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The Evening Star (Free House)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Green Hopped IPA |  | 1 |
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | | 2 |
| Marble - Stouter Stout |  | 1 |
| Titanic - Plum Porter | | 1 |
| Dark Star - American Brown | | 2 |
| Bristol Beer Factory - Independence | | 1 |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | | 1 |
| Vibrant Forest - Metropolis | | 1 |
| Dark Star - Sunburst | | 1 |
| Gun - Velo Dog | | 1 |
| Pig & Porter - Fire and Blood |  | 1 |
| Gun - Milk Stout |  | 1 |
| Naked Beer Co. - The End is Rye |  | 1 |
| Downlands (formerly South Downs) - Black Seven-Four | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dark Star - Festival | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dark Star - Hylder Blonde | Not Tried | 0 |
| Summer Wine (SWB) - Stateside | Not Tried | 0 |
| Saltaire - Trio Pale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Salopian - Free Fall (previously seen at 3.8%) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Kissingate - Storyteller | Not Tried | 0 |
| Blackjack - The Pokies | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dark Star - Crème Brûlée | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dark Star - Dark Star The Original | Not Tried | 0 |
| Oakham - JHB | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tyne Bank - Mocha Milk Stout | Not Tried | 0 |
| Triple fff - Comfortably Numb (spent a while at 5.4%) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Brighton Bier - West Pier | Not Tried | 0 |
| Blackjack - Stout | 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 |
| Gun - Parabellum Milk Stout | Not Tried | 0 |
| Pig & Porter - Disgraceful Behaviour | Not Tried | 0 |
| Staggeringly Good - Staggersaurus IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dark Star - Antares | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - DogBolter Dark Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dark Star - Hophead Dry | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Dr Sunshine's Special Friendly English Wheat Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dark Star - Revelation | Not Tried | 0 |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Wild Swan (was 3.5%) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Kissingate - Smelter's Stout | Not Tried | 0 |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Puja | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
14 May 2017 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until 10.30pm close. Does not feel as homely after the refurbishment, even perhaps feels unfinished.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Titanic - Plum Porter | 4.90 | | A punnet full of plums in this one |
| Dark Star - American Brown | 5.00 | | |
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Festival | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Summer Wine (SWB) - Stateside | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Salopian - Free Fall (previously seen at 3.8%) | 3.60 | Not Tried |
22 Apr 2017 (Joe Gargery)
Late afternoon session - friendly - got really busy at 6:00pm
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | | pale golden ale with elderflower overtones |
| Dark Star - Sunburst | 4.80 | | Tasty light golden ale |
| Gun - Milk Stout | 4.10 | | no head and not to my taste |
09 Apr 2017 (ChrisE)
Sunday afternoon and fairly quiet.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 4.70 | | |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - DogBolter Dark Porter | 5.60 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Dr Sunshine's Special Friendly English Wheat Ale | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Wild Swan (was 3.5%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Puja | 6.70 | Not Tried |
14 Mar 2017 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening's last pub visit, always a good launch for the railway station. Only opened yesterday after a 3 week closure although I noted little change!
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - American Brown | 5.00 | | A new DS brew. 4½* superb |
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Burning Sky - Plateau (was 3.5%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Crème Brûlée | 5.90 | Not Tried | |
| Gun - Parabellum Milk Stout | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Staggeringly Good - Staggersaurus IPA | 4.00 | Not Tried |
25 Nov 2016 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening's last stop.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Green Hopped IPA | 6.50 | | First rate, as simple as that |
| Oakham - JHB | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Sunburst | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Triple fff - Comfortably Numb (spent a while at 5.4%) | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Blackjack - Stout | 5.00 | Not Tried |
05 Nov 2016 (Stephen Harris)
I’ve always liked coming into this little pub at the end of a day in Brighton. A nice place to linger whilst thinking about which train to catch home.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gun - Velo Dog | 5.00 | | A strong-tasting, full-bodied, earthy and hoppy Pale Ale. |
| Pig & Porter - Fire and Blood | 6.50 | | Red/brown in colour. This is a smoked rye saison, and every bit as weird as that sounds. |
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Sunburst | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Blackjack - The Pokies | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Crème Brûlée | 5.90 | Not Tried |
31 Aug 2016 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening's final stop.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vibrant Forest - Metropolis | 6.00 | | Well balanced India Black Ale. How very sensible not to use "pale" in the description |
| 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 was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Hylder Blonde | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Saltaire - Trio Pale | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Kissingate - Storyteller | 3.50 | Not Tried |
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 was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | 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 was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | 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 was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | 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 |
About The Evening Star
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
| 7 |
| 77 |
| 29 |
| 17 |
| 4 |
The pub is found in Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 3PB.
One room pub near Brighton's main railway station in Surrey Street. 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.
We have visited this pub 74 times, seen 221 different beers and tried 86 of them.
Postcode: BN1 3PB