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Kings Head (Free House)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Copper Dragon - Freddie Trueman |  | 1 |
| Black Sheep - Progress |  | 1 |
| Black Sheep - Riggwelter | | 1 |
| Black Sheep - Best Bitter | | 1 |
| Black Sheep - Golden Sheep | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
17 Oct 2014 (Wittenden)
I don't often get to the re-opening of a pub:however today this pub has re-opened after a long period of dereliction and major refurbishments. The bar is now opposite the door, but it was so packed we couldn't really have a good look round.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Sheep - Riggwelter | 5.90 | | A good mid brown dryish strong'un, not often seen on my travels. |
| Black Sheep - Best Bitter | 3.80 | | On good form if undemanding. |
| Black Sheep - Golden Sheep | 3.90 | Not Tried |
13 Oct 2013 (Wittenden)
Unfortunately, this pub is shut and up for sale.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
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11 Oct 2012 (Wittenden)
Took the dogs out for a late walk.Talked to two shooting gents who knew friends of the family.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Sheep - Progress | 4.00 | | A beer from Black Sheep with hops!! Amazing.Not bad either. A nutty amber ale with a long rasping hop finish. Pump clip said 4.3ABV |
| Black Sheep - Best Bitter | 3.80 | Not Tried |
25 Oct 2010 (Wittenden)
Early evening visit:open fire, and a handful of drinkers and diners. New management since our last visit:things are looking up.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper Dragon - Freddie Trueman | 4.00 | | A good best bitter-touch of citrus in the finish. I liked this. |
| Black Sheep - Golden Sheep | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Black Sheep - Best Bitter | 3.80 | Not Tried |
About the Kings Head
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
| 1 |
| 12 |
 | 1 |
 | 3 |
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The pub is found in Gunnerside, North Yorkshire, DL11 6LD.
Small stone built pub in the centre of this Swaledale village. Formerly the home of Swaled Ales. Refurbished and altered internally after a period of closure during which time some of the structure deteriorated.
We have visited this pub 14 times, seen 14 different beers and tried 8 of them.
Postcode: DL11 6LD