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Shepherd Neame Late Red

PubAddressLast Visit Seen
The George HotelCranbrook, Kent11 Nov 2024
The Earl GreyNorthfleet, Kent02 Nov 2024
The Bear InnFaversham, Kent01 Nov 2024
Old NeptuneWhitstable, Kent12 Oct 2024
The Marine HotelTankerton, Kent04 Oct 2024
Claret & Ale (formerly Claret Free House)Addiscombe, Greater London27 Sep 2024
The HaywainBramling, Kent19 Sep 2024
Sun InnFaversham, Kent14 Sep 2024
White HartCanterbury, Kent07 Oct 2023
Rose & CrownElham, Kent06 Oct 2023
The Tudor RoseUpper Upnor, Kent11 Nov 2021
The Mackland ArmsRainham, Kent07 Oct 2021
Kings HeadShadoxhurst, Kent09 Sep 2021
Dog & Bear HotelLenham, Kent06 Oct 2020
ParrotCanterbury, Kent02 Oct 2020
Singleton BarnAshford, Kent26 Sep 2020
The Vine InnTenterden, Kent25 Sep 2019
Robin Hood & Little JohnBexleyheath, Greater London24 Sep 2019
The Limes (formerly Chimney Boy)Faversham, Kent30 Aug 2019
The Kings HeadDeal, Kent07 Oct 2018
The Master BrewerFolkestone, Kent21 Dec 2017
The Stag InnHastings, East Sussex18 Nov 2017
Ye Olde PumphouseHastings, East Sussex18 Nov 2017
Divers ArmsHerne Bay, Kent11 Nov 2017
The Two BrewersRochester, Kent01 Nov 2017
Market House (formerly Earls)Maidstone, Kent31 Oct 2017
Prince of WalesHerne Bay, Kent21 Oct 2017
The Robert PocockGravesend, Kent16 Oct 2017
The Crosse KeysCity, Central London16 Oct 2017
New Flying HorseWye, Kent06 Oct 2017
The Kings HeadWye, Kent06 Oct 2017
The Gate InnMarshside, Kent03 Dec 2016
The Bull InnBenenden, Kent03 Dec 2016
Bonny CravatWoodchurch, Kent15 Nov 2016
Railway HotelFaversham, Kent17 Nov 2015
The George StaplesBlackfen, Greater London14 Oct 2015
Blacksmiths ArmsWillesborough, Kent02 Oct 2015
The CrownBlackheath, Greater London29 Sep 2015
Conningbrook HotelAshford, Kent23 Sep 2015
Royal MailLydd, Kent23 Sep 2015
AlbertLlandudno, Conwy30 Aug 2015
The Millers ArmsCanterbury, Kent27 Dec 2014
The White SwanAldgate, Central London08 Dec 2014
The Stage DoorDartford, Kent07 Dec 2014
Duke of WellingtonBelgravia, Central London27 Nov 2014
Past & Present (now use new entry after relocation)Gillingham, Kent15 Nov 2014
The Brickmaker's ArmsMaidstone, Kent10 Nov 2014
The East KentWhitstable, Kent06 Nov 2014
Coach & HorsesWhitstable, Kent06 Nov 2014
The Bishops FingerCanterbury, Kent20 Oct 2014
King's HeadCanterbury, Kent18 Jan 2014
The SwanMaidstone, Kent15 Jan 2014
Fishermans ArmsMaidstone, Kent07 Dec 2013
The BellIngatestone, Essex16 Nov 2013
The Golden LionBroad Oak, Kent16 Nov 2013
The ShakespeareCanterbury, Kent15 Nov 2013
Woolpack InnBrookland, Kent01 Nov 2013
The AviatorQueenborough, Kent30 Oct 2013
The Flying HorseSmarden, Kent09 Feb 2013
The PeacockGoudhurst, Kent27 Jan 2013
King William IVBenenden, Kent12 Jan 2013
Old Doctor Butler's HeadCity, Central London03 Jan 2013
The Dog & GunMaidstone, Kent01 Jan 2013
Joiners ArmsWest Malling, Kent30 Dec 2012
The GeorgeNewnham, Kent23 Dec 2012
The Three TunsLower Halstow, Kent15 Dec 2012
The Royal Albion HotelBroadstairs, Kent13 Dec 2012
Walnut TreeEast Farleigh, Kent13 Dec 2012
The Jamaica Wine HouseCity, Central London10 Dec 2012
The Market InnSandwich, Kent08 Dec 2012
Neptunes HallBroadstairs, Kent29 Nov 2012
The Belle VueRamsgate, Kent09 Nov 2012
Wrotham ArmsBroadstairs, Kent07 Nov 2012
The Pepper Box InnUlcombe, Kent25 Oct 2012
The White Horse (formerly White Horse Inn)Boughton, Kent20 Oct 2012
The Royal OakMersham, Kent05 Oct 2012
The Rose & CrownPerry Wood, Kent22 Sep 2012
The SpitfireKings Hill, Kent16 Sep 2012
Clothworkers ArmsSutton Valence, Kent16 Sep 2012
The Kings HeadStaplehurst, Kent09 Feb 2012
The Muggleton InnMaidstone, Kent01 Feb 2012
The Sovereign of the SeasPetts Wood, Greater London17 Jan 2012
The Liberty BoundsCity, Central London16 Jan 2012
Hare & HoundsMaidstone, Kent31 Dec 2011
The Cock InnBoughton Monchelsea, Kent11 Dec 2011
Maidstone Rugby ClubMaidstone, Kent20 Nov 2011
Dartford Working Men's ClubDartford, Kent12 Nov 2011
The Royal AlbionMaidstone, Kent16 Oct 2011
Walnut TreeLoose, Kent14 Oct 2011
The Crown InnSarre, Kent24 Sep 2011
The Northern BelleMargate, Kent21 Sep 2011
The Woolpack InnBenover, Kent08 Jan 2011
Mabel's TavernEuston, Central London28 Dec 2010
The Anglesey ArmsBromley, Greater London15 Dec 2010
The DragoonMaidstone, Kent30 Jul 2010
Duke of CumberlandWhitstable, Kent24 Jul 2010
Casey'sCanterbury, Kent23 Jul 2010
The HighwaymanHorsmonden, Kent10 Jul 2010
The AnchorFaversham, Kent30 Jun 2010
The BellSmarden, Kent28 May 2010
Memphis Bar (formerly The Oranges)Ashford, Kent27 Apr 2010
The Three HorseshoesHernhill, Kent18 Feb 2010
The Smugglers InnHerne, Kent03 Feb 2010
Prince ArthurHoxton, Central London20 Jan 2010
The White LionSelling, Kent13 Sep 2009
The ArtichokeChartham, Kent20 Sep 2008
King Ethelbert InnReculver, Kent23 Sep 2007
The Griffins HeadChillenden, Kent09 Dec 2006
The Black HorseMonks Horton, Kent29 Nov 2006
The Black PigStaple, Kent20 Nov 2004

