PubsandBeer
Schooner (Brew Pub)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Riverhead - Cluster |  | 1 |
| Wylam - Sheer Chai |  | 1 |
| Consett Ale Works - White Hot |  | 1 |
| Dark Star - Darkness | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Rudgate - IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
23 Jul 2014 (Stephen Harris)
Late afternoon visit and the pub is quite busy, including local workers coming in for a quick after-work pint and a bacon sarnie. No sign of any home-brewed beers, but a good selection of guests.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverhead - Cluster | 3.90 | | Amber-coloured and hoppy. In superb condition. |
| Wylam - Sheer Chai | 3.60 | | Golden and quite dry. Flavoured with green tea. Bitter finish. |
| Consett Ale Works - White Hot | 4.00 | | Golden. Something in this that is not really to my liking. |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Rudgate - IPA | 5.20 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Darkness | 3.50 | Not Tried |
About the Schooner
Summary of Beer Scores
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The pub is found in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE8 3AF.
I quote from the pub’s website – “an independent free house run by a little baldy fella, his wife and a few other friendly folk”. A pretty accurate description. The pub was established by the early nineteenth century, initially as the Ship, looking over the Tyne and for most of its history in a heavily industrialised area. Now, with industry and shipping gone, it seems almost rural in its detached, leafy surrounds. Handy for Gateshead International Stadium. Good value food. Technically this is a brew-pub, although the home brew is only “occasionally” available.
We have visited this pub once, seen 6 different beers and tried 3 of them.
Postcode: NE8 3AF