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The Shepherds Rest (Greene King)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Strathaven - Craigmill Mild |  | 1 |
| Stewart - Face of Winter | | 1 |
| Greene King - Hardys & Hansons Olde Trip | | 1 |
| Greene King - Abbot | | 2 |
| Redcastle - Dark Knight | | 1 |
| Edinbrew - Little Monster | | 1 |
| Edinbrew - Super Stout |  | 1 |
| Strathaven - Duchess Anne Light Ale | | 1 |
| Edinbrew - Friendly Fire | | 1 |
| Greene King - Zombie Curse | | 1 |
| Edinbrew - IPA | | 1 |
| Greene King - Treacle Stout | | 1 |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | | 1 |
| Redcastle - Monster Hop |  | 1 |
| Greene King - Ruddles County | Not Tried | 0 |
| Greene King - Hardys & Hansons Rocking Rudolph (now use 4.2% entry) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Strathaven - Clydesdale IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Strathaven - Winter Glow | Not Tried | 0 |
| Edinbrew - Mid Atlantic | Not Tried | 0 |
| Edinbrew - Commred | Not Tried | 0 |
| Edinbrew - Industrial Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Edinbrew - The Good Stuff | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
26 Aug 2021 (McGargle)
Excellent service when I queried what beer I'd been served. They were right I was wrong.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redcastle - Dark Knight | 5.60 | | Nice dry stout. |
| Redcastle - Monster Hop | 6.00 | | Very dark amber with a slight sourness. No sign of monsters. Not pleasant. |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried |
24 Feb 2020 (McGargle)
Seems to be quite a slow turnover of ales.You can get an 80-90p discount if you find the same beer on their Facebook page. 80p off Abbot tonight.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | | |
| Edinbrew - The Good Stuff | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Stewart - Face of Winter | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Edinbrew - Super Stout | 4.80 | Not Tried |
15 Feb 2020 (McGargle)
Busy. Mostly diners.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | | What you'd expect. Malt led, competently brewed and well served. |
| Edinbrew - The Good Stuff | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Stewart - Face of Winter | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Edinbrew - Super Stout | 4.80 | Not Tried |
08 Feb 2020 (McGargle)
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stewart - Face of Winter | 4.30 | | Scotch ale with cranberries. Just the thing to keep Ciara at bay. |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Edinbrew - Industrial Pale Ale | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Edinbrew - Super Stout | 4.80 | Not Tried |
04 Feb 2020 (McGargle)
Enjoyed the log fire.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edinbrew - Super Stout | 4.80 | | Bit thin. |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Edinbrew - IPA | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Edinbrew - Little Monster | 3.70 | Not Tried |
26 Jan 2020 (McGargle)
Mostly family dining.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edinbrew - Little Monster | 3.70 | | Some hops. Quite refreshing. Enjoyed this one. |
| Edinbrew - IPA | 4.20 | | Bordering 2*. Malty and a bit homebrewish. |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Edinbrew - Commred | 4.50 | Not Tried |
10 Jan 2020 (McGargle)
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strathaven - Duchess Anne Light Ale | 3.90 | | This was odd. Peaty flavour, not what I remember. |
| Edinbrew - Friendly Fire | 4.30 | | Pleasant enough mid-atlantic bitter. |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Edinbrew - Mid Atlantic | 4.00 | Not Tried |
26 Dec 2019 (McGargle)
A pleasant surprise to find four guests in this Greene King house.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strathaven - Craigmill Mild | 3.50 | | Roasty, slightly bitter mild. A happy surprise. |
| Strathaven - Clydesdale IPA | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Strathaven - Winter Glow | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Stewart - Face of Winter | 4.30 | Not Tried |
09 Dec 2019 (McGargle)
Pleasant early evening after a productive visit to The Hop Shop.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | | Not quite so fresh but acceptable. |
| Greene King - Ruddles County | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Hardys & Hansons Rocking Rudolph (now use 4.2% entry) | 5.00 | Not Tried |
19 Nov 2019 (McGargle)
Welcoming.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greene King - Hardys & Hansons Olde Trip | 4.30 | | Pleasant, malt led Best. |
| Greene King - Zombie Curse | 3.90 | | Too sweet for me. |
| Greene King - Treacle Stout | 5.40 | | Colab with Tapestry. Too sweet again. |
About The Shepherds Rest
Summary of Beer Scores
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 | 3 |
| 24 |
| 19 |
| 5 |
The pub is found in Westhill, Aberdeenshire, AB32 6HF.
Near the Arnhall Business Park and adjacent to a Premier Inn, The Shepherds Rest was opened in 2001 but skilfully aged to look 200 years older. Although it's a big place it has been carefully divided to provide plenty of cosy areas. Food led, beer choice now only a shadow of what it once was. Now owned by Greene King (Belhaven).
We have visited this pub 40 times, seen 56 different beers and tried 35 of them.
Postcode: AB32 6HF