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The Bell & Jorrocks (Free House)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Musket - Muzzleloader |  | 1 |
| Vale - VPA | | 1 |
| Tonbridge - Old Chestnut |  | 1 |
| Tonbridge - Coppernob | | 1 |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | | 5 |
| Leighton Buzzard - Cuckoo |  | 1 |
| Woodforde's - Wherry | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's Spring Sprinter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Black Sheep - Best Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Marston's - 61 Deep | Not Tried | 0 |
| Skinner's - Betty Stogs Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
15 Jan 2020 (Wittenden)
Early evening;one other drinker at the bar.A warm welcome from the dogs.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonbridge - Coppernob | 3.80 | | Copper coloured, earthy, moreish. |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Black Sheep - Best Bitter | 3.80 | Not Tried |
10 Apr 2019 (Jack William)
Lunchtime. Have had this on my wish list for some time - cycled here (c 40 miles) and was very thirsty so was disappointed that the eaters were taking so much of the bar person’s time that she didn’t acknowledge me for about 5 minutes. Rather limited choice of beer as well. Ho hum.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | |
| Black Sheep - Best Bitter | 3.80 | Not Tried |
19 Mar 2019 (Wittenden)
Quiet on a Tuesday evening.The parish council were expected,but were running late.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonbridge - Old Chestnut | 4.40 | | Dark,fruity.Serious malt. |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Black Sheep - Best Bitter | 3.80 | Not Tried |
05 Jan 2019 (Wittenden)
Late afternoon.Good trade.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | On .the fruity end of the spectrum |
| Skinner's - Betty Stogs Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Black Sheep - Best Bitter | 3.80 | Not Tried |
11 Nov 2018 (Wittenden)
Brief visit on Remembrance Day afternoon:an armistice-themed tune up was in progress.Busy. A Poppy Day beer from Marston's was available.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | Unimpeachable. |
| Black Sheep - Best Bitter | 3.80 | Not Tried |
20 Mar 2018 (Wittenden)
Mid evening on my way home from a meeting.Quite busy for midweek: I must have been the oldest there.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | Decent Harvey's. |
| Black Sheep - Best Bitter | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Marston's - 61 Deep | 3.80 | Not Tried |
26 Aug 2017 (Wittenden)
Late on a Saturday afternoon.Busy with drinkers indoors and out.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Musket - Muzzleloader | 4.50 | | Smoaky dark chestnut best bitter.Steadfast and dependable. |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Woodforde's - Wherry | 3.80 | Not Tried |
27 May 2017 (Wittenden)
Late afternoon.Hot.I'm rather fractious because our router died in a thunderstorm.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leighton Buzzard - Cuckoo | 3.80 | | Old school, but dull old school. |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Woodforde's - Wherry | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's Spring Sprinter | 4.00 | Not Tried |
29 Apr 2017 (Wittenden)
A few drinkers enjoying the afternoon sun on a Bank Holiday Saturday.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vale - VPA | 4.20 | | Assertively hopped Golden Ale.Moreish. |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Woodforde's - Wherry | 3.80 | Not Tried |
28 Mar 2017 (Wittenden)
A rare mid week evening visit. A few old boys looking at the football.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | Not at its best.Ripe fruit. |
| Woodforde's - Wherry | 3.80 | Not Tried |
About The Bell & Jorrocks
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
 | 4 |
| 83 |
| 22 |
| 5 |
 | - |
The pub is found in Frittenden, Kent, TN17 2EJ.
Tile hung, timber framed pub in the centre of the village. It incorporates the local Post Office. In 1967, Fremlins was taken over by the brewers Whitbread, and in 1969 after 65 years the licensee of The Bell retired. It was at this point that plans were made to combine both The Bell and the John Jorrocks pubs. The John Jorrocks was closed, and the Bell was renamed The Bell & Jorrocks under the tenancy of Phil Oliver, the former tenant of the Jorrocks. Local CAMRA branch Pub of the Year 2015 and again in 2018. CAMRA West Kent Pub of the Year 2015.
We have visited this pub 63 times, seen 80 different beers and tried 68 of them.
Postcode: TN17 2EJ