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Founder and head brewer Michael loves to spend most of his free time in the mountains and as a keen mountaineer and fell runner he has visited most of Britain's walking and climbing regions. In the past he has also climbed some of the highest mountains in the alps, as well as frozen waterfalls, abseiled down seacliffs in Cornwall (only to climb back up again...), climbed the crags of the Peak District, walked and scrambled extensively in Snowdonia and the Lake District. Closer to home he has battled the Scottish winter (and sometimes the 'summer') to both walk and climb. Some of his more exotic climbing destinations have included rock climbing on the arctic Lofoten islands of Norway and trekking in Kyrgystan. Following a move to Edinburgh, Michael founded Top Out in 2013 with his friend Moo and bringing his passion for climbing to our beers as well.
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jamestulloch (10072) reviewed
Arthur's Seat from Top Out Brewery
3 years ago
6.2/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6
Can from Drinkmonger. Hazy golden body with a thin white head. Steady carbonation. Faint lacing. Aroma of grass and flower petals. Flavour of papery malt and lemony hops. Thin to medium body with a slick texture. Light fizz. It’s fine but doesn’t have much depth/punch of hoppy flavour.
Tried from Can on 19 Oct 2022 at 21:43
Scopey (25563) reviewed
Solitude from Top Out Brewery
3 years ago
6.4/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
Can from Westhill Service Station. It pours cloudy orange with a thick, fluffy white head. The aroma is soft, sweet - sour, juicy, peaches & cream, mango, apricot, hint of pineapple, floury bread, light spice and a touch of custard. The taste is crisp, firm, no real bitterness, dry, snappy, pithy, zesty apricot, peachy, orange peel, tangerine, oatcakes and floury bread with a dry finish. Average body and moderate, fluffy carbonation. Not a huge amount of flavour to it. Drinks fine.
Tried from Can on 13 Oct 2022 at 17:02
Scopey (25563) reviewed
Arthur's Seat from Top Out Brewery
3 years ago
6.8/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
Cam from Westhill Service Station. It pours hazy pale orange with a medium, fluffy white head. The aroma is soft, sweet, juicy, apricot, peachy, mango, orange squash and gummy candy. The taste is crispy, dry, snappy, touch of bitterness, pithy, zesty, nip of pine, waxy orange peel, floral, tropical fruits, peach, mango and peppery spice with a dry, firm finish. Lighter end of medium body and moderate, foamy carbonation. Easy going gear.
Tried from Can on 13 Oct 2022 at 16:43
Scopey (25563) reviewed
Massif from Top Out Brewery
3 years ago
7.4/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
Can from Westhill Service Station. It pours deep/darkest red - brown with a medium beige head. The aroma is soft, toothy, nutty, brown bread, caramel, dried fruits, fruit cake and a touch of toasty brown sugars. The taste is initially dry, bitter - sweet, toasty grain, brown bread, wood, earthy, nutty, dried fruits, fruit cake, leather and some toasty spice with a dry/bitter woody finish. Average body and moderate foamy carbonation. Nice dunkel. Flavourful for the style.
Tried from Can on 11 Oct 2022 at 16:24
Edwgallo (6793) ticked
Barony Pale Ale from Top Out Brewery
4 years ago
7/10
Tried on 21 Sep 2022 at 15:41
Scopey (25563) reviewed
Alpenglow from Top Out Brewery
4 years ago
6.4/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
Can from Westhill Service Station. It pours hazy deep Irn Bru orange with a quickly dissipating white head. The aroma is tart, earthy, wood, tart unripe strawberry, raspberry pip, spice and leafy vibes. The taste is crisp, dry, tart, puckering, sweet - sour, tart strawberry, raspberry pip, fizzy candy, juicy, granny smith apple skin and light acidity with a drying finish. Medium body and fine, fizzy carbonation. Not quite as bright and strawberry-ish as expected. Ok.
Tried from Can on 28 Aug 2022 at 16:45
allmyvinyl (21581) reviewed
Alpenglow from Top Out Brewery
4 years ago
7.2/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 7
Can from Appellation Wines. Pours hazy reddish gold, but not as red as expected! Thin off-white head. Aromas of light red fruit and a light sour tang. Taste is sour strawberry and light white bread note. Tangy finish.
Tried from Can on 24 Aug 2022 at 16:16
McCash (16382) reviewed
Alpenglow from Top Out Brewery
4 years ago
7.1/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
Can from Appellation Wines. Appearance - deep amber to orange. Creamy off-white head. Nose - red fruit, possibly strawberry and tart edge. Taste - yep, sour strawberry and a bit bready at the back. Palate - close to medium bodied, tart finish. Overall - strawberry is not my favourite fruit for a sour beer. It's too sweet. But this is well done.
Tried from Can on 29 Jul 2022 at 18:44
allmyvinyl (21581) reviewed
Solitude from Top Out Brewery
4 years ago
7.2/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 6 Overall 7
Can at Craig's. Pours hazy yellow with a thin white head. Aromas of light apricot, peach, passionfruit. Taste is more of the same. Sweet finish.
Tried from Can on 12 Jul 2022 at 18:08
McCash (16382) reviewed
Solitude from Top Out Brewery
4 years ago
7.8/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 8
Can thanks to Andi (or Connor possibly). Appearance - murky yellow. Foamy off white head. Nose - canned apricot and ripe papaya. Dank too. Taste - orange and apricot. Dark melon. . Palate - medium bodied and creamy. Gentle bitterness on the finish. Overall - very nice.
Tried from Can on 12 Jul 2022 at 17:22