy Taylor's - Golden Best | 3.50 | | Taylor's yeast on the nose and subtle floral flavours. Will be better tomorrow after venting for another 24 hours. |
| Angus Ales - Gowfer's Gold | 3.80 | | Golden ale. Totally unbalanced with harsh and clashing flavours. Even at 3.8% seemed thin. |
| Inveralmond - Dunottar | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Caledonian - Deuchars IPA | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Timothy Taylor's - Landlord | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Harviestoun - Bitter & Twisted | 3.80 | Not Tried |
04 Jun 2010 (Ray)
Busyish. Mixed service.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brew Dog - The Physics | 5.00 | | 4.1/2*. Dark amber, booming resinous, fruity hops with long satisfying finish. |
| Caledonian - Mild Mayhem | 3.50 | | Thin in the glass and mouth. Dominated by cocoa powder - not much else. |
| Arran - Clyde Puffer | 4.50 | Not Tried | Should have tried this. Didn't realise it was a stout. Good case for tasting notes on the bar blackboard. |
| Timothy Taylor's - Landlord | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Inveralmond - Dunottar | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Caledonian - Deuchars IPA | 3.80 | Not Tried |
23 May 2010 (Ray)
Perfect early summer day with most people enjoying the sunshine on the harbour wall. Couple of local acoustic musicians added to the atmosphere. 10/10.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brew Dog - Punk IPA | 6.00 | | Usual high standard. |
| Deeside - Brude | 3.50 | Not Tried | |
| Kelburn - Goldihops | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Timothy Taylor's - Landlord | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Caledonian - Deuchars IPA | 3.80 | Not Tried |
25 Apr 2010 (McGargle)
Very busy. Mostly drinkers.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brew Dog - Punk IPA | 6.00 | | Dangerously drinkable. Big hops and mouthfeel balanced by those hops. Excellent brewing. |
| Strathaven Ales - Clydesdale IPA | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Kelburn - Pivo Estivo | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Timothy Taylor's - Landlord | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Caledonian - Deuchars IPA | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Inveralmond - Dunottar | 4.20 | Not Tried |
18 Apr 2010 (McGargle)
Busy.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brew Dog - The Physics | 5.00 | | Looked great - dark amber with long lasting light tan head. A warming ale with an initial fruity burst built on biscuit base. Intense hoppy finish. |
| Kelburn - Pivo Estivo | 3.90 | Not Tried |
08 Apr 2010 (McGargle)
Early evening visit. Good atmosphere and one or two hardy souls sitting on the harbour wall.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timothy Taylor's - Landlord | 4.30 | | Reliable pint and well cellared here. |
| Orkney - Raven | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Caledonian - Deuchars IPA | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Strathaven Ales - Duchess Anne Light Ale | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Inveralmond - XXX | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Inveralmond - Dunottar | 4.20 | Not Tried |
17 Jan 2010 (McGargle)
Busy with drinkers. Pleasant, relaxed atmosphere.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timothy Taylor's - Landlord | 4.30 | | Clear. Hoppy, malty, touch of biscuit. Easy drinking. |
| Caledonian - Deuchars IPA | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Kelburn - Goldihops | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Inveralmond - Dunottar | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Deeside - Winter Solstice | 6.00 | Not Tried |
25 Oct 2009 (McGargle)
Late afternoon and very busy. Lively atmosphere with people enjoying the crack. Even in hard times good pubs do well.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mordue - Workie Ticket | 4.50 | | Served colder than I would like. Coming to the end of the cask the malty flavour and full body dominated. |
| Houston Brewing Company - Killellan | 3.70 | | I remember this as a floral, lightly hopped beer. Today it was nondescript. |
20 Sep 2009 (Ray)
Been coming here since the halcyon days when Stewart managed the bar and cellar and The Marine, quite rightly, won its first CAMRA Scottish Pub of The Year. Nowadays, the beer selection is not quite so eclectic concentrating, as it does, on Scottish micros but this is compensated for by the excellent bottled beer list and interesting kegs.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brew Dog - 77 Lager | 4.90 | | Sparkling in the glass and in the mouth this tastes like Martin Dickie's interpretation of a classic Czech beer - "tankova" Pilsner Urquell would be a good current comparison. Dark gold in colour with a long lasting creamy head it looked terrific. Aroma and taste matched and, served at cellar temperature, it was MUCH better than the bottled version. |
| Orkney - Raven | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Inveralmond - Ossian's Ale | 4.10 | Not Tried |
13 Sep 2009 (McGargle)
Very busy late evening. Quick, friendly service - just wish we didn't have to fight through drinkers standing/sitting at the bar. You'd think they'd get fed up with being jostled but apparently not.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brew Dog - Punk IPA | 6.00 | | Much better than the last sample. Full on hoppy aromas carried through to the taste balance by plenty of malt for mouthfeel. |
27 Aug 2009 (McGargle)
Walk in the sea air, a swim for the dog and a beer for me. What could be better?
