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The Bear Inn (Shepherd Neame)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Number 18 Brewhouse Green Hop Ale |  | 1 |
| Shepherd Neame - Spooks Ale | | 1 |
| Shepherd Neame - Bishops Finger | | 1 |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter |  | 7 |
| Clark's (sometimes shown as Westgate Brewery) - English Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Shepherd Neame - Late Red | Not Tried | 0 |
| Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Shepherd Neame - The Faversham Steam Brewery - Whitstable Bay Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
22 Jul 2019 (ChrisE)
Late morning visit, I had the front bar to myself whilst a few other customers enjoyed the sunshine outside.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | | |
| Shepherd Neame - The Faversham Steam Brewery - Whitstable Bay Pale Ale | 3.90 | Not Tried |
26 Jan 2019 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit to the atmospheric front room. The Guv told me the overhead brass lamp on an arm was a replica, but a little longer, of the original. Although he is leaving shortly his niece will take over the licence, with guest appearances from him on high days and holidays (and hop festivals!).
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | | Slightly caramel |
| Shepherd Neame - Bishops Finger | 5.00 | Not Tried |
15 Nov 2018 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit prompted by the Guv at Furlongs remarking that the best looked after Sheps in town was here. Enjoyed the atmospheric small front corner bar. Apparently the licensees here are to retire shortly,
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Spooks Ale | 4.70 | | Copper ale in superb flavoursome condition |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried |
11 Oct 2018 (ChrisE)
Lunchtime visit, we drank a couple of pints each in the little snug and then moved in to the back bar for a meal.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | | As it should be, a really good pint of Master Brew. |
| Shepherd Neame - Bishops Finger | 5.00 | Not Tried | I was tempted but decided not to start the day on a 5% beer. |
31 Aug 2018 (ChrisE)
Eve of the hop festival and the town is alreay busy with well behaved people touring the pubs. Many people were sitting outside so I remained inside and enjoyed the atmosphere of a good unspoiled boozer.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Number 18 Brewhouse Green Hop Ale | 4.50 | | In really good condition and selling exceptionally well. |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Shepherd Neame - Late Red | 4.50 | Not Tried | The first time I have seen it this year and it is not quite Autumn yet in the Gregorian calendar. |
| Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale) | 4.20 | Not Tried |
23 Apr 2018 (ChrisE)
Morning visit and a few in. I could well have been the youngest customer at this time of day.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | | |
| Clark's (sometimes shown as Westgate Brewery) - English Pale Ale | 4.00 | Not Tried |
08 Apr 2018 (Archie14)
First visit for many a year and pleased that this wonderful pub stir remains unchanged, full of character a good pint of Master Brew and excellent Bangers n Mash.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | | In a world full of over hopped, DDH, unfined Mango infused citrus IPAs at 9.5% and all that nonsense etc... this was excellent and exactly what I wanted a nice dry hoppy ale with a nice malt finish. In other words, a pint of Bitter. |
15 Nov 2017 (Magnus Greel)
Probably the best Sheps pub one can visit, retaining a proper oldy worldy feel with the smell of a coal fire to add to the atmosphere. We sat in the front bar with another customer discussing the music of Dusty Springfield and Petula Clark.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Bishops Finger | 5.00 | | I've not seen this in a Sheps pub for ages and it didn't disappoint. |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried |
01 Jul 2017 (Joe Gargery)
worth a visit for the really nice interior
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 |  | too malty for my taste |
02 Feb 2017 (ChrisE)
We sat in one of the little snugs and enjoyed the wonderful surroundings but hated being forced to listen to Heart FM on the pub's radio.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | | |
| Shepherd Neame - Bishops Finger | 5.00 | Not Tried |
About The Bear Inn
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
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 | - |
| 10 |
| 19 |
| 5 |
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The pub is found in Faversham, Kent, ME13 7AG.
Conveniently situated on the Market Square. Three room pub connected by a corridor running down the left side, whilst the bar runs down the right also connecting the 3 rooms. Light public bar at the front, snug in the middle and saloon bar for dining at the rear. Interesting frieze runs the length of the back of the bar. 4 handpumps in both the public and rear bars.
We have visited this pub 32 times, seen 19 different beers and tried 14 of them.
Postcode: ME13 7AG