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 George Hotel, Cranbrook, Kent

WhoScoreWhenNotes
Magnus GreelGood11 Nov 2024 A completely different experience to my previous pint of this at The Bear, Faversham. Sweeter, less resinous and sulphurous instead had spicy cloves and blackcurrant notes.
Philip PirripGood11 Nov 2017

The Earl Grey, Northfleet, Kent

WhoScoreWhenNotes
Hogan SamplingGood02 Nov 2024 Had also tried in Faversham, the Shepherd Neame Brewery's home. Superb head and lacing. A spicy hit on first tasting with a slight touch of berry fruits. Very moreish with a lingeringly dry and slightly fruity mouthfeel.

The Bear Inn, Faversham, Kent

WhoScoreWhenNotes
Magnus GreelGood01 Nov 2024 If beer could be brewed using fallen leaves am sure it would taste like this. Ugh...
Hogan SamplingNot Tried14 Sep 2024
ChrisENot Tried31 Aug 2018 The first time I have seen it this year and it is not quite Autumn yet in the Gregorian calendar.
AndrewAcceptable18 Sep 2008 Nothing wrong with it but it didn’t blow my world away. Some tart-ish sweet malt.

Old Neptune, Whitstable, Kent

WhoScoreWhenNotes
AndrewNot Tried12 Oct 2024
HSBNot Tried08 Oct 2013

The Marine Hotel, Tankerton, Kent

WhoScoreWhenNotes
AndrewGood04 Oct 2024 Slightly lacking condition but all the rich fruity malt you'd expect.

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

WhoScoreWhenNotes
Philip PirripGood27 Sep 2024 Dry bitterness. Initial head and lacing did dissipate pretty soon
Philip PirripNot Tried09 Oct 2023
Philip PirripGood29 Sep 2023 Lost something as the pint went down the glass. Good at first then disappointing
Philip PirripNot Tried23 Sep 2022

The Haywain, Bramling, Kent

WhoScoreWhenNotes
ChrisatSturryNot Tried19 Sep 2024
AndrewNot Tried27 Sep 2008
BrianGood30 Sep 2006 Dark fruit aroma. Mid brown, no head. Good bitterness and balance. A bit yeasty but easy drinking.

Sun Inn, Faversham, Kent

WhoScoreWhenNotes
Hogan SamplingGood14 Sep 2024 In very fine condition with frothy head and lacing. Has not come far, as in the Shepherd Neame Brewery just around the corner, and so that should be no surprise. A very fruity and malty mouthfeel with a hoppy aftertaste.

White Hart, Canterbury, Kent

WhoScoreWhenNotes
AndrewGood07 Oct 2023 Rich dark fruit
Jack WilliamGood27 Dec 2014
AndrewGood19 Mar 2010 Good condition. Tangy with a hint of fruit. Nice
BrianGood30 Oct 2009 I had this a couple of weeks ago in the Bishops Finger and it was OK, but this was not the same pint at all. I was going to ask if Lee was sure it was Late Red. It was just chocolate, malty choc, no berries, no fruit at all, but still very good.