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| York - Guzzler | 3.60 | | Light orange with a tight but fading head. Bitter fruit aromas carried forward to the taste. Good balance for a bitter bitter. Well brewed and well served. |
| Brew Dog - Punk IPA | 6.00 | | One of my favourite beers but off form tonight. Initial slightly acetic aroma faded to a unique North Indian curry smell. Harsh flavours subsided to give hints of what the beer should be. Either first pint of the day or, more likely, past its best. |
| Orkney - Dark Island | 4.60 | Not Tried | Others were enjoying it. |
12 Aug 2009 (McGargle)
Same beers as last visit except DIPA had replaced Nechtan.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arran - Sunset | 4.40 | | Hazy with unpleasant eggy/butyric acid aromas (not H2S) carried through to the taste. Problem in the brew not the cellar. First tasting since the brewery returned from administration. Not impressed. |
| Timothy Taylor's - Landlord | 4.30 | | Green. |
09 Aug 2009 (McGargle)
Really busy but pleasant atmosphere.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deeside - Nechtan | 4.10 | | Uncompromisingly bitter tonight but to my taste none the worse for that. |
| Caledonian - Deuchars IPA | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Inveralmond - Dunottar | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Timothy Taylor's - Landlord | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Traditional Scottish Ales - Stirling Summer Breeze | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Bridge of Allan - Stirling Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried |
05 Aug 2009 (McGargle)
Lovely evening to sit on the harbour wall with a glass. Sailors, kayakers and sea cadets all busy but more importantly The Marine fridge was restocked with Belgian ales from Boon, Cantillon etc.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timothy Taylor's - Landlord | 4.30 | | On the top of its form tonight. Excellent balance of malt and hops with 'we're brewing' aromas. I like hop bombs on occasions but this was the classic British pint. |
| Inveralmond - Ossian's Ale | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Caledonian - Deuchars IPA | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Arran - Sunset | 4.40 | Not Tried | Good to see this back in circulation. |
| Stewart - Copper Cascade | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Inveralmond - Dunottar | 4.20 | Not Tried | Brewed for The Marine. |
23 Jul 2009 (McGargle)
There can be few finer places to enjoy to enjoy a glass of fine ale on a sunny afternoon than The Marine's harbour wall. That the ale was followed by the last bottle of Boon's Oude Geuze was perfect.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cairngorm - Trade Winds | 4.30 | | 'S funny how beers evolve over time. This was darker and more malty than earlier brews and lacked the citrus/elderflower attack that was its trademark. Still a fine beer though served in good condition. |
20 Jun 2009 (McGargle)
Very busy after the rugby on TV>
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timothy Taylor's - Landlord | 4.30 | | Typically balanced taste but with a stronger than expected yeasty aroma. £2.80. |
| Stewart - Pentland IPA | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Kelburn - Goldihops | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Caledonian - Deuchars IPA | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Atlas - Wayfarer IPA | 4.40 | Not Tried |
About the Marine Hotel
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
 | - |
| 9 |
| 13 |
| 5 |
| 9 |
| 1 |
The pub is found in Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire.
Freehouse enjoying a fantastic harbour side location in Stonehaven's conservation area. 5 or 6 real ales with an emphasis on Scottish micros; the house beer, Dunottar Ale, comes from Inveralmond. Excellent selection of bottled beers especially from Belgium plus interesting kegs which may be from Westmalle, Kwak or De Konnick. 2009 CAMRA Scottish Pub of the Year.
We have visited this pub 25 times, seen 47 different beers and tried 23 of them.
Postcode: AB39 2JY