Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) Grandstand Bitter

Tasting Summary

These comments are the opinion of the individual reviewer and represent what they thought of the beer on a particular day in a particular pub. If a review is less favourable, it may be because the beer suffered somewhere in the supply chain between them and the brewery.

The Furze Wren, Bexleyheath, Greater London

The Sun, Redhill, Surrey

Who	Score	When	Notes
Hogan Sampling		25 Jan 2025	Good head and lacing on this amber bitter from the oldest independent brewery in London set up in 2004. A bitter first hit. A lightly sweet and malty mouthfeel and a dryness persisting in the aftertaste.

The Lion & The Unicorn, Waterloo, Central London

The George, Croydon, Greater London

Who	Score	When	Notes
Philip Pirrip	Not Tried	01 Nov 2024
Philip Pirrip	Not Tried	26 Oct 2024
Philip Pirrip		24 Jun 2024	One I would never choose if a wider range on tap but this was in foaming condition, fully flavoured, a proper basic bitter

The Case is Altered, Eastcote, Greater London

Who	Score	When	Notes
Hogan Sampling		19 Oct 2024	Good head and lacing. A mildly fruity and hoppy finish with a very refreshing mouthfeel.

The Broken Drum, Blackfen, Greater London

Who	Score	When	Notes
Philip Pirrip		09 Sep 2024	A get anywhere locally rather ordinary bitter, well kept
Philip Pirrip	Not Tried	24 Apr 2019
Philip Pirrip		20 Sep 2017
Philip Pirrip		15 May 2017	Very good indeed

The Barrel Vault, King's Cross / St Pancras, Central London

The London & Rye, Catford, Greater London

Claret & Ale (formerly Claret Free House), Addiscombe, Greater London

The Gate Clock, Greenwich, Greater London

The Edmund Halley, Lee Green, Greater London

The New Cross Turnpike, Welling, Greater London

The Park Tavern, Eltham, Greater London

The Watch House, Lewisham, Greater London

The Capitol, Forest Hill, Greater London

The Milan Bar, Croydon, Greater London

Who	Score	When	Notes
ChrisE		14 Jan 2020

The Brockley Barge, Brockley, Greater London

Who	Score	When	Notes
Philip Pirrip	Not Tried	25 Mar 2019
Philip Pirrip		17 Jul 2018

The Queen Hotel, Aldershot, Hampshire

Garden Gate, Aldershot, Hampshire

The Bankers Draft, Eltham, Greater London

The Harp, Charing Cross, Central London

The Ship, Mortlake, Greater London

Williams Ale & Cider House, Spitalfields, Central London

Waterloo Tap, Waterloo, Central London

The Kentish Drovers, Peckham, Greater London

Who	Score	When	Notes
Philip Pirrip		04 Jun 2018	Eventually convinced bar staff that should not be as cloudy as a joint cumulonimbus and cirrus cloud so it was swapped out, but left on sale

Museum Tavern, Bloomsbury, Central London

Who	Score	When	Notes
ChrisE		08 May 2018

Royal Albert, New Cross, Greater London

Who	Score	When	Notes
Philip Pirrip		01 Apr 2018

The Elgin, Ladbroke Grove, Greater London

Who	Score	When	Notes
Magnus Greel		09 Mar 2018	The barman warned me this has been cloudy so offered to pull a few through thence a taster which was fine and soon cleared. I asked if a sparkler was fitted alas he knew not of such devices.

Sonder (formerly The Thirty-Nine Steps Brewhouse; The Thirty-Nine Steps Alehouse), Broadstairs, Kent

Rose & Crown, Mayfair, Central London

Who	Score	When	Notes
Andrew		08 Feb 2018	Nothing special

The Betjeman Arms, King's Cross / St Pancras, Central London

Who	Score	When	Notes
Magnus Greel		29 Dec 2017	Refreshing light hoppy session ale with hints of citrus. Served in top notch nick.
Stephen Harris		12 Apr 2016	Amber-coloured and very nice.
Jack William	Not Tried	11 Apr 2016

The Bricklayer's Arms, Putney, Greater London

Who	Score	When	Notes
Jack William		28 Oct 2017
Stephen Harris		17 May 2016	Amber-coloured and quite full-bodied.
Stephen Harris	Not Tried	04 Jan 2014

The River Ale House, East Greenwich, Greater London

Who	Score	When	Notes
Philip Pirrip		22 Oct 2017	A shock to the system after the Zingiber

The Wrong 'Un, Bexleyheath, Greater London

Old China Hand, Clerkenwell, Central London

Who	Score	When	Notes
ChrisE		11 Mar 2017
Philip Pirrip	Not Tried	11 Mar 2017

Dean Swift, Bermondsey, Central London

The White Swan, Charlton, Greater London

Who	Score	When	Notes
Philip Pirrip		12 Oct 2015	Superb bitterness

Willoughby Arms, Kingston upon Thames, Greater London

Who	Score	When	Notes
Magnus Greel		22 Sep 2015	Spicy and hoppy. Nice

The Tichenham Inn, Ickenham, Greater London

Hercules Pillars, Covent Garden, Central London

Who	Score	When	Notes
Stephen Harris		10 Apr 2015	A golden/amber colour. Fragrant, almost perfumed hop aromas and tastes.

Express Tavern (The Express Ale & Cider House), Brentford, Greater London

Who	Score	When	Notes
thebrewingman		09 Mar 2015

Wetherspoons, Victoria, Central London

The Fox, Twickenham, Greater London

The Kings Tun, Kingston upon Thames, Greater London

Old Ship, Richmond, Greater London

Who	Score	When	Notes
Tobes	Not Tried	22 Feb 2014
Tobes		09 Nov 2013

The Old Sergeant, Wandsworth, Greater London

Who	Score	When	Notes
ChrisE		03 Feb 2014

Ales & Tails, Twickenham, Greater London

The Doric Arch, Euston, Central London

Who	Score	When	Notes
Nick Willis		03 Aug 2013

The Peacock (formerly The Junction; The Angel), Islington, Central London

Who	Score	When	Notes
Philip Pirrip		01 Jul 2013

The Union Tavern, Westbourne Park, Greater London

Magpie & Crown, Brentford, Greater London

The Hand & Shears, Smithfield, Central London

Who	Score	When	Notes
Stephen Harris		26 Sep 2012	Amber in colour. Strong hoppy aroma, backed by a great hoppy taste.

Questors (Grapevine Bar), Ealing, Greater London

Who	Score	When	Notes
Stephen Harris		30 May 2012	Golden beer in superb condition. The best example of this beer I have ever tasted, with a great hoppy aroma and lovely crisp, citrus hop taste.

Ealing Beer Festival 2008 - Beer on Broadway, Ealing, Greater London

Who	Score	When	Notes
Ian		02 Jul 2008	Clear copper, thin off white head. It's a pretty standard bitter. Some drinkability, some citrus. Just a little empty on the malts. Some yeastiness.