Fyne Jarl

Tasting Summary

These comments are the opinion of the individual reviewer and represent what they thought of the beer on a particular day in a particular pub. If a review is less favourable, it may be because the beer suffered somewhere in the supply chain between them and the brewery.

The Grill, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire

Who	Score	When	Notes
McGargle		12 Oct 2024	Bordering on 4*.
McGargle		02 Feb 2020	After a long journey this was just the job.
McGargle		22 Sep 2016	Crisp and refreshing.
McGargle		30 Dec 2015	Bit tired. £2.80 a pint.
McGargle		13 Feb 2014	Bitter and drying but without the Citra burst we've come to expect.
McGargle		31 Oct 2013	Since head brewr Will Woods left Fyne beers (including Jarl) have been of variable quality. Tonight it was spot on. Uncompromisingly bitter with loads of fresh Citra.
McGargle		19 Jun 2013	A little tired tonight. Usually spot on here.
McGargle		16 May 2013	Fresh on but a bit muted. Not as bitter or fruity as I would have liked.
McGargle		31 Jan 2013	Missing its signature zing.
McGargle		27 Dec 2012	Firm, fruity and very bitter. Top condition.
Ray		18 Dec 2012	Bitter and fruity. Excellent, sparkling condition.
McGargle		22 Nov 2012	Uncompromisingly bitter and hoppy but lacking a little body. Maybe I quible.
Ray		03 Jul 2012	Perfect balance of citrussy hops and sweet malts. Brilliant white tight head and absolutely clear beer.

Star & Garter, Bromley, Greater London

Who	Score	When	Notes
Philip Pirrip		11 Oct 2024	One of the most reliable ales currently sold
Philip Pirrip		13 Sep 2024	Jarl seems to be doing the rounds locally at the moment. Near perfect condition
Philip Pirrip		04 Jan 2020	Massive Citra hop hit
Philip Pirrip	Not Tried	03 Aug 2019
Philip Pirrip	Not Tried	22 Mar 2019
ChrisE	Not Tried	17 Jan 2019

The Marine Hotel, Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire

Who	Score	When	Notes
McGargle	Not Tried	01 Oct 2024
McGargle		01 Jul 2024
McGargle		01 Jul 2024
McGargle		07 Jul 2022	Very fresh. Struggled to fill the glass.
McGargle		21 Feb 2022	First froma freash cask. Bit thin - suspect it could have been pulled through more.
McGargle		27 Jan 2022	As it should be. Fresh, crisp, refreshing.
McGargle		30 Nov 2021	Twenty years to the day since Fyne Ales brewed their first beer there's no better way to celebrate than with a pint of Jarl.
McGargle		24 Nov 2021
McGargle		03 Nov 2021
McGargle		18 Jul 2021	Not quite ready.
McGargle		21 Jun 2021	Clean and quite crisp.
McGargle		10 Dec 2019	Faultless. Pushing 5*.
McGargle		14 Oct 2019
McGargle		02 Oct 2019
McGargle		17 Sep 2019	On top form.
McGargle		10 Sep 2019
McGargle		04 Sep 2019
McGargle	Not Tried	19 Aug 2019
McGargle		15 Aug 2019
McGargle		05 Aug 2019
McGargle		24 Jul 2019
McGargle	Not Tried	25 Jun 2019
McGargle	Not Tried	17 Jun 2019
McGargle	Not Tried	29 May 2019
McGargle		08 May 2019
McGargle	Not Tried	16 Apr 2019
McGargle		25 Mar 2019
McGargle	Not Tried	19 Mar 2019
McGargle	Not Tried	12 Mar 2019
McGargle		06 Mar 2019	Bordering 5*.
McGargle		11 Feb 2019
McGargle		04 Feb 2019
McGargle	Not Tried	30 Jan 2019
McGargle		21 Jan 2019
McGargle	Not Tried	14 Jan 2019
McGargle		07 Jan 2019
McGargle		19 Dec 2018
McGargle		12 Dec 2018
McGargle		21 Nov 2018	Sharp. Slightly metallic.
McGargle		06 Nov 2018	New pump clip same tasty beer.
McGargle		22 Oct 2018	Fresh and (sic) citrassy.
McGargle	Not Tried	24 Sep 2018
McGargle		04 Sep 2018
Cav		14 Dec 2012	Slight Haze but nice citrus hopping with good balance
Ray		08 Oct 2012	Uncompromisingly bitteroffest by citrus hops and drying finish.
McGargle		06 Oct 2012	Light, hoppy, bitter, tasty. One example of my 'perfect pint'.
Ray		24 Jun 2011	First pint of 3 in the round smelt slightly eggy but the others were spot on. Served cool and refreshing. Tight white head, straw body. Citrus burst on the nose followed through a clean bitter, grapefruity taste with satisfying finish. All complemented by a solid malt base.
McGargle		14 Apr 2011	Enjoyable session beer. Not quite as forward as two days ago. Mellowed a little and lost a bit.
McGargle		12 Apr 2011	Extraordinary! Very pale with tight white head. Bursting with citrus aromas which explode in the mouth - mostly grapefruit but orange and peach also present. Good malt body and long bittering finish. Served in excellent condition.

