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The Fox & Crown (Castle Rock)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Kite (see and use entry now for Glamorgan) - Bluestone Bitter |  | 1 |
| Castle Rock - Twayblade | | 1 |
| Castle Rock - Trailing Snapdragon | | 1 |
| Castle Rock - Walrus | | 1 |
| Castle Rock - Elsie Mo | | 2 |
| Castle Rock - Preservation Fine Ale | | 2 |
| Castle Rock - The Great War A World Undone 1914 |  | 1 |
| Castle Rock - Most Haunted Pumpkin Porter | | 1 |
| Castle Rock - Dingy Skipper | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hook Norton - Old Hooky | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's Spring Sprinter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Okell's - Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wentworth - At The Hop | Not Tried | 0 |
| Springhead - The Leveller | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wentworth - Reyt Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Newby Wyke - Black Squall Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Bath Ales - Wild Hare | Not Tried | 0 |
| Castle Rock - Midnight Owl | Not Tried | 0 |
| Batemans - Hazelnut Brownie | Not Tried | 0 |
| Titanic - Nautical Mild | Not Tried | 0 |
| Everards (see entries against Joule's & Robinsons whilst its new brewery was being built) - Tiger | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ossett - Silver Ghost | Not Tried | 0 |
| Castle Rock - Ratty | Not Tried | 0 |
| Castle Rock - Harvest Pale | Not Tried | 0 |
| White Horse - Blowing Stone | Not Tried | 0 |
| Thwaites - Magic Sponge | Not Tried | 0 |
| Castle Rock - Sheriff's Tipple | Not Tried | 0 |
| St Austell - Tribute | Not Tried | 0 |
| Castle Rock - #2 Concrete Jungle | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ramsbury - Chalk Stream | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Red Fox | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hale's - Fire Heart | Not Tried | 0 |
| Castle Rock - Black Gold Mild | Not Tried | 0 |
| Buffy's - Mucky Duck | Not Tried | 0 |
| Saltaire - Stateside IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Mantle - Dark Heart | Not Tried | 0 |
| Acorn - Aramis | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Front Row | Not Tried | 0 |
| Castle Rock - Hemlock Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Springhead - Drop o' The Black Stuff | Not Tried | 0 |
| Black Country - Fireside Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Colchester - Red Diesel | Not Tried | 0 |
| Newby Wyke - Roundel | Not Tried | 0 |
| Milestone - Little John | Not Tried | 0 |
| Colchester - Brazilian Coffee & Vanilla Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
28 Nov 2014 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. Finding my train from North Gate 40 late trudged up the hill again for a pint. Later said train was 85 late!
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Rock - Walrus | 4.00 | | |
| Everards (see entries against Joule's & Robinsons whilst its new brewery was being built) - Tiger | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - Elsie Mo | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - Harvest Pale | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - Preservation Fine Ale | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - Sheriff's Tipple | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - Midnight Owl | 5.50 | Not Tried | |
| Hale's - Fire Heart | 4.80 | Not Tried |
28 Jul 2014 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening and near closing time. Few in and no atmosphere.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Rock - The Great War A World Undone 1914 | 4.80 | | |
| Everards (see entries against Joule's & Robinsons whilst its new brewery was being built) - Tiger | 4.20 | Not Tried | Ran out |
| Castle Rock - Elsie Mo | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - Harvest Pale | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - Preservation Fine Ale | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - Sheriff's Tipple | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - #2 Concrete Jungle | 4.80 | Not Tried |
30 Jun 2014 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Rock - Elsie Mo | 4.70 | | |
| Everards (see entries against Joule's & Robinsons whilst its new brewery was being built) - Tiger | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - Harvest Pale | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Bath Ales - Wild Hare | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - Preservation Fine Ale | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Titanic - Nautical Mild | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - Sheriff's Tipple | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - Ratty | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Thwaites - Magic Sponge | 4.10 | Not Tried |
15 Apr 2014 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kite (see and use entry now for Glamorgan) - Bluestone Bitter | 4.00 | | Smooth proper mid brown English bitter |
| Everards (see entries against Joule's & Robinsons whilst its new brewery was being built) - Tiger | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - Elsie Mo | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - Harvest Pale | 3.80 | Not Tried | Ran out |
| Castle Rock - Preservation Fine Ale | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - Sheriff's Tipple | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - Dingy Skipper | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's Spring Sprinter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Wentworth - At The Hop | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Wentworth - Reyt Porter | 5.00 | Not Tried |
