PubsandBeer
Carriages (Free House)
We believe this building is NO LONGER a pub
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Swannay (formerly Highland) - Scapa Special |  | 1 |
| Houston - Killellan | | 1 |
| Swannay (formerly Highland) - Island Hopping | | 1 |
| Swannay (formerly Highland) - Orkney Session |  | 1 |
| Swannay (formerly Highland) - Christmas Light | | 1 |
| Adnams - Broadside |  | 1 |
| Fyne - Piper's Gold | | 2 |
| Brains - SA Gold (now 4.3% see separate entry) | | 1 |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | | 1 |
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter | | 1 |
| Jennings (since closure now brewed at Marston's) - Cumberland Ale |  | 1 |
| Belhaven - IPA | | 1 |
| Orkney (Sinclair) - Dark Island | Not Tried | 0 |
| Robinsons - Dizzy Blonde Amarillo Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Black Sheep - Best Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Robinsons - Crusoe | Not Tried | 0 |
| Greene King - Morland Old Speckled Hen | Not Tried | 0 |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Bombardier (was Bombardier Glorious English) (use Eagle entry now please) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Belhaven - Caledonian Deuchars IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Caledonian - Flying Scotsman (superseded by 3.5% version) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Marston's - Pedigree | Not Tried | 0 |
| Marston's - Wychwood Hobgoblin IPA (was Ruby Beer, was Hobgoblin) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Strathaven - Clydesdale IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Houston - Peter's Well | Not Tried | 0 |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Wells Bombardier (now superseded by 4.1% version) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Harviestoun - Bitter & Twisted | Not Tried | 0 |
| Caledonian - Over the Bar | Not Tried | 0 |
| Eden Mill (formerly Eden (St. Andrews)) - Clock Brew | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | Not Tried | 0 |
| Strathaven - Midnight Walk | Not Tried | 0 |
| Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Brains - SA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood | Not Tried | 0 |
| Houston - Festival | Not Tried | 0 |
| Strathaven - Ginger Jock | Not Tried | 0 |
| Greene King - Abbot | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
30 Apr 2015 (McGargle)
Eight pumps but not too much of interest.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swannay (formerly Highland) - Orkney Session | 3.80 | | |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Houston - Peter's Well | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Houston - Killellan | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Bombardier (was Bombardier Glorious English) (use Eagle entry now please) | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Eden Mill (formerly Eden (St. Andrews)) - Clock Brew | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Strathaven - Midnight Walk | 4.00 | Not Tried |
23 Dec 2014 (McGargle)
Deathly quiet.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swannay (formerly Highland) - Scapa Special | 4.20 | | Served in perfect condition through a tight sparkler. |
| Adnams - Broadside | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Harviestoun - Bitter & Twisted | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Orkney (Sinclair) - Dark Island | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Black Sheep - Best Bitter | 3.80 | Not Tried |
21 Feb 2013 (McGargle)
You'll never find a range to excite but Carriages excel in presenting their beer in the best possible condition.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swannay (formerly Highland) - Island Hopping | 3.90 | | Hoppy and quenching. |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Belhaven - Caledonian Deuchars IPA | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Marston's - Pedigree | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Jennings (since closure now brewed at Marston's) - Cumberland Ale | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Marston's - Wychwood Hobgoblin IPA (was Ruby Beer, was Hobgoblin) | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Houston - Peter's Well | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Houston - Killellan | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried |
27 Nov 2012 (Ray)
Early evening - lots of business peole. Uninspiring beer choice again.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | | Just. |
| Adnams - Broadside | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Belhaven - Caledonian Deuchars IPA | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Marston's - Pedigree | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Marston's - Wychwood Hobgoblin IPA (was Ruby Beer, was Hobgoblin) | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Orkney (Sinclair) - Dark Island | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Bombardier (was Bombardier Glorious English) (use Eagle entry now please) | 4.10 | Not Tried |
10 Dec 2011 (McGargle)
Lounge bar is now signed as The Brentwood Bar but locals still refer to Carriages so I'll stick with that. Plenty of national blands available - not much to excite though.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swannay (formerly Highland) - Christmas Light | 3.80 | | Typical Highland malt bill and yeast with some subdued hopping produces a lower strength version of St. Magnus. |
29 Oct 2011 (McGargle)
Very quiet. No real atmosphere.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fyne - Piper's Gold | 3.80 | | Much better. Golden ale with plenty of drying hops and a fruity finish. |
| Fyne - Piper's Gold | 3.80 | | Warm and flat. Obviously not pulled through for some time. |
| Adnams - Broadside | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Belhaven - Caledonian Deuchars IPA | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Marston's - Pedigree | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Caledonian - Flying Scotsman (superseded by 3.5% version) | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Black Sheep - Best Bitter | 3.80 | Not Tried |
15 Jul 2011 (ChrisE)
Friday evening, and a good place to relax with a pint after a busy day touring the area's public houses.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston - Killellan | 3.70 | | |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Belhaven - Caledonian Deuchars IPA | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Robinsons - Dizzy Blonde Amarillo Pale Ale | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Black Sheep - Best Bitter | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Robinsons - Crusoe | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Belhaven - IPA | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Bombardier (was Bombardier Glorious English) (use Eagle entry now please) | 4.10 | Not Tried |
29 Jun 2011 (McGargle)
Really quiet mid-evening. How can they support 10 pumps?
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter | 3.70 | | |
| Belhaven - IPA | 3.80 | | Little to enthuse about. No hops, just sweetish malt. Tired? |
| Adnams - Broadside | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Belhaven - Caledonian Deuchars IPA | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Orkney (Sinclair) - Dark Island | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Brains - SA Gold (now 4.3% see separate entry) | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Wells Bombardier (now superseded by 4.1% version) | 4.30 | Not Tried |
18 Jun 2011 (McGargle)
Very quiet. Very pleasant service. Beer range still fails to excite.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brains - SA Gold (now 4.3% see separate entry) | 4.70 | | Routine golden ale. |
| Jennings (since closure now brewed at Marston's) - Cumberland Ale | 4.00 | | No character other than slightly harsh in the mouth. |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale) | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Brains - SA | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Houston - Festival | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Strathaven - Ginger Jock | 4.00 | Not Tried | Others said this was insipid with chemically hints. |
11 Mar 2011 (McGargle)
Not very atmospheric at the best of times tonight it was just quiet. Typically uninspiring beer selection - just missing Flowers.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adnams - Broadside | 4.70 | | Dark brown: little of interest in this serving. |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Morland Old Speckled Hen | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Belhaven - Caledonian Deuchars IPA | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Marston's - Pedigree | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Jennings (since closure now brewed at Marston's) - Cumberland Ale | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Strathaven - Clydesdale IPA | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Wells Bombardier (now superseded by 4.1% version) | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Caledonian - Over the Bar | 4.20 | Not Tried |
About the Carriages
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
 | - |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| 5 |
| 3 |
The pub is found in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, AB11 6HH.
Carriages is the basement lounge bar attached to the Brentwood Hotel in Crown Street. The lounge is comfortable and is a haven for those wanting a quiet beer. It has a long standing commitment to real ale with up to 10 hand pumps in use. Unfortunately the selection tends to be unadventurous majoring on national brands but does stock some local ales too..
We have visited this pub 11 times, seen 39 different beers and tried 13 of them.
Postcode: AB11 6HH