Sawyers (formerly Barbers Arms) (Free House)
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12 Jun 2015 (Jack William)
about 7 pm - I was the only customer but it got busier and, as is the norm with micropubs, I engaged in enjoyable conversation with a number of others.
The landlord is organising a beer festival on the village green in a couple of weeks time.
| Skinner's - Heligan Honey | 4.20 |  | |
| Oakleaf (now see Fallen Acorn entries) - Quercus Folium | 4.00 | | Nice body |
| Stonehenge - Spire Ale | 3.80 |  | Rather flat and not much flavour. |
27 Dec 2014 (Andrew)
A handful in, all standing around the bar. Nice friendly feel to the place.
| Downton - Winter Solstice | 4.60 | | Good condition. Roast beef. Swedes. French mustard. Quiet drinkable. |
| Sunny Republic - Full English | 4.10 | | No condition but nice toffee and turkish delight. |
| Hanlons (formerly O'Hanlon's) - Firefly | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
28 Oct 2014 (ChrisE)
Evening visit for a Meet the Brewer evening with Mad Cat Brewery.
| Mad Cat - Golden IPA (previously Meaney's Golden India Pale Ale) | 4.20 |  | Really enjoyable, I consumed several pints of this. |
| Grainstore - Tupping Ale | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Frome (formerly Milk Street) - The Usual (at one time 4.1%) | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
21 Jun 2014 (Jack William)
Sat late lunch very busy - shame they stop serving at 2.
| West Berkshire - Swift Pale Ale | 3.80 | | Top class - full of hoppy flavour. |
| Hop Back - Crop Circle | 4.20 | | Last of the barrel - a bit lifeless but still very drinkable. |
| Cairngorm - Stag | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Skinner's - River Cottage | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
05 Jun 2014 (Philip Pirrip)
Afternoon. As Johnnie come lately I was not affected by the late opening until the affected horde returned in medium to high dudgeon. Seems very spartan in here.
| Ripple Steam - Original Best Bitter | 4.10 | | Flat, no condition, chore to drink |
| Ripple Steam - Classic IPA | 4.50 | | Flat, no condition, chore to drink |
| Skinner's - Cornish Knocker Ale | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
05 Jun 2014 (HSB)
12:55 We returned to find it was now open, 45 minutes after the advertised opening time. I particularly dislike late opening. I had left home in Norfolk at 07:25 to come to Wye for 12:00 but had to kick my heels as the pub cannot be bothered to stick to its opening times. Having got that off my chest I liked the pub. The six of us, which included Chris E, were joined here by Philip Pirrip. A rare daylight sighting.
| Ripple Steam - Classic IPA | 4.50 | | Not hoppy enough for an IPA. No life at all. |
| Skinner's - Cornish Knocker Ale | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Ripple Steam - Original Best Bitter | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
05 Jun 2014 (ChrisE)
Oh dear, six of us and three other chaps stood outside from 12:00 to 12:20ish waiting for the pub to open. The lady from the flower shop tried to contact the landlord by text message but got no reply. In the end we went to the New Flying Horse for a pint and found the pub open on our return, a girl serving behind the bar was most apologetic for the late opening.
| Ripple Steam - Classic IPA | 4.50 | | |
| Skinner's - Cornish Knocker Ale | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Ripple Steam - Original Best Bitter | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
10 Dec 2013 (Jack William)
Mid evening and I made it 10 customers - good buzz, very friendly welcome and soon got chatting to some regulars - this is what micro pubs are all about.
First pint "Barbers Special" - assume this was a locally rebranded ale - but could not confirm its origin - good condition, fresh and palatable but not distinctive. Would rate it "good".
| Northumberland - Firkin Freezing | 3.90 | | Top class - strong bitter taste that hit the back of the gums. |
| Loddon - Gravesend Shrimpers Bitter | 4.10 | | Not at all lively but very bright with a distinct malty nose. (Only had a small taster) |
30 Nov 2013 (Andrew)
What a nice place this is. Good atmosphere. Friendly too.
| Triple fff - Alton's Pride | 3.80 | | Really good condition. Dry biscuity malt with watery earthy hop |
| Loddon - Gravesend Shrimpers Bitter | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
18 Jun 2013 (ChrisE)
Early evening and comfortably busy with local trade.
| Goacher's - Fine Light Ale | 3.70 | | |
| Wickwar - Coopers' | 3.50 | | |
| Hop Back - Summer Lightning | 5.00 | | |
| Moorhouse's - Pendle Witches Brew | 5.10 | | |
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