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The Evening Star (Dark Star Brewery)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol Beer Factory - Independence |  | 1 |
| Wild Weather - Summer Breeze | | 1 |
| Dark Star - Green Hopped IPA | | 1 |
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | | 3 |
| Marble - Stouter Stout | | 1 |
| Dark Star - Hophead (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) |  | 2 |
| Magic Rock - Villainous Vienna IPA | | 1 |
| Dark Star - Blockhead | | 2 |
| Naked Beer Co. - The End is Rye |  | 1 |
| Dark Star - Dark Star The Original | Not Tried | 0 |
| Pig & Porter - Disgraceful Behaviour | Not Tried | 0 |
| Otley - Oxymoron | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dark Star - Antares | Not Tried | 0 |
| Brighton Bier - West Pier | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dark Star - Hophead Dry | Not Tried | 0 |
| Kissingate - Smelter's Stout | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dark Star - Revelation | Not Tried | 0 |
| Marble - Pint (was 3.9%) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Downlands (formerly South Downs) - Black Seven-Four | Not Tried | 0 |
| Siren Craft - Liquid Mistress Red IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Acorn - Old Moor Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dark Star - Sunburst | Not Tried | 0 |
| Arbor Ales - Motueka | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dark Star - Original | Not Tried | 0 |
| Kissingate - Stout Extreme Jamaica | Not Tried | 0 |
| Triple fff - Pressed Rat & Warthog | Not Tried | 0 |
| Arbor Ales - Oz Bomb | Not Tried | 0 |
| Marble - Lagonda IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Great Heck - Patrick | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dark Star - Festival | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tyne Bank - Mocha Milk Stout | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dark Star - Victorian Ruby Mild | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dark Star - Rockhead | Not Tried | 0 |
| Burning Sky - Plateau (was 3.5%) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Triple fff - Citra Sonic | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
02 Jun 2016 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. Still the Brighton beer oasis for consistent cask ale. Blimey one fizz beer here was over 9 quid a pint, gotta be powdered gold-dust dissolved in Scorpion Venom for that.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 4.70 |  | Best of this brew for a number of years yet a local said he thought the beer had gone downhill and was still there. So much for a standard human palate |
| Bristol Beer Factory - Independence | 4.60 | | After my expressed adoration of the APA a barman suggested I try this for flavour. Very intense hop nose and bitterness but I thought the hops I detected were English rather than US style |
| Dark Star - Hophead (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Sunburst | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Revelation | 5.70 | Not Tried | Ran out |
| Kissingate - Smelter's Stout | 5.10 | Not Tried | |
| Downlands (formerly South Downs) - Black Seven-Four | 7.40 | Not Tried | 7.4% at £7.40 has a sort of alliterative quality to it. My taster lead me to believe even a half would be a chore |
11 Mar 2016 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening with the pub at its bohemian Friday best. Always entertaining to see people pay way over the top for overhyped fizz beers.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naked Beer Co. - The End is Rye | 4.80 | | No head, no condition or natural condition so no mouthfeel at all |
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Hophead (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Triple fff - Citra Sonic | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Pig & Porter - Disgraceful Behaviour | 6.00 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Antares | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Hophead Dry | 3.80 | Not Tried |
01 Dec 2015 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. Almost last knockings.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marble - Stouter Stout | 4.70 | | Superb nightcap |
| Dark Star - Dark Star The Original | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Hophead (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Tyne Bank - Mocha Milk Stout | 6.00 | Not Tried | Taster was true to form - too sweet |
| Brighton Bier - West Pier | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Rockhead | 6.00 | Not Tried |
14 Nov 2015 (Andrew)
Quite busy. Ian had an Orval because he like the Bret yeast. However, in my opinion, it wasn't as Brety as the Harvey's Sussex Best bitter we'd had earlier in the evening.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Hophead (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.80 |  | Bit soapy |
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Festival | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Original | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Kissingate - Stout Extreme Jamaica | 6.00 | Not Tried | |
| Arbor Ales - Oz Bomb | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Great Heck - Patrick | 4.80 | Not Tried | A stout |
27 Oct 2015 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening towards end of session.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magic Rock - Villainous Vienna IPA | 6.50 | | An apt end of sesh nightcap |
| Dark Star - Dark Star The Original | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Hophead (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Acorn - Old Moor Porter | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Sunburst | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Arbor Ales - Motueka | 3.80 | Not Tried |
11 Oct 2015 (Blair)
I had 45 minutes wait at Brighton station so it'd be silly not to pop into the Evening Star for a quick pint. Only two others in but it was only 1pm on a Sunday afternoon.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Green Hopped IPA | 6.50 | | Ridiculously drinkable for it's percentage. |
10 Sep 2015 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. Armed with a 50p yellow sticker whole chicken and one to give away in the pub, can't turn down that sort of M&S offer.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 4.70 | | |
| Dark Star - Blockhead | 4.00 | | |
| Dark Star - Hophead (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Festival | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Marble - Pint (was 3.9%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Siren Craft - Liquid Mistress Red IPA | 5.80 | Not Tried |
30 Aug 2015 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. Back where I began tonight, for last knockings.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Hophead (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.80 | | Brought up from the cellar as cask was being changed |
| Wild Weather - Summer Breeze | 5.80 | | Described on the clip as lemongrass sour. An acquired taste and I acquired it |
| Dark Star - Dark Star The Original | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Kissingate - Smelter's Stout | 5.10 | Not Tried | |
| Brighton Bier - West Pier | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Blockhead | 4.00 | Not Tried |
30 Aug 2015 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Blockhead | 4.00 | | Nowhere near as clean and crisp tasting as the recent example at The Harp, Charing Cross London. Not quite right |
| Dark Star - Dark Star The Original | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Hophead (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Otley - Oxymoron | 5.50 | Not Tried | |
| Brighton Bier - West Pier | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Wild Weather - Summer Breeze | 5.80 | Not Tried |
20 May 2015 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 4.70 | | In superb nick. Just sad to see the pub also selling a fizz inferior version with the same name at the same time, risking brand dilution |
| Triple fff - Pressed Rat & Warthog | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Hophead (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Marble - Lagonda IPA | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Festival | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Victorian Ruby Mild | 6.00 | Not Tried | |
| Burning Sky - Plateau (was 3.5%) | 3.40 | Not Tried |
About The Evening Star
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
| 7 |
| 68 |
| 25 |
| 15 |
| 3 |
The pub is found in Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 3PB.
One room pub near Brighton's main railway station. This used to be home to the Dark Star brewery, before the beer production got too big for the pub and they moved to Anstey, West Sussex. However, Dark Star's influence remains with the draught beer range containing many of their beers. With 10 handpumps (including 3 reserved for cider) sported in total there are a several handpumps given over to other UK micros as well as taps for Dark Star keg beers, new wave keg beers and continental beers. Several ciders round off the main bar. However, in the fridge behind the bar is one of the best ranges of world beers in a British pub, with Belgium and Germany dominating. Lots of wood in evidence in this fairly small pub and the curved bar is squeezed into one corner. Tables and chairs line the walls. Live music is also regularly available. All year outside seating by the pavement. A must if you are anywhere south of the Midlands. A pop-up burger shed called Trollburger operates on the front patio from 12-8 from Thursday to Saturday.
We have visited this pub 67 times, seen 192 different beers and tried 77 of them.
Postcode: BN1 3PB