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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.
6.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Cask. Ambery brown colour with a small bubbly head. Aroma is nutty, some earth, floral, mild chocolaty and some toffeeish notes. Flavour is wood, mild dried fruits, chocolate, mild toasted tones, nutty and also some mild berry notes. Smooth.
Tried
from Cask
on 10 Jan 2023
at 16:07
7/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 8
Texture 6
Overall 7
Bottled (Nolia Beer Festival 2018). Deep amber colour, mediumsized off-white head. Aroma is floral, fruity,some wood and mild spices to it. Flavour is spices, friuts, some slight toffee and mild bitterness.
Tried
from Bottle
on 10 Jan 2023
at 16:02
7/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Bottled@Nolia Beer Fest 2017. Deep ambery brown colour with a small beige head. Aroma is spices, nutty notes, mild syrup, burnt sugar as well as some slight wooden notes. Flavour is quite similar, with mild leathery notes to it as well. Sweetish overall, but still quite easy to drink.
Tried
from Bottle
on 31 Dec 2022
at 17:10
6.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Cask at GRAF. Golden be with a small white head. Fruity, well balanced beer, if not super exciting
Tried
from Cask
on 17 Jun 2022
at 19:05
4.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 3
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 4.5
Cask-filled grolwer sample at a tasting at Yoav's place. Clear deep golden. Sulphur, vegetables, a bit sweetish, bitter finish.
Tried
from Cask
on 16 Mar 2022
at 13:04
4.9/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 4
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 4.5
Cask-filled grolwer sample at a tasting at Yoav's place. Clear deep golden. Floral hops, vegetables, diacetyl, note, slightly sweetish, bitter finish.
Tried
from Cask
on 16 Mar 2022
at 13:04
6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Cask-filled growler sample at a tasting at Tom's place. Amber. Malt, caramel, a bit of earthy hops, sweetish, moderately bitter finish.
Tried
from Cask
on 26 Feb 2022
at 19:56
6.9/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 6.5
Cask, at benny's, small stable bubbly creamy head,light hazy dark copper colour, lots of caramel and nuts with a hint of dark malt behind, mellow medium bitterness. Really smooth.
Tried
from Cask
on 24 Feb 2022
at 19:11
5.2/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 5
Can from Devenick. It pours clear copper with a decent white head. The aroma doesn't really warrant the use of hops in the aroma.. subdued biscuit, grain, touch of damp grass, earth and a touch of cereal. The taste is firmly dry, snap of bitterness, grass, herbal accents, grain, earthiness, biscuit malt, vague hint of pithy citrus and cereal, damp wood with an earthy finish. Average body and moderate carbonation. Such and old skool beer. Drinks fine enough, but pretty earthy and boring.
Tried
from Can
on 24 Jan 2022
at 16:39
5/10
Tried
on 09 Jul 2021
at 20:12