Isle of Arran Brewery
Microbrewery
in
Isle of Arran,
North Ayrshire,
Scotland 🏴
Associated Venue: Arran Brewery
Established in 2000
Contact
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Description
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.
6.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 7
Overall 7
500ml bottle from the brewery, pours dark brown with a beige head. Aromas & tastes of oatmeal, coffee, caramel & hints of peat. Medium body. Dry light bitter finish
Tried
from Bottle
on 28 Jan 2025
at 17:38
6.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6
500ml bottle from the Lamlash Hotel on Arran, pours pale golden with a white head. Aromas & tastes of citrus. Moderate body. Dry mild bitter finish
Tried
from Bottle
on 28 Jan 2025
at 17:35
7.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 7
Overall 8
750ml bottle from the brewery shop, pours a dark amber with a white head. Aromas & tastes of orange, dried fruits, bread, toffee, wood & bourbon. Medium body. Long dry bourbon finish. Highly enjoyable
Tried
from Bottle
on 28 Jan 2025
at 10:08
6.1/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
500ml bottle from the brewery shop. Pours golden with a white head. Aromas & tastes of mild fruits, hops & malt. Moderate body. Light bitter finish. Somewhat disappointing, just about enjoyable.
Tried
from Bottle
on 27 Jan 2025
at 18:43
5.5/10
Tried
from Bottle
on 05 Aug 2024
at 21:18
5.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 5
Texture 4
Overall 6
Tight tan head on a still black body. Malt & roasted aroma. Medium to thin bodied, foamy & dry. Malt, toffee, liquorice & chocolate tastes with a bitter hopped finish. Poor.
Tried
on 09 Jun 2024
at 16:50
6.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Thin white head on a slowly carbonating chill hazy golden coloured body. Fruity aroma with bubble gum. Medium bodied soft with tingle on the back. Sweet, berry, medicinal & bubble gum tastes. Standard
Tried
on 11 Apr 2024
at 19:13
6.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 4
Overall 6.5
Creamy off white head on a reddish brown coloured body. Red berry, liquorice & fruity aroma. Medium bodied, soft & smooth with sharp dry back. Malt, caramel, toffee, berry & spiced tastes with a bitter finish. Nice enough.
Tried
on 18 Feb 2024
at 17:20
5/10
cask at the indy beer Scotland... deep red brown.. thin white lacing. soft herbal vegative nose.. soft vegative
Tried
from Cask
on 08 Sep 2023
at 15:38
6.2/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
500ml. bottle pour. @Arran Brewery, Arran (Scotland). 08/08/2023 [#6.705 Global - #239 Scotland - #7 Arran] I guess 2023 vintage...Pours black with a diminishing tan head. Aroma: berries, yeast and coffee beans. Taste: lot of sour berries, acetic and wood barrels. Next one please!
Tried
from Bottle
on 06 Sep 2023
at 12:59