Lucky Anchor Ale House, Deptford, Greater London

Who	Score	When	Notes
Philip Pirrip		13 Sep 2024	Absolute clarity

The Broken Drum, Blackfen, Greater London

Who	Score	When	Notes
Philip Pirrip		09 Sep 2024	Totally clear and in very good form

The Borough Arms, Crewe, Cheshire

Who	Score	When	Notes
Magnus Greel		01 Sep 2024	Mellow creamy light ale with a hoppy bite.

The Bouncing Barrel, Herne Bay, Kent

Artillery Arms, Ramsgate, Kent

Who	Score	When	Notes
Dosser	Not Tried	16 Jun 2024
ChrisE	Not Tried	04 Jan 2022
Andrew		29 Aug 2021	Best pint of the day by far for me. Clear, aggressively hoppy, and in excellent condition
Dosser		01 Nov 2020	Top pint from a top brewery
Dosser		30 Sep 2020	Lovely. £3.20 a pint. Good value here
Dosser		14 Apr 2019	Lovely beer but warm. Needed more ice
ChrisE	Not Tried	23 Feb 2019
ChrisE	Not Tried	21 Jan 2019

The River Ale House, East Greenwich, Greater London

Who	Score	When	Notes
Philip Pirrip		21 Mar 2024	Basic Citra hop job. Getting pricey
Philip Pirrip		22 Aug 2022	Good first beer of a session
Philip Pirrip		16 Jul 2021	A real zing on the tongue
Philip Pirrip	Not Tried	05 Nov 2019
Philip Pirrip		04 Nov 2019	Always very reliable
Philip Pirrip	Not Tried	03 Nov 2019	Many were extolling its virtues here tonight
Philip Pirrip	Not Tried	05 May 2019	Was on then off after being knocked in cask when tilting, back on tomorrow
Philip Pirrip	Not Tried	13 Sep 2018

The Shepherds Rest, Westhill, Aberdeenshire

Who	Score	When	Notes
McGargle		29 Aug 2023	Just tasted a bit thin.
McGargle		02 Aug 2023	Crisp and refreshing. Just as Jarl should be.
McGargle	Not Tried	22 Dec 2022
McGargle		22 Nov 2022	Hazy and tired. 2*?

Holly Bush, Makeney, Derbyshire

Craft Beer Co., Limehouse, Greater London

Who	Score	When	Notes
Philip Pirrip	Not Tried	07 Jan 2023
Stephen Harris		14 May 2017	A very drinkable, Blonde-style beer.

The Rusty Bucket, Eltham, Greater London

Who	Score	When	Notes
Philip Pirrip	Not Tried	06 Aug 2022
Philip Pirrip	Not Tried	16 Apr 2022
Philip Pirrip		05 Feb 2022
Philip Pirrip	Not Tried	06 Apr 2019

