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The Golding Hop (Free House)
We believe this building is NO LONGER a pub
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Adnams - Ghost Ship |  | 1 |
| Adnams - Sole Star |  | 1 |
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter |  | 1 |
| Batemans - Summer Swallow | | 1 |
| Daleside - Autumn Leaves | | 1 |
| Hanlons (formerly O'Hanlon's) - Firefly |  | 1 |
| Wadworth - Henry's Original IPA | | 1 |
| Woodforde's - Wherry | | 1 |
| Wychwood (now brewed at Banks's) - Ushers 1824 | | 1 |
| Adnams - Broadside | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
09 Nov 2014 (Jack William)
Passed this by chance on a cycle ride about 11:30 am - just had to wait until it opened. Perfectly unspoilt country pub with 3 ales straight from the barrel. Log fire and a steady stream of regulars in the first 20 mins - like a Sunday lunchtime used to be.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adnams - Ghost Ship | 4.50 | | Great fresh hoppy top notes. Delicious. |
| Wadworth - Henry's Original IPA | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried |
23 Sep 2012 (HSB)
Damp lunchtime. Pub welcoming.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adnams - Sole Star | 2.70 | |
06 Aug 2011 (oz11)
Saturday lunchtime, a good bunch of friendly locals in. Prices from £2.60 to £2.70 a pint.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter | 3.70 | | The barrel was well tipped but this was the best Adnams I have had in many years. The dry hopping was more and more evident in each pint. Lovely stuff. |
| Batemans - Summer Swallow | 3.90 | | Very fresh on, but on the day the Adnams was the best. |
| Woodforde's - Wherry | 3.80 | | Past its best. |
27 Jul 2011 (Martin the Mildman)
Quiet inside but some sort of game going on in the garden attracting some attention.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wychwood (now brewed at Banks's) - Ushers 1824 | 3.60 | | Sweetish and malty amber bitter with little hop character and a dryish finish. My score 14/20. |
03 Oct 2009 (Pedro)
Afternoon visit
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daleside - Autumn Leaves | 3.40 | | |
| Hanlons (formerly O'Hanlon's) - Firefly | 3.70 | | |
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried |
10 Feb 2007 (Andrew)
We sat in the raised area to the right of the bar. Only 2 other customers were in and they were standing at the bar watching the rugby.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wadworth - Henry's Original IPA | 3.60 | | Weak pale brown bitter with some sulphur and sickly hops |
| Adnams - Broadside | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried |
About The Golding Hop
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
| 1 |
| 3 |
| 1 |
| 4 |
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The pub is found in Plaxtol, Kent, TN15 0PT.
Very attractive split level pub on the lane north of the village of Plaxtol, well signposted from the main road. The beers are served on gravity from the cask behind the bar. Rare outlet for 3-4 real cask ciders. There is a nice garden opposite with a play area for children. Exposed wood beams and whitewashed wall interior and a real fire in the main bar. Listen out for the fowl that inhabit the back garden. Closed in September 2016 and licence surrendered. Plans have been submitted to change use to a coffee shop.
We have visited this pub 6 times, seen 10 different beers and tried 9 of them.
Postcode: TN15 0PT