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Palmerston Arms (Batemans)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Castle Rock - Harvest Pale |  | 4 |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) |  | 1 |
| Oakham - Akenhatan | | 1 |
| Batemans - Autumn Fall | | 1 |
| Batemans - XXXB | | 1 |
| Batemans - XXXB (now superseded by 4.8% version) | | 1 |
| Leeds - Monsoon | | 1 |
| Ossett - Quicksilver | | 1 |
| Silver Brewhouse (formerly Raw) - Chinook Pale | | 1 |
| Nene Valley - Blond Session Ale |  | 1 |
| Nene Valley - DXB | | 1 |
| St Austell - Proper Job | | 1 |
| Wentworth - Lincoln Imperial Ale |  | 1 |
| White Horse - Camarillo | | 1 |
| Adnams - Broadside | Not Tried | 0 |
| Batemans - Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
| Batemans - Rosey Nosey | Not Tried | 0 |
| Batemans - Salem Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Bath Ales - Prophecy | Not Tried | 0 |
| Black Country - Fireside Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Black Sheep - Best Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Black Sheep - Riggwelter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Brains - SA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Brewster's - Decadence | Not Tried | 0 |
| Castle Rock - Black Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
| Exmoor - Wildcat | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hambleton - Festive Folly | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hop Back - Brewers Challenge | Not Tried | 0 |
| Lacons - Patriot | Not Tried | 0 |
| Little Critters - Blonde Bear | Not Tried | 0 |
| Moorhouse's - Pendle Witches Brew | Not Tried | 0 |
| Nethergate (was Nethergate Growler for a while then name reverted) - GB Growler Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Oakham - Bishops Farewell | Not Tried | 0 |
| Oakham - Citra | Not Tried | 0 |
| Oakham - Inferno | Not Tried | 0 |
| Oldershaw - Alchemy | Not Tried | 0 |
| Oldershaw - Grantham Dark | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ossett - Yorkshire Blonde | Not Tried | 0 |
| Phoenix - Spotland Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
| Salem Brewing (sub brand of Batemans) - Citrus Riot | Not Tried | 0 |
| St Austell - Tribute | Not Tried | 0 |
| Stockport - Stock Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Timothy Taylor - Boltmaker (formerly Best Bitter) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | Not Tried | 0 |
| Titanic - Plum Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
13 Aug 2020 (Magnus Greel)
Mid afternoon just four others in upon my arrival, friendly welcome from the barmaid who explained the one way system in operation and table service with expected 2 seats available out of a possible 4 for each table.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Rock - Harvest Pale | 3.80 | | Perfect temperature, crystal clear yeasty with hints of honey and peach. First pint didn't touch the sides.. |
| St Austell - Proper Job | 4.50 | | Dry, earthy with a peppery yet hoppy hit |
| Adnams - Broadside | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Timothy Taylor - Boltmaker (formerly Best Bitter) | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| St Austell - Tribute | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Black Sheep - Best Bitter | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Oakham - Citra | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Stockport - Stock Porter | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Batemans - Gold | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Batemans - XXXB | 4.80 | Not Tried |
20 Mar 2019 (ChrisE)
Afternoon visit. The landlord waved a charity box in front of me as a fine for daring to mention the D**m B*r word in here.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batemans - XXXB | 4.80 | | A new cask on today. A bit sweeter than I remember it. |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Oakham - Bishops Farewell | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Timothy Taylor - Boltmaker (formerly Best Bitter) | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - Black Gold | 3.50 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - Harvest Pale | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Black Country - Fireside Bitter | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Black Sheep - Riggwelter | 5.90 | Not Tried | |
| Brewster's - Decadence | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Ossett - Yorkshire Blonde | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Nethergate (was Nethergate Growler for a while then name reverted) - GB Growler Bitter | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Bath Ales - Prophecy | 3.80 | Not Tried |
17 May 2018 (Magnus Greel)
Early to mid evening and not changed a bit since my last visit 7.5 years ago. Superb locals boozer with an excellent range of well kept beers for such, hence stayed around an hour later than planned.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Rock - Harvest Pale | 3.80 | | Faultless condition which this beer rightly deserves |
| Silver Brewhouse (formerly Raw) - Chinook Pale | 4.00 | | |
| Castle Rock - Black Gold | 3.50 | Not Tried | |
