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Old Blackfriars (Greene King)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Cairngorm - Trade Winds |  | 1 |
| Timothy Taylor - Boltmaker (formerly Best Bitter) |  | 1 |
| Greene King - Ruddles County | Not Tried | 0 |
| Everards (see entries against Joule's & Robinsons whilst its new brewery was being built) - Tiger | Not Tried | 0 |
| Belhaven - St. Andrews Amber Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Stewart - Copper Cascade | Not Tried | 0 |
| Greene King - Morland Old Speckled Hen | Not Tried | 0 |
| Belhaven - Caledonian Deuchars IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Inveralmond - Ossian's Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Kelburn - Misty Law | Not Tried | 0 |
| Greene King - Fireside | Not Tried | 0 |
| Greene King - Gangly Ghoul | Not Tried | 0 |
| Triple fff - Alton's Pride | Not Tried | 0 |
| Harviestoun - Bitter & Twisted | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
19 Mar 2011 (McGargle)
Seemed pleasant but uninspiring beer choice.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greene King - Ruddles County | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Belhaven - Caledonian Deuchars IPA | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Everards (see entries against Joule's & Robinsons whilst its new brewery was being built) - Tiger | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Inveralmond - Ossian's Ale | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Belhaven - St. Andrews Amber Ale | 4.90 | Not Tried | |
| Stewart - Copper Cascade | 4.20 | Not Tried |
14 Jan 2011 (McGargle)
Quiet. Quick service. Good selection of ales.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cairngorm - Trade Winds | 4.30 | | Bursting with fresh hoppy flavours. |
| Greene King - Morland Old Speckled Hen | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Belhaven - Caledonian Deuchars IPA | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Triple fff - Alton's Pride | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Harviestoun - Bitter & Twisted | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Inveralmond - Ossian's Ale | 4.10 | Not Tried |
04 Nov 2010 (Ray)
Nothing of interest on the beer front so moved on.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greene King - Morland Old Speckled Hen | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Belhaven - Caledonian Deuchars IPA | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Fireside | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Inveralmond - Ossian's Ale | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Gangly Ghoul | 4.20 | Not Tried |
25 Aug 2010 (Ray)
Quiet. Only five of the nine pumps were in use.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timothy Taylor - Boltmaker (formerly Best Bitter) | 4.00 | | Typical Taylor's yeasty aroma with firm malt and hops on a biscuity base. A little tired. |
| Greene King - Morland Old Speckled Hen | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Belhaven - Caledonian Deuchars IPA | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Inveralmond - Ossian's Ale | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Kelburn - Misty Law | 4.00 | Not Tried |
About the Old Blackfriars
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The pub is found in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, AB11 5BB.
Comfortable, old style, split level pub near Aberdeen's Mercat Cross in Castle Street. It's a popular place and can feel quite full at times but you'll nearly always be able to grab a seat. Although owned by Greene King it does manage a broad selection of guest ales though don't expect anything too out of the ordinary.
We have visited this pub 14 times, seen 27 different beers and tried 3 of them.
Postcode: AB11 5BB