Rose & Crown, Elham, Kent

WhoScoreWhenNotes
Magnus GreelGood06 Oct 2023 As expected nutty malty brown ale with a subtle clove hint.
ChrisEGood28 Jul 2010

The Tudor Rose, Upper Upnor, Kent

WhoScoreWhenNotes
ChrisEExcellent11 Nov 2021

The Mackland Arms, Rainham, Kent

WhoScoreWhenNotes
ChrisEGood07 Oct 2021

Kings Head, Shadoxhurst, Kent

WhoScoreWhenNotes
Jack WilliamGood09 Sep 2021
ChrisEExcellent15 Nov 2016
ChrisEGood06 Feb 2013

Dog & Bear Hotel, Lenham, Kent

WhoScoreWhenNotes
ChrisEGood06 Oct 2020
AndrewGood23 Oct 2016 Good condition and raisen and resin flavours
PedroNot Tried20 Oct 2011

Parrot, Canterbury, Kent

WhoScoreWhenNotes
Magnus GreelExcellent02 Oct 2020 Hints of blackcurrant and licqorice gave this a Bishop's Finger-ish flavour
Jack WilliamNot Tried21 Oct 2017
Jack WilliamNot Tried13 Dec 2014
ChrisEAcceptable10 Nov 2014 A bit on the warm side, possibly the first one out of the line today.
AndrewNot Tried17 Nov 2012
BrianNot Tried10 Nov 2012
IanNot Tried20 Oct 2012
AndrewNot Tried29 Nov 2011
IanNot Tried29 Oct 2011
BlairAcceptable15 Sep 2011 This beer can be lovely but this one seemed a little tired, overly cloying and not as good as previous years. Hadn't had a beer in a while so it still went down a treat.
IanNot Tried11 Dec 2010
IanNot Tried29 Oct 2010
AndrewNot Tried15 Oct 2010
Magnus GreelNot Tried27 Sep 2010
BrianNot Tried24 Sep 2010
ChrisENot Tried18 Aug 2010

Singleton Barn, Ashford, Kent

WhoScoreWhenNotes
ChrisEExcellent26 Sep 2020 It is good to see this seasonal ale back on the pumps.
ChrisEGood14 Nov 2014

The Vine Inn, Tenterden, Kent

WhoScoreWhenNotes
ChrisEAcceptable25 Sep 2019 Lacking condition.
ChrisEExcellent24 Oct 2018
ChrisEExcellent19 Nov 2015 I understand that Sheps have slightly tweaked the recipe this year, this pint was very good and restored my faith after a recent disappointing pint elsewhere.
ChrisEGood15 Jan 2014
PedroNot Tried19 Nov 2011
TrevorNot Tried30 Jan 2010

Robin Hood & Little John, Bexleyheath, Greater London

WhoScoreWhenNotes
Philip PirripNot Tried24 Sep 2019
Philip PirripNot Tried17 Sep 2019
Philip PirripExcellent10 Sep 2019 Surprising lip bitterness. 1st out of a new cask and it nicely rounded off an evening of six 4* beers

The Limes (formerly Chimney Boy), Faversham, Kent

WhoScoreWhenNotes
ChrisEExcellent30 Aug 2019 In superb condition.

The Kings Head, Deal, Kent

WhoScoreWhenNotes
AndrewGood07 Oct 2018 First late red of the year for me. Good

The Master Brewer, Folkestone, Kent

WhoScoreWhenNotes
Jack WilliamGood21 Dec 2017

The Stag Inn, Hastings, East Sussex

WhoScoreWhenNotes
AndrewGood18 Nov 2017 Earthy malty fruity beer

Ye Olde Pumphouse, Hastings, East Sussex

WhoScoreWhenNotes
AndrewGood18 Nov 2017 Nice late red.

Divers Arms, Herne Bay, Kent

WhoScoreWhenNotes
AndrewGood11 Nov 2017

The Two Brewers, Rochester, Kent

WhoScoreWhenNotes
ChrisEExcellent01 Nov 2017
AlenomoreNot Tried07 Dec 2014
Philip PirripExcellent25 Oct 2012 In very good condition with good hop flavour and nose

Market House (formerly Earls), Maidstone, Kent

WhoScoreWhenNotes
ChrisEPoor31 Oct 2017 Far too cold for my liking.

Prince of Wales, Herne Bay, Kent

WhoScoreWhenNotes
AndrewGood21 Oct 2017
GarethGood21 Oct 2017 A good pint of late red, the only Shep's beer I partake in, around autumn time.

