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The Furze Wren (Wetherspoon)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Adnams - T Drop |  | 1 |
| St Austell - Fresh Pot | | 1 |
| Redemption - Hopspur | | 1 |
| Rudgate - Evil Elf | | 1 |
| Magpie - Jay IPA |  | 1 |
| Woodforde's - Admiral's Reserve | | 1 |
| Daleside - Santa's Progress | | 1 |
| Hook Norton - Townshend Dinner Ale | | 1 |
| Greene King - Abbot | | 4 |
| Beartown (latterly part of Manning Brewers) - Bruin's (was Bruins Ruin) | | 1 |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Small Batch Cinnamon Swirl Stout | | 1 |
| Flack's (a.k.a. Flack Manor) - New Forest | | 1 |
| Oakham - Sunset | | 1 |
| Portobello - Decca Supreme Session Ale | | 1 |
| Hook Norton - Old Hooky | | 1 |
| Hogs Back - Tongham TEA (previously T.E.A.) | | 1 |
| Maxim - Eclipse | | 1 |
| Exmoor - Beast | | 1 |
| Beartown (latterly part of Manning Brewers) - Bear Ass |  | 1 |
| Brains - SA | | 1 |
| Salopian - Hop Twister | | 1 |
| Loddon - Hullabaloo | | 1 |
| Hogs Back - Advent Ale | | 1 |
| Adnams - Central City Red Racer Session | Not Tried | 0 |
| By The Horns - Lambeth Walk | Not Tried | 0 |
| Batemans - Salem Session IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Windsor & Eton - Guardsman | Not Tried | 0 |
| Windsor & Eton - Windsor Knot | Not Tried | 0 |
| Southwark - Single Hop Series Bullion | Not Tried | 0 |
| Windsor & Eton - Father Thames | Not Tried | 0 |
| Portobello - APA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | Not Tried | 0 |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best (was 3.7%) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fire Island (sub-brand of Evan Evans) - Buffalo | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sambrook's - Junction | Not Tried | 0 |
| Mad Squirrel (formerly Red Squirrel) - Evolve | Not Tried | 0 |
| Portobello - Market Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Harlequin | Not Tried | 0 |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Summer Sun | Not Tried | 0 |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - London Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Portobello - Stiff Lip | Not Tried | 0 |
| Elgood's - A Christmoose Carol | Not Tried | 0 |
| East London (ELB) - Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Grandstand Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| By The Horns - Stiff Upper Lip (downgraded from 3.8% in 2023) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sharp's - Sea Fury | Not Tried | 0 |
| Three Acre - Best Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| By The Horns - Blue Bird | Not Tried | 0 |
| By The Horns - London Surrey Classic | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wychwood (now brewed at Banks's) - Hobgoblin Ruby Beer | Not Tried | 0 |
| Portobello - Tropical Crush | Not Tried | 0 |
| Adnams - Broadside | Not Tried | 0 |
| Three Acre - Ruby Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Purity - Mad Goose | Not Tried | 0 |
| Siren Craft - Mesmerist | Not Tried | 0 |
| Otter - Amber | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
06 Jan 2025 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until late on.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hook Norton - Old Hooky | 4.60 | | |
| Exmoor - Beast | 6.60 | | Needed more natural carbonation to carry off the strength and flavour |
| Magpie - Jay IPA | 5.20 | | A lively tasty pint |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best (was 3.7%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Windsor & Eton - Windsor Knot | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Portobello - Market Porter | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Portobello - APA | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Portobello - Stiff Lip | 5.00 | Not Tried |
30 Dec 2024 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until midnight close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodforde's - Admiral's Reserve | 5.00 | | Best of the three I tried here tonight. Frothy head and lacing until the end |
| Beartown (latterly part of Manning Brewers) - Bruin's (was Bruins Ruin) | 5.00 | | |
| Flack's (a.k.a. Flack Manor) - New Forest | 4.90 | | No real USP |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best (was 3.7%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Windsor & Eton - Guardsman | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Windsor & Eton - Father Thames | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Southwark - Single Hop Series Bullion | 5.00 | Not Tried | Ran out |
16 Dec 2024 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rudgate - Evil Elf | 4.00 | | Could not fault this golden ale. Manager's Special price at £1.79pp |
| Hogs Back - Tongham TEA (previously T.E.A.) | 4.20 | | Basic bitter |
| Adnams - Broadside | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best (was 3.7%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Purity - Mad Goose | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Otter - Amber | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| By The Horns - Lambeth Walk | 5.10 | Not Tried |
11 Dec 2024 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until late on.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | | Had better, had worse |
