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The Ship Inn (Rum Runner) (Batemans)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Batemans - Combined Harvest |  | 1 |
| Castle Rock - Harvest Pale | | 2 |
| McMullen (sometimes latterly brand badged as Rivertown or Whole Hop) - Advantage Murray! |  | 1 |
| Portobello - Star |  | 1 |
| Timothy Taylor - Boltmaker (formerly Best Bitter) | | 1 |
| Titanic - Triple Screw | | 1 |
| B&T (Banks & Taylor's) - Shefford Old Dark (SOD) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Batemans - Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
| Batemans - Rum Runner | Not Tried | 0 |
| Batemans - XB | Not Tried | 0 |
| Batemans - XXXB (now superseded by 4.8% version) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Long Man - Old Man | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
11 Jul 2015 (HSB)
12:00 Met my mate from York outside and we waited for the doors to open at noon. Very welcoming. CAMRA discount offered based on my badged polo shirt. A group of five came in almost immediately after us. Not mentioned in this website's description of this pub is that the left hand bar is now Molly's Tea Room with uniformed waitress service.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timothy Taylor - Boltmaker (formerly Best Bitter) | 4.00 | | The group had all had this beer so we followed suit. Much better. |
| Castle Rock - Harvest Pale | 3.80 |  | Not what it should be. First out. |
| B&T (Banks & Taylor's) - Shefford Old Dark (SOD) | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Batemans - Rum Runner | 3.70 | Not Tried | Re-badged XB |
| Batemans - Gold | 3.90 | Not Tried |
05 Jul 2013 (ChrisE)
I was surprised to see only one Bateman's beer on sale.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portobello - Star | 4.30 | | |
| Castle Rock - Harvest Pale | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Long Man - Old Man | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Batemans - Combined Harvest | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| McMullen (sometimes latterly brand badged as Rivertown or Whole Hop) - Advantage Murray! | 3.70 | Not Tried |
05 Jul 2013 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening and last stop on a coach party trip. Soon most of the trippers will be sleeping beauties on their way home.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batemans - Combined Harvest | 4.40 | | Excellent - even more so to cleanse the palate after the Advantage |
| McMullen (sometimes latterly brand badged as Rivertown or Whole Hop) - Advantage Murray! | 3.70 | | Rather sour appley taste |
| Castle Rock - Harvest Pale | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Long Man - Old Man | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Portobello - Star | 4.30 | Not Tried |
16 Oct 2010 (Alenomore)
1745 and having successfully retraced my steps, just time for one last ale before the 1829, and incredibly long, journey south [see below]. A very pleasant Batemans gbg, very friendly landlady and both ales sampled were spot on. (For the "bashers", the train South to KX was diverted, hauled by Diesel from Newark to Lincoln, then another to Posh', thence "normal service" to KX. A 3hr 20m diversion for a 1hr 25m journey!).
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Rock - Harvest Pale | 3.80 |  | The Champion Beer of Great Britain 2010. A pint quickly demolished of this worthy champion ale! |
| Titanic - Triple Screw | 4.50 | | In good condition. |
| Batemans - XXXB (now superseded by 4.8% version) | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Batemans - XB | 3.70 | Not Tried |
About The Ship Inn (Rum Runner)
Summary of Beer Scores
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The pub is found in Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 6EN.
In Wharf Road, at one time called the The Ship Inn and this name still appears high up on the front wall. Formerly home to the now-closed Broadstone Brewery. The interior includes a long room warmed by a real fire and a second room with its own serving hatch through to the bar, which can be used for meetings. Frequent music nights are hosted. Outside is a large enclosed beer garden. Name reverted back to The Ship Inn eventually after a period as Rum Runner.
We have visited this pub 4 times, seen 12 different beers and tried 6 of them.
Postcode: DN22 6EN