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The Brockley Barge (Wetherspoon)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - London Porter |  | 1 |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Naked Ladies | | 1 |
| Orkney (Sinclair) - Dark Island | | 1 |
| Portobello - Star | | 1 |
| Lancaster - English IPA | | 1 |
| Saltaire - Banquet | | 1 |
| Harviestoun - Bitter & Twisted |  | 1 |
| Greene King - Abbot | | 5 |
| Hogs Back - Tongham TEA (previously T.E.A.) | | 1 |
| Exmoor (now brewed by Hogs Back) - Gold |  | 1 |
| Cairngorm - Wildcat | | 1 |
| Portobello - Wembeerly | Not Tried | 0 |
| Windsor & Eton - Knight of the Garter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Windsor & Eton - Father Thames | Not Tried | 0 |
| Southwark - Potters' Fields Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | Not Tried | 0 |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Winter Star | Not Tried | 0 |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Autumn Red | Not Tried | 0 |
| JW Lees (see also Lees) - Malt Crush | Not Tried | 0 |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Red Sky | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sambrook's - Junction | Not Tried | 0 |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sambrook's - Scrumdown | Not Tried | 0 |
| Portobello - Market Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dorking - Pilcrow Pale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Portobello - JPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Exmoor (now brewed by Hogs Back) - Exile Wicked Wolf | Not Tried | 0 |
| Greene King - Ruby Abbot (or Abbot Ruby) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Conwy (Bragdy Conwy) - El Camino | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hook Norton - Off the Hook | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sambrook's - Wandle | Not Tried | 0 |
| Portobello - Autumn Red | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
07 Feb 2023 (Philip Pirrip)
Last knockings visit until close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | | Best beer of the evening so slipped in a last minute extra half |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Junction | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Scrumdown | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Dorking - Pilcrow Pale | 4.00 | Not Tried |
13 Jul 2022 (Philip Pirrip)
Late evening visit until close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | | New cask pulled through almost at closing time. Very fresh and with that burnt caramel taste |
| Exmoor (now brewed by Hogs Back) - Gold | 4.50 | | Taste was there but a tired old pint |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried |
06 Apr 2022 (Philip Pirrip)
Late evening visit until close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saltaire - Banquet | 3.80 | | Crisp and clean tasting and perfectly clear as served |
| Hogs Back - