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Belhaven Brewery
(Greene King Brewing and Retailing Limited)
Not open to the public (as far as I know)
Spott Road
Dunbar EH42 1RS
Telephone: +44 (0) 1368 862734
Brewer: George Howell
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Notes

Opened: 1719

U.S. Importer: Belukus Marketing, Inc., Bryan, TX

Contributors: Mario Kornmesser, Richard R Tinurelli

Belhaven was acquired by Greene King in 2005.

Updated: December 31, 2021

Beer List


  • 7.00% abv.

  • 6.50% abv.

  • 4.60% abv.
    • Date: October 30, 2001 (#3969)
      Package: bottled
      Place: Sam's Wine and Spirits, Chicago IL
      Score: 13 points
      Overall Impression (2½)
      Brown-amber, thick head. Weird Sam Smith's hop aroma. Medium body, fizzy, lots of caramel. Grassy hop flavor. Solvent-like finish.

  • Imperial or Double India Pale Ale
    7.00% abv.

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    American-Style India Pale Ale
    5.60% abv.
    • Date: January 20, 2007 (#6296)
      Package: bottled
      Place: Liquid Solutions, Tigard OR
      Score: 17 points
      Appearance (3)
      Bright golden amber. Thick creamy head.
      Aroma (3)
      Grassy, spicy hops.
      Mouthfeel (9)
      Medium-big body, Smooth and malty, with a big grassy hop flavor and bitterness. Finishes clean and hoppy.
      Overall Impression (2)
      Good beer.

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    Modern Strong Scotch Ale
    6.50% abv.
    Awards:
    • Date: March 4, 2005 (#5583)
      Package: bottled
      Place: Liquid Solutions, Tigard OR
      Score: 17½ points
      Appearance (3)
      Bright deep red-brown. Big dense head.
      Aroma (3)
      Caramel, fresh floral hops.
      Mouthfeel (9)
      Medium-big body, fairly fizzy. Huge caramel malt character with lots of dark fruit and moderate alcohol. Finishes malt, fruity, and clean. Gets less fruity and more smoky as it warms.
      Overall Impression (2½)