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The Shepherds Rest (Greene King)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Greene King - Mischief Maker |  | 1 |
| Redcastle - Dark Knight |  | 1 |
| Fyne - Hurricane Jack | | 1 |
| Greene King - Fresh Legs | | 2 |
| Orkney (Sinclair) - Cliff Edge | | 1 |
| Fyne - Jarl | | 3 |
| Fyne - Castle Black | | 1 |
| Redcastle - Tower IPA |  | 1 |
| Redcastle - Monster Hop |  | 1 |
| Belhaven - Caledonian Deuchars IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Greene King - Bonkers Conkers | Not Tried | 0 |
| Harviestoun - Bitter & Twisted | Not Tried | 0 |
| Greene King - Gangly Ghoul | Not Tried | 0 |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Redcastle - The Laird Wheat Beer | Not Tried | 0 |
| Greene King - Morland Old Speckled Hen | Not Tried | 0 |
| Redcastle - Cannonball | Not Tried | 0 |
| Orkney (Sinclair) - Northern Light | Not Tried | 0 |
| Greene King - Abbot | Not Tried | 0 |
| Broughton - Merlin | Not Tried | 0 |
| Greene King - Hardys & Hansons Rocking Rudolph | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fyne - Maverick | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fyne - Vital Spark | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
18 Oct 2023 (McGargle)
Excellent service. But I noticed Fresh Legs
came up on the EPOS display as Abbott Reserve at a suitably inflated price. This was queried with the staff who said they have only one button for cask ale on the electronic till. If so why was I charged two different (high) prices? Took the edge off a pleasant visit with the the thought I've been inadvertently overcharged for some time. I asked the manager to phone me on return - no call - not impressed.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greene King - Fresh Legs | 4.00 | | A typical Greene King offering but served in sparkling condition. |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Harviestoun - Bitter & Twisted | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Gangly Ghoul | 4.20 | Not Tried |
25 Sep 2023 (McGargle)
Last of the summer sun in the beer garden.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greene King - Fresh Legs | 4.00 | | Perhaps misnamed today |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Bonkers Conkers | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Morland Old Speckled Hen | 4.50 | Not Tried |
12 Sep 2023 (McGargle)
The beer garden was obvious choice. A sun trap this evening.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greene King - Mischief Maker | 6.00 | | I enjoyed this. A DDH IPA using only English hops from Charles Faram. Rich, hoppy and balanced with only a slight scorch from the alcohol. |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Belhaven - Caledonian Deuchars IPA | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Morland Old Speckled Hen | 4.50 | Not Tried |
29 Aug 2023 (McGargle)
Quiet on a showery evening.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fyne - Jarl | 3.80 | | Just tasted a bit thin. |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Fyne - Vital Spark | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Morland Old Speckled Hen | 4.50 | Not Tried |
02 Aug 2023 (McGargle)
Early evening and already busy. We sat in the dog friendly bar.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fyne - Jarl | 3.80 | | Crisp and refreshing. Just as Jarl should be. |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Fyne - Maverick | 4.20 | Not Tried |
22 Dec 2022 (McGargle)
Pleasant and friendly.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fyne - Hurricane Jack | 4.40 | | Perhaps my favourite Fyne beer. If served a little cooler this would have been a well merited 4*. |
| Broughton - Merlin | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Fyne - Jarl | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Hardys & Hansons Rocking Rudolph | 4.20 | Not Tried |
22 Nov 2022 (McGargle)
Good to see two Fyne beers in a GK house. Both needed a pull through which they didn't get.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fyne - Castle Black | 4.00 | | Perfectly acceptable except slightly thin stout. |
| Fyne - Jarl | 3.80 | | Hazy and tired. 2*? |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried |
10 Feb 2022 (McGargle)
Very quiet in the storm.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orkney (Sinclair) - Cliff Edge | 4.70 | | Malt lead, highly drinkable IPA. |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Orkney (Sinclair) - Northern Light | 4.00 | Not Tried |
16 Nov 2021 (McGargle)
Quiet early evening. Still very dog friendly.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redcastle - Tower IPA | 4.80 | | Malty/yeasty. |
| Redcastle - The Laird Wheat Beer | 5.60 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Morland Old Speckled Hen | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Redcastle - Cannonball | 4.50 | Not Tried |
26 Aug 2021 (McGargle)
Excellent service when I queried what beer I'd been served. They were right I was wrong.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redcastle - Dark Knight | 5.60 | | Nice dry stout. |
| Redcastle - Monster Hop | 6.00 | | Very dark amber with a slight sourness. No sign of monsters. Not pleasant. |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried |
About The Shepherds Rest
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
 | - |
| 3 |
| 23 |
| 19 |
| 5 |
The pub is found in Westhill, Aberdeenshire, AB32 6HF.
Near the Arnhall Business Park and adjacent to a Premier Inn, The Shepherds Rest was opened in 2001 but skilfully aged to look 200 years older. Although it's a big place it has been carefully divided to provide plenty of cosy areas. Food led, beer choice now only a shadow of what it once was. Now owned by Greene King (Belhaven).
We have visited this pub 39 times, seen 56 different beers and tried 35 of them.
Postcode: AB32 6HF