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The Marine Hotel (Free House)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Burnside - Wild Rhino |  | 1 |
| Inveralmond - Dunottar | | 1 |
| Kelburn - Pivo Estivo | | 1 |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | | 6 |
| Burnside - 3-Bullz | | 1 |
| Deeside - Brude |  | 1 |
| Tryst - Brewer's Swansong | | 1 |
| Deeside - Lulach | | 1 |
| Belhaven - Caledonian Deuchars IPA |  | 1 |
| Angus Ales - Mashie Niblick | | 1 |
| Orkney (Sinclair) - Raven Ale | | 1 |
| Orkney (Sinclair) - Red MacGregor | | 1 |
| Arran (formerly Isle of Arran) - Blonde | Not Tried | 0 |
| Inveralmond - Independence | Not Tried | 0 |
| Orkney (Sinclair) - Dark Island | Not Tried | 0 |
| Strathaven - Avondale Amber Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Black Sheep - Best Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Inveralmond - Lia Fail | Not Tried | 0 |
| Angus Ales - Gowfer's Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
| Cairngorm - Wildcat | Not Tried | 0 |
| Orkney (Sinclair) - Latitude Pilsner (Atlas range) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Caledonian - Nectar | Not Tried | 0 |
| Arran (formerly Isle of Arran) - ab | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hop Back - Summer Lightning | Not Tried | 0 |
| Angus Ales - Driver Dark | Not Tried | 0 |
| Burnside - M-Pire | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
24 Sep 2010 (McGargle)
One bar staff and lots of customers meant service was a bit erratic at times.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tryst - Brewer's Swansong | 6.90 | | How I wanted to like this beer - Google the name to find out why. It poured a hazy mid-brown with earthy aromas which carried through to the taste. Some hint of malt was overwhelmed by the alcohol leading to a slightly sweet finish. At this strength maybe it was really 2*. |
| Belhaven - Caledonian Deuchars IPA | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Arran (formerly Isle of Arran) - Blonde | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Inveralmond - Independence | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Inveralmond - Dunottar | 4.20 | Not Tried |
02 Sep 2010 (Ray)
Busy.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deeside - Brude | 3.50 | | Not much going on in this lightweight, golden, summer ale. Improved as it 'breathed' warmed up. Probably 2* really. |
| Burnside - M-Pire | 5.20 | Not Tried | I won't rate this as it was the bottom of the cask. Shouldn't have been served really. Hazy with floaters. |
20 Aug 2010 (McGargle)
Mostly regulars.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orkney (Sinclair) - Raven Ale | 3.80 | | Little aroma. Thin with metallic hints mid-mouth. Unpleasant, slightly astringent finish. CBoB Bronze Award? Not on this form. |
| Orkney (Sinclair) - Red MacGregor | 4.00 | | This was an odd one. No hints of summer fruits here just booming tannic aroma and flavours of red wine - strong autumn fruits. Think cheap Shiraz and you're close. |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 |  | Ullage. Willingly replaced but it shouldn't have left the bar in this condition. |
01 Aug 2010 (Ray)
On a damp day it was still busy. Beers a tad cold??
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelburn - Pivo Estivo | 3.90 | | Straw coloured with floral hoppy aroma. Initial tastes of grapefruit and citrus fruits with long dry finish. Needs a little added sweetness from the malt to become an excellent summer ale. |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | | A little tired. |
| Deeside - Lulach | 4.00 | | Thin and bland. Maybe 2.1/2* really. |
| Belhaven - Caledonian Deuchars IPA | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Inveralmond - Dunottar | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Angus Ales - Driver Dark | 4.40 | Not Tried | A stout. |
28 Jul 2010 (McGargle)
Quiet in the drizzle. Both ales were a bit cold.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | | Good. |
| Inveralmond - Dunottar | 4.20 | | Copper coloured it has that typical flinty Inveralmond character supplemented with good fruit and hops. Long hoppy finish. I'm guessing it's a blend (Ossians/Thrappledouser) possibly dry hopped. |
| Hop Back - Summer Lightning | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Belhaven - Caledonian Deuchars IPA | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Orkney (Sinclair) - Latitude Pilsner (Atlas range) | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Arran (formerly Isle of Arran) - ab | 4.00 | Not Tried |
25 Jul 2010 (Ray)
Busy. But why do smokers need to block the main entrance? I'd really rather not plough through their fumes to get to the bar.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | | I'd agree with McGargle. When nothing else appeals there's always TT. |
| Belhaven - Caledonian Deuchars IPA | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Orkney (Sinclair) - Latitude Pilsner (Atlas range) | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Caledonian - Nectar | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Inveralmond - Dunottar | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Arran (formerly Isle of Arran) - ab | 4.00 | Not Tried |
23 Jul 2010 (McGargle)
Very busy. Good, quick service.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnside - Wild Rhino | 4.50 | | Well balanced golden ale with a long bitter finish. |
| Cairngorm - Wildcat | 5.10 | Not Tried | |
| Angus Ales - Gowfer's Gold | 3.80 | Not Tried |
18 Jul 2010 (McGargle)
Well, there I was hoping to taste how Burnside 3-Bullz had improved and it had sold out. Cask gone in 36 hours!! Really popular according to bar staff. White Rhino due soon.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | | Faithful standby. |
| Inveralmond - Lia Fail | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Angus Ales - Gowfer's Gold | 3.80 | Not Tried | Twice bitten with Angus Ales I'm reluctant to try again. |
17 Jul 2010 (McGargle)
Very busy. Two bar staff were overwhelmed and would have appreciated some help.
Sadly, Brew Dog's 5am Saint had been and gone.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnside - 3-Bullz | 3.80 | | Well crafted traditional English bitter. Attractive orange/brown with good creamy head. Malt and hops well balanced and will be even better tomorrow when excess carbon dioxide will have vented. |
| Angus Ales - Mashie Niblick | 4.20 | | Nearly 1*. Poured mid-brown, head quickly collapsed to nothing. Don't know how this is made but aroma and flavour reminiscent of malt extract home brews. No balance, no hops, nothing to commend. Most went over the harbour wall. |
| Inveralmond - Lia Fail | 4.70 | Not Tried |
04 Jul 2010 (Ray)
Busy. Mostly drinkers.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 |  | Well balanced hops against a biscuity base. |
| Belhaven - Caledonian Deuchars IPA | 3.80 | | I'd heard from others that Deuchars had improved recently so thought I'd give it a try. Golden in the glass some slight hop on the nose. Mouthfeel was thin and the malt had a harsh edge. Little in the way of hops to disturb its passage. Hints of antiseptic in the finish. So any improvement? Well, I couldn't taste it. This was just another insubstantial golden ale. |
| Orkney (Sinclair) - Dark Island | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Strathaven - Avondale Amber Ale | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Black Sheep - Best Bitter | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Inveralmond - Dunottar | 4.20 | Not Tried |
About The Marine Hotel
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
 | 2 |
| 102 |
| 185 |
| 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 306 times, seen 415 different beers and tried 230 of them.
Postcode: AB39 2JY