The Robert Pocock, Gravesend, Kent

WhoScoreWhenNotes
ChrisENot Tried16 Oct 2017

The Crosse Keys, City, Central London

WhoScoreWhenNotes
Stephen HarrisNot Tried16 Oct 2017

New Flying Horse, Wye, Kent

WhoScoreWhenNotes
ChrisEExcellent06 Oct 2017
TrevorAcceptable18 Nov 2014
TrevorGood16 Nov 2014 Nice rich hoppy flavour.
TrevorExcellent05 Sep 2014 Fruity and spicy flavours.
AndrewGood24 Dec 2013 Well I had 4 pts so it must have been good
IanAcceptable18 Nov 2012 good autumnal rich fruit flavour but no condition
TrevorGood05 Dec 2011
AndrewPoor08 Jan 2011 It wasn't off so this rating of poor isn't necessarily anything to do with the pub's keeping of the beer (although the beer was a bit lack lustre). There was a horrible toasted peanut smell to the beer and a harsh reedy toasted-peanut bite to the flavour. The Master Brew had this too so I don't know if the malt Shep's were using was a bit funny or something.
IanExcellent24 Dec 2009 Best Sheps beer by some way.
AndrewExcellent24 Dec 2009 This was really very good.
IanExcellent23 Nov 2008 The last two years, I have not been particularly impressed with this which is a shame as the Shep seasonals are always pretty reliable. This year though it was back to top form. That kind of Turkish Delight fruit flavour, the condition, the depth of flavours, the slight hoppiness on the end. All excellent. I can't remember the last time I so actively enjoyed a Sheps beer.
IanExcellent20 Nov 2005 As close as a beer can be to a 5/5 but not quite achieving it. Admittedly this is my favourite Sheps beer, but this was particulary good. Mixture of turkish delight fruit and choc malts with good hoppy bitterness. Deep chestnut colour with thin beige head. Body is quite soft before more rich dark fruits kick in with choc/coffee and some yeast. The hops are fresh and stunning

The Kings Head, Wye, Kent

WhoScoreWhenNotes
ChrisEExcellent06 Oct 2017 This year's brew seems to be very good. This pint was well served.
Jack WilliamAcceptable03 Oct 2017 Clear but harsh on the palate.
TrevorExcellent16 Oct 2011

The Gate Inn, Marshside, Kent

WhoScoreWhenNotes
AndrewGood03 Dec 2016
AndrewAcceptable12 Sep 2010 No real condition on it. Couple of floaters so I'm guessing bottom of the barrel. Drinkable but a bit dull although there was still a hint of fruity malt about it.
MickGood27 Oct 2008 A nice pint,fresh tasting and in good condition, hoppy with a good citrus bite and a good finish.

The Bull Inn, Benenden, Kent

WhoScoreWhenNotes
WittendenNot Tried03 Dec 2016 Not a substitute for .Harvey's Old

Bonny Cravat, Woodchurch, Kent

WhoScoreWhenNotes
ChrisENot Tried15 Nov 2016

Railway Hotel, Faversham, Kent

WhoScoreWhenNotes
ChrisEAcceptable17 Nov 2015 An uninspiring pint.
Philip PirripNot Tried22 Oct 2015
Philip PirripNot Tried22 Nov 2013
Philip PirripNot Tried30 Oct 2012
ChrisENot Tried30 Jun 2010

The George Staples, Blackfen, Greater London

WhoScoreWhenNotes
Philip PirripNot Tried14 Oct 2015

Blacksmiths Arms, Willesborough, Kent

WhoScoreWhenNotes
ChrisENot Tried02 Oct 2015

The Crown, Blackheath, Greater London

WhoScoreWhenNotes
Philip PirripAcceptable29 Sep 2015 Not exciting
Philip PirripGood15 Sep 2015 Last ¾ pint out of the cask. Had some semblance of a distinctive taste

Conningbrook Hotel, Ashford, Kent

WhoScoreWhenNotes
TrevorAcceptable23 Sep 2015
IanGood24 Oct 2010 Better than I've had it over the past few months, lovely rich fruits.

Royal Mail, Lydd, Kent

WhoScoreWhenNotes
ChrisEAcceptable23 Sep 2015 Last one out of the cask
ChrisEExcellent02 Oct 2012 This was in superb condition, I stayed for another one.
ChrisENot Tried29 Jun 2010
ChrisENot Tried23 Dec 2009

Albert, Llandudno, Conwy

WhoScoreWhenNotes
Stephen HarrisNot Tried30 Aug 2015

The Millers Arms, Canterbury, Kent

WhoScoreWhenNotes
Jack WilliamNot Tried27 Dec 2014
AndrewAcceptable29 Nov 2011 Caramel and insipid hop with a hint of tang.
AndrewNot Tried10 Apr 2010
AndrewGood21 Oct 2009 Rounded slightly washed out flavours. Nice but not as good as the last time I had it.
AndrewExcellent28 Sep 2009 Reddish. Very tangy and fruity with a leafy hop bite at the end - but importantly not as overpowering as last year.
AndrewGood24 Nov 2008 This wasn't how I remembered it. It was a deep red colour and the aroma was of red fruit as before but the finish was quite astringent with a coffee-grounds bitterness to it. The red cherry flavours in the body were there but you had to fight the astringent coffee-grounds bitterness to appreciate them. It was good but maybe if it mellowed a bit it would be better. It was also £3.05 a pint!
AndrewExcellent05 Oct 2007 What a cracking pint. Tangy and sweet with good earthy hops.
AndrewGood28 Oct 2006 The first 3 or 4 gups of this were excellent but as the pint sank it became a bit lifeless and sickly. Plenty of caramalised malt with, I guess, fuggles as the hop. Well ballanced and good
IanAcceptable28 Oct 2006 First of the season for me of this beer. Attractive brown colour with amber edges and lasting beige head. Served at a good temperature. Malty fruit aroma, bit of dry choc, plums. Fullish in mouth, bit of juicyness. Quite drinkable. I remember it being fruitier and not quite so dry. Especially on end.

