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The Greyfriar (Assets Pub Co. Ltd)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Arbor Ales - The Devil Made Me Brew It |  | 1 |
| Arbor Ales - The Ego Has Landed | | 1 |
| Kirkstall - Three Swords | | 1 |
| Downton - Port Stout | | 1 |
| Siren Craft - Dinner for Ten | | 1 |
| Red Cat - Kairos | | 1 |
| Kelham Island (probably brewed by Thornbridge now) - Riders on the Storm |  | 1 |
| Binghams - Twyford Tipple | | 1 |
| Big Shed - Rocky Mountain |  | 1 |
| Great Heck - Blonde | | 1 |
| Binghams - Hot Dog Chilli Stout | Not Tried | 0 |
| Rooster's - Weak Ender | Not Tried | 0 |
| Windsor & Eton - Windsor Knot | Not Tried | 0 |
| Arbor Ales - Blue Sky Drinking | Not Tried | 0 |
| Electric Bear - Persuasion | Not Tried | 0 |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Baize Chocolate Mint Stout | Not Tried | 0 |
| Gloucester - Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
| Frome (formerly Milk Street) - Zig Zag Stout | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hogs Back - HBB | Not Tried | 0 |
| Redemption - Urban Dusk | Not Tried | 0 |
| Redemption - Fellowship Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Goffs - Lancer | Not Tried | 0 |
Stephen Harris
Visits Details
28 Jun 2016 (Stephen Harris)
Late afternoon and quiet, for a quick beer after meetings in Reading.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkstall - Three Swords | 4.50 | | An excellent Pale Ale with a good body and good citrusy hop tastes. |
| Hogs Back - HBB | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Baize Chocolate Mint Stout | 5.50 | Not Tried | |
| Gloucester - Gold | 3.90 | Not Tried |
16 Mar 2016 (Stephen Harris)
I hit Happy Hour here (I think I was in at around 6-7pm) and the pub was busy.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arbor Ales - The Devil Made Me Brew It | 5.50 | | A black, dry-hopped Stout. Lots of coffee/chocolate flavours and good hops too. |
| Arbor Ales - The Ego Has Landed | 4.80 | | Golden in colour. An intensely hoppy American Pale Ale. |
| Hogs Back - HBB | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Windsor & Eton - Windsor Knot | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Arbor Ales - Blue Sky Drinking | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Electric Bear - Persuasion | 3.80 | Not Tried |
22 Jan 2016 (Stephen Harris)
Brisk early evening trade in here.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Siren Craft - Dinner for Ten | 4.10 | | Golden. Described as a Vienna lager-style, but has massively ramped-up hop levels which made it taste more like a ‘Session IPA’ to me., although there is a sweet malt background. |
| Great Heck - Blonde | 4.30 | | Golden, easy drinking, quite a soft mouthfeel. |
| Hogs Back - HBB | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Binghams - Hot Dog Chilli Stout | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Rooster's - Weak Ender | 3.00 | Not Tried |
09 Dec 2015 (Stephen Harris)
An increasing commuter trade throughout my late afternoon/early evening visit. As I was leaving, I noticed the prominent signage about CAMRA discounts - have to remenber that for next time.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downton - Port Stout | 5.20 | | Very dark brown. Smooth, vinous and alcoholic. |
| Kelham Island (probably brewed by Thornbridge now) - Riders on the Storm | 4.50 | | Amber-coloured. Full-bodied and balanced. |
| Hogs Back - HBB | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Redemption - Urban Dusk | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Redemption - Fellowship Porter | 5.10 | Not Tried | |
| Goffs - Lancer | 3.80 | Not Tried |
11 Nov 2015 (Stephen Harris)
Very pleased to discover this pub, right by the railway station and with an enticing cask beer range.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Cat - Kairos | 4.40 | | Golden and slightly hazy. This beer has a big citrus hop hit. |
| Binghams - Twyford Tipple | 3.70 | | A brown Session Bitter with above average hops. |
| Big Shed - Rocky Mountain | 4.80 | | A rather sweet (I thought), golden Pale Ale. |
| Frome (formerly Milk Street) - Zig Zag Stout | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Hogs Back - HBB | 3.70 | Not Tried |
About The Greyfriar
Summary of Beer Scores
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The pub is found in Reading, Berkshire, RG1 1PA.
A re-opened and much revived pub standing close to Reading railway station in Greyfriars Road. Something of a showpiece for local independent brewers. The pub is split into two drinking areas. 8 handpumps.
We have visited this pub 15 times, seen 66 different beers and tried 27 of them.
Postcode: RG1 1PA