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The Ship Inn (Free House)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Inveralmond - Lia Fail |  | 1 |
| Orkney (Sinclair) - Northern Light |  | 1 |
| Stewart - Pentland IPA |  | 1 |
| Inveralmond - Ossian's Ale | | 1 |
| Deeside - Citrus IPA | | 1 |
| Everards (see entries against Joule's & Robinsons whilst its new brewery was being built) - Tiger |  | 1 |
| Burnside - 3-Bullz |  | 1 |
| Newmans - Summerberry Steam | Not Tried | 0 |
| Inveralmond - Independence | Not Tried | 0 |
| Newmans - Summer Berry | Not Tried | 0 |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Marston's - Wychwood Hobgoblin IPA (was Ruby Beer, was Hobgoblin) | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
14 Oct 2026 (McGargle)
Another disappointment. Three bar staff doing things which didn't seem to involve serving customers. Eventually attracted attention from someone who seemed to prefer to be anywhere but behind the bar. Glass grudgingly topped up.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stewart - Pentland IPA | 3.90 | | It was ok |
20 Jan 2022 (McGargle)
Friendly welcome. Pricey beer (£4.50 pp).
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orkney (Sinclair) - Northern Light | 4.00 | | Malt led traditional light bitter. |
12 Nov 2018 (McGargle)
Quiet but excellent, friendly service.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deeside - Citrus IPA | 5.00 | | Sweet, thick in the mouth and a bit cloying. Absolutely no citrus edge. |
| Marston's - Wychwood Hobgoblin IPA (was Ruby Beer, was Hobgoblin) | 4.50 | Not Tried |
18 Apr 2015 (McGargle)
Like The Marine it was too busy. Hope this was an abberation not a taste of summer. And to cap it all Dunottar Wines and Spirits was 'closed due to illness'. Almost driven to a can of Carling - not quite though.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale) | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Inveralmond - Ossian's Ale | 4.10 | Not Tried |
14 Nov 2014 (McGargle)
TV quiz kept no one amused.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inveralmond - Ossian's Ale | 4.10 | | More honeyd than I remember. Not really to my taste. |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | Now that was a surprise. |
05 Aug 2012 (McGargle)
See comments for The Marine.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inveralmond - Independence | 3.80 | Not Tried |
15 Jul 2011 (ChrisE)
I really enjoyed this visit, the barman offered me a taste of each of the beers and I really felt welcome. Doggy treats were available for our canine friends.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inveralmond - Lia Fail | 4.70 | | |
| Newmans - Summer Berry | 4.20 | Not Tried |
03 Oct 2010 (McGargle)
Quiet. I'd heard from others that beer quality was suffering so thought I'd see for myself. It was.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnside - 3-Bullz | 3.80 | | Warm and flat with hints of medicinal apricot. Good beer badly kept. |
| Inveralmond - Lia Fail | 4.70 | Not Tried |
25 Jul 2010 (Ray)
Had to ask for pint to be topped up. £3.15 a pint.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everards (see entries against Joule's & Robinsons whilst its new brewery was being built) - Tiger | 4.20 | | Don't know why they need to truck boring brown beer 350 miles but they do. Tastier beers are available much closer to home. |
| Inveralmond - Independence | 3.80 | Not Tried |
17 Jul 2010 (McGargle)
Busy.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newmans - Summerberry Steam | 4.10 | Not Tried |
About The Ship Inn
Summary of Beer Scores
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| 1 |
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| 3 |
| 1 |
The pub is found in Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire, AB39 2JY.
Busy pub in the harbour-side in Shorehead, conservation area. Two changing real ales often from S&N's Cellarman's Choice. Dog and child friendly.
We have visited this pub 12 times, seen 16 different beers and tried 8 of them.
Postcode: AB39 2JY