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The Flying Horse (Shepherd Neame)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Late Red |  | 5 |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter |  | 4 |
| Shepherd Neame - Tallyman's Special | | 1 |
| Shepherd Neame - Whitstable Bay Pale Ale |  | 1 |
| Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Shepherd Neame - The Faversham Steam Brewery - Whitstable Bay Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
18 Jan 2018 (ChrisE)
Lunchtime and very welcoming, the landlord took time out to talk to us about the history of the pub and the village.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | | In peak condition, Master Brew as it should be. |
| Shepherd Neame - The Faversham Steam Brewery - Whitstable Bay Pale Ale | 3.90 | Not Tried |
05 Oct 2013 (Wittenden)
Busy on a warm October Saturday evening.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Tallyman's Special | 4.50 | | Bit of hops from Sheps! I enjoyed this one.Great condition. |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale) | 4.20 | Not Tried |
09 Feb 2013 (Wittenden)
A few friendly faces in tonight. We talked about chainsaws and moving nearer the village.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Late Red | 4.50 | | A bit sweet, a bit pallid. |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale) | 4.20 | Not Tried |
28 Dec 2012 (Wittenden)
My first visit since the new guvnors took over:they seem to be keeping the spirit of the pub. Lunchtime on a wet post Christmas Friday,after an "outside morning".Much nostalgic banter-No, I don't think gaffer tape would be much use in repairing punctures!
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Late Red | 4.50 | | Seems less cloying than last year, though my taste buds have been shot to blazes by the family cold. Good condition, anyway. |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale) | 4.20 | Not Tried |
28 Jan 2012 (Wittenden)
Busy on a raw late Saturday afternoon. Footballers and a shooting party. Plenty of banter.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | | On cracking form:bittersweet and soulful. |
| Shepherd Neame - Late Red | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale) | 4.20 | Not Tried |
21 Jan 2012 (Wittenden)
Afternoon: a good crowd in. Boadacea was discussed.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | | Surprisingly, this was the first time I'd drunk this in ages. Perhaps mellower than before, but still a good refreshing cooking bitter. |
| Shepherd Neame - Late Red | 4.50 | | Still too cloying for my taste. |
| Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale) | 4.20 | Not Tried |
08 Jan 2012 (Wittenden)
Late afternoon:tales of the old gamekeepers and of killer ladybirds.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Late Red | 4.50 | | Not as good as it has been, rather thin yet cloying,albeit in good condition. |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale) | 4.20 | Not Tried |
18 Jun 2011 (Wittenden)
We were selling our plants in the lychgate as part of the Smarden Open Gardens event.After the rush, and between the showers, a beer was needed.Late afternoon, a few familiar faces in the bar.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Whitstable Bay Pale Ale | 3.90 | | Now at the new improved ABV of 4.1 . A dull attempt at what, a "Golden Ale" , lager cross over? Well kept, in good condition, but dull. I was hoping that Early Bird would be on.A pity. |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale) | 4.20 | Not Tried |
22 Jan 2011 (Wittenden)
Twilight on a raw January Saturday afternoon.Busy.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Late Red | 4.50 | | Back on form-it seemed a touch tired earlier in the month.Almost spicy-great. |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale) | 4.20 | Not Tried |
17 Jan 2011 (Wittenden)
Today's the gloomiest day of the year, apparently.The river wasn't over the Town Bridge, however, and the Flyier was pleasantly busy for a late Monday evening.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | | Malty, with a good hop bite. |
| Shepherd Neame - Late Red | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale) | 4.20 | Not Tried |
About The Flying Horse
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
 | - |
| 12 |
| 7 |
| 5 |
 | - |
The pub is found in Smarden, Kent, TN27 8QD.
A traditional local next to the church in a picturesque village.
We have visited this pub 20 times, seen 9 different beers and tried 7 of them.
Postcode: TN27 8QD