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Volunteer Inn (Free House)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Sharp's - Own |  | 1 |
| Exmoor - Ale |  | 1 |
| Branscombe (was Branscombe Vale) - Branoc | | 3 |
| Yeovil - Star Gazer | | 1 |
| Princetown - Best Bitter (aka Dartmoor IPA) | | 2 |
| Branscombe (was Branscombe Vale) - Donegal | | 2 |
| Branscombe (was Branscombe Vale) - Drayman's Best Bitter |  | 1 |
| Otter - Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| St Austell - Tribute | Not Tried | 0 |
| Butcombe - Bitter (or Original Beer) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Butcombe - Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
11 Aug 2013 (Andrew)
Ricky Martin on the stereo. Busy with people dashing in and out. It's a bit like a train station.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Branscombe (was Branscombe Vale) - Drayman's Best Bitter | 4.20 | | Alcohol a bit too pronounced. A bit like drinking alcoholic twiglets |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| St Austell - Tribute | 4.20 | Not Tried |
14 Jun 2012 (Andrew)
Some Doobie Brothers on the stereo and a few customers in.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exmoor - Ale | 3.80 | | Sulphurous, light stoney flavour. |
| Butcombe - Gold | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| St Austell - Tribute | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Branscombe (was Branscombe Vale) - Donegal | 4.60 | Not Tried |
12 Jun 2012 (Andrew)
Last stop of the night. Not many in but still that eclectic music. After leaving, we saw a crazy chap skateboard down the middle of the road at about 40mph. Crazy.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Branscombe (was Branscombe Vale) - Branoc | 3.80 | | Still a good light brown bitter |
| Butcombe - Gold | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| St Austell - Tribute | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Branscombe (was Branscombe Vale) - Donegal | 4.60 | Not Tried |
12 Jun 2012 (Andrew)
A few older customers in. Sat at the back and enjoyed the eclectic music and the fact that it was 12am on a week day and I was in a pub on holiday. Can't beat a pub on holiday really. That rosy glow of knowing you have nothing else to do for a few hours than stare out of a window at people in flip flops.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Branscombe (was Branscombe Vale) - Branoc | 3.80 | | Nice light bitter. |
| Butcombe - Gold | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| St Austell - Tribute | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Branscombe (was Branscombe Vale) - Donegal | 4.60 | Not Tried |
08 Jun 2011 (Andrew)
Came for a night cap. Handful of people in. A locals drinkers pub I think.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharp's - Own | 4.40 | | Brown fruity malty bitter. |
| Princetown - Best Bitter (aka Dartmoor IPA) | 4.00 | | Chestnut flavoured malty brown bitter. |
| St Austell - Tribute | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Branscombe (was Branscombe Vale) - Donegal | 4.60 | Not Tried |
09 Jun 2010 (Andrew)
Jane and I had a night out and came here first. A few others were in but it's such a small pub that was enough for it to feel busy.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Branscombe (was Branscombe Vale) - Donegal | 4.60 | | Flat, no condition, slightly peaty. It was okay but needed condition |
| Butcombe - Bitter (or Original Beer) | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Otter - Ale | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| St Austell - Tribute | 4.20 | Not Tried |
18 Jun 2009 (Andrew)
Jane, Alison and I popped in and watched a group of fancy dressed people wander in and out in various states of inebriation. It's a cosy pub.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Princetown - Best Bitter (aka Dartmoor IPA) | 4.00 | | Good malty creamy best bitter |
| Branscombe (was Branscombe Vale) - Donegal | 4.60 | | A dark brown bitter with a solid rough malt and basic hop flavour. Quite drinkable. |
| St Austell - Tribute | 4.20 | Not Tried |
13 Jun 2009 (Andrew)
Had 10 minutes to spare so I stood at the bar (all the seats were taken) and drank a pint and then left. Not exactly fulfilling but it did the job.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yeovil - Star Gazer | 4.00 | | Brown coloured beer. Soft American grapefruit hop. |
| Otter - Ale | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| St Austell - Tribute | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Branscombe (was Branscombe Vale) - Donegal | 4.60 | Not Tried |
23 Jul 2005 (Andrew)
Late afternoon and it was busy. There is only one smallish bar area that was nearly full.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Branscombe (was Branscombe Vale) - Branoc | 3.80 | | Tasted like a softwater version of Shep's Goldings. Bit too cold as well |
About the Volunteer Inn
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
 | - |
| 3 |
| 13 |
| 5 |
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The pub is found in Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7 3QE.
Found at the top end of Broad street near the Co-op. This single room pub is cosy but with a busy feel to it.
We have visited this pub 19 times, seen 27 different beers and tried 16 of them.
Postcode: DT7 3QE