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The County Hotel (Wetherspoon)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Marston's - Old Empire IPA |  | 1 |
| Exe Valley - Autumn Glory | | 1 |
| Black Sheep - Monty Python's Dead Parrot | | 1 |
| Hopdaemon - Incubus | | 1 |
| Shepherd Neame - Hop to the Future | | 1 |
| Daleside - Old Legover (a.k.a. Country Stile) | | 1 |
| Shepherd Neame - Bishops Finger |  | 1 |
| Hook Norton - Old Hooky | | 1 |
| Wantsum - Ravening Wolf | | 1 |
| Wantsum - Imperium | | 1 |
| Oakham - JHB |  | 1 |
| Elgood's - GSB (Greyhound Strong Bitter) | | 1 |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Red Top | | 1 |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Blue Top | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wantsum - 1381 | Not Tried | 0 |
| Brains - SA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Greene King - Abbot | Not Tried | 0 |
| Woodforde's - Wherry | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | Not Tried | 0 |
| Banks's - Wainwright | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hook Norton - Off the Hook | Not Tried | 0 |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best (was 3.7%) | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
15 Nov 2021 (Magnus Greel)
As expected fairly quiet for a late Monday afternoon to early evening session and enjoy a few pints and a pizza, one is spoilt for choice thanks to Ashford's many superb real ale town centre boozers.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marston's - Old Empire IPA | 5.70 | | |
| Exe Valley - Autumn Glory | 4.50 | | Rich ruby colour with a figgy toasted malt aroma and bran muffin cinder toffee flavours. |
| Oakham - JHB | 3.80 | | Rather tired and lacking condition, the cask was taken off once we'd voiced our displeasure. |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | West country ales well represented tonight... |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best (was 3.7%) | 3.40 | Not Tried |
21 Oct 2021 (ChrisE)
Very busy but we got a table and service was good.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Sheep - Monty Python's Dead Parrot | 4.10 | | |
| Shepherd Neame - Hop to the Future | 4.50 | | I was put off by the description of tropical and citrus fruit notes but I am glad that I tried it as it is not to citrusy at all. |
| Hook Norton - Off the Hook | 4.30 | Not Tried |
17 Oct 2021 (ChrisE)
Busy with a mix of diners and drinkers.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wantsum - Imperium | 4.00 | | A short measure but as I was only paying £1.49 with a voucher I decided not to complain. |
10 Oct 2021 (ChrisE)
Sunday afternoon with a good number of diners.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hook Norton - Old Hooky | 4.60 | | Too cold for my liking, otherwise O.K. |
| Banks's - Wainwright | 4.10 | Not Tried |
04 Oct 2021 (Jack William)
Bit of business in Ashford - haven’t been here for a while. The town is looking rather bleak with many empty shops. Made Inn close on Monday so ended up here. A bit more joyful.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elgood's - GSB (Greyhound Strong Bitter) | 5.20 | | A bit tart. |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Woodforde's - Wherry | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried |
28 Sep 2021 (ChrisE)
A quiet Tuesday afternnon and a CAMRA voucher duly used up. Full measure much appreciated.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daleside - Old Legover (a.k.a. Country Stile) | 4.10 | | Traditiona copper coloured beer. Rather sweet. |
| Brains - SA | 4.20 | Not Tried |
26 Sep 2020 (ChrisE)
Saturday afternoon, the area set aside for those without the Wetherspoon App looked rather busy so I decided to use the spacious area towards the rear of the pub. This was the first time that I have used the app and I must say I prefer to pay cash. Having said that there was no problem in ordering the guest cask ales with this device.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hopdaemon - Incubus | 4.00 | | |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Red Top | 3.80 | Not Tried |
24 Sep 2020 (ChrisE)
I came here because I was curious to see how 'Spoons managed the table service only law. Two girls who tried to enter at about the same time as me were turned away and told to buy some face masks and I wondered whether they would be allowed access to a shop to buy face coverings. Customers such as myself who did not wish to use the App were directed to the small area to the right hand side of the pub for table service. Service was good and I had no trouble paying part in cash and part with a CAMRA voucher.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Red Top | 3.80 | |
16 Sep 2020 (ChrisE)
Wednesday afternoon. I read Nick Antonia's article in Wetherspoon News and supped my pint. COVID controls have been good here since reopening but are much enhanced now with no-one allowed through the front door until they have completed the essential paperwork.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wantsum - Ravening Wolf | 5.90 | | Sweeter than I remember it. Reassuring that I can taste it in the present circumstances. |
| Wantsum - 1381 | 3.80 | Not Tried |
12 Sep 2020 (ChrisE)
Not many pubs in this town meet my interpretation of COVID secure. This is a good one and reasonably busy. I was not able to buy a pint until I had completed the necessary paperwork.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Bishops Finger | 5.00 | | At £1.99 per pint (£1.49 with voucher) Magnus would have loved this. |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Blue Top | 4.80 | Not Tried | Ordered but it ran out. |
About The County Hotel
Summary of Beer Scores
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 | 18 |
| 129 |
| 185 |
| 166 |
 | 28 |
The pub is found in Ashford, Kent, TN24 8TD.
Typical Wetherspoon's drinking hall in High Street. Standard 'Spoon's regular beers with guest beers normally the best bet. 2 banks each of 4 handpumps on the higher level bar and 6 handpumps on the lower level.
We have visited this pub 340 times, seen 469 different beers and tried 376 of them.
Postcode: TN24 8TD