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The Congress Inn (Free House)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| First Chop Brewing Arm - SYL |  | 1 |
| Vibrant Forest - Black Forest |  | 1 |
| Springhead - Barebones | | 1 |
| Springhead - Drop o' The Black Stuff | | 1 |
| Burton Bridge - Top Dog Stout | | 1 |
| Salamander - Spectre Stout | | 1 |
| Castle Rock - Sherwood Oak | | 1 |
| Phoenix - Flash Flood |  | 1 |
| Flying Monk - Habit | | 1 |
| Blackjack - New Deck | | 1 |
| Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale) | | 1 |
| Abbeydale - Beer Works Dr Morton's Gra'mma Checker | | 1 |
| Titanic - Stout | | 1 |
| Wily Fox - Black Pearl | | 1 |
| Blackjack - Aces Low Session IPA | | 1 |
| Storm - Pale Gale Ale | | 1 |
| Townhouse - Autumnus | | 1 |
| Springhead - Roaring Meg | | 1 |
| Falstaff - Parliament Burns |  | 1 |
| Hydes - Jekyll's Gold | | 1 |
| Fuzzy Duck - Ruby Duck | | 1 |
| Heritage (formerly William Worthington Brewery) - St Modwen Golden Ale (superseded by 4.2% version) | | 1 |
| Little Ale Cart - Harley's Hop Special Belmartic |  | 1 |
| Little Ale Cart - Harley's Best Biter |  | 1 |
| Wadworth - 6X | Not Tried | 0 |
| Welbeck Abbey - Night Watchman | Not Tried | 0 |
| Falstaff - Smiling Assassin | Not Tried | 0 |
| Springhead - Maid Marian | Not Tried | 0 |
| Adnams - Broadside | Not Tried | 0 |
| Stonehenge - Heel Stone | Not Tried | 0 |
| Townhouse - Styrian Pale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Cottage - Honey Bunny | Not Tried | 0 |
| Brains - The Rev James Original | Not Tried | 0 |
| Beowulf - Finn's Hall Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Castle Rock - Sheriff's Tipple | Not Tried | 0 |
| Castle Rock - #6 Rat Race | Not Tried | 0 |
| Townhouse - Gladstone's (GSA) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Beowulf - Dragonsmoke Stout | Not Tried | 0 |
| Townhouse - Meridian Mild | Not Tried | 0 |
| Black Sheep - Golden Sheep | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hopcraft (experimental side of Pixie Spring) - Crema Extrema Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Townhouse - Audley Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
| Castle Rock - Red Riding Hood | Not Tried | 0 |
| Whim - Hartington IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
31 Oct 2016 (Nick Willis)
Monday night is darts night so a few in the back room. A few in the corner watching the Stoke match too.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burton Bridge - Top Dog Stout | 5.00 | | Consistent stout in good order. |
| Fuzzy Duck - Ruby Duck | 5.30 | | A rather sharp finish on this. Not really sure what is was trying to be. Not spicy enough for ruby, possibly an old ale? A bit of a chore. |
| Adnams - Broadside | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - Sheriff's Tipple | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Townhouse - Gladstone's (GSA) | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Townhouse - Styrian Pale | 3.50 | Not Tried |
28 Oct 2016 (Nick Willis)
Very busy tonight. As I arrived a plate of sandwiches was being handed around. Good timing! I also tried the 2016 triple hop beers from Piraat and Duvel....
