The Archibald Simpson
Aberdeen, AB11 5BQ
Aberdeen, AB11 5BQ
The Archibald Simpson
Aberdeen, AB11 5BQ
Aberdeen, AB11 5BQ
Cask Beers Available
Cask Beers Available
Corncrake - 4.1%
Corncrake
Orkney
4.1% abv
£2.94 pt
Blonde ale clear, pale golden colour with a blond medium-sized foamy head. Citrus-fruity and slightly piney and herbal hoppy aroma.
Red MacGregor - 4%
Red MacGregor
Orkney
4% abv
£2.94 pt
Pleasantly bitter, red coloured session beer with a smoothness that belies its aggressive ancestors! A brilliant ruby red colour, deliciously perfumed with hints of spiciness. Rich hop fruits giving way to a clean dry refreshing floral hop bitterness.
Island Life - 3.7%
Island Life
Orkney
3.7% abv
£2.94 pt
Pale golden ale with citrus fruit aromas. Mouth-watering flavours of grapefruit and peach, lead to a crisp bitter zesty finish, to be enjoyed time and time again. Brewed with Citra, El-Dorado and Cascade hops.
Sea Fury - 5%
Sea Fury
Sharp's
5% abv
£2.94 pt
An exceptional example of the Special Bitter beer style, offering substance and depth of flavour without compromising balance and drinkability. An aroma of inviting roasted and dark berry notes gives way to sumptuous, fruity, malty flavour and a moreish hop finish.
Stairway To Heaven - 5%
Stairway To Heaven
Burton Bridge
5% abv
£2.94 pt
A pale beer with a distinctively hoppy aroma. Despite its strength, this is a surprisingly smooth and easy drinking beer that has been brewed with pale malt and Fuggles and Goldings hops. Soft citrus fruits and zest in the flavour lead to a dry fruit finish.
Jaipur - 5.9%
Jaipur
Thornbridge
5.9% abv
£3.30 pt
A citrus dominated India Pale Ale, its immediate impression is soft and smooth yet builds to a crescendo of massive hoppiness accentuated by honey. An enduring, bitter finish.
80 Shilling - 3.9%
80 Shilling
Belhaven
3.9% abv
A traditional style of ale typical of the East of Scotland. A superb classic with a deep copper hue and light bronze creamy foam. 80/- is brewed using Belhaven yeast and allowed to ferment at a slightly higher temperature. This delivers satisfying malt flavours and layers of soft fruit with a toffee finish.
Doom Bar - 4%
Doom Bar
Sharp's
4% abv
£2.91 pt
A perfectly balanced beer combining subtle yet complex flavours. This creates an amber ale which is both satisfying and deliciously moreish.
Abbot Ale - 5%
Abbot Ale
Greene King
5% abv
£3.22 pt
Warming, malty and fruity. Pale and amber malts contribute to a mouth filling and satisfying 'Horlicks' and biscuity maltiness. Challenger and First Gold give a base note of herbal hop and Fuggle as a late hop contributes the main fragrant fruity and floral and spicy notes. Fermented slowly to give just enough fruity esters providing a complex, satisfying and warming experience.
Ciders & Perries Available
Farmyard Fruits - 4%
Farmyard Fruits
Farmer Jims
4% abv
£3.14 pt
A pale refreshingly fruity cider, full of the joys of summer!
Strawberry and Lime - 4%
Strawberry and Lime
Snails Bank
4% abv
£3.14 pt
A light medium cider blended with sweet tasty strawberries balanced out by tangy lime.
Coming Soon
Cliff Edge - 4.7%
Cliff Edge
Orkney
4.7% abv
£2.79 pt
This pale copper IPA has intense citrus and piney aromas, tropical fruit then spicy flavours, lasting zesty mouth watering bitterness. Hops: Cascade, Ekuanot and Simcoe.
