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Elephants Head (Harvey's Brewery)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Armada Ale |  | 1 |
| Harvey's - Old Ale (or Sussex XXXX Old Ale) | | 2 |
| Harvey's - XX Dark Mild (or Sussex XX Mild) | | 1 |
| Harvey's - Hadlow Bitter |  | 2 |
| Elland - Yorkshireman | | 1 |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Harvey's - Olympia | Not Tried | 0 |
| Harvey's - IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Harvey's - Sisters Table Beer | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
07 Jun 2024 (Jack William)
Late afternoon, stopped for a late lunch after visiting the impressive nearby ruins of Bayham Old Abbey. Huge pub and garden, good range of Harvey’s on.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Armada Ale | 4.50 | | Superb. |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - Olympia | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - Sisters Table Beer | 3.40 | Not Tried |
03 Mar 2019 (Trevor)
A few in when we arrived about noon for a Sunday roast which proved to be very tasty and well presented. The service was good too. By the time we left near 2pm the placed was packed with diners and with some at the bar.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Old Ale (or Sussex XXXX Old Ale) | 4.30 | | A very pleasant darkish ale in good condition |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - IPA | 3.50 | Not Tried |
29 Aug 2009 (Martin the Mildman)
Beer festival on here with about 14 casks in the garden. Lots of diners but not many patronising the beer festival.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elland - Yorkshireman | 4.10 | | Hoppy golden ale with a lingering hoppy finish. My score 15/20. |
16 Jul 2009 (Martin the Mildman)
Busy with a group of mild drinkers visiting.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - XX Dark Mild (or Sussex XX Mild) | 3.00 | | Back on form here with the juicy combination of berry fruits, grainy malt and a hint of toffee to produce a full flavoured mild for its strength. This was ordered specially and is not normally available here. My score 17/20. |
| Harvey's - Hadlow Bitter | 3.50 | | Hoppy bitter with a grainy maltiness. My score 15/20. |
27 Jun 2009 (Martin the Mildman)
Quiet on a hot Saturday mid-afternoon.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Hadlow Bitter | 3.50 | | Good grassy hop character and a long hoppy finish. My score 15/20. |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - Armada Ale | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - Olympia | 4.30 | Not Tried |
26 Dec 2006 (Andrew)
Arived just after midday and found a handful of locals already in. A large real fire was burning and it seemed a very pleasant pub.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Old Ale (or Sussex XXXX Old Ale) | 4.30 | | Dark ruby coloured beer. Burnt sugar flavours with some red fruit and that unmistakable Harvey's yeast. No sourness though which I always though was a defining feature of an old ale. Oh well. |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - Armada Ale | 4.50 | Not Tried |
About the Elephants Head
Summary of Beer Scores
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| 4 |
| 3 |
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The pub is found in Hook Green, Kent, TN3 8LJ.
2 roomed pub in Furnace Lane, dating back to the 15th Century. Bare wood and brick floors with a central bar. Set back from the road by a little green.
We have visited this pub 6 times, seen 9 different beers and tried 5 of them.
Postcode: TN3 8LJ