The Furze Wren (Wetherspoon)
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29 Dec 2023 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until late. Despite the often experienced post-Christmas pre-New Year lull it was buzzing here.
Greene King - Abbot Reserve | 6.50 | | A fine strong ale in which I could find no faults whatsoever |
Brains - The Rev James Original | 4.50 | | Some years since I last had this. A basic slightly sweet bitter |
Adnams - Broadside | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
Exmoor - Gold | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
Arkell's - Kingsdown Special Ale | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
Greene King - Ruddles Best | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Gothick Dark | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
Banks's - Wychwood Hobgoblin Gold | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
27 Dec 2023 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until late.
Great Newsome - Emperor | 5.00 | | Every bit as excellent as yesterday's |
Exmoor - Gold | 4.50 | | Good condition, perhaps lacking a full flavour |
Adnams - Broadside | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale) | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
Arkell's - Kingsdown Special Ale | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
Greene King - Ruddles Best | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
Banks's - Wychwood Hobgoblin Gold | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
Marston's - Wychwood Hobgoblin IPA (was Ruby Beer) | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
26 Dec 2023 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until late. Good that there are venues open to their normal closing time on a Boxing Day and not skimping.
Arkell's - Kingsdown Special Ale | 5.00 | | Could not fault this one |
Gower - Gower Power | 5.50 | | A very dry bitterness, one to drink slowly |
Great Newsome - Emperor | 5.00 | | An enticing subtly orange tasting ale |
Titanic - Plum Porter | 4.90 | | Good but a bit disappointing as have had this in prime condition before |
Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale) | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
Greene King - Ruddles Best | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
Titanic - Black Ice | 4.10 | Not Tried | Ran out |
Marston's - Wychwood Hobgoblin IPA (was Ruby Beer) | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
18 Dec 2023 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until late. An amazing three 4* ales tonight is a testament to how well kept 10 different on at any time are here.
Theakston - Old Peculier | 5.60 | | Top hole condition nightcap |
Bradfield - Farmers Belgian Blue | 4.90 | | Excellent condition dark ale, I had initially been unsure from its name as to what it would be |
Oakham - Winter Wisp | 4.10 | | A very zingy pale |
Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
Milestone - Rich Ruby | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
Greene King - Ruddles Best | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
Coach House - Three Kings Christmas Ale | 5.20 | Not Tried | |
Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Winter Star | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
Southwark - Borough Market Brown Ale | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
11 Dec 2023 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until last bus home time. Much head scratching on an unfinished crossword.
Nethergate (was Nethergate Growler for a while then name reverted) - Old Growler | 5.00 | | Spot on |
Titanic - Plum Porter | 4.90 | | Virtually faultless. Plum v beer balance just right |
Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
Greene King - Ruddles Best | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
Southwark - Borough Market Brown Ale | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
Greene King - Rocking Rudolph | 4.20 | Not Tried | GK has lost it, not even showing its name on the pumpclip - totally anonymous |
Southwark - Single Hop Series Sticklebract | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
Southwark - Winter Warmer | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
06 Dec 2023 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit but short of closing time.
Theakston - Old Peculier | 5.60 | | A full bodied dose of liquorice with long lasting head and lacing |
Saltaire - White Christmas | 4.80 | | The expected spiciness was hardly noticeable |
Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
Greene King - Ruddles Best | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
Coach House - Three Kings Christmas Ale | 5.20 | Not Tried | |
Butcombe - Chris Moose | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
Rudgate - Evil Elf | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
Hanlons (formerly O'Hanlon's) - Citramas IPA | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
04 Dec 2023 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until as late as the last bus leaves.
Hanlons (formerly O'Hanlon's) - Citramas IPA | 4.00 | | Superb clarity and bitterness |
Batemans - Rosey Nosey | 4.90 | | Usual Batemans sweetness |
Greene King - Morland Old Speckled Hen | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
Greene King - Ruddles Best | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
Coach House - Three Kings Christmas Ale | 5.20 | Not Tried | |
Butcombe - Chris Moose | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
Rudgate - Evil Elf | 4.00 | Not Tried | Came on very late |
Portobello - Ho Ho Ho | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
22 Nov 2023 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until last bus time home.
Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Jaipur | 5.90 | | Jaipur really is getting back to good form in many places after a bit of a quality hiatus |
Orkney (Sinclair) - Dark Island | 4.60 | | Every bit as excellent as that in The Wrong 'Un earlier this evening |
Salopian - Darwin's Origin | 4.30 | | In good form, perhaps a little too malty for me for a Gold |
Adnams - Broadside | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
Elgood's - GSB (Greyhound Strong Bitter) | 5.20 | Not Tried | |
Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
Greene King - Ruddles Best | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
Sambrook's - Powerhouse Porter | 4.90 | Not Tried | |
17 Nov 2023 (Philip Pirrip)
Late evening visit until last bus home time.
Elgood's - GSB (Greyhound Strong Bitter) | 5.20 | | Could feel its strength |
Shepherd Neame - Bishops Finger | 5.00 | | Uninspiring condition |
Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
Milestone - Rich Ruby | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
Greene King - Ruddles Best | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
Purity - Mad Goose | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
Adnams - Ghost Ship | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
Fire Island (sub-brand of Evan Evans) - Buffalo | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
14 Nov 2023 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until last bus home time. Repeat visit from yesterday, having been impressed by beer range on.
Marston's - Old Empire IPA | 5.70 | | Line pulled through for a new cask as I waited and this was first pint out. Superb |
Orkney (Sinclair) - Dark Island | 4.60 | | Absolutely delightful form, holding creamy head and lacing |
Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Jaipur | 5.90 | | Had better but very good still |
Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
Hook Norton - Old Hooky | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
Milestone - Rich Ruby | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
Greene King - Ruddles Best | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Autumn Red | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
Rooster's - Highway 51 (or Highway Fifty-One) | 3.70 | Not Tried | Ran out as I ordered |
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