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The Beehive (Ei Group (formerly Enterprise Inns))
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Brentwood - Gold |  | 1 |
| Tring - Shear Fright | | 1 |
| XT Brewing - No. 4 Session Amber | | 1 |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | Not Tried | 0 |
| Timothy Taylor - Golden Best (was 3.5%) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tring - Side Pocket for a Toad | Not Tried | 0 |
| Vale - Scarecrow - ruby ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| XT Brewing - Animal Brewing Hop Kitty | Not Tried | 0 |
| XT Brewing - No. 1 Blonde | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
18 Apr 2026 (Hogan Sampling)
Third stop on this St Albans’ visit: Not overly busy and pretty much ahead in the beer trail from The Great Northern. Prompt friendly service for my early afternoon arrival. I met up with a contingent from north London, namely the Enfield & Barnet CAMRA branch, and who I first came across in The Little Green Dragon micropub on their patch. Ticking over but seating for all of us!
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| XT Brewing - No. 4 Session Amber | 3.80 | | Very good head and lacing on this copper-coloured session amber from the Notley Farm brewery at Long Crendon, on the border of Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire, and set up in 2011 by Gareth Xifaras and Russell Taylor, hence XT as the brewery’s name. A bitter first hit. A good hoppy bitterness rising with piney and resinous "New World" hop flavours emerging from its American Cascade. This was originally developed in the United States at Oregon State University as part of a USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) breeding program. This session amber was balanced with the English variety, Bramling Cross, primarily grown in the counties of Kent and Sussex, lending it blackcurrant, loganberry and spicy citrus flavours. A malty note or two emerging with hints of caramel sweetness and toasted biscuit from its blend of English and special Belgian malts. These are likely to include aromatic and crystal malts. A very dry bitterness prevailing. A moreish hoppy note sailing downwards. Served in very good nick. |
| XT Brewing - No. 1 Blonde | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| XT Brewing - Animal Brewing Hop Kitty | 3.90 | Not Tried |
01 Nov 2025 (Hogan Sampling)
3rd visit of the outing: Finally caught up with what looked like some of the CAMRA outing here. A couple among them later turned out to be the same couple I had met in the Radius Arms in Whyteleafe, Surrey, on a trip there last year or even the year before. Warm, friendly welcome from this gem of a little pub at 2 Keyfield Terrace, just set off the main London Road running into St Albans, and not much further on from The Farmers Boy. It was literally full of snugs and dining areas. I was served without delay from a choice of two cask ales and one from Tring, some 14 miles north-west of St Albans in the direction of Aylesbury. It has a roomy garden housing sheltered booths complete with their own heaters and TVs.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tring - Shear Fright | 4.40 | | Head and lacing, very good, and lasting to the end on this extra strong bitter, though only 4.4%, from Tring, north-west of St Albans. A malty, stewed-fruit first hit. A moreishly dry bitterness taking flight on its broomstick with a pleasant black malt or two flying up in joy. British hops blended in Tring's cauldrons lending it a dry hoppiness paddling out in a good puddle of bitterness. |
| Vale - Scarecrow - ruby ale | 4.50 | Not Tried |
23 May 2018 (ChrisE)
Various pump clips turned round but just one beer on sale. I made my apologies and left.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried |
24 May 2014 (Andrew)
Tucked away just off the London road this is old pub with split levels. Lots of sport going on
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brentwood - Gold | 4.30 | | Good condition. Mid gold. Hint of bitterness on the finish. Ok |
| Tring - Side Pocket for a Toad | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Timothy Taylor - Golden Best (was 3.5%) | 3.40 | Not Tried |
About The Beehive
Summary of Beer Scores
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The pub is found in St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 1QL.
In Keyfield Terrace, a pub with 2 separate drinking areas in addition to the main bar. Wooden boards flooring throughout. Centrally located island bar.
We have visited this pub 4 times, seen 9 different beers and tried 3 of them.
Postcode: AL1 1QL