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The Archibald Simpson (Wetherspoon)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Oakham - White Dwarf |  | 1 |
| Deeside - Brude | | 1 |
| Deeside - Talorcan | | 2 |
| Deeside - Nechtan | | 1 |
| York (now brewed by and at Black Sheep) - Guzzler |  | 1 |
| Mordue - Radgie Gadgie | | 1 |
| Nethergate (was Nethergate Growler for a while then name reverted) - Essex Border |  | 1 |
| Burton Bridge - Burton Porter | | 1 |
| Deeside - Macbeth | | 2 |
| Butcombe - Gold | | 1 |
| Sharp's - Eden Ale |  | 1 |
| Houston - Black & Tan | Not Tried | 0 |
| Deeside - Lady Macbeth | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
05 Sep 2009 (McGargle)
Really busy late evening. Pleasant atmosphere.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deeside - Talorcan | 4.50 | | Jet black porter. Mild lactic taste from whey in the brew. Soft in the mouth with well balanced flavours - almost a strong mild. |
30 Aug 2009 (McGargle)
Busy. Lot of big screen sport but easy to find a quiet corner.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deeside - Brude | 3.50 | | Straw coloured hoppy summer style ale. Full bodied for its strength perhaps coming from local oatmeal in the grist. |
| Houston - Black & Tan | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Deeside - Lady Macbeth | 3.70 | Not Tried | Brewed with raspberries and oatmeal. |
20 Aug 2009 (McGargle)
Curry night so busy. Service quick and friendly.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butcombe - Gold | 4.40 | | Lively golden colour, nice long lasting head. Hoppy aroma with unusual sugar and spice taste. Not really for me. |
| Nethergate (was Nethergate Growler for a while then name reverted) - Essex Border | 4.80 | | Could have been the Butcombe Gold but not so sweet. Too much spice not enough malt. |
05 Aug 2009 (McGargle)
Really busy late evening. Pleasant atmosphere.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deeside - Talorcan | 4.50 | | Jet black porter. Mild lactic taste from whey in the brew. Soft in the mouth with well balanced flavours - almost a strong mild. |
31 Jul 2009 (McGargle)
After a long run of beers from interesting micros it was disappointing to see the bar dominated by national blands.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deeside - Nechtan | 4.10 | | Another new ale from Deeside. Light and hoppy with lasting citrus aromas. ABV not noted. |
| Deeside - Macbeth | 4.10 | Not Tried |
10 Jul 2009 (McGargle)
9 pumps working on a busy early evening.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| York (now brewed by and at Black Sheep) - Guzzler | 3.60 | | Golden ale with a crisp, refreshing bite. Served in fine condition. £1.65. |
| Deeside - Macbeth | 4.10 | | Served too green for my taste this time. |
21 Jun 2009 (McGargle)
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharp's - Eden Ale | 4.40 | | The ultimate offend no one, bland pint with no distinguishing characteristics except a vaguely sour note. Head quickly collapsed to lace. |
19 Jun 2009 (McGargle)
Busy hum: quick service.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakham - White Dwarf | 4.30 | | Initial 'what's that?' bitterness which quickly mellows to a more fruity mix and a long, dry finish. Body that you'd expect from a wheat beer. £1.65. |
| Burton Bridge - Burton Porter | 4.50 | | Served in good condition but lacking the depth and complexity I'd expect from a porter. £1.65. |
18 Jun 2009 (McGargle)
Quick and friendly service early evening.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mordue - Radgie Gadgie | 4.80 | | Well balanced. Plenty of fruit and malt with a lingering bitter finish. |
| Deeside - Macbeth | 4.10 | | Outstanding hoppy ale with cascade and (I think)fuggles. Unusually, not on best form tonight, cardboard overtones. |
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