About
Situated just off the West coast of Scotland the Isle of Arran is arguably one of the most beautiful and dramatic islands in Europe. The splendour and diversity of the landscape has led it to be considered by many as Scotland in miniature. Nestled between the islands largest mountain, Goatfell, and the imposing Brodick Castle lies Arran Brewery which has been brewing award winning craft beer for over two decades.
Opened in late March 2000. The 20BBL plant originated at the Tipsy Toad Townhouse.
Opened in late March 2000. The 20BBL plant originated at the Tipsy Toad Townhouse.
Part of the group
6.8/10
—
Appearance 7
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 7
Overall 7
Old rating from 18-04-15 - 500ml bottle, gift from friends who visited the island. Pours hazy blonde with a white head. Aromas & tastes of biscuit, lemon, yeast & hints of spice. Moderate body. Light bitter finish
Tried
from Bottle
on 27 Apr 2025
at 17:52
7/10
—
Appearance 7
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 7
Overall 7
Old rating from 17-01-15 - 500ml bottle brought back from the island by friends. Pours amber with a white foamy head. Aromas & tastes of grapefruit, citrus, hops, honey, herbs, hints of smoke & malt. Medium body. Moderate bitter finish
Tried
from Bottle
on 27 Apr 2025
at 12:42
5.8/10
—
Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Old rating from 2014 - 500ml bottle, pours dark amber with a white head. Aromas & tastes of fruits, ginger & malt. Moderate body. Mild bitter finish
Tried
from Bottle
on 18 Apr 2025
at 14:28
6/10
Tried
on 11 Apr 2025
at 13:53
5.4/10
—
Appearance 5
Aroma 5
Flavor 5.5
Texture 6
Overall 5.5
EB - Bottle 500ml. @ First Brewver Tasting [ 🇩🇰 👨💻🍺 🍀☁️☂️ Scooper Tasting - Ulfborg 20250404 ] - fonefan & Brugmansia House, 🇩🇰 Denmark. [ As Isle Of Arran Guid Ale ]. ABV: 3.8%. [20250404]. 5/3/5-/3/-11
Tried
from Bottle
on 06 Apr 2025
at 09:24
5.8/10
—
Appearance 6
Aroma 5.5
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 5.5
Bottle @ fonefan tasting. Nice head with good duration. Color is golden. Aroma and taste are malt, hops, grass, fruits and has a nice grassy finish.
Tried
from Bottle
on 04 Apr 2025
at 18:00
5.4/10
—
Appearance 5
Aroma 5
Flavor 5.5
Texture 6
Overall 5.5
Creamy white good mostly lasting head. Yellow colour. Light malty and hoppy aroma. Light bitter flavor. Soapy. Average moderate bitter finish. Oily palate.
Tried
from Bottle
on 04 Apr 2025
at 18:00
5.8/10
—
Appearance 6
Aroma 5.5
Flavor 5.5
Texture 6
Overall 6
Bottle @ Fonefan tasting. Clear golden with a white head. Aroma is sweet, malty and fruity. Flavor is medium sweet and light bitter. Dry and light bitter finish. 040425
Tried
from Bottle
on 04 Apr 2025
at 17:57
6.8/10
—
Appearance 6
Aroma 7.5
Flavor 7
Texture 5
Overall 7
31/1/2025. Bottle bought direct from the brewery. Pours clear pale amber gold with a small short lasting frothy off-white head. Aroma is hoppy, malted, caramel, slightly buttery, floral, leafy. Medium sweetness, moderate bitterness and body. Average carbonation. Good bitterness to finish. Nicely done and very sessionable ale.
Tried
from Bottle
at
Arran Brewery
on 31 Jan 2025
at 17:14
6.6/10
—
Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 7
Overall 7
Old rating - 500ml bottle, pours dark amber with a white head. Aromas & tastes of dried fruits, toffee, toast, rye, nuts, liquorice & malt. Medium body. Light bitter finish
Tried
from Bottle
on 31 Jan 2025
at 09:33