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Memphis Bar (formerly The Oranges) (Free House)
We believe this pub is CLOSED
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Porter |  | 1 |
| Shepherd Neame - Early Bird |  | 2 |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | | 1 |
Visits Details
30 Apr 2006 (Ian)
Nice and quiet on a Sunday afternoon. Only 3 customers, including me. I sat with my Ian Rankin book and read whilst quaffing some pints of Master Brew and thoroughly enjoyed myself.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | | Must have been good, I had 3 pints of it. |
21 Apr 2006 (Ian)
After a long hard week, I stopped off here on my way home after work for a couple. Banter at the bar was quite good with only a handful of people in. Sat near the open door staring out onto the ring road with my thoughts
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Early Bird | 4.30 |  | Bit dull and lifeless to be honest, not as good as it was on Monday when I was here. Sheps yeast in evidence but not the crispness of the hops. I was sat reading my mail listening to the jazz. Very relaxing |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried |
17 Apr 2006 (Ian)
I have been trying to get Early Bird since it came out this year and finally I found it here. Mid afternoon on Easter Monday with a handfull of customers. Good jazz on the stereo with music/art pictures on the walls.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Early Bird | 4.30 | | Copper colour with thin off white head. Sheps yeast and resiny hop aroma. Some tangerine zest. Good in mouth with more hoppy zesty orange citrus fruit. Good dryness on end with some malty juicyness. Good beer. |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried |
12 Jan 2006 (Ian)
Thin crowd enjoyed 2 accomplished acoustic guitarists doing covers. 2 handpulls on with Shepherd Neame Master Brew and Porter and a range of Sheps bottles.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Porter | 4.80 | | Very dark brown/black, no head. Sour, molasses, dark syrup, bitter choc, espresso coffee and some smooth dark fruit. Good |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried |
About the Memphis Bar (formerly The Oranges)
Summary of Beer Scores
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| 4 |
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The pub is found in Ashford, Kent, TN23 1LN.
Formerly known as Elephant & Castle then The Oranges this Apsley Street corner pub was run by Shepherd Neame until it closed and re-opened as an Elvis themed bar with chinese restaurant. No real ale.
We have visited this pub 14 times, seen 5 different beers and tried them all.
Postcode: TN23 1LN