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The Marine Hotel (Free House)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Fyne - Fiddler's Gold |  | 1 |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord |  | 3 |
| Cairngorm - Brochan | | 1 |
| Burnside - M-Pire | | 1 |
| Harviestoun - Fringe Benefit | | 1 |
| Williams Brothers - Caesar Augustus |  | 1 |
| Orkney (Sinclair) - Wayfarer IPA (Atlas range) | | 1 |
| Kelburn - Misty Law | | 1 |
| Burnside - Wild Rhino | | 1 |
| Kelburn - Goldihops |  | 1 |
| Orkney (Sinclair) - Northern Light (superseded by separate 4% entry) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Strathaven - Old Mortality | Not Tried | 0 |
| Houston - Marilyn's Draught | Not Tried | 0 |
| Belhaven - Caledonian Deuchars IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Inveralmond - Dunottar | Not Tried | 0 |
| Orkney (Sinclair) - Dark Island | Not Tried | 0 |
| Houston - Peter's Well | Not Tried | 0 |
| Deeside - Enfidach | Not Tried | 0 |
| Arran (formerly Isle of Arran) - Sunset | Not Tried | 0 |
| Houston - Endeavour | Not Tried | 0 |
| Caledonian - Marching Orders | Not Tried | 0 |
| Strathaven - Avondale Amber Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Orkney (Sinclair) - Latitude Pilsner (Atlas range) | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
25 Sep 2011 (Ray)
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harviestoun - Fringe Benefit | 3.70 | | bit warm |
| Burnside - Wild Rhino | 4.50 | | |
| Orkney (Sinclair) - Northern Light (superseded by separate 4% entry) | 3.80 | Not Tried |
23 Sep 2011 (McGargle)
Very busy. Disappointing to report that the bottled beer range is much smaller than previously. But you can still find Boon, Cantillon and Rochefort.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | | In top condition. Shone in the glass. Solid malt, some hops, long finish. Would have merited 4* but served too cold. |
| Kelburn - Goldihops | 3.80 | | Thin golden ale. Unconvincing hop/malt mix and no real character. |
| Belhaven - Caledonian Deuchars IPA | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Orkney (Sinclair) - Latitude Pilsner (Atlas range) | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Orkney (Sinclair) - Dark Island | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Inveralmond - Dunottar | 4.20 | Not Tried |
07 Sep 2011 (McGargle)
Mostly regulars but some good crack.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cairngorm - Brochan | 4.00 | | Clear chestnut with good white head. Some biscuit and fruit, nicely hoppy with no residual sweetness. |
| Orkney (Sinclair) - Wayfarer IPA (Atlas range) | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Strathaven - Avondale Amber Ale | 4.00 | Not Tried |
04 Sep 2011 (Ray)
Really busy but plenty of staff. Now what was the fancy dress for?
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orkney (Sinclair) - Wayfarer IPA (Atlas range) | 4.40 | | Light, citrus hoppy but slightly soapy. |
| Orkney (Sinclair) - Dark Island | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Caledonian - Marching Orders | 4.20 | Not Tried |
02 Sep 2011 (Ray)
Busy. More drinkers than diners gave the bar a good feel.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | | Reliable standby. |
| Williams Brothers - Caesar Augustus | 4.10 | | Described as an IPA/lager cross this light golden ale was pleasant enough. Light hopping, reasonable body but a little too sweet in the finish. One was enough. |
| Belhaven - Caledonian Deuchars IPA | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Orkney (Sinclair) - Dark Island | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Inveralmond - Dunottar | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Caledonian - Marching Orders | 4.20 | Not Tried |
27 Aug 2011 (McGargle)
Went back to enjoy the Fiddler's Gold and Enfidach only to find they'd both been replaced with far less exciting options. Such is life.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnside - M-Pire | 5.20 | | Chestnut coloured strong bitter. Slightly sweet and malty with some spice to stop it becoming cloying. Drank stronger than its abv. |
| Arran (formerly Isle of Arran) - Sunset | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Houston - Endeavour | 3.90 | Not Tried |
26 Aug 2011 (McGargle)
Busy. Two staff seemed slightly overwhelmed at times.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fyne - Fiddler's Gold | 4.50 | | Light golden with thin white head. Elegant, full body and very bitter, only hints of fruit and crisp dry finish. |
| Belhaven - Caledonian Deuchars IPA | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Inveralmond - Dunottar | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Burnside - M-Pire | 5.20 | Not Tried | |
| Deeside - Enfidach | 4.50 | Not Tried | From a taster this seemed to be an interesting porter with some chocolate and orange. |
14 Aug 2011 (McGargle)
On a hot sunny lunchtime I was hoping for a light hoppy beer. Please don't tell me that's Deuchars!!
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belhaven - Caledonian Deuchars IPA | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Orkney (Sinclair) - Dark Island | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Houston - Peter's Well | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Strathaven - Old Mortality | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Inveralmond - Dunottar | 4.20 | Not Tried |
09 Aug 2011 (McGargle)
Busier as the evening progressed - mostly locals. Not really an inspiring ale selection tonight.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | | Fresh and well balanced. |
| Kelburn - Misty Law | 4.00 | | Golden ale. Bit thin, some hoppiness but not much support from the malts. |
| Belhaven - Caledonian Deuchars IPA | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Strathaven - Old Mortality | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Houston - Marilyn's Draught | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Inveralmond - Dunottar | 4.20 | Not Tried |
09 Aug 2011 (Ray)
Beautiful evening but the harbour area was surprisingly quiet. None of the ales had any real appeal so enjoyed Bitburger instead.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strathaven - Old Mortality | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Kelburn - Misty Law | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Houston - Marilyn's Draught | 3.90 | Not Tried |
About The Marine Hotel
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
 | 2 |
| 101 |
| 184 |
| 85 |
| 44 |
The pub is found in Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire, AB39 2JY.
Free house enjoying a fantastic harbour side location in Stonehaven's conservation area in Shorehead. 5 or 6 real ales, with an emphasis on Scottish micros. Excellent selection of bottled beers especially from Belgium plus interesting kegs which may be from Westmalle, Kwak or De Koninck. 2009 CAMRA Scottish Pub of the Year.
We have visited this pub 304 times, seen 414 different beers and tried 229 of them.
Postcode: AB39 2JY