The Flower Pot, Maidstone, Kent

Who	Score	When	Notes
Magnus Greel		15 Jul 2022	Waves of fruity citrus flavours and a clean finish.
Dosser		19 Feb 2016
Tobes	Not Tried	01 Aug 2015
ChrisE		01 Aug 2015
Tobes	Not Tried	25 Jul 2015
Dosser		30 Mar 2015
Dosser	Not Tried	22 Mar 2015
Dosser	Not Tried	02 Jan 2015	ran out
Tobes	Not Tried	23 Dec 2014
Dosser	Not Tried	06 Dec 2014
Tobes	Not Tried	06 Dec 2014
Dosser	Not Tried	18 Nov 2014
Tobes	Not Tried	27 Sep 2014
Tobes	Not Tried	15 Aug 2014
Tobes		26 Jul 2014
Dosser	Not Tried	19 Jul 2014
Dosser	Not Tried	05 Apr 2014
Tobes	Not Tried	04 Apr 2014
Dosser	Not Tried	24 Mar 2014
Tobes	Not Tried	07 Mar 2014
Dosser	Not Tried	21 Feb 2014
Tobes	Not Tried	14 Feb 2014
Tobes	Not Tried	01 Feb 2014
Dosser	Not Tried	25 Jan 2014
Tobes	Not Tried	25 Jan 2014
HSB		25 Jan 2014
Tobes	Not Tried	04 Oct 2013
Tobes	Not Tried	29 Sep 2013
Dosser		29 Sep 2013	Outstanding form
Tobes	Not Tried	28 Sep 2013
Alenomore		22 Sep 2013	My pal thought this tasted of burnt rubber?
Dosser	Not Tried	21 Sep 2013
Tobes	Not Tried	21 Sep 2013
Dosser		10 Mar 2013	Ran out in less than a day.
Bulls	Not Tried	09 Mar 2013
Pedro		07 Mar 2013
Dosser		03 Mar 2013
Pedro		09 Nov 2012
Pedro	Not Tried	31 Oct 2012
Pedro		30 Oct 2012
Pedro		06 Oct 2012
Dosser		06 Oct 2012	Everyone gave this full marks
Pedro		01 Oct 2012
Dosser	Not Tried	30 Sep 2012
Alenomore	Not Tried	30 Sep 2012
Pedro		30 Sep 2012	Super beer
Martin the Mildman	Not Tried	03 Aug 2012	This came on while I was there at lunchtime.
Dosser	Not Tried	23 Jun 2012	Ran out in a couple of hours
Dosser		07 May 2012
Pedro		07 May 2012
HSB		20 Apr 2012	Wonderfully hoppy beer
Pedro		20 Apr 2012
Dosser		16 Apr 2012	Amazing
Pedro		04 Apr 2012	Ran out
Pedro		02 Mar 2012	Absolute great
Pedro		01 Mar 2012	Got 1st one out
Pedro		06 Jan 2012	SUPER SUPER SUPER !!!!!!
Alenomore	Not Tried	31 Dec 2011
Pedro		31 Dec 2011	But I had the last one as it ran out
Pedro		30 Dec 2011	Great beer !
Pedro	Not Tried	22 Dec 2011	Ran out !!!!!
Pedro		21 Dec 2011	Truly a 10 out of 10 beer !!!!
Pedro		29 Sep 2011	But ran out
Pedro		21 Sep 2011
Pedro		21 Sep 2011	Superb !
Pedro	Not Tried	10 Sep 2011
oz11	Not Tried	28 Jul 2011
Pedro		27 Jul 2011	Although I've noted it as 3.8% ?
Dosser		08 Jul 2011	Everyones favourite tonight. Dave has another cask in the cellar.

The Hovelling Boat Inn, Ramsgate, Kent

Who	Score	When	Notes
Magnus Greel		18 Mar 2022	I'd forgotten how sweet this is :(

The Alexandra Hotel, Derby, Derbyshire

The Harp, Charing Cross, Central London

The Victoria Hotel, Beeston, Nottinghamshire

Bethnal Green Tavern, Bethnal Green, Greater London

The Brig & Barrel, Belhaven, East Lothian

Who	Score	When	Notes
ChrisE		14 Nov 2019

Stormbird, Camberwell, Greater London

Who	Score	When	Notes
Philip Pirrip		25 Aug 2019	Should not have been on sale. Fobbed so it needed 3 glasses to fill a pint and was totally hazy. Either not settled and too fresh or a defective cask.

Chesham Arms, Homerton, Greater London

Krakatoa (formerly The Moorings Bar), Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire

Who	Score	When	Notes
McGargle		13 Jun 2019
McGargle	Not Tried	09 May 2019
McGargle		21 Dec 2018
McGargle	Not Tried	10 May 2018
McGargle		05 Oct 2017
McGargle		10 Mar 2017	Yardstick beer.
McGargle		20 Jan 2017	Ideal refresher.
McGargle		27 Oct 2016	Jarl at its best.
McGargle		22 Sep 2016	Lacking the crispness of the Jarl in The Grill.
McGargle		03 Mar 2016
McGargle		06 Dec 2014	Lacking condition.
McGargle	Not Tried	28 Aug 2014

The Cock Tavern, Hackney, Greater London

The Mitre, Richmond, Greater London

Royal Albert, New Cross, Greater London

The Door Hinge, Welling, Greater London

Who	Score	When	Notes
Philip Pirrip		19 Jan 2019	Spot on
Philip Pirrip		24 Nov 2018	First rate, this place knows how to keep Jarl just right
Philip Pirrip		19 Oct 2018	Superb beer superbly kept
Philip Pirrip		01 Mar 2018
Philip Pirrip		26 Jan 2018
Philip Pirrip		25 Nov 2017	New cask on
Philip Pirrip	Not Tried	22 Apr 2017
Philip Pirrip		18 Nov 2016	Preview pint, not for all until tomorrow
Philip Pirrip		05 Oct 2016

