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.
Fin (18365) reviewed Single Malt Ale from Islay Ales 17 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5
[i] [b] Bottle picked up from Westholme, Londis, Goring-on-Thames, Oxon, had this 11-05-08 [/i] [/b]This has a nice bite to it, good fruitiness, some soft slightly sour apricot. Poured hazy amber in colour with a tiny white head and film of thin white bubbles, quite refreshing on a summers day.
Fin (18365) reviewed Saligo Golden Ale from Islay Ales 17 years ago
Appearance - 4 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7
[i] [b] Bottle picked up from Westholme, Londis, Goring-on-Thames, Oxon, had this 11-05-08 [/i] [/b] Hazy golden pour with a nice white head that didn’t stick around for long. Some small yeast clods settling on the bottom of my glass, some mild carbonation, nice fizzy soft lemon with yeast and a good hoppy sting not so bad at all.
Fin (18365) reviewed Finlaggan Ale from Islay Ales 17 years ago
Appearance - 4 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 5 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6
[i] [b] 750ml bottle from Londis Westholme stores, Goring on Thames, Oxon 03-05-08 [/i] [/b] Hazy amber almost orangey in colour with a thin white head. Tangy, soft slightly sour tasting beer, bit fruity, nothing special.
Beertalk (16424) reviewed Ardnave Ale from Islay Ales 18 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6
Light amber cloudy beer with a small white head. Grass and malt in the aroma. Dry and bitter with a graqssy finish.
fonefan (84534) reviewed Single Malt Ale from Islay Ales 18 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6
Bottle. Clear medium yellow orange color with a large, frothy, good lacing, mostly lasting, off-white to white head. Aroma is moderate malty, moderate to heavy hoppy, pine, orange, light smoke. Flavor is moderate sweet and moderate to light heavy bitter with a average duration. Body is light to medium, texture is watery, carbonation is soft. (301007)
fonefan (84534) reviewed Nerabus Ale from Islay Ales 18 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 4 | Flavor - 5 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 5
Bottle. Clear dark amber color with a average to large, frothy, good lacing, fully lasting, beige head. Aroma is acidic, fruity mally. Flavor is moderate sweet and light light acidic, acetic with a average duration. Body is light to medium, texture is watery, carbonation is soft. (301007)
fonefan (84534) reviewed Dun Hogs Head Ale from Islay Ales 18 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7
Bottle. Clear dark brown color with a large, frothy, good lacing, fully lasting, light brown head. Aroma is moderate malty, roasted, chocolate, notes of smoke. Flavor is moderate sweet and moderate to light bitter with a average duration. Body is light to medium, texture is watery, carbonation is soft. (301007)
fonefan (84534) reviewed Ardnave Ale from Islay Ales 18 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7
Bottle. Clear medium yellow amber color with a large, frothy, good lacing, fully lasting, off-white head. Aroma is moderate yeasty, yeast, moderate hoppy, grass, flowers, citrus. Flavor is moderate sweet and moderate to light heavy bitter with a average duration, and a dry finish. Body is light to medium, texture is watery, carbonation is soft. (301007)
fonefan (84534) reviewed Angus Og Ale from Islay Ales 18 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 5 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 5
Bottle. Clear medium amber color with a average, frothy, good lacing, mostly lasting, off-white head. Aroma is moderate yeasty, yeast, light to moderate malty, sour malt, acidic, citrus / fruit ? Flavor is moderate sweet and light acdic with a average duration. Body is light to medium, texture is watery, carbonation is soft. (301007)
fonefan (84534) reviewed Saligo Golden Ale from Islay Ales 18 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 5 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6
Bottle. Clear medium orange color with a average to large, frothy, good lacing, fully lasting, off-white to white head. Aroma is moderate malty, wheat, moderate hoppy, grapefruit, citrus / lemon, moderate yeasty, yeast. Flavor is moderate sweet and moderate to heavy bitter with a average duration. Body is light to medium, texture is watery, carbonation is soft. (301007)