Highlander
Fyne Ales in Cairndow, Argyll and Bute, Scotland π΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώ
Bitter - ESB / Strong Bitter Regular|
Score
6.64
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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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6.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
(Cask at Gallows Bird, 20120908) The beer poured deep amber and clear. Its head was small and white. Aroma had hops, fruitiness, toffee and malts. Palate was medium bodied with low carbonation. Flavours were hops, fruitiness, malts and bitterness. Afertaste was hoppy and bitter. A very good hoppy bitter.
Tried
from Cask
on 08 Sep 2012
at 05:50
7.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
Bottle. Clear amber body with a thin off-white head. Steady carbonation. Good lacing. Aroma of dried leaves, toffee, tea and stewed apple. Flavour of toffee, caramel, roasted malt and earth. Thin to medium body with a watery texture. Soft fizz. Subtle and moreish.
Tried
from Bottle
on 17 May 2012
at 14:24
7.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Bottle from Alesela
Dark amber, big frothy white head, clear, some lacing
Aroma of soft citrus hops, caramel malts, hint of lemon
Taste of quite rich caramel malts, some bready malt, soft citrus hops, some lemon, bit of toffee, well balanced, good flavour
Palate soft carb, medium body, texture bit oily, smooth caramel malts with citrus tang. Finish as main flavour with some more soft bitter citrus
Overall - Well made good beer - I liked this one
Dark amber, big frothy white head, clear, some lacing
Aroma of soft citrus hops, caramel malts, hint of lemon
Taste of quite rich caramel malts, some bready malt, soft citrus hops, some lemon, bit of toffee, well balanced, good flavour
Palate soft carb, medium body, texture bit oily, smooth caramel malts with citrus tang. Finish as main flavour with some more soft bitter citrus
Overall - Well made good beer - I liked this one
Tried
from Bottle
on 09 Apr 2012
at 13:01
6.9/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 8
Overall 6.5
Bottle:Deep golden coloured with an orangey sheen, stable creamy off - white foam, moderate dryish fruity and citrussy-hoppy nose with a faint toasty touch, nearly medium bodied, soft, moderate bitter-sweet flavour; lingering fruity and hoppy finish. A good oneβ¦
Tried
from Bottle
on 06 Apr 2012
at 13:07
7/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
50cl bottle, BBE 08/2012. Poured dark golden with a frothy, lacing, great looking head. Aroma is citrus, hops and malt. Flavor is more toasted, nicely fruity and hoppy, decent bitterness. Nice body for this ABV. Enjoyable.
Tried
from Bottle
on 09 Mar 2012
at 09:16
6.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Cloudy orange,small white head. Nutty malt nose.Nutty,light fruity malt start,balanced mid, medium hop finish
Tried
on 22 Nov 2011
at 10:00
6.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Bottled 500ml (BZ, BB 08/2012)
Clear amber color, decent creamy off-white head. Malty, slightly nutty-caramelly aroma. Medium-bodied. Nutty-hoppy, caramel malty flavor with salt licoricey finish and lingering hoppyness. Balanced low ABV ESB.
Clear amber color, decent creamy off-white head. Malty, slightly nutty-caramelly aroma. Medium-bodied. Nutty-hoppy, caramel malty flavor with salt licoricey finish and lingering hoppyness. Balanced low ABV ESB.
Tried
from Bottle
on 03 Nov 2011
at 10:25
6.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
(bottle) Clear, amber colour with a medium-sized and slightly tanned foamy head. Cara-malty aroma with fruity and spicy hoppy notes. Moderately sweet and mildly bitter flavour, light to medium bodied with a smooth carbonation. Cara-malt character with spicy and slightly fruity hops; moderately dry and slightly bitter and fruity hoppy finish with caramel in the aftertaste. Decent. 03.IX.11
Tried
from Bottle
on 12 Sep 2011
at 14:02
5.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 5
Cask at the Craft Beer Co. It pours hazy amber, with a thick white head. The nose is wood, leather, dust, lemon, lime, soap and pepper. The taste is wood, smoke, leather, astringency, soap, pepper and salt. Light to medium body and soft carbonation. Not great.
Tried
from Cask
on 04 Sep 2011
at 13:35
6.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Bottled (from Beers Of Europe). Golden colour, small beige head. Aroma is floral and slightly fruity hops. Flavour is fruity and floral hops along with quite nice bitter hopping. Pleasantly balanced and very refreshing.
Tried
from Bottle
on 22 Jul 2011
at 13:25