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The Snowdrop Inn (Free House)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| 1648 - Bee-Head |  | 1 |
| Blackjack - Bramling Cross |  | 1 |
| Blackjack - Play Your Cards Rye't | | 1 |
| Bristol Beer Factory - Milk Stout | | 1 |
| Burning Sky - Aurora | | 2 |
| Burning Sky - Plateau (was 3.5%) |  | 4 |
| Downlands (formerly South Downs) - Pyecombe All Ye Faithful | | 1 |
| Downlands (formerly South Downs) - Ruskin's Ram | | 1 |
| Gun - Zamzama IPA | | 1 |
| Marble - Manchester Bitter | | 1 |
| Reunion - Talwar | | 1 |
| Beachy Head - Legless Rambler | Not Tried | 0 |
| Crouch Vale - Anchor Street Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Crouch Vale - Snowdrop | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dark Star - Critical Mass | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dark Star - Sussex Extra Stout | Not Tried | 0 |
| Downlands (formerly South Downs) - Papa Jr | Not Tried | 0 |
| Downlands (formerly South Downs) - Red October | Not Tried | 0 |
| Goldmark - Moshpit | Not Tried | 0 |
| Harvey's - Christmas Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Harvey's - Old Ale (or Sussex XXXX Old Ale) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Marble - Pint (was 3.9%) | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
07 Jan 2020 (ChrisE)
Beers as already listed by Magnus. A lunchtime visit with a couple of gentlemen playing chess plus a couple of cyclists. The background music being played was Arlo Guthrie's full version of Alice's Restaurant.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burning Sky - Plateau (was 3.5%) | 3.40 | |
07 Jan 2020 (Magnus Greel)
Lunchtime quiet just couple of other chaps playing chess and a couple of cyclists arrived as we did. Pleasant 70's background music at a low volume made for a relaxing atmosphere.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burning Sky - Plateau (was 3.5%) | 3.40 | | Served ice cold otherwise a 4* marking would've applied |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - Old Ale (or Sussex XXXX Old Ale) | 4.30 | Not Tried |
21 Mar 2018 (Mitch)
Fairly busy for a Wednesday. Nice atmosphere with local bar drinkers and foodies too. Harveys, Burning Sky and a number from Gun Brewery. Gun IPA was well kept, not quite a full pint but almost! Food excellent again.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gun - Zamzama IPA | 6.50 | | As per, quite a citrus taste but well kept and drinkable ABV not right, I could not see the clip! |
17 Oct 2017 (ChrisE)
Afternoon and quiet.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reunion - Talwar | 4.50 | | |
| Burning Sky - Plateau (was 3.5%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Downlands (formerly South Downs) - Papa Jr | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Goldmark - Moshpit | 5.60 | Not Tried | |
| Downlands (formerly South Downs) - Red October | 5.20 | Not Tried |
13 Aug 2014 (thebrewingman)
Early evening. Fairly quiet. I have only listed the beers I had.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burning Sky - Aurora | 5.60 | | |
| Blackjack - Bramling Cross | 4.00 | |
22 Mar 2014 (thebrewingman)
Saturday lunchtime and all tables full with drinkers and diners. Friendly but not pubby.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marble - Manchester Bitter | 4.20 | | Good example of a classic English bitter. |
| Bristol Beer Factory - Milk Stout | 4.50 | | |
| Burning Sky - Aurora | 5.60 | | |
| Blackjack - Play Your Cards Rye't | 4.90 | | |
| Burning Sky - Plateau (was 3.5%) | 3.40 | | Good flavour but a bit green. Hazy. |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Marble - Pint (was 3.9%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | Went off as we walked to the bar. |
28 Dec 2013 (Stephen Harris)
Early evening and the pub is thronged, contrary to my expectation given its location at the edge of town. Doing a good food trade.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burning Sky - Plateau (was 3.5%) | 3.40 | | Unsurprisingly, this brewery is quickly forging a good reputation. This beer is pale gold, crisp and very hoppy. |
| Downlands (formerly South Downs) - Pyecombe All Ye Faithful | 7.40 | | Near black. Very strong and warming. Vinous, port wine flavours. |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - Old Ale (or Sussex XXXX Old Ale) | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Critical Mass | 7.80 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - Christmas Ale | 7.50 | Not Tried |
12 Feb 2013 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. In my mind's eye I had expected a street corner boozer but it was quite patrician and sit-down with a clear food emphasis and quite pricey. The staff were very friendly and helpful I must say though.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downlands (formerly South Downs) - Ruskin's Ram | 4.00 | | First out of cask. Quite dark brown best bitter. Clip still showed this as South Downs Brewery before re-branding at new brewery site |
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Crouch Vale - Anchor Street Porter | 4.90 | Not Tried | |
| Crouch Vale - Snowdrop | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Sussex Extra Stout | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Beachy Head - Legless Rambler | 5.00 | Not Tried |
15 Jun 2012 (Martin the Mildman)
Quick visit here after Lewes Beer Festival, which seemed to be a popular choice for many.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1648 - Bee-Head | 4.60 | | Little evidence of honey in this amber brew, fairly dry and bitter with a dry hop finish. My score 14/20. |
About The Snowdrop Inn
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
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| 9 |
| 5 |
| 1 |
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The pub is found in Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2BU.
Originally named the Schooner Inn, this pub was rebuilt and renamed following a disastrous avalanche in December 1836. It is an interesting back street pub towards the edge of town with interior decor resembling a ship. Beer selection includes local brews and national favourites. Locally renowned for good food.
We have visited this pub 9 times, seen 24 different beers and tried 11 of them.
Postcode: BN7 2BU