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The George (Metropolitan Pub Co. (Greene King))
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Ascot - Penguin Porter |  | 1 |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Strange Brew | | 1 |
| By The Horns - London’s Raspberry Coffee Stout |  | 2 |
| Adnams - Old Ale | | 1 |
| Late Knights - Hairy Dog Black IPA | | 1 |
| Clarence & Fredericks - Smoked Red | | 1 |
| Partners - Spike's | | 1 |
| Florence - Bonobo | | 1 |
| Moncada - Notting Hill Amber | Not Tried | 0 |
| Adnams - Broadside | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | Not Tried | 0 |
| Greene King - Morland Old Speckled Hen | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sharp's - Special | Not Tried | 0 |
| Black Sheep - Best Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sambrook's - Junction | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ascot - Final Furlong (formerly Posh Pooch) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Adnams - Ghost Ship | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sharp's - Red Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sambrook's - Powerhouse Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Belhaven - Howl At The Moon | Not Tried | 0 |
| Skinner's - Cornish Scream | Not Tried | 0 |
| Redemption - Trinity | Not Tried | 0 |
| East London (ELB) - Jamboree | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hackney - American Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
01 Dec 2012 (Martin the Mildman)
London breweries festival on here with all nine pumps in use.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Late Knights - Hairy Dog Black IPA | 6.00 | | Still brewed at Truefitt. Does what it says, good citrus hop character and some smooth black malt flavour as well. Rather short, dry finish. My score 15/20. |
| By The Horns - London’s Raspberry Coffee Stout | 3.60 | | Rather a clash of flavours here, lots of roast coffee malt but also a rather tart raspberry fruit flavour. My score 15/20. |
| Clarence & Fredericks - Smoked Red | 5.10 | | Golden in colour with a slightly smokey flavour. No particularly dominant flavours of either hop or malt. My score 15/20. |
28 Nov 2012 (Stephen Harris)
This pub is featuring London-brewed beers all this week. I met up with Kevin here and we were lucky to get a table at around 7pm in a busy pub.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence - Bonobo | 4.50 | | Well above average traditional bitter. |
| By The Horns - London’s Raspberry Coffee Stout | 3.60 | | By The Horns’ first anniversary celebration beer. Black, with an intense roast coffee bean taste and supporting sweet raspberry. Not completely sure it works, but certainly unusual. |
| Redemption - Trinity | 3.00 | Not Tried | |
| East London (ELB) - Jamboree | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Hackney - American Pale Ale | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Moncada - Notting Hill Amber | 4.90 | Not Tried | |
| Late Knights - Hairy Dog Black IPA | 6.00 | Not Tried | Not yet a Lonodn-brewed beer. |
30 Oct 2012 (Stephen Harris)
Very busy in the early evening, with a good beer selection to choose from.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Strange Brew | 4.10 | | Golden/amber in colour. This is a full-bodied beer with high hop levels and a slight spiciness. |
| Partners - Spike's | 4.20 | | Pale golden in colour. Soft and easy drinking, with fruity, orangey hop flavours. Also a hint of green apple. |
| Ascot - Final Furlong (formerly Posh Pooch) | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Ghost Ship | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Red Ale | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Powerhouse Porter | 4.90 | Not Tried | |
| Belhaven - Howl At The Moon | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Skinner's - Cornish Scream | 4.30 | Not Tried |
08 Jul 2012 (Stephen Harris)
I’d been to a service at St Clement Danes and after all that piety needed a sinful balance. This appeared to be the nearest pub. Quite a few in for Sunday lunch.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascot - Penguin Porter | 4.50 | | Top class, near-black, chocolatey, smooth and rich. |
| Greene King - Morland Old Speckled Hen | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Special | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Black Sheep - Best Bitter | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Junction | 4.50 | Not Tried |
22 Feb 2009 (Dubbel)
I had no idea of this pub's existance and was delighted when our tour guide announced this as our next stop. Very relaxed mood, despite being one of only a few pubs in the area open on a Sunday evening.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adnams - Old Ale | 4.10 | | A first try for me, surprisingly. Dark ale with some tasty liqourice malts but perhaps a little watery. |
| Adnams - Broadside | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried |
About The George
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
 | - |
| 5 |
| 15 |
 | 1 |
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The pub is found in Aldwych, Central London, WC2R 1AP.
Although the George may have been established as early as 1723, the ancient-looking exterior is deceptive, being a product of the 1890s. There is a long main bar with a little ‘snug’ area to the rear, the latter boasting comfy chairs. Another room upstairs is brought in to use at busy times. Metropolitan Pub Co. is a Greene King pub brand.
We have visited this pub 15 times, seen 57 different beers and tried 20 of them.
Postcode: WC2R 1AP