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.
fonefan (84534) reviewed Black Rock Ale from Islay Ales 18 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7
Bottle. Unclear medium amber color with a large, frothy, good lacing, mostly lasting, off-white head. Aroma is light to moderate hoppy, flowers, grass, moderate yeasty, yeast, light to moderate smoke (smoked peat). Flavor is moderate sweet and bitter with a average duration, and a dry finish. Body is medium, texture is oily, carbonation is soft. (301007)
cagarvie (40076) reviewed Angus Og Ale from Islay Ales 18 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6
Cask Aberdeen Beer festival 07 ... Amber ... very fruity ... crisp citric hop ... mellow fruty bitter.
cagarvie (40076) reviewed Single Malt Ale from Islay Ales 18 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6
Cask Aberdeen Beer festival 07 ... Golden yellow ... fruity hop nose ... grapefruit hop bitter . Ok but nothing to write home about.
CloakedDagger (37227) reviewed Finlaggan Ale from Islay Ales 18 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6
(Bottle 50 cl) Slightly hazy, pale amber golden with a rough, off-white head leaving some lacework. Unclean aroma with a touch of citrus. Light in body with an excessive carbonation. Some weird Brettish accents without any real sourness. A little fruit and caramel but no bitterness. Interesting. 311007
fonefan (84534) reviewed Finlaggan Ale from Islay Ales 18 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7
Bottle. Clear medium amber color with a average, frothy / creamy, good lacing, mostly lasting, off-white head. Aroma is moderate malty, caramel, moderate yeasty, fruity, fruit acidic. Flavor is moderate sweet and bitter with a average duration. Body is light to medium, texture is watery, carbonation is soft. Very refreshing (301007)
yespr (55501) reviewed Finlaggan Ale from Islay Ales 18 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 5 | Texture - 4 | Overall - 4.5
50 cL bottle. Pours hazy orange with dense white head. Citric aroma, slight sweet. Flavour is dry, lemonish citric and acidic. Ends with a dry bitterness.
Anders37 (30296) reviewed Ardnave Ale from Islay Ales 18 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 4 | Flavor - 5 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6
Cask @ GBBF 2007. Pours a clear golden color with a small off-white head. Sweet malty hoppy citrus aroma. Sweet malty bitter hoppy flavor with some hints of citrus. Long malty finish with a slightly bitter aftertaste.
oh6gdx (51139) reviewed Ardnave Ale from Islay Ales 18 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6
Cask@GBBF2007. Golden colour, small white head. Aroma is eggy, vegetably and slightly fruity. Flavour is fruity hops, some yeast and slight vegetably hints. Pleasant in the flavour, but aroma was a bit unpleasant.
cagarvie (40076) reviewed Saligo Golden Ale from Islay Ales 18 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6
bottle at home ... Golden orange ... wheat citric tinge ... sour nose ... sweet fruity front slightly metalic orangy ... little medicinal hop.
cagarvie (40076) reviewed Nerabus Ale from Islay Ales 18 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 5 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 5
bottle at home ... probably not at best ... brown ... fruity malt wth little light hop ... a bit sour tinge that prob shouldnt be there.