The White Swan, Aldgate, Central London

WhoScoreWhenNotes
Stephen HarrisNot Tried08 Dec 2014

The Stage Door, Dartford, Kent

WhoScoreWhenNotes
AlenomoreNot Tried07 Dec 2014
AlenomoreNot Tried23 Nov 2014

Duke of Wellington, Belgravia, Central London

WhoScoreWhenNotes
Stephen HarrisNot Tried27 Nov 2014

Past & Present (now use new entry after relocation), Gillingham, Kent

WhoScoreWhenNotes
Stephen HarrisNot Tried15 Nov 2014

The Brickmaker's Arms, Maidstone, Kent

WhoScoreWhenNotes
DosserNot Tried10 Nov 2014 £3.2o
TobesNot Tried01 Mar 2014
DosserNot Tried10 Feb 2014 £3.10- a lot cheaper than Sheps pubs
TobesGood08 Feb 2014
ChrisENot Tried15 Jan 2014
TobesNot Tried11 Jan 2014
TobesNot Tried20 Dec 2013
TobesNot Tried07 Dec 2013
PedroExcellent16 Jan 2013
PedroNot Tried17 Dec 2012
PedroNot Tried14 Dec 2012
PedroNot Tried02 Dec 2012
PedroNot Tried03 Nov 2012
PedroNot Tried24 Oct 2012
PedroExcellent28 Sep 2012
PedroExcellent12 Feb 2012 One of the last about
IanAcceptable19 Nov 2011 First one of the season for me. Some sweetish fruit, but a little watery.
PedroExcellent27 Feb 2011
PedroExcellent26 Feb 2011
PedroNot Tried19 Feb 2011

The East Kent, Whitstable, Kent

WhoScoreWhenNotes
Philip PirripGood06 Nov 2014

Coach & Horses, Whitstable, Kent

WhoScoreWhenNotes
Philip PirripNot Tried06 Nov 2014

The Bishops Finger, Canterbury, Kent

WhoScoreWhenNotes
Philip PirripPoor20 Oct 2014 Flat as a pancake
IanGood08 Oct 2010 Apparently ceasing to be all year round after this year's experiment and going back to its usual winter spot. I still like the flavours on this beer and is easily my favourite of Sheps major brands.
pavorossiNot Tried01 Oct 2010
BrianExcellent27 Oct 2007 This beer proves that Sherherd Neame do produce beers with complexity. This was an excellent example, well served with a bubbly disappearing head. Spicy and sweet in the mouth and crisp and slightly drying in the finish.