Hobgoblin Gold - 4.2%
Hobgoblin Gold
Carlsberg Marston's
4.2% abv
£2.79 pt
Gold coloured beer with a pleasant lemon, white grape and slightly bready nose. Taste reflects the nose with some astringency as the hops kick in.
Sea Fury - 5%
Sea Fury
Sharp's
5% abv
£2.94 pt
An exceptional example of the Special Bitter beer style, offering substance and depth of flavour without compromising balance and drinkability. An aroma of inviting roasted and dark berry notes gives way to sumptuous, fruity, malty flavour and a moreish hop finish.
Noir - 4.3%
Noir
Fierce
4.3% abv
A classic stout loaded with aromas or dark chocolate and roasty malt alongside a flavour profile of fresh coffee and dark fruits. Hops: East Kent Goldings. Vegan friendly.
Dark Side Of The Moose - 4.6%
Dark Side Of The Moose
Purple Moose
4.6% abv
£2.94 pt
A delicious dark ale with a deep malt flavour from roasted barley and a fruity bitterness from Bramling Cross hops.
Dark Island - 4.6%
Dark Island
Orkney
4.6% abv
£2.97 pt
Hard to categorise as a stout or old ale. Sweetish roast malt taste leads to a long lasting roasted, slightly bitter finish. Rich fruity nose balanced by flavours of chocolate, dried fruit and figs.
Sunstone - 4.4%
Sunstone
Orkney
4.4% abv
Shimmering deep golden ale, which is crystal bright with a creamy head. The hop aroma is orangey, citrusy and resinous. Flavours following on, are of tangerine and spice, with a crisp citrusy finish. Hops: Admiral and First Gold.
JHB - 3.8%
JHB
Oakham
3.8% abv
A superbly refreshing light golden bitter, distinctively smooth, with citrus fruitiness and a refreshing hoppy finish. Hops: Mount Hood (USA) and Challenger (UK).
Hopo On Yir Bike IPA - 4.1%
Hopo On Yir Bike IPA
Broughton
4.1% abv
A light session IPA. It offers a cycle of refreshment with citrusy hop notes, a clean taste, and a balanced bitterness. Perfect easy-drinking after a long day in the saddle! Hops: Amarillo and Cascade.
Galloway Gold - 5%
Galloway Gold
Sulwath
5% abv
Galloway’s first Lager – This abounds with fresh taste. Best lager and wheat malts, with continental Saaz hops are utilised in the brewing process. This plus Galloway’s renowned soft water, ensures a most refreshing drink which leaves a hint of citrus on the palate.
Lancaster Black - 4.5%
Lancaster Black
Lancaster
4.5% abv
£2.94 pt
A complex, classic traditional stout. Creamy, rich with coffee and dark chocolate elements. An excellent fusion of malt, oats and wheat, balanced with Challenger, Perle and Cascade hops.
Also Available
Draught
Brewdog Punk IPA 5.2%
£4.22
No Description.
Innis & Gunn Lager 4.6%
£4.22
No Description.
Bottles
Brewdog Hazy Jane 5.0%
£4.99
No Description.
Brewdog Elvis Juice 6.5%
£5.23
No Description.
Camden Hells 4.6%
£4.99
No Description.
Brewdog Punk AF - Low Alcohol 0.5%
£2.79
No Description.
Cans
Growling Dog Tropical IPA 7.5%
£4.07
No Description.
Oakham Citra 4.6%
£3.60
No Description.
Fierce IPA 5.0%
£3.60
No Description.
Firece Iron Brew 4.5%
£3.60
No Description.
Fierce Session 4.2%
£3.60
No Description.
Loch Lomond Zoom Time 4.5%
£3.60
No Description.
Stewart New Relic 5.3%
£3.60
Hazy IPA
Purple Moose High Hops 5.4%
£3.60
No Description.
Tenby Son Of A Beach 4.2%
£3.60
No Description.
Indian Juicy Mango 5.5%
£3.60
No Description.
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The Archibald Simpson is in the Aberdeen, Grampian & Northern Isles CAMRA branch area.