| Oldershaw - Grantham Dark | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Little Critters - Blonde Bear | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Lacons - Patriot | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Batemans - XXXB | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Salem Brewing (sub brand of Batemans) - Citrus Riot | 4.30 | Not Tried |
01 Oct 2015 (HSB)
16:10 My first visit here for about fifteen years. Only opened at 15:00 so fairly quiet. With three other good beer pubs nearby this area of Peterborough is a excellent venue for a crawl.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nene Valley - DXB | 4.60 | | |
| Nene Valley - Blond Session Ale | 3.80 | | |
| Oakham - Bishops Farewell | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - Harvest Pale | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Oldershaw - Alchemy | 5.30 | Not Tried | |
| Oakham - Inferno | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Oakham - Citra | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Titanic - Plum Porter | 4.90 | Not Tried |
01 Aug 2014 (Stephen Harris)
My mate Dave is very much a couple of quick halves and move on sort of chap. We would not have lingered in here anyway, as we found the beer quality very disappointing tonight. I did not record the names of all the beers available.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wentworth - Lincoln Imperial Ale | 3.80 | | - Completely flat beer from the stillage – no condition at all. Dead. And boring. |
| White Horse - Camarillo | 4.50 | | This beer clearly has some sort of hop content, but this example was completely flat and lifeless – just beer-coloured water. |
18 Dec 2010 (Magnus Greel)
Saturday afternoon visit to this friendly, traditional basic pub, not too busy on arrival however this changed not long after.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Rock - Harvest Pale | 3.80 | | |
| Batemans - XXXB (now superseded by 4.8% version) | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Oakham - Bishops Farewell | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Batemans - Rosey Nosey | 4.90 | Not Tried | |
| Batemans - Salem Porter | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Phoenix - Spotland Gold | 4.10 | Not Tried |
18 Dec 2010 (ChrisE)
Fairly quiet when we arrived, but the place soon filled up with various groups of people who had either been to footbal matches, or were touring pubs as matches had been cancelled. Topics of conversation included pubs in York, and hotels in Cliftonville.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batemans - XXXB (now superseded by 4.8% version) | 4.50 | | |
| Oakham - Bishops Farewell | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - Harvest Pale | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Batemans - Rosey Nosey | 4.90 | Not Tried | |
| Batemans - Salem Porter | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Hambleton - Festive Folly | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Phoenix - Spotland Gold | 4.10 | Not Tried |
15 Oct 2010 (Stephen)
Great pub friendly and some of the best beer in Peterborough.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakham - Akenhatan | 4.90 | | Had an extra edge I hadn't noticed before great ale |
| Leeds - Monsoon | 4.20 | | Very well balanced hoppy IPA full of flavour |
| Ossett - Quicksilver | 5.00 | | Karen was in the cellar sampling this and it looked so great had to try a half before i left. Good malt base with a lemon hop finish. |
| Batemans - XXXB (now superseded by 4.8% version) | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - Harvest Pale | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Moorhouse's - Pendle Witches Brew | 5.10 | Not Tried | |
| Batemans - Salem Porter | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Hop Back - Brewers Challenge | 4.30 | Not Tried |
02 Oct 2010 (Stephen)
Great atmosphere beer talking but in a positive way good banter and it feels so positive in there.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | | Best pint I have ever had exceptional. |
| Castle Rock - Harvest Pale | 3.80 | | I am coming over to the gravity idea in a place like this for sure more depth than I have noticed before a good well crafted pale beer served very well |
| Batemans - Autumn Fall | 4.20 | | On gravity served in tip top condition all the grains contribute something mid brown fruity ale nice. |
| Brains - SA | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Batemans - XXXB (now superseded by 4.8% version) | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Batemans - Salem Porter | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Exmoor - Wildcat | 4.40 | Not Tried |
About the Palmerston Arms
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
| 3 |
| 9 |
| 3 |
 | - |
| 2 |
The pub is found in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE2 9PA.
Centrally divided pub in Oundle Road, with all beers served on gravity dispense (apart from 2 handpumps) from an open cellar with a big window to see in. You can get a takeaway and eat in the pub and they will even provide plates and cutlery. Friendly house.
We have visited this pub 9 times, seen 45 different beers and tried 14 of them.
Postcode: PE2 9PA