Prince of Wales, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire

The New Inn, Canterbury, Kent

Who	Score	When	Notes
Jack William	Not Tried	15 Jul 2018	Going fast.
Jack William	Not Tried	04 Feb 2018
Andrew		02 Jun 2012	Excellent condition. Pale gold colour. Mandarin and grapefruit flavours

Westow House, Crystal Palace, Greater London

Who	Score	When	Notes
Philip Pirrip	Not Tried	06 Jul 2018
Philip Pirrip		24 Apr 2018	Some initial promise, then came across as rather tired
Philip Pirrip		02 Jan 2018	4½* Sparklingly clear, great head, taste and condition - what's to better it? Went back to it for my last of the evening too

Portman, Marylebone, Central London

The Dodo Micropub, Hanwell, Greater London

Who	Score	When	Notes
Magnus Greel		02 May 2018	Undisputed 5 star, peachy refreshing and faultless session beer.

Thomson's Bar, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of

Waters Green Tavern, Macclesfield, Cheshire

Who	Score	When	Notes
Philip Pirrip		19 Oct 2017	Near perfect, a professional brew superbly presented here
Philip Pirrip	Not Tried	29 Sep 2014

Leyton Orient Supporters Club, Leyton, Greater London

Tap East, Stratford, Greater London

The Cellars Alehouse, Maidstone, Kent

Planet Thanet Easter Beer Festival 2017, Margate, Kent

Who	Score	When	Notes
Dosser		16 Apr 2017	Amazing

Hopinn, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire

The Raven, Wigan, Greater Manchester

Craft Beer Co., Islington, Central London

The Lanes, Dover, Kent

The Guildford Arms, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of

Who	Score	When	Notes
HSB		25 Nov 2015	Vanilla notes

The Cask & Barrel, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of

Teuchters Landing, Leith, Edinburgh, City of

The Magnet, Stockport, Greater Manchester

Pelt Trader, City, Central London

The Beer Hall, Staveley, Cumbria

Old Fountain, Old Street, Central London

Who	Score	When	Notes
Stephen Harris	Not Tried	08 Oct 2014
Archie14		30 Sep 2014
Philip Pirrip		01 Aug 2012	Pretty much faultless

Pharos Beer Festival 2014, Dover, Kent

Free Trade Inn, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear

Bacchus, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear

The Evening Star, Brighton, East Sussex

Staggs (Volunteer Arms), Musselburgh, East Lothian

Who	Score	When	Notes
HSB		04 Jul 2014

Kipps' Alehouse, Folkestone, Kent

Who	Score	When	Notes
1234		14 Dec 2013	Very flowery, exceptionally zesty. Not everyone's cup of tea, but I really enjoyed this.

The Cricketers, Addiscombe, Greater London

Who	Score	When	Notes
ChrisE		01 Dec 2013	We finished one cask, and started on another, both were excellent.
ChrisE		07 Jul 2013
ChrisE		12 Aug 2012	Superb, I had several of these.
ChrisE		28 Jan 2012	In very good condition
ChrisE		26 Jun 2011	A pale citrusy beer. Plenty of condition, this beer took a long time to serve.

The Bodega, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear

York Tap, York, North Yorkshire

The Lodge, Alsager, Cheshire

Euston Tap, Euston, Central London

Who	Score	When	Notes
Philip Pirrip	Not Tried	16 Apr 2013
Philip Pirrip		22 Feb 2013	Hazy and raw tasting
Philip Pirrip	Not Tried	21 Jul 2012
Philip Pirrip		30 Apr 2012
Philip Pirrip		24 Apr 2012	A citra hop hit.
Ian	Not Tried	26 Nov 2010

Fitzgeralds, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear

Who	Score	When	Notes
Mick		07 Mar 2013	Nice pale beer, good citrus notes, long bitter finish.

Rochford Beer & Cider Festival 2012, Rochford, Essex

The Three Hats, Milton Regis, Kent

Who	Score	When	Notes
Pedro		20 Oct 2012

The Grape & Grain, Crystal Palace, Greater London

Cask Pub & Kitchen, Pimlico, Central London

Babbity Bowster, Glasgow, Glasgow, City of

Who	Score	When	Notes
Mick		14 Mar 2012	Pale, thin head. Hops dominate from start to finish but so smooth, no harshness here, super

Lincolnshire Poacher, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

Craft Beer Co., Clerkenwell, Central London

Who	Score	When	Notes
Ian		03 Sep 2011	Many people prefered this to the Avalanche. Other opinions are available. still a hugely good beer though.

Bridge Hotel, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear

Southampton Arms, Gospel Oak, Greater London

The Flower Pot, Derby, Derbyshire

Who	Score	When	Notes
Martin the Mildman		10 Jul 2010	Very pale ale with good hop character and citrus notes and good overall balance. My score 15/20.