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The Cover Bridge Inn (Free House)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Wall's - The Dark Side |  | 1 |
| Ilkley - Mary Jane | | 1 |
| Bradfield - Farmers Blonde | | 1 |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Jaipur | | 2 |
| Yorkshire Brewing Co. - Cafe Amsterdam | | 1 |
| Bad Co. - Comfortably Numb | | 1 |
| Wensleydale - Fest Bier |  | 1 |
| Salamander - Great Scott | | 1 |
| Yorkshire Dales - Butter Tubs | | 1 |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Dark Harry | | 1 |
| Wensleydale - Mistral | | 1 |
| Binghams - Twyford Tipple | | 1 |
| Brass Monkey - Golden Monkey | | 1 |
| Half Moon - F'Hops Sake | | 2 |
| Wensleydale - Semer Water | | 3 |
| Pennine Brewing (Bedale) - Autumn Amber |  | 1 |
| Black Sheep - Brew # 1 | | 1 |
| Wensleydale - Infamy | | 1 |
| Plain Ales - California Dreamin' | | 1 |
| Salamander - Old Rogue |  | 1 |
| Heineken - John Smith's Cask Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Lawman - Pixel Bandit | Not Tried | 0 |
| Leeds - Leeds Pale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Theakston - XB (was 4.6%) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | Not Tried | 0 |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | Not Tried | 0 |
| Heineken - John Smith's Bitter (a.k.a. Cask and Original) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Black Sheep - Golden Sheep | Not Tried | 0 |
| Black Sheep - Best Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Black Hole - Cosmic | Not Tried | 0 |
| Theakston - Old Peculier | Not Tried | 0 |
| Theakston - Best Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Black Sheep - Reaper | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
16 Oct 2024 (Wittenden)
First in on a rainy October Wednesday lunchtime.We sat in the front bar on the long settles:the pub soon filled up with beaters from a local shoot.Much enthusiasm on both sides of the bar.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wensleydale - Semer Water | 4.10 | | Floral North Country Pale.A staple here. |
| Wensleydale - Fest Bier | 4.00 | | A gentle Pale Ale/Lager combo,lacking the grainy back taste that isn't to my taste.On reflection, I upgraded this to Excellent. |
| Theakston - XB (was 4.6%) | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Theakston - Best Bitter | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | Not Tried |
24 Apr 2023 (Wittenden)
Lunchtime on an April Monday:comfortably busy with a mixed clientele.I think there are new owners here:anyway they're a cheerful bunch who know their beer.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wensleydale - Semer Water | 4.10 | | North country floral. |
| Wensleydale - Infamy | 3.80 | | Blonde:grassy hops,English citrus. |
| Plain Ales - California Dreamin' | 3.50 | | Light citrus job. |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Theakston - Old Peculier | 5.60 | Not Tried | |
| Theakston - Best Bitter | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Leeds - Leeds Pale | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Black Sheep - Best Bitter | 3.80 | Not Tried |
01 Nov 2021 (Wittenden)
Late Monday lunchtime:the kitchen had just closed, but reopened for us: alas,ham'n'eggs was unavailable. A few blokes in the public bar, and plenty of dogs. New ownership, but welcoming.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wensleydale - Mistral | 4.00 | | Hazy,very pale ale.Spicy,citrus,grapefruit. |
| Pennine Brewing (Bedale) - Autumn Amber | 4.00 | | Reassuring Best Bitter. |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Theakston - Old Peculier | 5.60 | Not Tried | |
| Theakston - Best Bitter | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Black Sheep - Best Bitter | 3.80 | Not Tried |
29 Oct 2018 (Wittenden)
Late lunchtime on a sunny but cold October Monday.Busy with groups of walkers.We sat in the little snug:our terrier enjoyed the fire.Guv on fine form.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yorkshire Brewing Co. - Cafe Amsterdam | 3.90 | | Superb pale ale.I asked the Guv about it:'very sharp,very hoppy,very good.'It was. |
| Half Moon - F'Hops Sake | 3.90 | | Urgent,pale. |
| Salamander - Old Rogue | 4.00 | | North Country Pale Ale:nothing special. |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Theakston - Best Bitter | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Black Sheep - Best Bitter | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Lawman - Pixel Bandit | 4.00 | Not Tried |
03 Nov 2017 (Wittenden)
Friday lunchtime in the little snug,busy with dogs and walkers.Lost keys again featured in conversation.One of my top three pubs.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Jaipur | 5.90 | | Last out of the cask,still as fresh as a daisy.Serious fruit. |