16 Feb 2014 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Rock - Preservation Fine Ale | 4.40 | | Superb balance |
| Everards (see entries against Joule's & Robinsons whilst its new brewery was being built) - Tiger | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - Elsie Mo | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - Harvest Pale | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - Sheriff's Tipple | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Front Row | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Springhead - Drop o' The Black Stuff | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Colchester - Red Diesel | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Milestone - Little John | 5.00 | Not Tried |
01 Dec 2013 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. Strange disjointed Sunday night atmosphere I thought.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Rock - Preservation Fine Ale | 4.40 | | |
| Everards (see entries against Joule's & Robinsons whilst its new brewery was being built) - Tiger | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - Elsie Mo | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - Harvest Pale | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| St Austell - Tribute | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Red Fox | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Buffy's - Mucky Duck | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - Sheriff's Tipple | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Mantle - Dark Heart | 5.20 | Not Tried |
04 Nov 2013 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Rock - Most Haunted Pumpkin Porter | 4.40 | | Some very light spiciness but hardly detectable |
| Everards (see entries against Joule's & Robinsons whilst its new brewery was being built) - Tiger | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - Elsie Mo | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - Harvest Pale | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - Preservation Fine Ale | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - Sheriff's Tipple | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - Midnight Owl | 5.50 | Not Tried | |
| Batemans - Hazelnut Brownie | 6.30 | Not Tried | |
| Ossett - Silver Ghost | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| White Horse - Blowing Stone | 4.20 | Not Tried |
16 Sep 2013 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Rock - Elsie Mo | 4.70 | | Almost 5* - absolute clarity and very creamy |
| Everards (see entries against Joule's & Robinsons whilst its new brewery was being built) - Tiger | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Hook Norton - Old Hooky | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - Harvest Pale | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Okell's - Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Springhead - The Leveller | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Newby Wyke - Black Squall Porter | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - Preservation Fine Ale | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - Sheriff's Tipple | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - Trailing Snapdragon | 4.20 | Not Tried |
30 Aug 2013 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. Someone on a mic singing along to pre-recorded tracks.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Rock - Trailing Snapdragon | 4.20 | | In great nick but not really my fave. Short measure required top up |
| Everards (see entries against Joule's & Robinsons whilst its new brewery was being built) - Tiger | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - Elsie Mo | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - Harvest Pale | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - Hemlock Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Black Country - Fireside Bitter | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Newby Wyke - Roundel | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - Preservation Fine Ale | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - Sheriff's Tipple | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Colchester - Brazilian Coffee & Vanilla Porter | 4.60 | Not Tried |
02 Aug 2013 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. An IPA weekend being actively promoted here.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Rock - Twayblade | 6.00 | | |
| Everards (see entries against Joule's & Robinsons whilst its new brewery was being built) - Tiger | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - Elsie Mo | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - Harvest Pale | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - Preservation Fine Ale | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - Sheriff's Tipple | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Ramsbury - Chalk Stream | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - Black Gold Mild | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Saltaire - Stateside IPA | 6.00 | Not Tried | |
| Acorn - Aramis | 5.00 | Not Tried |
About The Fox & Crown
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
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| 16 |
| 17 |
 | 3 |
 | 1 |
The pub is found in Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 1JY.
In Appleton Gate, a long, deep pub with separate drinking areas off the main bar area. A selection of Castle Rock beers plus guests are served through 2 banks each of 5 handpumps. Large number of ciders sold from boxes too. Local CAMRA branch Town Pub of the Year and Cider Pub of the Year 2019. Closed Monday 31st August 2020 with future uncertain. Reopened in 2022 after 2 years of closure.
We have visited this pub 37 times, seen 143 different beers and tried 33 of them.
Postcode: NG24 1JY