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Old Mill Inn (Free House)

We believe this building is NO LONGER a pub

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Beer (sort)Average Score (sort)No. Samples (sort)
Deeside - MacbethAcceptable2
Harviestoun - Bitter & TwistedAcceptable3
Timothy Taylor - LandlordGood4
Belhaven - Caledonian Deuchars IPANot Tried0
Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale)Not Tried0

Visits Details

29 Aug 2015 (Ray)
Happy to report that, after a change of plan, this friendly local re-opened last Monday.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Harviestoun - Bitter & Twisted3.80AcceptableSame range as before closure. Friendly welcome and acceptable ale.
Belhaven - Caledonian Deuchars IPA3.80Not Tried
Timothy Taylor - Landlord4.30Not Tried
12 Oct 2014 (McGargle)
Sold and closed. It will now be used as accommodation for workers building the Aberdeen bypass.
BeerABVScoreNotes
05 Jan 2014 (McGargle)
Mostly locals.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Timothy Taylor - Landlord4.30AcceptableFirst pint was pulled absolutely flat with no head. How did they manage that when the second attempt had good condition? Anyway, the beer was anononymous. Could have been any mid-brown bitter.
Belhaven - Caledonian Deuchars IPA3.80Not Tried
Harviestoun - Bitter & Twisted3.80Not Tried
19 Aug 2013 (McGargle)
Friendly but sat outside and enjoyed the sun.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Harviestoun - Bitter & Twisted3.80AcceptableSee comment 14.12.12. Slightly abrasive finish marks it down.
Belhaven - Caledonian Deuchars IPA3.80Not Tried
Timothy Taylor - Landlord4.30Not Tried
14 Dec 2012 (McGargle)
Friendly as ever.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Harviestoun - Bitter & Twisted3.80GoodAfter a series of disappointments B&T seems to be regaining some long lost form. Good cirtus hopping and a firmer body. Good bitter finish.
Belhaven - Caledonian Deuchars IPA3.80Not Tried
Timothy Taylor - Landlord4.30Not Tried
07 May 2011 (McGargle)
Quite busy. Mostly local trade. Now down to two hand-pumps.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Timothy Taylor - Landlord4.30GoodNot at its freshest but still balanced and interesting.
Belhaven - Caledonian Deuchars IPA3.80Not Tried
04 Dec 2010 (Ray)
Thick snow - only customer. Well done to keep open.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Deeside - Macbeth4.10AcceptableSome phenolic hints.
Belhaven - Caledonian Deuchars IPA3.80Not Tried
Timothy Taylor - Landlord4.30Not Tried
21 Nov 2010 (Ray)
Very quiet. Good to see a local ale.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Deeside - Macbeth4.10AcceptableThis was a predictable amber ale missing the hoppy zing it had on launch. Malts chosen add little to the interest.
Belhaven - Caledonian Deuchars IPA3.80Not Tried
Timothy Taylor - Landlord4.30Not Tried
30 Jan 2010 (Ray)
Good crack in the bar.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Timothy Taylor - Landlord4.30GoodOn good form. Fine with sirloin steak.
08 Dec 2009 (Ray)
Nice to feel welcome and you always do here.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Timothy Taylor - Landlord4.30ExcellentWell balanced fruit, hops and malt. Long lasting tight white head. Slightly hazy but very enjoyable
Belhaven - Caledonian Deuchars IPA3.80Not Tried
Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale)4.20Not Tried

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About the Old Mill Inn

Summary of Beer Scores

 Total
Exceptional-
Excellent1
Good3
Acceptable6
Poor-

The pub is found in Maryculter, Aberdeenshire, AB12 5FX.

Family run inn and hotel near the River Dee at Maryculter just outside Aberdeen. Welcoming lounge bar with lots of tartan where you'll find friendly service and chatty locals. Don't expect exciting guests but, most likely, three mainstream ales. If you're hungry there's a choice of bar meals or something more substantial from the restaurant.

We have visited this pub 11 times, seen 6 different beers and tried 3 of them.

Map location

Postcode: AB12 5FX