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The Grill (McGinty's Group)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Fyne - Jarl |  | 1 |
| Fyne - West Highland Black IPA |  | 1 |
| Fyne - Avalanche |  | 3 |
| Fyne - Highlander | | 1 |
| Deeside - Talorcan | | 1 |
| Fyne - Ten Years Later | | 1 |
| Burnside - 3-Bullz |  | 1 |
| Caledonian - 80/- |  | 1 |
| Orkney (Sinclair) - Dark Island | Not Tried | 0 |
| Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Harviestoun - Bitter & Twisted | Not Tried | 0 |
| Orkney (Sinclair) - Corncrake Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Orkney (Sinclair) - Latitude Pilsner (Atlas range) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Inveralmond - Lia Fail | Not Tried | 0 |
| Greene King - Morland Old Speckled Hen | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fyne - Maverick | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
25 Jul 2012 (McGargle)
Sadly no Fyne Ales.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnside - 3-Bullz | 3.80 | | Malty and very bitter. |
| Caledonian - 80/- | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Harviestoun - Bitter & Twisted | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Inveralmond - Lia Fail | 4.70 | Not Tried |
19 Jul 2012 (McGargle)
No beers of interest so moved on.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale) | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Caledonian - 80/- | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Harviestoun - Bitter & Twisted | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Orkney (Sinclair) - Dark Island | 4.60 | Not Tried |
03 Jul 2012 (Ray)
Current POTY. Best selling beers? Tennents and Tennents Caledonia Best!
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fyne - Jarl | 3.80 | | Perfect balance of citrussy hops and sweet malts. Brilliant white tight head and absolutely clear beer. |
| Caledonian - 80/- | 4.10 | Not Tried | Didn't sell all evening. |
| Harviestoun - Bitter & Twisted | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Fyne - Maverick | 4.20 | Not Tried |
10 Jan 2012 (McGargle)
Typical Grill mix but they are clearly trying to offer an interesting range of ales.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fyne - West Highland Black IPA | 5.30 | | almost black, this beer was full of New World hops and no hint of roasted grain. Solid body and fruity finish made it dangerously moreish. |
| Fyne - Ten Years Later | 5.30 | | Bright amber with loose white head. Dried fruits and healthy bread aromas. Pine, (passion?) fruit and biscuit in the mouth. Dry, bittering finish. Maybe 4* really. |
| Greene King - Morland Old Speckled Hen | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Caledonian - 80/- | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Harviestoun - Bitter & Twisted | 3.80 | Not Tried |
21 Dec 2011 (Ray)
Comfortably busy. Great service.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fyne - Avalanche | 4.50 | | Light, fruity and hoppy with easy drying finish. Just misses support from the malt bill to make a good beer great. |
| Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale) | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Orkney (Sinclair) - Latitude Pilsner (Atlas range) | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Inveralmond - Lia Fail | 4.70 | Not Tried |
04 Dec 2011 (McGargle)
Looking for Fyne West Highland Black. No luck.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fyne - Avalanche | 4.50 | | Light golden and bitter with a bitter slightly fruity finish. Just lacking the tropical fruits of Jarl. |
| Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale) | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Caledonian - 80/- | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Harviestoun - Bitter & Twisted | 3.80 | Not Tried |
05 Nov 2011 (McGargle)
This is a very friendly bar with regulars who are happy for a chat.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deeside - Talorcan | 4.50 | | Looked good when poured with a tight beige head. Thinner than previously but with solid roasty and lactic flavours. |
| Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale) | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Harviestoun - Bitter & Twisted | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Orkney (Sinclair) - Corncrake Ale | 4.10 | Not Tried |
30 Oct 2011 (McGargle)
Just love the decor here. Best appreciated on a quiet night.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fyne - Highlander | 4.80 | | Mid-brown predominantly malty beer, nicely offset with fruity hops. Slightly cloying mouthfeel. |
| Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale) | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Caledonian - 80/- | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Deeside - Talorcan | 4.50 | Not Tried |
14 Jul 2011 (ChrisE)
An evening visit, and quieter than I expected. I sat towards the back of the pub and admired the internal fixtures and fittings of this classic pub.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fyne - Avalanche | 4.50 | |
05 Dec 2010 (McGargle)
Quiet. Mostly middle aged chaps in jeans and dark jackets.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caledonian - 80/- | 4.10 | | Bland, malt dominated brown beer. Slightly harsh but cloying finish. |
| Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale) | 4.20 | Not Tried |
About The Grill
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
| 1 |
| 7 |
| 21 |
| 11 |
| 3 |
The pub is found in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, AB11 6BA.
Long, narrow single roomed bar in Union Street, with very strong local trade. Usually three ales available plus an excellent selection of single malts. On CAMRA's National Inventory - have a look at the plaster work above the gantry. Bought by McGinty's Group in early 2019.
We have visited this pub 51 times, seen 60 different beers and tried 26 of them.
Postcode: AB11 6BA