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The Earl of Dalkeith (Wetherspoon)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Grainstore - Winter Nip |  | 1 |
| Banks's - Maui Brewery Coconut Porter |  | 1 |
| Cotleigh - Tawny | | 1 |
| Herold - Black Chalice | | 1 |
| Sharp's - Gentle Jane | | 1 |
| Stonehenge - Great Bustard | | 1 |
| York (now brewed by and at Black Sheep) - Centurion's Ghost Ale | | 1 |
| Banks's - Morrells Oxford Blue |  | 1 |
| Burton Bridge - Stairway To Heaven | | 1 |
| Elgood's - Hawkwind | | 1 |
| Grainstore - Springtime | | 1 |
| Hopping Mad - Black Jack Hoppy Irish Stout | | 1 |
| Hydes - Over a Barrel | | 1 |
| Marston's - Old Empire IPA | | 1 |
| Moorhouse's - Amber Rambler | | 1 |
| Ringwood - Old Thumper (now superseded by 5.1% version - separate entry) | | 1 |
| Warwickshire - Kingmaker | | 1 |
| Cotleigh - Barn Owl Bitter |  | 1 |
| Banks's - Ringwood Fortyniner | Not Tried | 0 |
| Grainstore - Cooking Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Grainstore - Rutland Beast | Not Tried | 0 |
| Greene King - Abbot | Not Tried | 0 |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best (was 3.7%) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hopping Mad - Hopnotch | Not Tried | 0 |
| Langton - Hop On | Not Tried | 0 |
| Marston's - Pedigree | Not Tried | 0 |
| Milestone - Black Pearl | Not Tried | 0 |
| Milestone - Homewrecker | Not Tried | 0 |
| Milestone - Lionheart | Not Tried | 0 |
| Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale) | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
31 Dec 2012 (Stephen)
Place was buzzing but very pleasant
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grainstore - Winter Nip | 7.30 | | What a find so drinkable like a good sherry but in pints at only £2.40 mid brown body good cream head only one but that was due to the strength not taste |
| Hopping Mad - Black Jack Hoppy Irish Stout | 4.50 | | had a few of these warming treacly hints of licorice good lasting head on a nearly black body. |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best (was 3.7%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Hopping Mad - Hopnotch | 3.60 | Not Tried |
03 Jun 2010 (Stephen)
Few in lots of fish chips, cup of tea for 3 pounds or so its nice the older people can get out for a civilised meal.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| York (now brewed by and at Black Sheep) - Centurion's Ghost Ale | 5.40 | | Great beer a real bargain at 1.90 chocolate, fruit just a superb beer. |
| Marston's - Old Empire IPA | 5.70 | | Great well balanced ale but you feel it drinks all its strength so only had one. |
| Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale) | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | spitfire |
| Marston's - Pedigree | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best (was 3.7%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Langton - Hop On | 4.40 | Not Tried |
19 Apr 2010 (Stephen)
Civilised covers it
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharp's - Gentle Jane | 4.80 | | Different every time pretty good sherbet but never nailed it |
| Banks's - Maui Brewery Coconut Porter | 5.00 | | coffee chocolate roasted coconut even close to end of barrel was fine |
| Warwickshire - Kingmaker | 5.50 | | is a complicated issue its decent strong bitter fruity sweet well 5.5% pears in there liked it |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best (was 3.7%) | 3.40 | Not Tried |
09 Apr 2010 (Stephen)
Lively but friendly atmosphere good selection of ales on.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herold - Black Chalice | 4.80 | | I got the plain chocolate moderate bitterness good mouth feel had 3 pints of it have they changed recipe from last time it was on as i felt it was a very good pint. |
| Moorhouse's - Amber Rambler | 4.80 | | Really nice a real find |
| Hydes - Over a Barrel | 4.10 | | Tasty best bitter |
| Elgood's - Hawkwind | 4.50 | | Good solid fruity bitter very nice |
| Banks's - Morrells Oxford Blue | 3.70 | | Free sample she pulled it in error but very welcome a feast for the tastebuds |
| Marston's - Pedigree | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best (was 3.7%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Milestone - Black Pearl | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Milestone - Lionheart | 4.20 | Not Tried |
03 Apr 2010 (Stephen)
Bus going to Kettering came in for my breakfast jumped on bus to the Charters beer festival afterwards. Pub was very quiet as you maybe would expect but a decent breakfast to ready me for the beer.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grainstore - Springtime | 4.50 | | Nothing outlandish about it just a well crafted Grainstore best bitter clean light chestnut clear clean tasty well balanced malt and hops |
| Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale) | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Marston's - Pedigree | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Banks's - Ringwood Fortyniner | 4.90 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best (was 3.7%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Langton - Hop On | 4.40 | Not Tried |
19 Oct 2009 (Stephen)
Quiet Monday afternoon most of beers not ready yet
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burton Bridge - Stairway To Heaven | 5.00 | | Well balanced strong ale sweetness and bitterness balancing out |
| Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale) | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Marston's - Pedigree | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best (was 3.7%) | 3.40 | Not Tried |
21 Sep 2009 (Stephen)
Relaxed feel on a Monday afternoon
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ringwood - Old Thumper (now superseded by 5.1% version - separate entry) | 5.60 | | good fruity strong ale nice but not ideal for 3pm |
| Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale) | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Marston's - Pedigree | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Banks's - Ringwood Fortyniner | 4.90 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best (was 3.7%) | 3.40 | Not Tried |
19 Sep 2009 (Stephen)
fairly busy but still relaxed
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stonehenge - Great Bustard | 4.80 | | Last pint in the barrel had been drinking Cleopatra so the first mouthful felt very bitter but as my taste buds adjusted I really enjoyed fruit and coffee in the malt and that great bitter finish. |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Marston's - Pedigree | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Banks's - Ringwood Fortyniner | 4.90 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best (was 3.7%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Grainstore - Rutland Beast | 5.30 | Not Tried |
04 Sep 2009 (Stephen)
Busy but always ok there
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cotleigh - Barn Owl Bitter | 4.50 | |
04 Jul 2008 (Stephen)
Stopped off on way to bus stop busy but good service.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cotleigh - Tawny | 3.80 | | Lovely yet again |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Marston's - Pedigree | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Banks's - Ringwood Fortyniner | 4.90 | Not Tried | |
| Grainstore - Cooking Bitter | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Milestone - Homewrecker | 4.90 | Not Tried |
About The Earl of Dalkeith
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
| 1 |
| 9 |
| 12 |
| 1 |
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The pub is found in Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN16 0BS.
Cavernous 2 storey former furniture store in Dalkeith Place. Friendly helpful staff.
We have visited this pub 13 times, seen 35 different beers and tried 22 of them.
Postcode: NN16 0BS