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The Florence (Metropolitan Pub Co. (Greene King))
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Florence - Weasel |  | 1 |
| Florence - Bonobo |  | 1 |
| Florence - House Bitter | | 1 |
| Hop Stuff - Fusilier | | 1 |
| Canopy - Tall Trees | Not Tried | 0 |
| Clarkshaws - Gorgon's Alive! | Not Tried | 0 |
| G2 - Orion | Not Tried | 0 |
| Greene King - Hardys & Hansons Bitter (was Kimberley Bitter) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Williams Brothers - Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
| Windsor & Eton - Knight of the Garter | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
31 Jul 2018 (Stephen Harris)
This is the busiest of the three Herne Hill pubs I visit this-afternoon. Good to discover that brewing is again taking place at this attractive pub, by an outfit called Craft Academy.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence - House Bitter | 4.10 | | An amber-coloured Bitter, with nice hop flavours and a good malt body. |
| G2 - Orion | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Canopy - Tall Trees | 4.20 | Not Tried |
15 Apr 2016 (Stephen Harris)
Late afternoon and Friday evening trade is beginning to build. The in-house brewery (which had been used by both Florence and Head in a Hat breweries) is not currently in use.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hop Stuff - Fusilier | 4.30 | | Amber coloured. A nice light and hoppy Bitter. |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Windsor & Eton - Knight of the Garter | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Clarkshaws - Gorgon's Alive! | 4.00 | Not Tried |
27 Apr 2013 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. A Greene King house with in-house brewery. Large venue, very busy. Slow sales of real ale.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence - Weasel | 4.50 | | £3.55 pp expensive if it is receiving progressive beer duty savings. Excellent beer though. |
| Williams Brothers - Gold | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Hardys & Hansons Bitter (was Kimberley Bitter) | 3.90 | Not Tried | Only displayed vestige of Greene King ownership |
| Florence - Bonobo | 4.50 | Not Tried |
03 Nov 2012 (Martin the Mildman)
Third person in before lunchtime on a Saturday.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence - Bonobo | 4.50 | | Red/brown, fruity malty bitter with a pleasant fruity finish. My score 15/20. |
About The Florence
Summary of Beer Scores
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The pub is found in Herne Hill, Greater London, SE24 0NG.
Large Victorian pub with its own brewery. A single central bar serves two home brewed and two guest beers, one of which is normally from the new owners, Greene King. Seating is a mix of high benches and low level sofas with a few normal height tables. After Greene King took over the venue they permitted the in-house brewery to continue. Metropolitan Pub Co. is a Greene King pub brand. There are eight handpumps on the bar.
We have visited this pub 4 times, seen 11 different beers and tried 4 of them.
Postcode: SE24 0NG