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.
Holmen2 (8836) reviewed Ardnave Extra from Islay Ales 8 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6
Shared bottle at RB/HD at Tau 15.06.17. Slighty hazy dark golden. White head and lacing. Aroma of heather, marsh and a hint of smoke. Similar taste, with some marsh sourness.
Holmen_1 (14547) reviewed Ardnave Extra from Islay Ales 8 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 4 | Flavor - 4 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 3.5
Fra flaske på RBHD sommeravslutning på Tau, juni-17: lett uklar kobbergylden med ok skum. Rå mesk, urter, lynghede og gress. Virkelig usjarmerende.
Finn (18112) reviewed Single Malt Ale from Islay Ales 8 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 5.5
Flaske 500ml fra Vinmonopolet Tromsø - Langnes. Delt med EgilB på Nerstranda 19 Mai 17. Gylden. Uklar. Middels høyt kremaktig skum. Spotlacing. Lett torvaroma. Smaken tørr & vassen. Spor av whisky - men en skuffelse.
NilsAS (11500) reviewed Kilchoman Dark from Islay Ales 8 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 4 | Flavor - 2 | Texture - 2 | Overall - 1.5
Islay Kilchoman Dark Dry Stout 44213
Lukt: Brent bål, røykt sild.
Utseende: Sort.
Skum/kullsyre: Dekkende skum.
Smak: Brent bål, røykt sild, askebeger.
Hvor: Kjøpt@VP Bryne, Nydt@Hjemme.
Medium: Flaske@500ml, ABV@5%, Når@08.04.2017
BenL8 (2068) reviewed Black Rock Ale from Islay Ales 8 years ago
Appearance - 10 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7.5
Pours a lovely reddish copper/amber colour, clear with a little bit of head. Aroma is very restrained, a bit malty, caramelly and sweet. Slight bitter note. Medium body, interesting mouthfeel. Flavour is mild, nutty, quite caramelly, surprisingly rich and malty, finishes nicely bitter and dry with a hint of orange. Nice!
BenL8 (2068) reviewed Finlaggan Ale from Islay Ales 8 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 9 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7.5
One if the best from the Islay ales. Bitter and malty with a nice grassy/earthy note (fuggles/EKG hops). I enjoy it, nice light ale.
BenL8 (2068) reviewed Single Malt Ale from Islay Ales 8 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7
Pours pale amber, rather hazy with some yeast sediment. Some lasting white frothy head. Aroma is sadly almost nonexistent. Tiny bit of malt, tiny bit of hops. Flavours is rather nice, malty, caramelly sweet, with a nice hoppy bitterness. Lingering bittersweet finish. Quite nice, IPA-like (English IPA).
BenL8 (2068) reviewed Angus Og Ale from Islay Ales 8 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7
Not as bad as people make it out to be here! Aroma and Flavours are restrained but the beer is nicely bitter and has an interesting nutty and caramel note. A little peaty note. I don?t agree with the bad ratings.
allmyvinyl (21071) reviewed Bridgend Mist from Islay Ales 9 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 6.5
Bottle from the dregs run delivery. Thanks Craig! Pours hazy yellow gold with no head. Aromas of smoke, lemon, funky yeast and wood. Taste is smoke, wood, more funk. Tangy finish.
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 4 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6
Bottle from the dregs run delivery. Thanks Craig! Pours hazy yellow with no head. Aromas of sherry, wood, cardboard. Taste is woody, smoke. Light fruit. Thin finish.