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The Archibald Simpson (Wetherspoon)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Cairngorm - Santa's Sledgehammer |  | 1 |
| Deeside - Macbeth | | 1 |
| Okell's - Aile | | 1 |
| Batemans - Rosey Nosey | | 1 |
| Cairngorm - Winter Flurry | | 1 |
| Cairngorm - Black Gold |  | 1 |
| Deeside - Nechtan | | 3 |
| Deeside - Brude | | 1 |
| Greene King - Boss Hogg Bitter | | 1 |
| RCH - Steaming Santa | | 1 |
| Shepherd Neame - Port Grumpy's Pale Ale | | 1 |
| Belhaven - Caledonian Deuchars IPA |  | 1 |
| Batemans - Iron Lady | Not Tried | 0 |
| Greene King - Abbot | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
24 Jan 2010 (Ray)
Quick, friendly service.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Okell's - Aile | 4.80 | | Pulled deep ruby red with long lasting dark beige head. Well judged smoky aromas and taste backed up with coffee and liquorice. Long, hoppy finish to a well crafted and unusual porter. |
| Deeside - Nechtan | 4.10 | | Strong floral aromas. Harsh flavours, hint of parma violets. End of cask. |
10 Jan 2010 (McGargle)
Quiet. Hand pumps need a service.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cairngorm - Black Gold | 4.40 | | Thin in body and flavour probably caused by pump syphoning back. Needed, perhaps, 40 pulls to fill the glass. |
21 Dec 2009 (McGargle)
Surprisingly busy given the snow. Typical selection of unimaginative Christmas 'specials'.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cairngorm - Santa's Sledgehammer | 5.60 | | Brown malty ale with plenty of fruit and enough hops to retain interest. |
12 Dec 2009 (Ray)
Absolutely jammed but with plenty of staff service was quick and pleasant.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| RCH - Steaming Santa | 4.50 | | A golden ale (not ruby as described by others). Hints of goldings but nothing to distinguish it from the crowd. |
03 Dec 2009 (McGargle)
Curry night and busy. Quick service.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batemans - Rosey Nosey | 4.90 | | Complex, rich tasting creamy ale. Initially malty with hops (Challenger?) balancing later. Excellent winter warmer with typical Bateman's character. |
| Cairngorm - Winter Flurry | 3.80 | | Well crafted light copper session ale. Hints of caramel with a dry, spicy finish. |
30 Nov 2009 (Ray)
Busy. Good post festival beer selection.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deeside - Macbeth | 4.10 | | Well made and balanced golden hoppy ale with dry citrussy clean finish. |
| Deeside - Nechtan | 4.10 | Not Tried | One of my favourites but no time to try it tonight. |
30 Nov 2009 (McGargle)
Quietish. Xmas ales starting to appear.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deeside - Nechtan | 4.10 |  | Golden colour with white lacy head. Powerful hop aromas and uncompromisingly hoppy and bitter offset by softer malts. Short dry finish. |
| Deeside - Macbeth | 4.10 | Not Tried |
04 Nov 2009 (Ray)
Disappointing selection for Wetherspoon's Festival. Choose from plum or raisin flavour or Davenports lager.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belhaven - Caledonian Deuchars IPA | 3.80 | | Now a pale imitation of its former glorious self you'll struggle to find much evidence of hops or malt. Slightly soapy finish. Well kept poor ale. |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | Why try another boring, bland, brown beer? |
28 Oct 2009 (McGargle)
Surprisingly quiet given this was day one of the ale festival.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greene King - Boss Hogg Bitter | 4.10 | | Dark golden ale served in good condition. Predominantly malty with hints of fruit and hops. Little aroma, little to excite. |
| Shepherd Neame - Port Grumpy's Pale Ale | 5.00 | | Light golden colour and loose white head. Powerful hop aroma and bite balanced by the malt. A little thin for a 5% American style ale. Served a touch green. Could be 4* in a couple of days. |
| Batemans - Iron Lady | 4.10 | Not Tried |
02 Oct 2009 (McGargle)
Busy but pleasant, quick service.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deeside - Nechtan | 4.10 | | Poured clear and bright with a tight long lasting head. Tasted a little tired. |
| Deeside - Brude | 3.50 | | Difficult to pull - suspect beer had drained below the syphon. Past its best. Would have 2.1/2* if available. |
About The Archibald Simpson
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
 | - |
| 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