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.
6.9/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 6.5
Cask at the Sheffield Tap. Bright golden yellow with a thin layer of white head. Apple and light citrus scent. Balanced bittersweet taste, with grapefruit to the fore. Oily palate. A simple but well-executed beer.
Tried
from Cask
on 11 Jan 2016
at 13:17
5.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 5
Flavor 4
Texture 8
Overall 4.5
Cask at the Carpenters Arms, Tourist Town Zentrum, 29/12/15. Clear golden with a well appointed off white covering that retains well. Nose is pale malt, light caramel, straw, bready, a touch thin. Taste comprises grain, faint citrus, paper, grass. Medium bodied, soft carbonation, semi drying close. Looks and feels good ... nothing on offer at the business end .. scroll past.
Tried
from Cask
on 29 Dec 2015
at 14:44
5/10
Tried
on 12 Dec 2015
at 19:09
6.2/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 7
Cask @ GBBF 2015. Pours a golden color with a small white head. Has a fruity malty hoppy grassy citrus aroma. Fruity malty citrus hoppy flavor. Has a fruity malty weak citrus hoppy finish.
Tried
from Cask
on 28 Nov 2015
at 03:07
3.9/10
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Appearance 4
Aroma 4
Flavor 3
Texture 4
Overall 4.5
Deep copper color with a thin off white layer. Caramel malty,some nutty notes and mild fruity. Medium light body and an almost flat carbonation. Tad sweet and a moderate bitterness. Oh no.
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Tried
on 05 Oct 2015
at 11:26
6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Cask at PRAF 2010. Pours pale golden amber, nose is floral, caramel, toffee, taste is sweet, floral.
Tried
from Cask
on 08 Sep 2015
at 01:47
6.2/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Cask (backlog)@Christopher Hatton, London. Ambery brown colour, small slightly off-white head. Aroma is nuts, ginger, some wooden notes. Flavour is mild spices, zest, some nutty and toffeeish notes. Balanced.
Tried
from Cask
on 28 Aug 2015
at 00:24
7/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 8
on tap oro buona schiuma citrica bella beva discreto amaro piuttosto secca pulita
Tried
from Draft
on 22 Aug 2015
at 16:37
7.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 10
Overall 6.5
Cask at GBBF 2015. Itβs a lovely deep gold color with a thick head of foam. Itβs got a great full body. The taste has a bit of tobacco & tea . Smooth & silky with a nice tea like earthy flavor.
Tried
from Cask
on 21 Aug 2015
at 23:40