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The Archibald Simpson (Wetherspoon)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Oakham - JHB |  | 1 |
| Moorhouse's - Blond Witch | | 1 |
| Orkney (Sinclair) - Golden Amber (Atlas range) | | 1 |
| Acorn - Kashmir | | 1 |
| Cairngorm - Highland IPA |  | 1 |
| Orkney (Sinclair) - Wayfarer IPA (Atlas range) | | 1 |
| Strathaven - Old Mortality | | 1 |
| Maxim - Swedish Blonde | | 1 |
| Holden's - Black Country Bitter |  | 1 |
| Strathaven - Summer Glow | | 1 |
| JW Lees (see also Lees) - Dragon's Fire | Not Tried | 0 |
| Caledonian - Flying Scotsman (superseded by 3.5% version) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Okell's - Maclir | Not Tried | 0 |
| Arran (formerly Isle of Arran) - Sunset | Not Tried | 0 |
| Belhaven - Caledonian Deuchars IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Highgate - Hanky Panky | Not Tried | 0 |
| Strathaven - Avondale Amber Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Banks's - Ringwood Fortyniner | Not Tried | 0 |
| Caledonian - 80/- | Not Tried | 0 |
| Marston's - Long Hop | Not Tried | 0 |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best (was 3.7%) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Burton Bridge - Burton Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Cairngorm - Sheepshagger's Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
| Orkney (Sinclair) - Dark Island | Not Tried | 0 |
| Cairngorm - Stag | Not Tried | 0 |
| Stonehenge - Heel Stone | Not Tried | 0 |
| Oakleaf (now see Fallen Acorn entries) - Pompey Royal | Not Tried | 0 |
| Loddon - Flight of Fancy | Not Tried | 0 |
| Greene King - Abbot | Not Tried | 0 |
| Caledonian - Nectar | Not Tried | 0 |
| Butcombe - Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
| Bath Ales - Rare Hare | Not Tried | 0 |
| Isle of Skye - Red Cuillin | Not Tried | 0 |
| Greene King - Abbot Reserve | Not Tried | 0 |
| Isle of Skye - Hebridean Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ilkley - Black Summit | Not Tried | 0 |
| Titanic - Mild | Not Tried | 0 |
| Titanic - Iceberg | Not Tried | 0 |
| Rudgate - Well Blathered | Not Tried | 0 |
| Arundel - Summer Daze | Not Tried | 0 |
| Otter - Otter Mild | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tring - Fanny Ebbs Summer Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Cairngorm - Wildcat | Not Tried | 0 |
| Vale - Gravitas | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
08 Aug 2011 (McGargle)
Quiet. Quick, friendly service.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acorn - Kashmir | 4.70 | | Deep ruby.Spicy/malty without being sweet. Fruity drying finish. |
| Caledonian - Flying Scotsman (superseded by 3.5% version) | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Arran (formerly Isle of Arran) - Sunset | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Strathaven - Avondale Amber Ale | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Marston's - Long Hop | 4.00 | Not Tried |
02 Aug 2011 (McGargle)
Pleasant atmosphere. Four pumps in use for cider. Will they change the lines at the end of the festival or will we have cider taint?
