Kelburn Brewery
Microbrewery in Barrhead, East Renfrewshire, Scotland π΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώ
Established in 2002
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Kelburn Brewing Company is a family run business based in Barrhead, East Renfrewshire. The company was formed in October 2001 and commenced brewing in April 2002.
In the mid seventies, Derek realised that the quality of ale in the U.K. left something to be desired and determined to do something about it. As a science graduate from Paisley University he had some knowledge of the brewing process and decided to develop this through experiments in home brewing. He was greatly assisted, by the brewers at the now sadly defunct Strathalbyn Brewery. His love of good quality ale caused him to join the Campaign for Real Ale in 1978 and later form the Renfrewshire Branch of CAMRA in 1981. In 1997 Derek helped form the Houston Brewery where he and his son Ross brewed award-winning ales.
To date the beers have won a total of over 60 awards, including Champion Beer of Scotland 2006 for Cart Blanche and 2014 for Dark Moor. Also Jaguar won the Champion Golden Ale of Britain in 2015.
Kelburn ales are available throughout the U.K. Delivery locally is by Brewery dray and nationally by agency. Currently 8 brews are available year-round, with an additional 8 seasonal/occasional beers now available too.
In the mid seventies, Derek realised that the quality of ale in the U.K. left something to be desired and determined to do something about it. As a science graduate from Paisley University he had some knowledge of the brewing process and decided to develop this through experiments in home brewing. He was greatly assisted, by the brewers at the now sadly defunct Strathalbyn Brewery. His love of good quality ale caused him to join the Campaign for Real Ale in 1978 and later form the Renfrewshire Branch of CAMRA in 1981. In 1997 Derek helped form the Houston Brewery where he and his son Ross brewed award-winning ales.
To date the beers have won a total of over 60 awards, including Champion Beer of Scotland 2006 for Cart Blanche and 2014 for Dark Moor. Also Jaguar won the Champion Golden Ale of Britain in 2015.
Kelburn ales are available throughout the U.K. Delivery locally is by Brewery dray and nationally by agency. Currently 8 brews are available year-round, with an additional 8 seasonal/occasional beers now available too.
5.2/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 5
Texture 4
Overall 5
Cask at cloisters. Pours clear amber, nose is cereal, toffee, floral, taste is similar, harsh.
Tried
from Cask
on 29 Mar 2016
at 10:17
6.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Cask @ The White Lion, London. Clear golden with a white head. Aroma is sweet, malty, fruity and light hoppy - citrus. Flavor is medium sweet and moderate bitter. Dry and moderate bitter finish. 270316
Tried
from Cask
on 27 Mar 2016
at 08:43
6.4/10
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Appearance 4
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 6.5
(Cask at Blackfriars in Glasgow) Clear golden beer with a very thin head. Light sour fruit aroma. Taste is citrus with some hippy bitterness coming through. Itβs a touch watery to be honest but the flavour is nice and it has a solid grapefruit aftertaste so I could happily drink a few.
Tried
from Cask
on 25 Mar 2016
at 11:29
5.2/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 5
Cask at the beehive. Pours clear golden, nose is dull toffee, apple, taste is harsh, sour? Sweet.
Tried
from Cask
on 15 Feb 2016
at 13:05
5.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 5
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 5.5
Cask at the beehive. Pours clear gold with a thick white head. Aromas of stewed apples, tea. Taste is sweet, more apple. Sweet finish.
Tried
from Cask
on 15 Feb 2016
at 12:08
7.2/10
β
Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7
Cask at the Cafe Royal. Pours dark amber brown with a thin beige head. Aromas of light chocolate and coffee. Taste is more of the same, some biscuit notes on the finish. Decent.
Tried
from Cask
on 11 Feb 2016
at 06:37
7.5/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 6
Overall 8
Cask at the Commercial Inn, Dunfermline. Pours dark brown, tan head. Light carbonation. Roasty malted, chocolate, coffee, bitter dry finish.
Tried
from Cask
at
Commercial Inn
on 03 Feb 2016
at 12:42
7/10
β
Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Bottle from Growler Beers. Clear golden body with a medium white head. Low carbonation. Faint lacing. Aroma of grass, biscuit and pale malt. Flavour of lemony, spicy hops and a grassy finish. Thin body with an oily mouthfeel. Light fizz. A clean, well balanced beer. Decent.
Tried
from Bottle
on 24 Jan 2016
at 11:17
8/10
Tried
on 22 Jan 2016
at 07:13
6/10
Tried
on 22 Jan 2016
at 07:04