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The Society Rooms (Wetherspoon)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Banks's - Wychwood Hobgoblin Gold |  | 1 |
| Phoenix - Wobbly Bob | | 1 |
| Banks's - Feral Hop Hog | | 1 |
| Acorn - Old Moor Porter | | 1 |
| Westerham - Single Hop Mosaic | | 1 |
| Arundel - Black Stallion |  | 1 |
| Whitstable - Junga | | 1 |
| Wolf - Granny Wouldn't Like It !!! | | 1 |
| Beartown (latterly part of Manning Brewers) - Black Bear | | 1 |
| Camerons - 150 Commemorative Brew | | 1 |
| Wantsum - One Hop Bramling Cross | | 1 |
| Cotleigh - Uncle Sam Hop Burst | | 1 |
| Westerham - Alsace Blonde | | 1 |
| Coach House - Post Horn (or Posthorn Premium) | | 1 |
| Everards (see entries against Joule's & Robinsons whilst its new brewery was being built) - Brouwerij 't IJ Indian Red Ale | | 1 |
| Adnams - Jester | | 1 |
| Inveralmond - Rascal London Porter (Inspiration Series #3) | | 1 |
| Wold Top - Wold Gold | | 1 |
| Caledonian - Flying Scotsman (superseded by 3.5% version) | | 1 |
| Rooster's - Wild Mule | | 1 |
| Titanic - Nautical Mild | | 1 |
| Rudgate - IPA | | 1 |
| Conwy (Bragdy Conwy) - Surfin' IPA | | 1 |
| Otter - Bright | | 1 |
| Brecon - Red Beacons | | 1 |
| Celt Experience (now brands are owned by Evans Evans) - Dark-Age | | 2 |
| WharfeBank - Yorkshire IPA | | 1 |
| Rockin Robin - Rock A Hula | | 1 |
| Prescott - Chequered Flag | | 1 |
| Wild Weather - Howlin' Gale | | 1 |
| Wantsum - Hengist |  | 1 |
| Wadworth - Dungarvan Copper Coast Irish Red Ale | | 1 |
| Wantsum - Green Hop Bullion | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hopdaemon - Incubus | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wadworth - Young Master Summer of 1842 Session India Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Lancaster - Red | Not Tried | 0 |
| Shepherd Neame - Bishops Finger | Not Tried | 0 |
| Great Newsome - Frothingham Best Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Yeovil - Glory | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wantsum - Ravening Wolf | Not Tried | 0 |
| Rockin Robin - Robin Redbest | Not Tried | 0 |
| Weltons - Red Cross Mild | Not Tried | 0 |
| Whitstable - Kentish Reserve | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hopdaemon - Skrimshander IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hopdaemon - Golden Braid | Not Tried | 0 |
| Kelham Island (probably brewed by Thornbridge now) - Pale Rider | Not Tried | 0 |
| Adnams - Topaz Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
| Adnams - Broadside | Not Tried | 0 |
| Jennings (since closure now brewed at Marston's) - Sneck Lifter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Greene King - Abbot | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | Not Tried | 0 |
| Milestone - Classic Dark Mild | Not Tried | 0 |
| Burton Bridge - Stairway To Heaven | Not Tried | 0 |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best | Not Tried | 0 |
| Orkney (Sinclair) - Red MacGregor | Not Tried | 0 |
| Oakham - JHB | Not Tried | 0 |
| Long Man - Copper Hop | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wadworth - 6X | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wood's - Chestnut | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
29 Aug 2015 (Tobes)
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cotleigh - Uncle Sam Hop Burst | 4.30 | | |
| Wadworth - Dungarvan Copper Coast Irish Red Ale | 4.30 | | |
| Hopdaemon - Incubus | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Broadside | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Shepherd Neame - Bishops Finger | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Yeovil - Glory | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Brecon - Red Beacons | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Rockin Robin - Robin Redbest | 4.00 | Not Tried |
07 Aug 2015 (Tobes)
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westerham - Single Hop Mosaic | 4.00 | | Best beer I have had in a long time! |
| WharfeBank - Yorkshire IPA | 5.10 | | |
| Whitstable - Junga | 4.40 | | |
| Adnams - Broadside | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Oakham - JHB | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Wadworth - 6X | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Wantsum - Green Hop Bullion | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Wadworth - Young Master Summer of 1842 Session India Pale Ale | 5.00 | Not Tried |
25 Jul 2015 (Tobes)
8pm saturday night, busy as usual.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix - Wobbly Bob | 6.00 | | Best ale i have had for some time, really fresh and drinkable, belies its 6% |
| Westerham - Alsace Blonde | 4.00 | | |
| Inveralmond - Rascal London Porter (Inspiration Series #3) | 5.60 | | |
| Adnams - Broadside | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Jennings (since closure now brewed at Marston's) - Sneck Lifter | 5.10 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Burton Bridge - Stairway To Heaven | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Orkney (Sinclair) - Red MacGregor | 4.00 | Not Tried |
