The Bouncing Barrel (Free House)
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05 Apr 2024 (Andrew)
Not too busy. Friendly pub.
Ilkley - Joshua Jane | 3.70 | | Flat, so not great but drinkable. |
Fyne - Jarl | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
Bristol Beer Factory - Fortitude | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
Well Drawn - Brewers Gold | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
Brighton Bier - Saoirse India Stout | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
25 Mar 2024 (Andrew)
Early evening visit and only a handful in (and nearly as many dogs).
Vocation - Bread & Butter | 3.90 | | Surprisingly fruity with a low bitter finish. Pale gold in colour. Pleasant. |
Arbor Ales - Blue Sky Drinking | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
Fixed Wheel - Blackheath Stout | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
New Bristol - Bristol Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
23 Jan 2024 (Magnus Greel)
Late afternoon not long after opening we had the place to ourselves for a short time.
Marble - Manchester Bitter | 4.20 | | Speciality malt gives the deep golden colour and robust base, balanced by crisp bitterness and a floral, lemony aroma. |
Timothy Taylor - Boltmaker (formerly Best Bitter) | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
Big Hand - Super Tidy IPA | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
10 Jan 2023 (Magnus Greel)
My first and most enjoyable visit, just a couple of others in so we all managed to find seats just before a few others arrived after. Curious and welcoming guv kept us entertained and it was a shame to leave to our next venue.
Twisted Oak - Wild Wood | 4.00 | | A bitter yet smooth and creamy flavour feast, superb! |
Oakham - JHB | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
Swannay (formerly Highland) - Dark Munro | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
Musket - Flintlock Best Bitter | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
Twisted Oak - Slippery Slope | 5.30 | Not Tried | |
21 Jan 2022 (Jack William)
The owners are away so the regulars are having a beer festival! Busy just before 1. 10 ales on, first day.
Shivering Sands - Ribersborg Stout | 4.70 | | The tasting notes were a bit OTT “A dark dry ale, 4 different malts, overtones of liquorice and charred toast with hints of lemongrass and pine needles.” Very good. |
Hop Fuzz - APA American Pale Ale | 4.00 | | |
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 7 | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
Romney Marsh - Amber Ale | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
Wantsum - Montgomery (was SS Richard Montgomery) | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
Pig & Porter - Jumping Frog | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
Shivering Sands - Maunsell Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
Constellation - Capricorn | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
03 Oct 2019 (Jack William)
Early lunchtime- just the guv and one other customer in. Like a library - phone and crossword occupying attentions.
Lovely pint though.
Oakham - JHB | 3.80 | | A lovely pint in perfect condition. |
Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Blue Top | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Green Hop Challenger Pale Ale | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
17 May 2019 (Andrew)
We sat in a window seat. It was like being at the theatre.
Oakham - JHB | 3.80 | | Nice and JHB-like. |
Oakham - Inferno | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
Flying Monk - Elmers | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
Flying Monk - Habit | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
13 Dec 2018 (Jack William)
Afternoon - a good few in, very welcoming.
Portobello - American Pale Ale | 5.00 | | Rather hazy and disappointingly lackin* in flavour for an APA. |
Dartmoor - Legend | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
High Weald - Charcoal Burner | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
28 Oct 2018 (Dosser)
3 ales on, all 4% and under
Kirkby Lonsdale - Black IPA | 4.00 | | |
02 Dec 2017 (Andrew)
Busy
Mad Cat - Crispin Ale | 4.00 | | |
Dark Star - Hophead (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
Loddon - Gravesend Shrimpers Bitter | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
Rudgate - York Chocolate Stout | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
Four Candles - Triple Hop Session | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
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