| Half Moon - F'Hops Sake | 3.90 | | Juicy session pale ale,approaching Kent Brewery's Session PA. Praise indeed. |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Theakston - Old Peculier | 5.60 | Not Tried | |
| Theakston - Best Bitter | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Bradfield - Farmers Blonde | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Black Sheep - Best Bitter | 3.80 | Not Tried |
20 Jan 2017 (Wittenden)
Fairly quiet on a Friday lunchtime.We sat in the snug and discussed dogs and watercolours.Probably my ideal pub.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yorkshire Dales - Butter Tubs | 3.70 | | Reliably pale and hoppy session bitter. |
| Binghams - Twyford Tipple | 3.70 | | Best beer of our week in Yorkshire.Three dimensional amber bitter.Blackcurrant hops,plenty of malt. |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Theakston - Old Peculier | 5.60 | Not Tried | |
| Theakston - Best Bitter | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Black Sheep - Best Bitter | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Heineken - John Smith's Cask Bitter | 3.80 | Not Tried |
13 Oct 2014 (Wittenden)
We sat in the little saloon bar and discussed mistaken identities.An excellent pub.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Jaipur | 5.90 | | The daddy:so popular here the guv sends 40 odd texts when it is coming on. Very moreish for a strong 'un. |
| Bad Co. - Comfortably Numb | 3.80 | | Prize winning fruity 'n' earthy hops. |
| Salamander - Great Scott | 4.00 | | Workmanlike hoppy pale ale.Good malt base balancing the hops. |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Heineken - John Smith's Bitter (a.k.a. Cask and Original) | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Black Sheep - Reaper | 4.10 | Not Tried |
15 Oct 2013 (Wittenden)
We sat at the long table in the public bar, and discussed keys lost and found.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ilkley - Mary Jane | 3.50 | | Sublime.Very pale. Excellent hop and autumn fruit.Just this once I'll forgive the use of Yankee hops in English beer. |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Dark Harry | 3.90 | | Thornbridge's take on a mild:very clinical.Toast, charcoal mouthfeel.Long hoppy finish. |
| Black Sheep - Brew # 1 | 4.80 | | A beer from Black Sheep's micro brewery. Ultra pale, with Cascades and added coriander and orange peel. Slightly oily, and not really to my taste. Malt and hops only for me. |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Theakston - Old Peculier | 5.60 | Not Tried | Uncle George thought he had died and gone to Heaven. |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Jaipur | 5.90 | Not Tried | |
| Theakston - Best Bitter | 3.80 | Not Tried |
13 Oct 2012 (Wittenden)
Lunchtime on a sunny October Saturday. We sat in the little bar too close to the roaring fire and watched the young things disport in the garden.An american craft keg wheat beer-Blue Moon, also available.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wall's - The Dark Side | 4.40 | | Described as a milk stout.Jet black with a lasting white head.Bitter chocolate,hedge fruit:not too much roast malt. Very approachable. |
| Wensleydale - Semer Water | 4.10 | | Brave for a brewer to name a beer after a large waterbody. Pale and citrus with some background sweetness from the malt. Grand stuff, selling very well. |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Heineken - John Smith's Bitter (a.k.a. Cask and Original) | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Black Hole - Cosmic | 4.20 | Not Tried | Our son tried this |
30 Oct 2010 (Wittenden)
The classic ham 'n'eggs pub.Cosy snug, slightly larger bar and dining room.Dog freindly,though ours were banished to the car.Busy Saturday lunchtime.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradfield - Farmers Blonde | 4.00 | | We're farmers, and MrsW is brunette, but otherwise this was perfect:citrus, but with a heap of malt flavour. Deathly pale, as is the modern way,but I liked it. |
| Brass Monkey - Golden Monkey | 4.10 | | Good beer, but bit more colour, bit less flavour. |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Heineken - John Smith's Bitter (a.k.a. Cask and Original) | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Black Sheep - Golden Sheep | 3.90 | Not Tried | Tried Uncle George's-found it tasteless and bland. |
| Black Sheep - Best Bitter | 3.80 | Not Tried |
About The Cover Bridge Inn
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
| 6 |
| 16 |
| 4 |
| 1 |
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The pub is found in East Witton, North Yorkshire, DL8 4SQ.
Superb local pub, situated on the bank of the River Cover. This was a favourite haunt of Richard Whiteley, who used to enjoy the Ham, Eggs and Chips, which was excellent.
We have visited this pub 11 times, seen 34 different beers and tried 23 of them.
Postcode: DL8 4SQ