In July 2018 Donald MacKenzie and Mackay Smith - ''The Islay Boys'' - took over the brewery with one goal in mind: to reconquer the hearts and minds - and tastebuds! - of the good people of Islay, and of course the many visitors to the island, by brewing straightforward, taste-upfront beers. We rely on experience, taste and aroma to guide our brewing process.
Bullit (6144) reviewed Saligo Golden Ale from Islay Ales 14 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5
Bottle from Scottish Real Ale shop. Clear golden colour, white head. Aroma is slightly fruity and spicy. Flavour is malty, dry, some citrus, a bit of rubber. Slightly bitter and fairly dry finish.
Bullit (6144) reviewed Nerabus Ale from Islay Ales 14 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7
Bottle from Scottish Real Ale shop. Dark brown colour, large foamy head. Nose is yeasty, caramel, fruits. Flavour is soft malty, fruity, caramel and a bit yeasty. Soft finish. Pretty ok.
omhper (44752) reviewed Dun Hogs Head Ale from Islay Ales 14 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7
Bottled, from The Scottish Real Ale Shop, Kilmahog. Black, firm head. Aroma of dark chocolate and coffee. Dryish with solid body and well rounded mouthfeel. Lightly peaty with lots of espresso and dark chocolate. Salmiak bitter finish. Tasty stuff!
Bullit (6144) reviewed Angus Og Ale from Islay Ales 14 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7
Hazy dark orange colour, large foamy off-white head. Nose is lots of yeast, spices, citrus, orange, wood. Flavour is light malted, yeasty, spicy, oranges. Medium carbonated. Quite odd, more like a Belgian ale, but well done nonetheless.
Bullit (6144) reviewed Black Rock Ale from Islay Ales 14 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6
Bottle from the Scottish Real Ale shop. Slightly hazy copper colour, white head. Nose is caramel malts, sweet fruits, a bit flowery. Flavour is sweet malted, fruits, bit of orange peel. Slightly bitter finish.
Bullit (6144) reviewed Dun Hogs Head Ale from Islay Ales 14 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7
Bottle from Scottish Real Ale shop. Black colour, foamy tan head. Nose is roasted malts, chocolate, bit of laurel. Flavour is roasted malts, chocolate, bit of sour fruits, slightly burnt malts. Medium carbonated. Very dry and long roasty finish. Pretty ok.
Bullit (6144) reviewed Ardnave Ale from Islay Ales 14 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7
Bottle from Scottish Real Ale shop. Clear golden colour, white head. Nose is dry, fairly hoppy, citric and a bit of pine. Flavour is malty, bitter hopped, citric, bit of sourness. Quite bitter and dry finish. Medium bodied. Well hopped overall, giving it a good edge.
Beertalk (16424) reviewed Single Malt Ale from Islay Ales 15 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7.5
Hazy golden with a big, white head. Aroma dominated by fruit, pineapple in particular, with a yeasty note. Dry and fruity flavour with a hoppy and quite bitter finish.
Beertalk (16424) reviewed Dun Hogs Head Ale from Islay Ales 15 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7
Black with a lasting tan head. Aroma of dark chocolate, roasted malt and fruit. Thinnish roasted flavour with a fruity touch
Beertalk (16424) reviewed Nerabus Ale from Islay Ales 15 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5
Dark copper with a big off-white head. Fruity aroma with malt and caramel. Dry and malty flavour with fruity notes