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The Farmers Boy (Free House)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Verulam - Citra Hit |  | 2 |
| Verulam - Farmers Delight |  | 2 |
| Oakham - Hawse Buckler | | 1 |
| Oakham - Scarlet Macaw | | 1 |
| Adnams - Fat Sprat | | 1 |
| Alehouse - Verulum Clipper IPA | | 1 |
| Alehouse - Verulum Farmer's Joy | | 1 |
| Oakham - Hangar 17 | | 1 |
| Alehouse - Once Upon a Time in Mexico |  | 1 |
| Thwaites - Little Bewdy | | 1 |
| Oakham - X-terminator Double IPA |  | 1 |
| Adnams - Mosaic Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Arbor Ales - Breakfast IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Bath Ales - Gem Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fernandes - Malt Shovel Mild | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | Not Tried | 0 |
| Jennings (since closure now brewed at Marston's) - Cumberland Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Keltek - Lance | Not Tried | 0 |
| Mallinsons - Citra XL | Not Tried | 0 |
| Marble - Dobber | Not Tried | 0 |
| Marble - Stout | Not Tried | 0 |
| Oakham - Black Hole Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Oakham - Edgar's Bazaar | Not Tried | 0 |
| Oakham - Export Scarlet Macaw | Not Tried | 0 |
| Oakham - Inferno | Not Tried | 0 |
| Oakham - Mompesson's Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
| Robinsons - Trooper | Not Tried | 0 |
| Robinsons - Trooper (superseded by 4.7% version) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Rother Valley - Chocolate Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tiny Rebel - Cwtch | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tring - Kotuku | Not Tried | 0 |
| Verulam - Run o 't Mill | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
23 May 2018 (ChrisE)
A quiet lunchtime, I had a good chat with the barman who was very enthusiastic and knowledgeable about beer. He informed me that the pub had not brewed for over one year but he hoped to make a brew in June to commemorate the landlord and landlady's tenth anniversary in the pub.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakham - Hangar 17 | 4.10 | | |
| Bath Ales - Gem Bitter | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Mosaic Pale Ale | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Robinsons - Trooper | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Mallinsons - Citra XL | 5.50 | Not Tried |
16 Jul 2015 (HSB)
17:40 Last stop before the train home. Reasonably busy.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verulam - Farmers Delight | 3.90 | | Not the most exciting beer on offer but chosen as none of the home brewed was on sale last time I visited. |
| Oakham - Inferno | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Rother Valley - Chocolate Porter | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Tiny Rebel - Cwtch | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Robinsons - Trooper (superseded by 4.7% version) | 4.80 | Not Tried |
24 May 2014 (Andrew)
Friendly pub. It was raining hard out which brought a few extra people in.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verulam - Farmers Delight | 3.90 | | Nice condition. Mid gold. Soft mouth. Very leafy hop in mouth and on finish. Hint of tartness and grapefruit. |
| Fernandes - Malt Shovel Mild | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Oakham - Export Scarlet Macaw | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Keltek - Lance | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Verulam - Run o 't Mill | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Arbor Ales - Breakfast IPA | 4.70 | Not Tried |
01 May 2014 (HSB)
17:20 Sadly no home brew on as at the tail end of an Oakham feature. Brewer very informative.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakham - Hawse Buckler | 5.60 | | |
| Oakham - Scarlet Macaw | 4.40 | | |
| Oakham - X-terminator Double IPA | 7.90 | | Bit tired. Barley wine notes rather than IPA. |
| Oakham - Mompesson's Gold | 5.20 | Not Tried | |
| Tring - Kotuku | 4.00 | Not Tried |
25 Jan 2014 (Stephen Harris)
A quick visit in the early evening. Some good banter with the regulars at the bar.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verulam - Citra Hit | 4.80 | | Golden and crisp. Plenty of Citra hops. |
| Marble - Dobber | 5.90 | Not Tried | |
| Oakham - Scarlet Macaw | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Marble - Stout | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Oakham - Edgar's Bazaar | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Verulam - Run o 't Mill | 3.90 | Not Tried |
26 Jul 2013 (Stephen Harris)
Early evening with a couple of friends. Seems to have a regular trade of commuters at this time of day as it is near the railway station. The ‘Alehouse Brewery’ is defunct since 2010, but brewing continues here under the Verulam name.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verulam - Citra Hit | 4.80 | | Golden. Very hoppy. A bit raw, with a very bitter aftertaste. |
| Adnams - Fat Sprat | 3.80 | | Amber. |
| Thwaites - Little Bewdy | 4.20 | | Pale golden colour. Fruity Australian hops. The sort of thing I like, but something did not taste quite right for me. |
| Jennings (since closure now brewed at Marston's) - Cumberland Ale | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Oakham - Black Hole Porter | 5.50 | Not Tried | |
| Oakham - Scarlet Macaw | 4.40 | Not Tried |
07 Jul 2007 (Ian)
This is the brewery tap for the Alehouse brewery. Late Saturday afternoon and they were having a Mexican Day. Mexican food and Mexican drinks on special offer, hence the tequila shots I was drinking. Good pub and worth coming to. Only 10 minutes from the railway station.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alehouse - Verulum Clipper IPA | 4.00 | | Now brewed by Alehouse. Pale gold, lasting white head. American hop aroma. Good blond session beer. Slightly yeasty on aroma. In the JHB/Hophead arena/ Just hasn;t quite got the quality of those two. Fresh though. |
| Alehouse - Verulum Farmer's Joy | 4.50 | | Deep chestnut colour with lasting beige head. Lots of malt in mouth, good fruit, raisins and sultanas and plums. Some balancing hop on finish. Bit too malty for me. Nice though |
| Alehouse - Once Upon a Time in Mexico | 4.00 | | Brewed especially for the Mexico day at the pub. Pale gold, lasting thin white head. Smells of JHB/Dark Star Hophead brewed with jalapeno peppers. Tastes that way too. Base beer is good. Spiciness is pretty strong, but actually not disgusting. |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | Not Tried |
About The Farmers Boy
Summary of Beer Scores
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| 3 |
| 7 |
| 2 |
| 1 |
The pub is found in St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 1PQ.
On the busy London Road, but when you walk in the hustle and bustle melts away. Front bar serves a curving single room. 5 handpulls, side patio garden. Cream walls and wood. Good relaxed atmosphere. Verulam Brewery was at one time at the rear.
We have visited this pub 7 times, seen 33 different beers and tried 11 of them.
Postcode: AL1 1PQ