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strathaven - Old Mortality | 4.20 | | Initially pleasantly surprised. Not a hint of sweetness, some smoke and peat, dry finish. One was quite enough though. |
07 Jul 2011 (Ray)
Problems with cellar cooling meant the ales were not at their best but staff did warn customers before ordering. Busy.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Titanic - Iceberg | 4.10 | Not Tried | Fobbing. |
| Cairngorm - Stag | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Arundel - Summer Daze | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Tring - Fanny Ebbs Summer Ale | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Vale - Gravitas | 4.80 | Not Tried |
29 Jun 2011 (McGargle)
Busy, early evening.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orkney (Sinclair) - Wayfarer IPA (Atlas range) | 4.40 | | Perhaps a little green, this was a good, hoppy golden ale. Refreshing. |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Caledonian - 80/- | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Cairngorm - Sheepshagger's Gold | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Caledonian - Nectar | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Bath Ales - Rare Hare | 5.20 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Abbot Reserve | 6.50 | Not Tried | |
| Ilkley - Black Summit | 5.00 | Not Tried |
22 Jun 2011 (McGargle)
Quiet. No food available so drinkers only tonight.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moorhouse's - Blond Witch | 4.40 | | With a new brewery to pay off we shouldn't expect anything too adventurous from Moorhouses. But this is a solid, enjoyable blonde ale marked out by its bitterness and dry finish. A good session ale. |
| Belhaven - Caledonian Deuchars IPA | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Caledonian - 80/- | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best (was 3.7%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Burton Bridge - Burton Porter | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Orkney (Sinclair) - Dark Island | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Stonehenge - Heel Stone | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Loddon - Flight of Fancy | 4.20 | Not Tried |
15 Jun 2011 (McGargle)
Quiet. Quick service.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cairngorm - Highland IPA | 5.00 | | Pours a copper colour, sweet on the nose. Predominantly sweet (treacle toffee) in the mouth with limited hopping. Cloying finish. Not an IPA, could have been Wild Cat. |
| Belhaven - Caledonian Deuchars IPA | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best (was 3.7%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Cairngorm - Wildcat | 5.10 | Not Tried | |
| JW Lees (see also Lees) - Dragon's Fire | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Okell's - Maclir | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Strathaven - Summer Glow | 3.90 | Not Tried | Won't be risking this again. |
| Highgate - Hanky Panky | 4.80 | Not Tried |
08 Jun 2011 (McGargle)
Busy. Quick, friendly service.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orkney (Sinclair) - Golden Amber (Atlas range) | 4.50 | | Inviting hoppy aroma led to floral and citrus notes in the mouth. Solid malt and good bitter finish. |
| Strathaven - Summer Glow | 3.90 | | Described as a thirst quenching golden ale you'd be better off saving your money and drinking a glass of water. Eyes shut you'd not notice much difference! No discernible aroma, watery in the mouth with only the merest waft of hops. No finish - just gone. |
| Belhaven - Caledonian Deuchars IPA | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Butcombe - Gold | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best (was 3.7%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Isle of Skye - Red Cuillin | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Isle of Skye - Hebridean Gold | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Maxim - Swedish Blonde | 4.20 | Not Tried |
01 Jun 2011 (McGargle)
Good, quick and pleasant service.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maxim - Swedish Blonde | 4.20 | | Undemanding golden ale. Some citrus and resinous notes. Easy drinking. |
| Titanic - Mild | 3.50 | Not Tried | |
| Rudgate - Well Blathered | 5.00 | Not Tried | Assume this is the same as WB in Wetherspoons. |
| Otter - Otter Mild | 3.80 | Not Tried |
18 May 2011 (Ray)
Busy but plenty of staff.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holden's - Black Country Bitter | 3.90 | | Flabby. Absolutely no condition. |
11 May 2011 (McGargle)
Busy but quick friendly service. Lot's of ale drinkers with Abbot seemingly the most popular.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakham - JHB | 3.80 | | Just the job. Light grapefruit on good malt. Long bitter finish. |
| Belhaven - Caledonian Deuchars IPA | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Banks's - Ringwood Fortyniner | 4.90 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best (was 3.7%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Strathaven - Old Mortality | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Cairngorm - Sheepshagger's Gold | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Cairngorm - Stag | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Oakleaf (now see Fallen Acorn entries) - Pompey Royal | 4.50 | Not Tried |
About The Archibald Simpson
Summary of Beer Scores
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 | 56 |
| 92 |
| 108 |
| 55 |
The pub is found in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, AB11 5BQ.
Typical Spoon's bank conversion in Castle Street, with typical Spoon's mix of customers but also a manager who knows about real ale and keeps a good variety of beers in good condition. Aberdeen CAMRA Town Pub of the Year 2009.
We have visited this pub 209 times, seen 414 different beers and tried 262 of them.
Postcode: AB11 5BQ