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The Shepherds Rest (Greene King)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Edinbrew - Little Monster |  | 1 |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | | 3 |
| Strathaven - Craigmill Mild | | 1 |
| Stewart - Face of Winter | | 1 |
| Greene King - Hardys & Hansons Olde Trip | | 1 |
| Edinbrew - IPA |  | 1 |
| Greene King - Zombie Curse | | 1 |
| Greene King - Treacle Stout | | 1 |
| Edinbrew - Super Stout | | 1 |
| Greene King - Morland Old Speckled Hen | | 1 |
| Strathaven - Duchess Anne Light Ale | | 1 |
| Greene King - Treacle Stout. | | 1 |
| Edinbrew - Friendly Fire | | 1 |
| Greene King - Hardys & Hansons Rocking Rudolph | Not Tried | 0 |
| Belhaven - Barn Dancer | Not Tried | 0 |
| Greene King - Ruddles County | Not Tried | 0 |
| Greene King - Abbot | Not Tried | 0 |
| Greene King - Hardys & Hansons Rocking Rudolph (now use 4.2% entry) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Strathaven - Clydesdale IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Strathaven - Winter Glow | Not Tried | 0 |
| Edinbrew - Mid Atlantic | Not Tried | 0 |
| Edinbrew - Commred | Not Tried | 0 |
| Edinbrew - Industrial Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
08 Feb 2020 (McGargle)
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stewart - Face of Winter | 4.30 | | Scotch ale with cranberries. Just the thing to keep Ciara at bay. |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Edinbrew - Industrial Pale Ale | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Edinbrew - Super Stout | 4.80 | Not Tried |
04 Feb 2020 (McGargle)
Enjoyed the log fire.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edinbrew - Super Stout | 4.80 | | Bit thin. |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Edinbrew - IPA | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Edinbrew - Little Monster | 3.70 | Not Tried |
26 Jan 2020 (McGargle)
Mostly family dining.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edinbrew - Little Monster | 3.70 | | Some hops. Quite refreshing. Enjoyed this one. |
| Edinbrew - IPA | 4.20 | | Bordering 2*. Malty and a bit homebrewish. |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Edinbrew - Commred | 4.50 | Not Tried |
10 Jan 2020 (McGargle)
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strathaven - Duchess Anne Light Ale | 3.90 | | This was odd. Peaty flavour, not what I remember. |
| Edinbrew - Friendly Fire | 4.30 | | Pleasant enough mid-atlantic bitter. |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Edinbrew - Mid Atlantic | 4.00 | Not Tried |
26 Dec 2019 (McGargle)
A pleasant surprise to find four guests in this Greene King house.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strathaven - Craigmill Mild | 3.50 | | Roasty, slightly bitter mild. A happy surprise. |
| Strathaven - Clydesdale IPA | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Strathaven - Winter Glow | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Stewart - Face of Winter | 4.30 | Not Tried |
09 Dec 2019 (McGargle)
Pleasant early evening after a productive visit to The Hop Shop.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | | Not quite so fresh but acceptable. |
| Greene King - Ruddles County | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Hardys & Hansons Rocking Rudolph (now use 4.2% entry) | 5.00 | Not Tried |
19 Nov 2019 (McGargle)
Welcoming.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greene King - Hardys & Hansons Olde Trip | 4.30 | | Pleasant, malt led Best. |
| Greene King - Zombie Curse | 3.90 | | Too sweet for me. |
| Greene King - Treacle Stout | 5.40 | | Colab with Tapestry. Too sweet again. |
07 Nov 2019 (McGargle)
Early evening crowd. Friendly staff and a barman who enthused about his beers and offered tasters.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | | Served in excellent, fresh condition. Made the best of the beer. |
| Greene King - Treacle Stout. | 5.40 | | A brave try but very sweet. Collaboration with Tapestry. |
| Greene King - Morland Old Speckled Hen | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Belhaven - Barn Dancer | 4.50 | Not Tried |
09 Jan 2015 (McGargle)
Quiet early evening. Most tables set for diners. Good marks to the friendly bar maid who topped my glass without being asked. Shame I feel the need to comment on this though.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greene King - Morland Old Speckled Hen | 4.50 | | Malty and not noticeably troubled by hops. |
| Greene King - Hardys & Hansons Rocking Rudolph | 5.00 | Not Tried | On 9th January? |
06 Aug 2013 (McGargle)
Now owned by Greene King it took three attempts and a considerable wait to get a fair measure in the glass. Use of a tight sparkler didn't help.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | | I was surprised but this was a good pint. Nothing exceptional but well crafted with a good malt hop balance and a moreish almost citrus finish. |
| Greene King - Morland Old Speckled Hen | 4.50 | Not Tried |
About The Shepherds Rest
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
 | - |
 | 3 |
| 29 |
| 21 |
 | 5 |
The pub is found in Westhill, Aberdeenshire, AB32 6HF.
Near the Arnhall Business Park and adjacent to a Premier Inn, The Shepherds Rest was opened in 2001 but skilfully aged to look 200 years older. Although it's a big place it has been carefully divided to provide plenty of cosy areas. Food led, beer choice now only a shadow of what it once was. Now owned by Greene King (Belhaven).
We have visited this pub 47 times, seen 59 different beers and tried 38 of them.
Postcode: AB32 6HF