Highlander
Fyne Ales in Cairndow, Argyll and Bute, Scotland 🏴
Bitter - ESB / Strong Bitter Regular|
Score
6.66
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Our first ever recipe in 2001, Highlander's ability to stand the test of time is testament to its quality. Proudly traditional, Highlander is the punchy, bittersweet amber ale that Fyne Ales was built on. A nutty, caramel-malt body with sweet red fruit notes and a gently bitter finish.
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5.5/10
Tried
on 21 Sep 2025
at 14:36
6.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Fass 1 pt (0,568l) @The Oban Inn, Oban: Bernstein, dezente Trübung, kräftiger stabiler mittelporiger Schaum; fruchtige + würzige Nase, florale/kräutrige Hopfenaromen, kräftig Malz, Karamell, leichte Röstaromen, malzig-würzige Bitterkeit; fruchtiger + würziger Körper, trockene Hopfennoten, floral/kräutrig, dunkle/eingelegte Früchte, kräftig Malz, cremig, mittlere Kohlensäure; würzig-trockener Nachgang
Tried
from Draft
on 07 Sep 2025
at 15:25
6.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 6.5
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
10/7/2025. Cask at the Ealing Beer Festival 2025. Malty, nutty, toffee, biscuit, orange, berry aroma. Medium sweet, lightly bitter with toasted notes. Slight berry tartness. It’s fine.
Tried
from Cask
on 10 Jul 2025
at 14:16
6.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 7
Overall 7
Old rating - 500ml bottle, pours dark amber with a off white head. Aromas & tastes of dark berries, caramel, nuts & malt. Medium body. Sweet moderate bitter finish
Tried
from Bottle
on 31 Jan 2025
at 04:24
7/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 6
Overall 7
Amber, low offwhite head
Bisquitty, heather hops, chewy, herbal bitterness, nice lemon balm
Nice spritzy finish.
Bisquitty, heather hops, chewy, herbal bitterness, nice lemon balm
Nice spritzy finish.
Tried
from Bottle
on 19 Apr 2024
at 13:48
7/10
Tried
from Cask
on 20 Mar 2024
at 22:11
7/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7
Bottle at Corner House.pale amber, low thick head. Nutty caramel malt, toast, fruity ester, spicy hops. Slightly sweet, malty, spicy, estery. A bit low for an ESB, but a tasty enough best bitter,
Tried
from Bottle
on 22 Aug 2023
at 17:57
6/10
Tried
from Cask
on 05 Aug 2023
at 18:03
6.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Malt and caramel aroma, some bitterness. Similar taste with a hint of dark fruits (cherry, berries).
Tried
on 18 Jun 2023
at 18:50
29/08/2004. BRIAR DENE, 71 The Links, WHITLEY BAY, Tyne & Wear, England
Tried
on 28 Feb 2023
at 06:38