King's Head, Canterbury, Kent

WhoScoreWhenNotes
Jack WilliamNot Tried18 Jan 2014

The Swan, Maidstone, Kent

WhoScoreWhenNotes
ChrisENot Tried15 Jan 2014
ChrisENot Tried03 Jan 2014
ChrisEGood21 Dec 2013
ChrisENot Tried07 Dec 2013
PedroNot Tried16 Jan 2013
PedroNot Tried06 Jan 2013
PedroNot Tried01 Jan 2013
PedroNot Tried31 Dec 2012
PedroNot Tried26 Dec 2012
PedroNot Tried25 Dec 2012
ChrisEExcellent16 Dec 2012
PedroNot Tried08 Dec 2012
EddieNot Tried25 Nov 2012
PedroNot Tried21 Nov 2012
PedroNot Tried06 Nov 2012
PedroNot Tried31 Oct 2012
PedroExcellent28 Sep 2012
PedroExcellent06 Sep 2012
AlenomoreExcellent23 Jun 2012
AlenomoreExcellent22 Jun 2012
PedroExcellent07 Feb 2012
PedroNot Tried22 Jan 2012
PedroExcellent30 Dec 2011
PedroExcellent26 Dec 2011
AlenomoreNot Tried24 Dec 2011
AlenomoreNot Tried23 Dec 2011
PedroExcellent22 Dec 2011
PedroExcellent21 Dec 2011
PedroExcellent18 Dec 2011
PedroExcellent18 Dec 2011
AlenomoreNot Tried17 Dec 2011
AlenomoreExcellent15 Dec 2011 In good nick tonite.
AlenomoreNot Tried14 Dec 2011
AlenomoreNot Tried13 Dec 2011
AlenomoreNot Tried11 Dec 2011
PedroNot Tried11 Dec 2011
PedroExcellent10 Dec 2011
AlenomoreNot Tried10 Dec 2011
PedroNot Tried09 Dec 2011
PedroNot Tried07 Dec 2011
AlenomoreExcellent04 Dec 2011 Served by the Jockmeister and in tip top condition too.
AlenomoreNot Tried03 Dec 2011
AlenomoreNot Tried02 Dec 2011
AlenomoreNot Tried01 Dec 2011
AlenomoreExcellent30 Nov 2011 Fresh on and in top condition.
PedroNot Tried30 Nov 2011
AlenomoreNot Tried29 Nov 2011
AlenomoreNot Tried27 Nov 2011
AlenomoreExcellent23 Nov 2011 Couldn't be beaten tonite.
AlenomoreNot Tried22 Nov 2011
AlenomoreNot Tried21 Nov 2011
AlenomoreExcellent19 Nov 2011
AlenomoreExcellent18 Nov 2011 A fresh barrel on.
PedroExcellent15 Nov 2011
AlenomoreNot Tried13 Nov 2011
AlenomoreNot Tried01 Nov 2011
AlenomoreExceptional21 Oct 2011 Served by the Jockmeister tonite, and on top form too.
PedroNot Tried21 Oct 2011
AlenomoreAcceptable11 Oct 2011
ChrisENot Tried07 Mar 2011
PedroNot Tried05 Mar 2011
PedroNot Tried04 Mar 2011
PedroExcellent02 Mar 2011
PedroExcellent01 Mar 2011
PedroExcellent25 Feb 2011
PedroExcellent23 Jan 2011
PedroNot Tried22 Jan 2011
IanNot Tried21 Jan 2011
PedroNot Tried16 Jan 2011
PedroExcellent11 Jan 2011
PedroExcellent17 Oct 2010
AlenomoreExceptional13 Oct 2010 Always at it's very best when this fresh.
AlenomoreExcellent11 Oct 2010 In good form, so, had a few!
AlenomoreExcellent10 Oct 2010 On form.
PedroNot Tried03 Oct 2010
PedroNot Tried25 Sep 2010
ChrisENot Tried24 Sep 2010
PedroExcellent13 Aug 2010
AlenomoreExceptional28 Jul 2010 On top form as usual.
AlenomoreExcellent17 Jul 2010
PedroNot Tried17 Jul 2010
PedroExcellent16 Jul 2010
PedroExcellent30 Jun 2010
PedroNot Tried04 Jun 2010
PedroExcellent30 Apr 2010
PedroNot Tried24 Apr 2010
IanExcellent11 Apr 2010 Beer of the day for me. The richness of the fruit was just so outstanding.
AlenomoreExceptional03 Apr 2010 In top condition.
AlenomoreNot Tried01 Apr 2010 A fresh cask was being tapped tonite. Very popular and sells out fast here.
PedroExcellent30 Mar 2010
ChrisENot Tried24 Feb 2010
PedroExcellent23 Feb 2010
PedroExcellent18 Feb 2010
PedroExceptional17 Feb 2010 New cask today
ChrisENot Tried13 Feb 2010
IanExcellent13 Feb 2010 One of my favourite beers, the sweet fruity malt is excellent.
PedroExcellent09 Feb 2010
PedroExcellent22 Jan 2010 Been really good this season, probably why it's becoming all year available
PedroExcellent02 Jan 2010
PedroExcellent29 Dec 2009
PedroExcellent24 Dec 2009
PedroNot Tried22 Dec 2009
ChrisENot Tried19 Dec 2009
PedroNot Tried17 Dec 2009
PedroExcellent08 Dec 2009
PedroExcellent10 Nov 2009
PedroNot Tried06 Nov 2009
IanExcellent16 Sep 2009 After a couple of years in the wilderness this is back on form. Shep yeast on aroma with some hop and some malt. Then this burst of turkish delight fruit in the mouth and then this hit of hops. Good biting hop which is bitter and has some resins. Shockingly good. Well served and very fresh. Great condition. Loved it.

Fishermans Arms, Maidstone, Kent

WhoScoreWhenNotes
ChrisEAcceptable07 Dec 2013 The lady behind the bar said she was not sure whether this pint would be O.K. and she would change it if necessary, but it was quite acceptable.
PedroNot Tried30 Nov 2012

The Bell, Ingatestone, Essex

WhoScoreWhenNotes
WittendenPoor16 Nov 2013 Very cloudy and murksome.Returned and replaced.

The Golden Lion, Broad Oak, Kent

WhoScoreWhenNotes
Jack WilliamAcceptable16 Nov 2013 End of barrel

The Shakespeare, Canterbury, Kent

WhoScoreWhenNotes
AndrewExcellent15 Nov 2013 This was really good.

Woolpack Inn, Brookland, Kent

WhoScoreWhenNotes
AndrewGood01 Nov 2013 Good condition. Apple and mellow brown sugar flavours.

