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The Duke of Cumberland (Star Pubs & Bars (Heineken UK))
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter |  | 3 |
| Saltaire - Stateside IPA |  | 1 |
| Summer Wine (SWB) - Barista Expresso Stout | | 1 |
| Summer Wine (SWB) - Diablo | | 1 |
| Wentworth - Oyster Stout | | 1 |
| Anglo-Dutch - Tabatha The Knackered |  | 1 |
| Beartown (latterly part of Manning Brewers) - Black Bear | | 1 |
| Black Hole - BHB | | 1 |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | | 1 |
| Nottingham - Dreadnought | | 1 |
| Ossett - Excelsius (was Excelsior) | | 1 |
| RCH - Pitchfork | | 1 |
| Sambrook's - Watneys Starlight | | 1 |
| Spire - Dark Side of the Moon | | 1 |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Jaipur | | 1 |
| Abbeydale - Moonshine | | 1 |
| Banks's - Wainwright | | 1 |
| Brains - Dark (aka Red Dragon Dark) | | 1 |
| Brewster's - Hop a Doodle Doo | | 1 |
| Cottage - Duchess | | 1 |
| Downton - Quadhop | | 1 |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | | 1 |
| Maxim - Maximus | | 1 |
| Phoenix - Hopsack | | 1 |
| Rudgate - Battle Axe | | 1 |
| Sharp's - Special | | 1 |
| Wylam - Magic | | 1 |
| Black Sheep - Best Bitter |  | 1 |
| Moor - Merlin's Magic | | 1 |
| Orkney (Sinclair) - Nimbus Blonde (Atlas range) | | 1 |
| Phoenix - Arizona | | 1 |
| St Austell - Dartmoor Best Bitter (previously 3.9%) | | 1 |
| Titanic - Capt. Smiths |  | 1 |
| Marston's - 61 Deep |  | 1 |
| Banks & Taylor's (B&T) - Dragon Slayer | Not Tried | 0 |
| Beartown (latterly part of Manning Brewers) - Bear Ass | Not Tried | 0 |
| Bradfield - Farmers Blonde | Not Tried | 0 |
| Burton Bridge - Festival Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Castle Rock - Screech Owl | Not Tried | 0 |
| Copper Dragon - Black Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Bohemian Way | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | Not Tried | 0 |
| Grainstore - Rutland Panther | Not Tried | 0 |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ilkley - Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
| Mauldons - Black Adder | Not Tried | 0 |
| Rudgate - Viking | Not Tried | 0 |
| Springhead - Maid Marian | Not Tried | 0 |
| St Austell - Tribute | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wentworth - Black Zak | Not Tried | 0 |
| Woodforde's - Wherry | Not Tried | 0 |
| York (now brewed by and at Black Sheep) - Guzzler | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
14 Jan 2022 (Jack William)
Lunchtime. Changed hands since my last visit. Oh dear. Beer well kept, lovely wood burning stove and good decor decor BUT very loud commercial radio being played, barman’s toddler being fed in the main bar area distracting him from serving, two slush puppy machines behind the bar and a huge Carte D’Or freezer in the main bar area. Next quiz night sign - 8th November!
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | Lovely condition. |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried |
21 Sep 2019 (Jack William)
Afternoon - a number of drinkers enjoying the sunny courtyard at the rear of the pub. I believe the pub has changed hands this year. Friendly, and an apology that only 3 ales were on (4 handpumps on the bar).
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sambrook's - Watneys Starlight | 4.00 | | Single hop Amarillo - very drinkable. |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Black Sheep - Best Bitter | 3.80 | Not Tried |
14 Sep 2019 (Andrew)
Ian, Martin and my first pub of our Elham valley tour. We caught be bus from Bridge and then sat our in the back yard of the Duke.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Sheep - Best Bitter | 3.80 | | Bit of diacetyl making it a little too buttery. |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Bohemian Way | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Watneys Starlight | 4.00 | Not Tried |
25 Feb 2018 (Andrew)
I was walking past and peered in. Quite a few people in the pub.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Black Sheep - Best Bitter | 3.80 | Not Tried |
24 Jul 2017 (Jack William)
En route back to Canterbury and haven't been in here for a few years. Quiet Monday evening. Rather dissapointed that the first pint was so awful, visually and by smell but not noticed by the bar staff. Happily changed (by the manager?) - hopefully not typical as there is a beer festival here this weekend 28-30 July. There is an interesting area at the back in and around an old barn that is being prepared for the event.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banks's - Wainwright | 4.10 | | |
| Marston's - 61 Deep | 3.80 | | Clearly, well opaquely actually, the sludge at the end of the barrel. I'm surprised that someone must have drunk the pint before this without commenting. Taken off and a new barrel of Wainright's replaced it after some shenanigans from the bar staff - all done in good spirit though. |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Black Sheep - Best Bitter | 3.80 | Not Tried |
07 Jun 2013 (Mick)
Beer festival this weekend, 12 beers and 19 ciders, a cider festival perhaps?
