We could argue about whether this was an IPA or not but it was everything that Russian Doll wasn't. Fresh, crisp with a carefully built flavour profile. Maybe BrewDog should buy the brewery and move the staff to senior positions in Ellon.
19 Sep 2019 (McGargle)
No cask Punk again.
Beer
ABV
Score
Notes
BrewDog - Russian Doll
4.00
On cask but murky and poorly defined. Unpleasant, astringent finish.
22 Aug 2019 (McGargle)
Packed.
Beer
ABV
Score
Notes
BrewDog - Zombie Cake
5.00
Rich, creamy 'porter'.
01 Aug 2017 (McGargle)
Busy as usual. Friendly, enthusiastic staff.
Beer
ABV
Score
Notes
BrewDog - Hazy Jane
7.20
Bordering on 5* this NEIPA was juicy and sweet with soft mouthfeel and limited bitterness.
BrewDog - Cloudwater collab NEIPA V2
8.50
Complete contrast to Hazy Jane, this beer bordered on the elegant/austere. Much more focussed it seemed closer to a DIPA but very enjoyable. 660ml bottle.
17 Nov 2016 (McGargle)
Brim measure glasses regularly served with 2cm head.
Beer
ABV
Score
Notes
Buxton - SPA
4.10
Less body than the bottled version. Disappointed.
17 Feb 2016 (McGargle)
Busyish early evening. Good to see some staff from Gallowgate working there.
Beer
ABV
Score
Notes
Beavertown - Gamma Ray (keg)
5.40
BrewDog - Jet Black Heart
4.70
They've changed the dispense and now use a CO2/N2 mix. What a difference! Body and flavour in abundance. Wonder how they'd work that trick with cask?
Fourpure - Hoptart
3.70
Liked this but wouldn't have recogised it as Berliner Weisse. More of a very pale ale with dominant lemon flavours. Eyewateringly priced.
11 Feb 2016 (McGargle)
I like lined glasses but not when given short measure and told 'It will settle'. It would but not by that amount.
Beer
ABV
Score
Notes
BrewDog - Jet Black Heart
4.70
New beer to me but barstaff said it was a black IPA. Surprised then to see BrewDog describe it as milk stout. It was neither; lacked body and any discernible flavour profile.
11 Dec 2015 (McGargle)
Opening night and the place was heaving. Staff having fun except those in the kitchen who were trying to keep a grip. Sound first impression but needs settling time.
Beer
ABV
Score
Notes
Beavertown - Gamma Ray (keg)
5.40
Initially served Punk in error but quickly changed. Solid, hop forward pale ale.
The pub is found in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, AB11 5BU.
BrewDog's second Aberdeen bar. This one is much larger with a club downstairs - UnderDog, of course. More food on offer and a bottle shop which, to start with at least, offers excellent value.
We have visited this pub 8 times, seen 9 different beers and tried them all.