| Brains - SA | 4.20 | | Pretty tasteless stuff. Special manager's price this ale only £1.79pp |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best (was 3.7%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Grandstand Bitter | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Sea Fury | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| By The Horns - London Surrey Classic | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| By The Horns - Blue Bird | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Wychwood (now brewed at Banks's) - Hobgoblin Ruby Beer | 4.50 | Not Tried |
02 Dec 2024 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until late on.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daleside - Santa's Progress | 4.20 | | First pint out of new cask |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Small Batch Cinnamon Swirl Stout | 4.70 | | Festive twist and a good nightcapper |
| Hogs Back - Advent Ale | 4.40 | | Very little head or lacing |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best (was 3.7%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - London Porter | 5.30 | Not Tried | |
| Elgood's - A Christmoose Carol | 3.90 | Not Tried |
05 Nov 2024 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until last bus time.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | | Often can be variable and tonight was good but had better |
| Salopian - Hop Twister | 4.50 | | Soon lost all condition in the glass. Sour taste and did not enjoy so a chore to finish |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best (was 3.7%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Windsor & Eton - Windsor Knot | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Windsor & Eton - Father Thames | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Fire Island (sub-brand of Evan Evans) - Buffalo | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Mad Squirrel (formerly Red Squirrel) - Evolve | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Harlequin | 4.10 | Not Tried |
21 Oct 2024 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until just before close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adnams - T Drop | 4.00 | | Clean on the palate |
| St Austell - Fresh Pot | 4.80 | | Tasty flavoured stout |
| Hook Norton - Townshend Dinner Ale | 4.20 | | Festival ale - good balance but rather cloying |
| Oakham - Sunset | 5.30 | | A good stronger nightcap ale |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best (was 3.7%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Siren Craft - Mesmerist | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Central City Red Racer Session | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Batemans - Salem Session IPA | 4.10 | Not Tried |
07 Oct 2024 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit, just got in before 11pm last entry, until close. 3 of the 10 handpumps already clipped up for the forthcoming beer festival but not available to purchase.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portobello - Decca Supreme Session Ale | 4.30 | | Crystal clear ale in good condition but rather bland in taste |
| Maxim - Eclipse | 4.20 | | A dark bitter |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | | No off flavours but not right. Poured with massive fobbing and an unusual nose |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best (was 3.7%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Portobello - Tropical Crush | 4.40 | Not Tried | How does Portobello get away with not showing the ABV on this pumpclip? |
| Three Acre - Ruby Porter | 4.20 | Not Tried |
30 Sep 2024 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until late. Too much Portobello, Twickenham, By The Horns stuff here - where is the wider range it used to offer from the full quarterly list?
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redemption - Hopspur | 4.50 | | In fine form |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | | Not quite up there but good enough to have two |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best (was 3.7%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| East London (ELB) - Pale Ale | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| By The Horns - Stiff Upper Lip (downgraded from 3.8% in 2023) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Summer Sun | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Three Acre - Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| By The Horns - London Surrey Classic | 4.20 | Not Tried |
09 Sep 2024 (Philip Pirrip)
Late evening visit. Disappointing to keep finding Portobello beers here to the exclusion of a wider range.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loddon - Hullabaloo | 4.20 | | Lost head and any lacing very quickly |
| Beartown (latterly part of Manning Brewers) - Bear Ass | 4.00 | | A mediocre pint |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best (was 3.7%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Junction | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Portobello - Market Porter | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Summer Sun | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Portobello - Stiff Lip | 5.00 | Not Tried |
About The Furze Wren
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
 | 1 |
| 83 |
| 161 |
| 68 |
 | 12 |
The pub is found in Bexleyheath, Greater London, DA6 7DY.
Opened June 2002. Another huge 'Spoon's, in Market Place, Broadway Square. Seating is on several levels with ground floor toilets. 10 handpumps all in a row on the long bar counter. No new admittances permitted after 11pm.
We have visited this pub 147 times, seen 477 different beers and tried 217 of them.
Postcode: DA6 7DY