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Jaipur | 5.90 | | Everything a pint of Jaipur should be, fresh, hoppy citrus, lovely. |
| RCH - Pitchfork | 4.30 | | Pale bitter, good citrus notes and a good finish. |
| Rudgate - Battle Axe | 4.20 | | Rich malty and smooth. |
| Phoenix - Hopsack | 3.80 | | Very pale, good hops. |
| Downton - Quadhop | 3.90 | | Nice, very malty. |
| Cottage - Duchess | 4.20 | | Nice pale bitter. |
| Maxim - Maximus | 6.00 | | Very rich and a tad sweet, nice but one was enough. |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Copper Dragon - Black Gold | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Burton Bridge - Festival Ale | 5.50 | Not Tried | |
| Wentworth - Black Zak | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Springhead - Maid Marian | 4.50 | Not Tried |
03 Jun 2011 (Mick)
Passed here Friday morning and saw there was a beer fest on the Friday, Saturday and Sunday. I was free Friday afternoon so obvious really. A good selection of ale from IPA and APA to stouts, plus ciders. Worth a visit if you are near. All the beers were in excellent condition. I would just add I shared most of the beers tasted with Rosemary and did not consume the lot. Also tried a cider - Gwynt Y Ddraig. Farmhouse Scrumpy (7.2%) delicious!
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wentworth - Oyster Stout | 4.80 | | Very nice everything a stout should be, rich and dark roast and caramal and coffee. |
| Summer Wine (SWB) - Diablo | 6.00 | | A strong IPA, golden with strong citrus notes and a long dry finish, possibly my best beer of the day. |
| Saltaire - Stateside IPA | 6.00 | | Full bodied American IPA. Hops are stunning but not harsh or out of balance, a super beer. |
| Summer Wine (SWB) - Barista Expresso Stout | 4.80 | | Similar to the Wentworth Oyster but more coffee and a dryer finish |
| Beartown (latterly part of Manning Brewers) - Black Bear | 5.00 | | Dark bitter, hint of roast with a little liqourice. |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | | Hophead from Darkstar, nothing to add really, super. |
| Anglo-Dutch - Tabatha The Knackered | 6.00 | | Not always a fan of Belgian style beers but I liked this, the tasting notes say it all, A Belgian trippel beer style, strong and fruity with a hoppy and bitter chacter |
| Ossett - Excelsius (was Excelsior) | 5.20 | | Lovely, lots of hops,citrusy and really nice. |
| Nottingham - Dreadnought | 4.50 | | Ruby bitter, rich and well balanced, good hop depth. |
| Brewster's - Hop a Doodle Doo | 4.30 | | Full bodied with a good mouthfeel, some malt, nice finish. |
| Wylam - Magic | 4.20 | | Fresh and hoppy, crisp with a nice finish. |
| Mauldons - Black Adder | 5.30 | Not Tried | |
| Grainstore - Rutland Panther | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Jaipur | 5.90 | Not Tried | |
| York (now brewed by and at Black Sheep) - Guzzler | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Beartown (latterly part of Manning Brewers) - Bear Ass | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Bradfield - Farmers Blonde | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - Screech Owl | 5.50 | Not Tried | |
| Rudgate - Viking | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Ilkley - Gold | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Banks & Taylor's (B&T) - Dragon Slayer | 4.50 | Not Tried |
21 May 2010 (Mick)
First in this evening but the place soon got busy.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter | 3.70 | | An ok pint but perhaps a bit tired, lacking that distinctive Adnams taste |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Woodforde's - Wherry | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| St Austell - Tribute | 4.20 | Not Tried |
03 Jul 2009 (Mick)
Came for the beer festival and managed to blag a lift from a non beer drinking friend. 20 beers to choose from several unknown to me.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter | 3.70 | | Finished with a pint of this from the bar, nice and classic Adnams but would have been better without the sparkler. |
| Black Hole - BHB | 3.80 | | My beer of the evening, a gold bitter, hoppy with an intense finish. |
| Spire - Dark Side of the Moon | 4.30 | | Darkish bitter, slightly sweet with a good hop balance. |
| Sharp's - Special | 5.00 | | Dark copper, very nice malt and good hops. |
| Abbeydale - Moonshine | 4.30 | | Pale bittter, faint citrus with a nice finish |
| Brains - Dark (aka Red Dragon Dark) | 3.50 | | Sweet malt, roasty, some toffee with a gentle long finish. |
| Phoenix - Arizona | 4.10 | | OK,light with a mellow taste, no depth of flavour. |
| Orkney (Sinclair) - Nimbus Blonde (Atlas range) | 5.00 | | Nice enough, pale but a bit lacking for a 5% |
| St Austell - Dartmoor Best Bitter (previously 3.9%) | 3.50 | | Nice enough but unexceptional. |
| Moor - Merlin's Magic | 4.30 | | Rich copper colour, hoppy and full flavoured. |
| Titanic - Capt. Smiths | 5.20 | | Not sure about this one, perhaps a bit too sweet/malt, finish ok. |
02 Nov 2008 (James)
Called in for a quick Sunday evening drink, after tea. Met a few friends there, the pub had a few locals in and had a good atmosphere.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter | 3.70 | | Dry, hoppy, malty, a very nice pint. |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Black Sheep - Best Bitter | 3.80 | Not Tried |
About The Duke of Cumberland
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
| 4 |
| 12 |
| 18 |
| 6 |
| 1 |
The pub is found in Barham, Kent, CT4 6NY.
A former Mackeson's pub in The Street, consisting of 2 rooms: one for drinking and one for eating. Exposed wood and flagstone floor with white panels around the walls. 4 handpumps.
We have visited this pub 13 times, seen 55 different beers and tried 39 of them.
Postcode: CT4 6NY