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wily Fox - Black Pearl | 4.90 | | Described as a black IPA but there was a distinct lack of hops. More porter like. |
| Adnams - Broadside | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Beowulf - Dragonsmoke Stout | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - Sheriff's Tipple | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Black Sheep - Golden Sheep | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Townhouse - Gladstone's (GSA) | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Townhouse - Styrian Pale | 3.50 | Not Tried | |
| Falstaff - Parliament Burns | 4.00 | Not Tried |
24 Oct 2016 (Nick Willis)
Popped in here after watching football at Keele University. Darts match in the back room.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flying Monk - Habit | 4.20 | | Not bad for an autumnal fruity bitter. |
| Falstaff - Parliament Burns | 4.00 | | Fairly typical golden Falstaff beer, hint of spice on the start. |
| Adnams - Broadside | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Beowulf - Finn's Hall Porter | 4.70 | Not Tried | Burst |
| Castle Rock - Sheriff's Tipple | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Townhouse - Gladstone's (GSA) | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Townhouse - Styrian Pale | 3.50 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - #6 Rat Race | 4.70 | Not Tried | Burst |
18 Oct 2016 (Nick Willis)
I've not been on pubsandbeer for a while! Pub was busy for a Tuesday.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salamander - Spectre Stout | 4.50 | | |
| Heritage (formerly William Worthington Brewery) - St Modwen Golden Ale (superseded by 4.2% version) | 4.10 | | Boring. |
| Adnams - Broadside | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Stonehenge - Heel Stone | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - Sheriff's Tipple | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Townhouse - Gladstone's (GSA) | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Townhouse - Styrian Pale | 3.50 | Not Tried | |
| Cottage - Honey Bunny | 4.20 | Not Tried |
05 Dec 2014 (Nick Willis)
Usual Friday teatime buzz.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Rock - Sherwood Oak | 4.40 | | |
| Blackjack - New Deck | 4.20 | | |
| Abbeydale - Beer Works Dr Morton's Gra'mma Checker | 4.10 | | |
| Blackjack - Aces Low Session IPA | 4.50 | | |
| Falstaff - Smiling Assassin | 5.20 | Not Tried | |
| Brains - The Rev James Original | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - Sheriff's Tipple | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Townhouse - Gladstone's (GSA) | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Townhouse - Meridian Mild | 4.00 | Not Tried |
28 Nov 2014 (Nick Willis)
Quite busy
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Chop Brewing Arm - SYL | 6.20 | | Wonderful |
| Springhead - Drop o' The Black Stuff | 4.00 | | |
| Townhouse - Autumnus | 4.50 | | Brown pump clip and a name like that I was expecting something dark. Got a bog standard Townhouse golden ale. |
| Falstaff - Smiling Assassin | 5.20 | Not Tried | |
| Brains - The Rev James Original | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - Sheriff's Tipple | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Springhead - Maid Marian | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Townhouse - Gladstone's (GSA) | 5.00 | Not Tried |
19 Nov 2014 (Nick Willis)
Few in, keg font has been replaced. Still has Dortmunder Union Pils and Kasteel Rouge plus a new addition of Portland Stout Porter. Hopefully at least one of the kegs will change.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springhead - Barebones | 4.70 | | |
| Springhead - Roaring Meg | 5.50 | | |
| Phoenix - Flash Flood | 4.10 | | |
| Wadworth - 6X | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Brains - The Rev James Original | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Townhouse - Gladstone's (GSA) | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Townhouse - Meridian Mild | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Welbeck Abbey - Night Watchman | 5.60 | Not Tried |
09 Nov 2014 (Nick Willis)
Quite busy. Dominoes in the corner and a few who looked like they'd been in for the long haul.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale) | 4.20 | | |
| Titanic - Stout | 4.50 | | Not as good as was. |
| Little Ale Cart - Harley's Best Biter | 4.00 | | A true shocker. Looked Ok, a pale ale. Tasted dreadful, had to give up. This is the 2nd Little Ale Cart beer I've had this week and neither have been good. The beer is called best biter, Harley is a dog. I trust he's brewing the beer. |
| Whim - Hartington IPA | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Brains - The Rev James Original | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - Sheriff's Tipple | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Townhouse - Gladstone's (GSA) | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Townhouse - Meridian Mild | 4.00 | Not Tried |
07 Nov 2014 (Nick Willis)
Tea time, quite busy.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vibrant Forest - Black Forest | 4.90 | | Cracking porter |
| Little Ale Cart - Harley's Hop Special Belmartic | 4.00 | | Unusual taste and an average pale ale. Bar staff said it's a wheat beer. It ain't. |
| Townhouse - Audley Gold | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Brains - The Rev James Original | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - Sheriff's Tipple | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Townhouse - Gladstone's (GSA) | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Townhouse - Meridian Mild | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - Red Riding Hood | 4.30 | Not Tried | Ran out |
27 Oct 2014 (Nick Willis)
Popped in on way home from work.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storm - Pale Gale Ale | 4.40 | | A fruity pale. |
| Hydes - Jekyll's Gold | 4.30 | | In decent condition, just a bad beer. |
| Brains - The Rev James Original | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - Sheriff's Tipple | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Townhouse - Gladstone's (GSA) | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Townhouse - Meridian Mild | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Hopcraft (experimental side of Pixie Spring) - Crema Extrema Porter | 5.00 | Not Tried |
About The Congress Inn
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
| 12 |
| 73 |
| 75 |
| 21 |
| 2 |
The pub is found in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST3 1HJ.
Located in Sutherland Road, Longton. A working men's street corner local specialising in a range of real ales and foreign bottled beers. Has won the CAMRA Potteries Branch Pub of the Season. Seems to thrive throughout all hours. Has a pool table at the side of main bar and uses a projected large screen TV for major sporting events.
We have visited this pub 72 times, seen 233 different beers and tried 171 of them.
Postcode: ST3 1HJ