esaciar Posted August 14, 2014 Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 I'm a huge enthusiast for real ales and I'd like to set up a thread for myself and others to share our passion for the tastiest real ales we can find on a travels. I was inspired by the whiksy thread and thought I'd stick this in here too! I'm certainly no snob when it comes to real ale, mind and I know that folks are gonna like what they like - course they are. However, it goes without saying that Fosters and Carling aren't gonna figure here really... This is just a place for real ale! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esaciar Posted August 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 Described as... Superior dark, rich and warming strong ale with a cherry brandy like colour and character. Booming balance of ripe malt, and peppery hops combined with roasted nut and chocolate flavours with a smoky richness. I highly recommend this. Knocks your socks off at around 8% per bottle and it has VERY strong, rich taste that kicks you in the throat almost immediately - but by God it is sublime. Described as... Created in the mid-nineties, Riggwelter is our flagship Strong ale. We wanted a beer with real strength and depth so we developed a unique recipe built around rich espresso aromas, dark fruit and roasted malt flavours which lends itself perfectly to putting in a bottle. A real winner for me...can be a little bitter at times with those espresso tones in the background. But a very good tipple. I discovered this on a week long holiday with the family...suffice to say I only had one of these a night along with a swift whisky for a nightcap. Does what it says on the tin, but by God is it a beautiful tasting beer too. Caramel and toffee tones with an espresso-style bitter kick. But there is a silky, dark smokiness to this that just...oh God...I want one now. Some of the more expensive numbers... Ola Dubh Special Reserve 18 - Harviestoun http://www.scottishrealales.com/scottish-ales-and-beers/ola-dubh-special-reserve-40-harviestoun/flypage.tpl.html 1488 Whisky Ale http://www.scottishrealales.com/scottish-ales-and-beers/1488-whisky-ale-tsa/flypage.tpl.html Windswept Wolf http://www.scottishrealales.com/scottish-ales-and-beers/windswept-wolf/flypage.tpl.html Nothing more glorious than a steak, a peat fire and a dark ale... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TPAFKATS Posted August 14, 2014 Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 Avoid the St.Mirren "ales" brewed by lerwick - honking! This is my fav - hoping to get down for some in Sept. I miss her... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FTOF Posted August 14, 2014 Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 (edited) http://www.greatnewsomebrewery.co.uk/great-newsome-brewery-ales.htm The Ayr Brewery beers are great. Their website is down just now for maintenance, Jolly Beggars, Towzie tyke and Leezie Lundie are excellent. Not really into anything stronger than 4.5%. Edited August 14, 2014 by FTOF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FTOF Posted August 14, 2014 Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 (edited) Double post. Edited August 14, 2014 by FTOF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red&blackcampbell Posted August 14, 2014 Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 Any of the 'Fyne Ales' beers work for me. Black Sheep from Yorkshire also a favourite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabuddies Posted August 14, 2014 Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 Right, the Kelburn Brewery was founded by and is run by a life-long Bud. They produce a range of award winning cask ales and if you can't find one you like you don't like beer. They are available all over Scotland so go out and try some. You won't be disappointed. http://www.kelburnbrewery.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TPAFKATS Posted August 14, 2014 Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 http://www.greatnewsomebrewery.co.uk/great-newsome-brewery-ales.htm The Ayr Brewery beers are great. Their website is down just now for maintenance, Jolly Beggars, Towzie tyke and Leezie Lundie are excellent. Not really into anything stronger than 4.5%. Tried some bottles of ayr brewery from farmers market in Paisley. The dude at the stall was offering me free tastings at 10am, which I declined mainly as I was driving.The darker ipa was good although I can't recall if that was tyke or lundie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopCat Posted August 14, 2014 Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 Had a nice one in the wee howff last night. Was so nice I can't remember the name of it. Black something I think! Do love an ale though, better than having the same old thing at every pub you go to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esaciar Posted August 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 Brilliant chaps! Good stuff thus far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esaciar Posted August 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2014 (edited) Campaign for Real Ale - Established 1971Real Ale Guide - The UK ResourceAdnams Brewery - Gun Hill, Broadside, Ghost ShipBlack Sheep Brewery - Riggwelter, Best Bitter, Black Sheep AleHall & Woodhouse (Badger Brewery) - Fursty Ferret, Tangle Foot, Champion Harviestoun Brewery - Ola Dubh, Bitter & Twisted, Old Engine OilOrkney Brewery - Skull Splitter, Dark Island, Raven AleRingwood Brewery - Old Thumper, Boon Doggle, Forty NinerShepherd Neame Brewery - Bishop's Finger, Spitfire, 1698Theakston Brewery - Old Peculier, Royal Salute, XBTimothy Taylor Brewery - Landlord, Bolt Maker, Ram TamWells & Young's Brewery - Bombardier, Waggle Dance, Banana BreadWychwood Brewery - Hobgoblin, King Goblin, Black Wych Edited August 15, 2014 by esaciar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isle Of Bute Saint Posted August 15, 2014 Report Share Posted August 15, 2014 Avoid the St.Mirren "ales" brewed by lerwick - honking! This is my fav - hoping to get down for some in Sept. I miss her... Did not realize that's where the Saints beer came from glad I know that now was going to order some. Have had it on tap and it's disgusting could not finish it. It's a bit like that Malt Scottish Vodka that's out , purchased a bottle of that how they can possibly call it vodka is beyond me it may be clear but it tastes like whisky not vodka, Really like some of the Pale Ales going about. Will try some recommendations from posters on this thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TPAFKATS Posted August 15, 2014 Report Share Posted August 15, 2014 IoBS it's hard to beat Deuchar's IPA at £1.90 a pint in last post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FTOF Posted August 15, 2014 Report Share Posted August 15, 2014 Tried some bottles of ayr brewery from farmers market in Paisley. The dude at the stall was offering me free tastings at 10am, which I declined mainly as I was driving. The darker ipa was good although I can't recall if that was tyke or lundie Probably Tyke, as Leezie Lundie is more of golden ale. I had been swithering for a while about ordering beers from the brewery and one day my wife came home with a three pack of the aforementioned beers from the farmers market. Finally decided to order from the brewery and the website is down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esaciar Posted August 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2014 Probably Tyke, as Leezie Lundie is more of golden ale. I had been swithering for a while about ordering beers from the brewery and one day my wife came home with a three pack of the aforementioned beers from the farmers market. Finally decided to order from the brewery and the website is down. Always the case... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smcc Posted August 15, 2014 Report Share Posted August 15, 2014 My avatar is one of my favourites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulsmfc Posted August 15, 2014 Report Share Posted August 15, 2014 I like Harvington Bitter and Twisted. It's now on tap in the bull. Schiehallion is nice too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulsmfc Posted August 15, 2014 Report Share Posted August 15, 2014 *harviestoun - dam auto correct Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esaciar Posted August 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2014 *harviestoun - dam auto correct I was gonna say...sacrilege man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopCat Posted August 16, 2014 Report Share Posted August 16, 2014 (edited) Was in Arran today and had 3 of the locally brewed ales. Blond, Dark and Sunset. All 3 went down nice and easy, but blond was my fave. Edited August 17, 2014 by TopCat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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