The Aviator, Queenborough, Kent

WhoScoreWhenNotes
Archie14Not Tried30 Oct 2013

The Flying Horse, Smarden, Kent

WhoScoreWhenNotes
WittendenGood09 Feb 2013 A bit sweet, a bit pallid.
WittendenGood28 Dec 2012 Seems less cloying than last year, though my taste buds have been shot to blazes by the family cold. Good condition, anyway.
WittendenNot Tried28 Jan 2012
WittendenAcceptable21 Jan 2012 Still too cloying for my taste.
WittendenAcceptable08 Jan 2012 Not as good as it has been, rather thin yet cloying,albeit in good condition.
WittendenExcellent22 Jan 2011 Back on form-it seemed a touch tired earlier in the month.Almost spicy-great.
WittendenNot Tried17 Jan 2011
WittendenGood08 Jan 2011 Didn't seem to be its usual self-a bit thin and lacking in resin.Mellow, though.
WittendenExcellent11 Dec 2010 This really hit the spot, a lovely darkish, resinous beer.
WittendenExcellent12 Oct 2009 First time I've drunk this in a while: intruigingly complex with a hint of sourness. On excellent form, and selling well tonight , despite being a painful £3.25.

The Peacock, Goudhurst, Kent

WhoScoreWhenNotes
PedroGood27 Jan 2013
PedroGood19 Jan 2013
PedroNot Tried27 Oct 2011
PedroNot Tried21 Oct 2010

King William IV, Benenden, Kent

WhoScoreWhenNotes
PedroExcellent12 Jan 2013
PedroNot Tried01 Nov 2012

Old Doctor Butler's Head, City, Central London

WhoScoreWhenNotes
Stephen HarrisUndrinkable03 Jan 2013 Yuk. Vinegary smell and taste. ‘Late’ in more than one sense of the word.

The Dog & Gun, Maidstone, Kent

WhoScoreWhenNotes
PedroExcellent01 Jan 2013
AlenomoreExcellent04 Nov 2012 In good nick.
PedroNot Tried02 Nov 2012
PedroNot Tried27 Oct 2012
PedroExcellent21 Oct 2012
PedroExceptional18 Oct 2012
PedroNot Tried15 Oct 2012
PedroNot Tried29 Jan 2012
PedroExceptional22 Jan 2012
PedroGood18 Dec 2011
PedroExcellent11 Dec 2011
PedroNot Tried28 Oct 2011
PedroNot Tried07 Oct 2011
PedroGood05 Oct 2011
PedroExceptional08 Mar 2011
PedroExcellent01 Mar 2011
PedroExcellent08 Feb 2011
PedroNot Tried28 Jan 2011
PedroExcellent25 Jan 2011
PedroExcellent07 Nov 2010
PedroGood17 Oct 2010

Joiners Arms, West Malling, Kent

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PedroGood30 Dec 2012
PedroGood27 Oct 2012 £1-95/half
AlenomoreNot Tried27 Oct 2012
IanAcceptable16 Sep 2005 Reddy brown, disappearing white head. Lots of autumnal fruits with rich dark malts but good aggresive hop finihs with Sheps yeast on the aroma too. Not at its best, but ok

The George, Newnham, Kent

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AlenomoreNot Tried23 Dec 2012

The Three Tuns, Lower Halstow, Kent

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PedroExcellent15 Dec 2012

The Royal Albion Hotel, Broadstairs, Kent

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ChrisEGood13 Dec 2012

Walnut Tree, East Farleigh, Kent

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PedroNot Tried13 Dec 2012
PedroNot Tried11 Feb 2012
PedroNot Tried01 Oct 2011 not available
PedroExcellent24 Nov 2010
MattNot Tried20 Nov 2009

The Jamaica Wine House, City, Central London

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Stephen HarrisNot Tried10 Dec 2012

The Market Inn, Sandwich, Kent

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AndrewGood08 Dec 2012 Fresh, full of life, hint of spice, mellow apples. Good stuff

Neptunes Hall, Broadstairs, Kent

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BlairNot Tried29 Nov 2012
BlairNot Tried18 Nov 2012
BlairNot Tried17 Nov 2012
BlairNot Tried22 Jan 2012
BlairNot Tried05 Jan 2012
BlairAcceptable22 Jan 2011 A bit flat, condition not great. What a difference a few days makes.
BlairGood16 Jan 2011 I've always liked this beer. Smooth and malty with a good dose of fruit in there.

The Belle Vue, Ramsgate, Kent

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BlairGood09 Nov 2012 Not in quite as good nick as the nuns delight but still very tasty.

Wrotham Arms, Broadstairs, Kent

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BlairExcellent07 Nov 2012 Perfect pint of late red.

The Pepper Box Inn, Ulcombe, Kent

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PedroGood25 Oct 2012

The White Horse (formerly White Horse Inn), Boughton, Kent

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AndrewGood20 Oct 2012 Nice woody resinous malt notes.

The Royal Oak, Mersham, Kent

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ChrisENot Tried05 Oct 2012
ChrisEExcellent12 Sep 2012
IanAcceptable06 Oct 2007 I had two pints of this just to make sure. Some sweet malt on aroma. But none of the pleasant deep fruity malts that I associate with this beer.

