PubsandBeer
The Swan (Greene King)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Swift |  | 2 |
| Greene King - Morland Original |  | 1 |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Mosaic Pale |  | 1 |
| Windsor & Eton - Brew 477 Bostin' Mild | | 1 |
| Windsor & Eton - Guardsman | | 1 |
| Andwell - Resolute Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Greene King - Hardys & Hansons Olde Trip | Not Tried | 0 |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
27 Jul 2016 (Jack William)
Evening for a rather good family meal. Not too busy - good to see the beers has been refreshed since Tuesday.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Mosaic Pale | 3.20 | | So tasty for a low alcohol ale. |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Swift | 3.90 | | |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Andwell - Resolute Bitter | 3.80 | Not Tried |
26 Jul 2016 (Jack William)
Mid afternoon - sunny riverside terrace popular. Rather limited choice of ale.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor & Eton - Guardsman | 4.20 | | Plain - but second pint grew on me |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Mosaic Pale | 3.20 | Not Tried | Poured 1/4 pint and was called off. |
13 May 2016 (ChrisE)
Lunchtime and busy with diners inside and outside on the terrace, we sat outside and enjoyed beers and sausage rolls. There were two cask ales on when we arrived and four by the time we left.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor & Eton - Brew 477 Bostin' Mild | 4.00 | | |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Swift | 3.90 | |
05 May 2013 (Stephen Harris)
Of the five pubs in Pangbourne, I chose this one for a lunchtime refresher on the grounds that it is the only one with river views. Unfortunately, the riverside terrace was ‘full’, and clearly earmarked for diners only. So I sat in the cool of the inside. Overall, a disappointing visit.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greene King - Morland Original | 4.00 | | Branded here as house beer ‘The Swan’, the barman thought it was actually Morland Original. A rather bland, brown beer – served over-cold. |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Hardys & Hansons Olde Trip | 4.30 | Not Tried |
About The Swan
Summary of Beer Scores
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| 2 |
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The pub is found in Pangbourne, Berkshire, RG8 7DU.
At heart an ancient inn, with a claimed foundation date of 1642. It is much modernised inside, but still has low, wooden beams and vestiges of a multi-roomed layout. Majors on providing food to customers who arrive by car, but there is a comfortable area set aside for those who wish just to have a drink. Has a Thames-side terrace and is very handy for the railway station.
We have visited this pub 4 times, seen 8 different beers and tried 5 of them.
Postcode: RG8 7DU