18 Jul 2015 (Tobes)
Stopped for lunch, great, range & quality of ale as always.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acorn - Old Moor Porter | 4.40 | | |
| Conwy (Bragdy Conwy) - Surfin' IPA | 4.80 | | |
| Prescott - Chequered Flag | 4.10 | | |
| Adnams - Broadside | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Kelham Island (probably brewed by Thornbridge now) - Pale Rider | 5.20 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Hopdaemon - Skrimshander IPA | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Topaz Gold | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Westerham - Alsace Blonde | 4.00 | Not Tried |
04 Jul 2015 (Tobes)
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banks's - Wychwood Hobgoblin Gold | 4.20 | | Wasn't expecting much from this but wow! refreshing, fruity, full and flavoursome! |
| Rooster's - Wild Mule | 3.90 | | |
| Brecon - Red Beacons | 5.00 | | |
| Camerons - 150 Commemorative Brew | 5.00 | | |
| Everards (see entries against Joule's & Robinsons whilst its new brewery was being built) - Brouwerij 't IJ Indian Red Ale | 4.40 | | |
| Hopdaemon - Golden Braid | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Broadside | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Wild Weather - Howlin' Gale | 3.90 | Not Tried |
27 Jun 2015 (Tobes)
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wolf - Granny Wouldn't Like It !!! | 4.80 | | |
| Wantsum - One Hop Bramling Cross | 4.50 | | |
| Adnams - Jester | 4.80 | | |
| Adnams - Broadside | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Whitstable - Kentish Reserve | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Hopdaemon - Skrimshander IPA | 4.50 | Not Tried |
13 Jun 2015 (Tobes)
fairly busy, lots of ale drinkers. All 10 hand pumps in use, beers changed as they ran out. Very efficient!
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beartown (latterly part of Manning Brewers) - Black Bear | 5.00 | | |
| Coach House - Post Horn (or Posthorn Premium) | 5.00 | | |
| Wold Top - Wold Gold | 4.80 | | |
| Celt Experience (now brands are owned by Evans Evans) - Dark-Age | 4.00 | | |
| Rudgate - IPA | 5.20 | | |
| Rockin Robin - Rock A Hula | 4.00 | | |
| Hopdaemon - Incubus | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Broadside | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Weltons - Red Cross Mild | 5.10 | Not Tried | |
| Great Newsome - Frothingham Best Bitter | 4.30 | Not Tried |
24 May 2015 (Tobes)
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caledonian - Flying Scotsman (superseded by 3.5% version) | 4.00 | | |
| Otter - Bright | 4.30 | | |
| Wild Weather - Howlin' Gale | 3.90 | | |
| Adnams - Broadside | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Wantsum - Ravening Wolf | 5.90 | Not Tried | |
| Celt Experience (now brands are owned by Evans Evans) - Dark-Age | 4.00 | Not Tried |
16 May 2015 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. Good humoured youths abounded.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wantsum - Hengist | 5.00 | | Good mouthfeel |
| Hopdaemon - Incubus | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Lancaster - Red | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Great Newsome - Frothingham Best Bitter | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Wood's - Chestnut | 3.50 | Not Tried | |
| Wild Weather - Howlin' Gale | 3.90 | Not Tried |
09 May 2015 (Tobes)
Only intended to stop for one but the manager clearly has his finger on the pulse fully prepared for 'Mild May'. Great beer choice & quality. £1.70 a pint with CAMRA discount!
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banks's - Feral Hop Hog | 5.60 | | |
| Titanic - Nautical Mild | 4.80 | | |
| Celt Experience (now brands are owned by Evans Evans) - Dark-Age | 4.00 | | |
| Arundel - Black Stallion | 3.70 | | |
| Adnams - Broadside | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Milestone - Classic Dark Mild | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Long Man - Copper Hop | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Wood's - Chestnut | 3.50 | Not Tried |
About The Society Rooms
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
| 161 |
| 579 |
| 211 |
 | 51 |
 | 16 |
The pub is found in Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1RF.
Part of the Brenchley House building in Week Street. Large Wetherspoon's pub with 2 levels which opened in April 2002. The Society Rooms takes its name from the efforts of William Shipley, founder the Royal Society of Arts and the Maidstone Society for Promoting Useful Knowledge. Shipley died in 1803, and is buried in Maidstone, and lies in a tomb between All Saints Church and the old Palace. 10 handpumps in 2 banks, each of 5.
We have visited this pub 455 times, seen 896 different beers and tried 666 of them.
Postcode: ME14 1RF