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University Arms (Free House)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Abbeydale - Restoration |  | 1 |
| Amber Ales - Chilli Blond |  | 1 |
| Bradfield - Farmers Brown Cow | | 1 |
| Derby - Hop Mania |  | 1 |
| Double Top - Bulls Eye |  | 1 |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Epic Halcyon |  | 1 |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Kipling | | 2 |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Seaforth | | 2 |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Wild Swan (was 3.5%) | | 1 |
| Toad - One Good Knight | | 1 |
| Acorn - Thirst Degree | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ashover - Rainbows End | Not Tried | 0 |
| Barlow - Carnival Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dark Star - Espresso Stout | Not Tried | 0 |
| Magpie - Fledgling | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ossett - Silver Fox | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ossett - Turning Leaves | Not Tried | 0 |
| Parkway (formerly Glastonbury Ales) - Love Monkey | Not Tried | 0 |
| Saltaire - Blackberry Cascade | Not Tried | 0 |
| Saltaire - Triple Choc (was Triple Chocoholic) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Silver Brewhouse (formerly Raw) - JR Best Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Silver Brewhouse (formerly Raw) - Red Ghost IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Branta | Not Tried | 0 |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Craven Silk | Not Tried | 0 |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Jaipur | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
17 Mar 2012 (Martin the Mildman)
Almost deserted late on a Saturday afternoon with just a handful of students.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Double Top - Bulls Eye | 5.00 | | Very bitter pale beer with little malt character. Very dry, bitter finish. My score 9/20. |
18 Feb 2012 (Martin the Mildman)
Quiet on a Saturday afternoon.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derby - Hop Mania | 4.50 | | Golden bitter tyhat is quite bitter but not particularly hoppy. My score 14/20. |
10 Sep 2011 (Martin the Mildman)
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acorn - Thirst Degree | 3.60 | Not Tried | A pale, hoppy beer presumably aimed at the fresh intake of students. Good balance of flavours and a hoppy finish. My score 15/20. |
22 Apr 2011 (Martin the Mildman)
Very quiet on Good Friday lunchtime.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toad - One Good Knight | 4.30 | | Golden ale with good balance of hop and malt and a fairly dry finish. My score 15/20. |
17 Apr 2011 (Pedro)
Lunchtime
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amber Ales - Chilli Blond | 3.90 | | |
| Dark Star - Espresso Stout | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Saltaire - Blackberry Cascade | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Saltaire - Triple Choc (was Triple Chocoholic) | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Ashover - Rainbows End | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Barlow - Carnival Ale | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Magpie - Fledgling | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Silver Brewhouse (formerly Raw) - JR Best Bitter | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Branta | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Parkway (formerly Glastonbury Ales) - Love Monkey | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Silver Brewhouse (formerly Raw) - Red Ghost IPA | 5.90 | Not Tried |
24 Apr 2010 (Martin the Mildman)
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeydale - Restoration | 4.20 | | Very pale bitter with strong hop flavour with citrus notes. Dry, refreshing hoppy finish. My score 15/20. |
03 Oct 2009 (Blair)
My first visit to this pub, and it's another hit for Sheffield. Very sophisticated interior. Not many in when we got here, but then it was only 1 in the afternoon.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradfield - Farmers Brown Cow | 4.20 | | Bready, malty beer with a little fruit. I rather liked it. |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Jaipur | 5.90 | Not Tried | |
| Ossett - Silver Fox | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Wild Swan (was 3.5%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Ossett - Turning Leaves | 4.50 | Not Tried |
17 Jul 2009 (Ian)
Met up with Alex, the Marketing Manager from Thornbridge Hall, and he kindly organised some cellar runs of jugs of Epic Halcyon for us. Landlord was very understanding as we had been drinking all day and one of our group had a bit of a snooze in the corner. I ended up chatting with Danes about beer and travel and the UK. I really, really like this pub.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Kipling | 5.20 | | After having this not on form in Derby on the Tuesday and then on the previous evening at this pub, this was astonishing. Even Jacob from Ratebeer only wanted to drink this. The Nelson Sauvin hops were outstanding. |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Epic Halcyon | 7.70 | | I must admit I lost count of how much of this I had as I just kept pouring out glasses from the jug for other Ratebeer people as well as myself. I think the word "messy" would be appropriate. Flowery aroma, more flowery hop than the regular version. Then really piney resiny after with great hot hops on the end. So resiny it’s untrure |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Seaforth | 5.90 | | Second day running and I still liked it. |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Wild Swan (was 3.5%) | 3.40 | Not Tried |
16 Jul 2009 (Ian)
Although there were plenty of beers to drink in Huddersfield, I came back early to ensure that I came to this pub. Thornbridge are one of my favourite breweries and I wanted to try their beers here. It's a superb relaxed pub where I felt instantly at home and would be the first pub I would come back to in Sheffield.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Seaforth | 5.90 | | Copper amber colour with a slight haze. Lasting beige head. Aroma of slightly salty hop. Maltier than Jaipur, some caramel, but really aggressive English hops on finish. Typical Thornbridge drinkability. Impressive. Pink grapefruit on aroam. Stunning English IPA So aggressive on the end it's untrue, but in a good way. Bit of toffee int he flavour and peppery hop on finish. |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Wild Swan (was 3.5%) | 3.40 | | I probably have not had this since Reading BF a few years ago. Hazy very pale gold, with a lasting white head. Bit of nettle on the aroma. Fantastic at just 3.4% ABV. A light ale with great hop sting on the finish. Awesome really. Yeast, lemon squash on the aroma. Again this great Thornbridge drinkability. Frankly a stunning lemony light bitter. Gorgeous and great intensity of flavour. |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Kipling | 5.20 | | Not in great shape to be honest, far better the next evening when this was so good. A bit too sweaty sox rather than singing Nelson Sauvin hop on the aroma. |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Craven Silk | 4.00 | Not Tried |
About the University Arms
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
| 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| 2 |
| 1 |
The pub is found in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S3 7HG.
Just off the ring road and close to the University tram stop, in the University of Sheffield. Wooden bar serves 5 beers including Thornbridge Hall beers advertised outside. Attractive conservatory and garden to the rear. Red velour bench seating with etched glass windows. Mix of academics, students and beer lovers.
We have visited this pub 9 times, seen 25 different beers and tried 10 of them.
Postcode: S3 7HG