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Blue Lamp (Free House)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Cromarty - Atlantic Drift |  | 1 |
| Cromarty - Kowabunga |  | 2 |
| Cromarty - Happy Chappy | | 3 |
| Cromarty - Hit The Lip | | 2 |
| Isle of Skye - Skye Gold |  | 1 |
| Orkney (Sinclair) - Latitude Pilsner (Atlas range) |  | 1 |
Visits Details
17 Mar 2016 (McGargle)
Another busy night in Scotland's best jazz bar.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cromarty - Happy Chappy | 4.10 | | Less rounded and very slightly harsh. |
16 Mar 2016 (McGargle)
Lounge packed for the first night of the Jazz Festival.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cromarty - Happy Chappy | 4.10 | | Smooth, hoppy and fresh. |
16 Apr 2015 (McGargle)
Quiet. Hope it gets busier.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cromarty - Atlantic Drift | 3.50 | | For its strength this is a good take on an APA. Sadly drinkable. |
09 Apr 2015 (McGargle)
Busy.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cromarty - Kowabunga | 4.60 | | Could have given more attention to the measure. |
24 Mar 2015 (McGargle)
The Gaelic choir in the lounge was diverting customers to the bar.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cromarty - Kowabunga | 4.60 | | Muted rather than trpoical fruited. Think was not a brewing issue. |
21 Mar 2015 (McGargle)
Again busy.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cromarty - Hit The Lip | 3.80 | | Surprised how quickly this has 'settled'. |
20 Mar 2015 (McGargle)
Packed for the Sons of Kemet. Can't imagine a sax, tuba and two drums line-up but they went down a storm for the packed house.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cromarty - Hit The Lip | 3.80 | | Crisp and very refreshing. |
19 Mar 2015 (McGargle)
Busy for the jazz festival.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isle of Skye - Skye Gold | 4.30 | | Lots of money on re-branding. Same old beer. |
12 Mar 2015 (McGargle)
Beer ran out. Slow to change it over. Ona busy night they really should have a second pump 'ready to go'.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orkney (Sinclair) - Latitude Pilsner (Atlas range) | 3.60 | | Tired and characterless. |
| Cromarty - Happy Chappy | 4.10 | Not Tried | Came on too late to save the day. |
19 Feb 2015 (McGargle)
Quiet.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cromarty - Happy Chappy | 4.10 | | Maybe 2*. Let's not waffle. 2* it is. Mish mash of malt,hops and cardboard. Knowing Cromarty I strongly suspect this is not a brewing problem. |
About the Blue Lamp
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
 | - |
| 7 |
| 20 |
| 22 |
| 15 |
The pub is found in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, AB25 1BU.
An Aberdeen stalwart of real ale is now down to serving a single beer through the traditional tall font. The lounge bar is probably the best and most atmospheric music venue in the city with a wide range of of jazz, blues, folk and more modern music. Small, intimate public bar is a great place for a chat.
We have visited this pub 65 times, seen 23 different beers and tried 22 of them.
Postcode: AB25 1BU