Highlander

Fyne Ales in Cairndow, Argyll and Bute, Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Bitter - ESB / Strong Bitter Regular

Score

6.65

ABV: 4.8%

IBU: -

Ticks: 75

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

Vassago666 (2538) ticked Highlander from Fyne Ales 4 months ago

Tried on 21 Sep 2025 at 14:36

6.6

Thomas_W1 (5738) reviewed Highlander from Fyne Ales 5 months ago

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

Grumbo (24387) reviewed Highlander from Fyne Ales 7 months ago

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

jerseyislandbeer (5899) reviewed Highlander from Fyne Ales 1 year ago

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

jhaase (14816) reviewed Highlander from Fyne Ales 1 year ago

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.

Tried from Bottle on 19 Apr 2024 at 13:48

Kyotolefty (15912) reviewed Highlander from Fyne Ales 2 years ago

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

smallwat3r (4866) ticked Highlander from Fyne Ales 2 years ago

Tried from Cask on 05 Aug 2023 at 18:03

6.4

JDsz5 (934) reviewed Highlander from Fyne Ales 2 years ago

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

eurosoba (18570) ticked Highlander from Fyne Ales 2 years ago

29/08/2004. BRIAR DENE, 71 The Links, WHITLEY BAY, Tyne & Wear, England

Tried on 28 Feb 2023 at 06:38

Svesse (15730) reviewed Highlander from Fyne Ales 3 years ago

Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7

(Cask at Cask Pub & Kitchen, Pimlico, London, 29 May 2022) Amber colour with frothy, tan head. Malty, hoppy nose with caramel, dried apricots, orange peel and slightly earthy hops. Malty taste with notes of caramel, dried apricots, toast and a balanced earthy bitterness. Medium body, with a touch of sweetness. Solid and well made bitter. Nice one.

Tried from Cask on 14 Nov 2022 at 19:10