The Rose & Crown, Perry Wood, Kent

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HSBAcceptable22 Sep 2012

The Spitfire, Kings Hill, Kent

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PedroNot Tried16 Sep 2012

Clothworkers Arms, Sutton Valence, Kent

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AlenomoreExcellent16 Sep 2012 Again, A1.

The Kings Head, Staplehurst, Kent

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PedroNot Tried09 Feb 2012
PedroGood12 Feb 2011
PedroGood04 Feb 2011
PedroExcellent15 Jan 2011

The Muggleton Inn, Maidstone, Kent

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PedroNot Tried01 Feb 2012

The Sovereign of the Seas, Petts Wood, Greater London

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oz11Good17 Jan 2012

The Liberty Bounds, City, Central London

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Stephen HarrisNot Tried16 Jan 2012 "Available soon"

Hare & Hounds, Maidstone, Kent

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AlenomoreNot Tried31 Dec 2011
PedroNot Tried30 Dec 2011

The Cock Inn, Boughton Monchelsea, Kent

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PedroExcellent11 Dec 2011
PedroNot Tried10 Dec 2011
PedroNot Tried02 Jan 2011

Maidstone Rugby Club, Maidstone, Kent

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AngieAcceptable20 Nov 2011 As Ian found in the Brickmakers rather watery. Not my sort of beer.

Dartford Working Men's Club, Dartford, Kent

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PedroExcellent12 Nov 2011

The Royal Albion, Maidstone, Kent

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AlenomoreNot Tried16 Oct 2011
PedroNot Tried16 Oct 2011

Walnut Tree, Loose, Kent

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PedroGood14 Oct 2011
PedroNot Tried25 Feb 2011

The Crown Inn, Sarre, Kent

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AndrewAcceptable24 Sep 2011 Tangy green apple skin and slightly Marmite malt.

The Northern Belle, Margate, Kent

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ChrisEExcellent21 Sep 2011 Very good, and quite reasonably priced.
BlairExcellent26 Sep 2008 This was lovely. Very rich and fruity with a fair amount of malt. Nicest pint of this I've ever had.

The Woolpack Inn, Benover, Kent

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DosserAcceptable08 Jan 2011 Very expensive lacking any real flavour
PedroNot Tried06 Jan 2011

Mabel's Tavern, Euston, Central London

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IanAcceptable28 Dec 2010 Lacked intensity
IanGood30 Dec 2009 Very drinkable beer.

The Anglesey Arms, Bromley, Greater London

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PedroGood15 Dec 2010

The Dragoon, Maidstone, Kent

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PedroExcellent30 Jul 2010
PedroExcellent12 Jun 2010

Duke of Cumberland, Whitstable, Kent

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ChrisENot Tried24 Jul 2010

Casey's, Canterbury, Kent

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AlenomoreExceptional23 Jul 2010 In top condition.

The Highwayman, Horsmonden, Kent

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WittendenNot Tried10 Jul 2010

The Anchor, Faversham, Kent

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ChrisENot Tried30 Jun 2010

The Bell, Smarden, Kent

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WittendenExcellent28 May 2010 Doesn't really seem right drinking this in May, but I didn't fancy Spitfire.

Memphis Bar (formerly The Oranges), Ashford, Kent

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ChrisEGood27 Apr 2010
ChrisEGood24 Mar 2010 A well kept pint.
IanGood18 Mar 2010 Reminds me of the amber beer to an extent. Still lovely hop but reminds me of something Danish, I think, but can't remember. Something like Mikkeller but don't know which. Good though and had 2 very enjoyable pints this evening. Decent price in centre of town too.
IanAcceptable24 Oct 2009 Some turkish delight fruit but just a little thin in the mouth.

The Three Horseshoes, Hernhill, Kent

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WittendenExceptional18 Feb 2010 Wonderfully malty yet resinous, with a hint of sourness.I love this beer.

The Smugglers Inn, Herne, Kent

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ChrisENot Tried03 Feb 2010

Prince Arthur, Hoxton, Central London

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ChrisENot Tried20 Jan 2010

The White Lion, Selling, Kent

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steve williamsExcellent13 Sep 2009 really good kept well

The Artichoke, Chartham, Kent

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BlairGood20 Sep 2008 Rich and fruity with a slightly woody taste to it. Nicely malty with a nice mild hoppy flavour. I had a few of these and they were all good.

King Ethelbert Inn, Reculver, Kent

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AndrewExcellent23 Sep 2007 Really good this. Slightly reddish colour to it. Excellently well ballanced caramel malt with a leafy-earthy hop. Wish I could have had more

The Griffins Head, Chillenden, Kent

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BrianGood09 Dec 2006 Probably my favourite Sheps beer. It has a depth of flavour with a sweet / spice mix.

The Black Horse, Monks Horton, Kent

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TrevorNot Tried29 Nov 2006

The Black Pig, Staple, Kent

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AndrewGood20 Nov 2004 Very pleasant and well kept

Shepherd Neame Late Red

4.50% ABV.

We have tried this beer 218 times.

We have given this beer an average score of Good to Excellent.

Other Shepherd Neame beers.