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Pub | Address | Last Visit Seen |
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Claret & Ale (formerly Claret Free House) | Addiscombe, Greater London | 01 Mar 2024 |
The Pilot Boat | Lyme Regis, Dorset | 11 Aug 2023 |
Larkins' Alehouse | Cranbrook, Kent | 25 Jan 2020 |
The Cobb Arms | Lyme Regis, Dorset | 13 Aug 2019 |
White Lion | Broadwindsor, Dorset | 05 Jul 2019 |
31st Dorchester Beerex 2019 | Dorchester, Dorset | 01 Feb 2019 |
Planet Thanet Easter Beer Festival 2017 | Margate, Kent | 16 Apr 2017 |
The Harp | Charing Cross, Central London | 28 Jan 2017 |
Old Bank | Keynsham, Somerset | 17 Oct 2015 |
Swan Inn | Falmer, East Sussex | 12 Dec 2014 |
The Raven | Bath, Somerset | 01 Sep 2014 |
The Bree Louise | Euston, Central London | 16 Jan 2014 |
Rochford Beer & Cider Festival 2013 | Rochford, Essex | 20 Nov 2013 |
The Flower Pot | Maidstone, Kent | 18 Dec 2012 |
2nd K&ES Railway Beer Festival 2010 | Tenterden, Kent | 12 Jun 2010 |
Lamb & Flag | Oxford, Oxfordshire | 11 Dec 2009 |
George Hotel | Bridport, Dorset | 17 Jun 2009 |
Ilchester Arms | Symondsbury, Dorset | 28 Jul 2005 |
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.
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Philip Pirrip | 01 Mar 2024 | In full flavoured form | |
Philip Pirrip | Not Tried | 26 Jan 2024 | Spot on, fresh on tonight and and very well balanced |
Philip Pirrip | 17 Jan 2024 | Badged as Tally Ho! Ho! Ho! Matt barman insistent that Palmers cellar services on a recent visit insisted this is a slightly different festive brew to Ho! | |
Philip Pirrip | 12 Jan 2024 | Fine form, no need to drink any other ale here tonight | |
Philip Pirrip | 20 Dec 2023 | Top form | |
Philip Pirrip | 19 Dec 2023 | New cask on tonight | |
Philip Pirrip | 15 Dec 2023 | Delicious and condition spot on | |
Philip Pirrip | 01 Dec 2023 | Boot-fillingly moreish | |
Philip Pirrip | 28 Nov 2023 | 2 quickest pints as was so moreish | |
Philip Pirrip | 13 Oct 2023 | The doctor could have ordered nothing better for me | |
Philip Pirrip | 20 Sep 2023 | A warming brew helped me to dry out | |
Philip Pirrip | 15 Sep 2023 | Spot on | |
Philip Pirrip | 30 Aug 2023 | As expected here | |
Philip Pirrip | 21 Aug 2023 | Just what the doctor ordered | |
Philip Pirrip | 05 Aug 2023 | 2nd day cask on - in peak condition | |
Philip Pirrip | 29 Jul 2023 | Says something when the very last half out of the cask is pulled and is still up there | |
Philip Pirrip | 29 Jul 2023 | Nearing end of cask but no loss of condition | |
Philip Pirrip | 28 Jul 2023 | 2nd day of this cask. Ideal condition | |
Philip Pirrip | 21 Jul 2023 | Just as it should be | |
Philip Pirrip | 01 Jul 2023 | Spiffing pints | |
Philip Pirrip | 30 Jun 2023 | Very very downable | |
Philip Pirrip | 20 Jun 2023 | Blissful enough | |
Philip Pirrip | 07 Jun 2023 | Almost last out of old cask and superb still. None left when tried to order an extra half at last knockings | |
Philip Pirrip | 06 Jun 2023 | ||
Philip Pirrip | 05 Jun 2023 | Came on yesterday and so very nourishing | |
Philip Pirrip | 27 May 2023 | Superb | |
Philip Pirrip | 26 May 2023 | 4½* First day on of a new cask and exceptional all round | |
Philip Pirrip | 15 May 2023 | 2nd last and last out of cask and still excellent - but noticed a more liquorice flavour coming through | |
Philip Pirrip | 13 May 2023 | 4½* Superb, on from today with new cask as I accurately guessed it might be | |
Philip Pirrip | 06 May 2023 | A little more time for even more with the slight closing time extension | |
Philip Pirrip | 24 Apr 2023 | Superb | |
Philip Pirrip | 22 Apr 2023 | Probably an even higher score | |
Philip Pirrip | 21 Apr 2023 | Dream came true when the succession beer board showed another beer would be next on to replace British Bulldog. Simply 4½* quality, superb | |
Philip Pirrip | 17 Apr 2023 | As expected | |
Philip Pirrip | 15 Apr 2023 | A must if it is on the board | |
