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The King Lud (Craft Union Pub Co. (part of Stonegate [formerly Ei Group itself formerly Enterprise Inns]))
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Otter - Amber |  | 1 |
| Goddards - Ale of Wight |  | 1 |
| Island Brewery - Wight Knight | | 1 |
| Yates' (Isle of Wight) (some beers brewed at Goddards) - Undercliff Experience | | 1 |
| Hook Norton - Old Hooky |  | 1 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's HSB | Not Tried | 0 |
| Island Brewery - Yachtsman's Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
14 May 2015 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. The Pearl Izumi Tour Series Cycle Race had just ended and the Esplanade was clearing up and was crossable again. Plastic glasses in use - beer is disgusting out of plastic.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hook Norton - Old Hooky | 4.60 | | A half downed in one and outta this place, as served in plastic |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's HSB | 4.80 | Not Tried |
06 Apr 2014 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. Pub ticked all the boxes (Island LocAle, a gravity cask on counter, CAMRA discount) bar just one - actually getting served. Arrived 2054, barman appeared at 2058 and said he was closing at 9 and could not serve me as the chairs to one side had already been placed on tables. What hogswash and the height of commercial inflexibility.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's HSB | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Island Brewery - Yachtsman's Ale | 4.20 | Not Tried | This I should have chosen had I been able. There was a cask of this on the counter top |
06 Feb 2013 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. Open Mic Slot evening. Several good soloists with guitar.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Island Brewery - Wight Knight | 4.50 | | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's HSB | 4.80 | Not Tried |
24 Sep 2012 (Philip Pirrip)
Return visit 2120 hours. Doors locked but opened for me - quite a crowd in probably from a local hotel wanting a proper pub and not a hotel bar. Barman had considered closing up just before they and I arrived.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otter - Amber | 4.00 | | Really could not decode the flavours in this - probably a sweet pineapple taste!? |
| Goddards - Ale of Wight | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's HSB | 4.80 | Not Tried |
24 Sep 2012 (Philip Pirrip)
2025 hours visit - only 2 others in.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goddards - Ale of Wight | 3.70 | | Very light in colour |
| Otter - Amber | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's HSB | 4.80 | Not Tried |
10 Jul 2012 (Philip Pirrip)
1925 hours visit. 10 or 12 in including several diners. Where are all the holidaymakers and daytrippers - I have not found them yet?
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yates' (Isle of Wight) (some beers brewed at Goddards) - Undercliff Experience | 4.10 | | A dry and balanced tasty beer which grew on me. Not time for a second |
| Goddards - Ale of Wight | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's HSB | 4.80 | Not Tried |
About The King Lud
Summary of Beer Scores
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The pub is found in Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 2DY.
A real old seaside sea front tourist venue in Esplanade, virtually opposite the pier and railway station. One can only imagine the thousands of seaside revellers who have been in here in its various past guises. Fully carpeted and not too large. One long bar on the left. The licensees at July 2012 were keen on their real ale and always some Island brews on sale as they should be. Real ale sold through the 5 handpumps and the occasional counter top gravity cask. Often closes early if it judges business to be light.
We have visited this pub 6 times, seen 8 different beers and tried 5 of them.
Postcode: PO33 2DY