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The Phoenix Tavern (Ei Group (formerly Enterprise Inns))
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter |  | 3 |
| Hopdaemon - Incubus |  | 1 |
| Timothy Taylor - Golden Best (was 3.5%) | | 1 |
| Rother Valley - Level Best |  | 1 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | Not Tried | 0 |
| Greene King - Ruddles County | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ringwood - Razorback | Not Tried | 0 |
| Brakspear (at Marston's Wychwood then at Banks's) - Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Marston's - Wychwood Hobgoblin IPA (was Ruby Beer, was Hobgoblin) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Adnams - Lighthouse | Not Tried | 0 |
| Moorhouse's - Blond Witch | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hogs Back - Tongham TEA (previously T.E.A.) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sharp's - Coaster (or Cornish Coaster) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
23 Feb 2013 (Andrew)
Never been here before. 2 real fires and a pleasant atmosphere. We sat in the corner and I laughed at private eye look-a-likes.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timothy Taylor - Golden Best (was 3.5%) | 3.40 | | Weak, slightly syrupy beer. |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Hogs Back - Tongham TEA (previously T.E.A.) | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Coaster (or Cornish Coaster) | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Lighthouse | 3.40 | Not Tried |
28 Aug 2012 (Philip Pirrip)
2105 to 2155 hours visit. Dribs and drabs of custom but it is in the interregnum between a bank holiday and a Hop Festival!
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | 2nd out was cooler. Did I dream or could I taste all constituent parts of the brew including the fishy finings. Yeah I did |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 |  | 1st one |
| Moorhouse's - Blond Witch | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Lighthouse | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Ringwood - Razorback | 3.80 | Not Tried |
18 Apr 2012 (Philip Pirrip)
A reasonable crowd in despite the rainy night.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | Absolutely first rate, top drawer. Best Best I have tasted for a number of years. It was required to have a second one. |
| Brakspear (at Marston's Wychwood then at Banks's) - Bitter | 3.40 | Not Tried | Really not sure why anyone sells this and subsequently anyone buys this badge-brew engineered beer when so much else is on the market. |
| Marston's - Wychwood Hobgoblin IPA (was Ruby Beer, was Hobgoblin) | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Lighthouse | 3.40 | Not Tried |
30 Jun 2010 (ChrisE)
This pub has re-opened after a period of closure, and is in the midst of internal and external renovations. The new landlord intends to keep it very much as a pub with a separated dining area. Something called the Real Ale Advisory Board will be meeting on the second Monday of each month.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hopdaemon - Incubus | 4.00 | | |
| Greene King - Ruddles County | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Ringwood - Razorback | 3.80 | Not Tried |
26 Aug 2006 (Ian)
Late Saturday lunchtime and I caught the last of teh lunchtime crowd. The pub interior is nice, especially the inglenook fireplace.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rother Valley - Level Best | 4.00 | | Hazy copper with lasting off white head. The landlord pulled off the first pint, so I guess this was a fresh barrel on. Yeast and good fruit salad aroma. Fruit carries on into mouth with moderate intensity and then good biting hop finish. Bit of green apple as probably not ready yet, but the malt underpins the beer. Give it a day and this would be excellent. |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried |
About The Phoenix Tavern
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
| 2 |
| 12 |
| 14 |
| 1 |
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The pub is found in Faversham, Kent, ME13 7BH.
Situated on the attractive historic Abbey Street, this is a 3 room pub. Inglenook fireplace. Lots of wood and a lowish beamed ceiling add to the cosy English pub feel. Restaurant seated area. 6 handpumps on the bar counter. Cider sometimes sold from a cask on the counter top.
We have visited this pub 25 times, seen 35 different beers and tried 10 of them.
Postcode: ME13 7BH