Philip Pirrip | 10 Apr 2023 | 4½* Unmatchable | |
Philip Pirrip | 18 Mar 2023 | Superb | |
Philip Pirrip | 11 Mar 2023 | A perfect substitute for Palmers IPA being unavailable! Almost more than | |
Philip Pirrip | 18 Feb 2023 | Superb - almost tempted to give 4½* | |
Philip Pirrip | 23 Sep 2022 | Splendid form | |
Philip Pirrip | 16 Sep 2022 | Difficult to be much better | |
Philip Pirrip | 03 Sep 2022 | One word - superb. 4½* | |
Philip Pirrip | 20 Aug 2022 | Made a pair of 4½* ales here tonight. This stuff was just glug glug glug | |
Philip Pirrip | 16 Jul 2022 | Perhaps rather woodier than usual | |
Philip Pirrip | 09 Jul 2022 | A slightly sweet one to follow Palmers IPA | |
Philip Pirrip | 25 Jun 2022 | In lovely condition | |
Philip Pirrip | 04 Jun 2022 | Lovely nightcapper | |
Philip Pirrip | 15 Mar 2022 | 4½* bordering on perfect | |
ChrisE | Not Tried | 14 Jan 2020 | |
Philip Pirrip | 25 Aug 2018 | Superb nightcap | |
ChrisE | Not Tried | 10 Jan 2014 | |
Philip Pirrip | 29 Aug 2013 | Nightcap - tongue rasping bitterness then Zzzzzzzzzzzzzz |
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Andrew | Not Tried | 11 Aug 2023 | |
Andrew | Not Tried | 03 Aug 2021 |
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Wittenden | Not Tried | 25 Jan 2020 | |
Wittenden | Not Tried | 30 Nov 2019 | Intrigued, but not today. |
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Andrew | 13 Aug 2019 | Not really my kind of beer but rarely seen. Black. Good condition. Liquorish. Oily. Tart. Dry. | |
Andrew | 16 Jun 2009 | Dark mahogany colour. Heavy oak and Madeira flavours. Bit of burnt sugar too. Not subtle and not really my thing. |
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Magnus Greel | 05 Jul 2019 | Black coffee oaky with a hint of bourbon. In superb condition. |
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Magnus Greel | Not Tried | 01 Feb 2019 |
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Dosser | 16 Apr 2017 | Havent had this for years |
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Philip Pirrip | 28 Jan 2017 | ||
Philip Pirrip | 26 Sep 2016 | Was this announcing the start of autumn? | |
Philip Pirrip | 07 Nov 2014 | ||
Archie14 | Not Tried | 30 Sep 2014 | |
Philip Pirrip | 27 Sep 2014 | Top notch for Winter, pity still Summery tonight | |
Philip Pirrip | Not Tried | 31 Jul 2014 | |
Philip Pirrip | 30 Jul 2014 | Best in Winter obviously but this was gorgeous | |
Philip Pirrip | 13 Dec 2013 |
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Stephen Harris | Not Tried | 17 Oct 2015 |
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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HSB | 12 Dec 2014 | I had not seen this beer for some time. Better than I remembered it. | |
Philip Pirrip | 06 Jul 2012 | Cleanly drinkable - not at all cloying | |
ChrisE | Not Tried | 06 Jul 2012 | |
Magnus Greel | Not Tried | 06 Jul 2012 |
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Archie14 | Not Tried | 01 Sep 2014 |
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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HSB | Not Tried | 16 Jan 2014 |
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Philip Pirrip | Not Tried | 20 Nov 2013 |
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Pedro | 18 Dec 2012 | ||
Pedro | 17 Dec 2012 | Stayed on it! | |
Pedro | Not Tried | 16 Dec 2012 | |
Dosser | 16 Dec 2012 | ||
Pedro | Not Tried | 14 Dec 2012 |
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Alenomore | Not Tried | 12 Jun 2010 |
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Martin the Mildman | 11 Dec 2009 | Very rich tasting dark old style ale. Fruity and vineous with a thick mouthfeel. My score 16/20. |
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Andrew | Not Tried | 17 Jun 2009 |
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Andrew | Not Tried | 28 Jul 2005 |
5.50% ABV.
We have tried this beer 65 times.
We have given this beer an average score of to .