Old Engine Oil
Harviestoun in Alva, Clackmannanshire, Scotland 🏴
Porter Regular|
Score
7.38
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Legend has it that Old Engine Oil was dedicated to our head brewer’s love of classic cars. But it’s the thick, dark, chocolatey viscosity that reveals the real inspiration behind the name.
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7.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7.5
Flavor 7.5
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
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Opaque, Pitch-Black Color, Big Thick Tiny Bubble Head, Wet Cream Top, Good Retention, Thin Drip Ring and Spots of Lacing. Aroma Reminds me of Bacon. Wet, Slightly Toasted Sour Note, Bacon, Light Bitter. Same In Aftertaste: Wet, Slightly Toasted Sour Note, Bacon, Light Bitter. Thinner Than It Looks. No Sign Of ABV. Did Not Get Chocolate. Good. Enjoyed It. Recommended...
Opaque, Pitch-Black Color, Big Thick Tiny Bubble Head, Wet Cream Top, Good Retention, Thin Drip Ring and Spots of Lacing. Aroma Reminds me of Bacon. Wet, Slightly Toasted Sour Note, Bacon, Light Bitter. Same In Aftertaste: Wet, Slightly Toasted Sour Note, Bacon, Light Bitter. Thinner Than It Looks. No Sign Of ABV. Did Not Get Chocolate. Good. Enjoyed It. Recommended...
Tried
from Bottle
on 03 Dec 2025
at 03:45
7.8/10
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Appearance 10
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7
Draught. Wow, this was pretty durned good. A scotttish ale lots of scottiseness and etc.
Tried
on 20 May 2025
at 00:47
7.3/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 7
Overall 8
Old rating from 2009 - 330ml bottle, pours jet black with a small beige head. Aromas & tastes of chocolate, expresso, dark fruits, oat & roasted malt. Medium body. Light but lingering finish
Tried
from Bottle
on 21 Apr 2025
at 14:23
6.9/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
Smelled of coffee/chocolate. Very dark color. Excellent flavor. First impression is slight sweetness but immediately overtaken by the bitterness. Chocolate after taste. Thick but not too thick. Overall, a good beer.
Tried
on 24 Mar 2025
at 05:18
7.8/10
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Appearance 10
Aroma 6
Flavor 8
Texture 10
Overall 7
0.33 l can, thanks to my family for this. Pours jet black with thin, long lasting beige head. Nose is grains, chocolate, moderate coffee and some nuts. In taste there's some chocolate, nuts and grains with a subtle, but detectable hoppy touch at the end. Medium bitterish finish, soft carbo and light, smooth body. An easy-to-drink beer that's full of flavours, good one!
Tried
from Can
on 04 Mar 2025
at 09:14
7.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
330ml bottle from the LCBO.
black pour with a small beige head. Aroma is very roasy, and smokey with a touch of soy sauce. Flavour is very roasty, and a touch bitter with a very creamy mouthfeel, the soy sauce flavour is still there, but not a prevalent. A very nice beer, kinda like a cross between a porter, and a very roasty oatmeal stout.
black pour with a small beige head. Aroma is very roasy, and smokey with a touch of soy sauce. Flavour is very roasty, and a touch bitter with a very creamy mouthfeel, the soy sauce flavour is still there, but not a prevalent. A very nice beer, kinda like a cross between a porter, and a very roasty oatmeal stout.
Tried
from Bottle
on 27 Feb 2025
at 12:11
7.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
Bottle at De Koffer, Groningen. Aroma is roasty, coffee, chocolate, dark malt, hint of liquorice. Flavour is moderate to medium sweet with a surprisingly good roasty bitter finish. Body is medium. Fairly light on the palate, but aroma and flavour are pretty potent.
Tried
from Bottle
on 11 Feb 2025
at 15:41
7.5/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7
Аромат в меру жженый, немного кофейный, есть слегка намеки на шоколад. Цвет черный, пенки почти нету. Вкус слегка маслянистый, есть жженые следы от кофе и черного шоколада, намеки на изюм возможно. Намеки на дымность, немного бобов и весьма сильная горечь на глотке от кофе и шоколада. Норм в целом.
Tried
on 07 Feb 2025
at 06:06
7.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7
Tried
on 31 Dec 2024
at 02:15
7.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 9
Texture 8
Overall 8.5
Bottle 0,33ltr: Black coloured brew with an dry bitter taste, hints of roasted malts, coffee, chocolate, caramel and liquorice. Great Porter from Scotland
Tried
from Bottle
on 29 Dec 2024
at 11:17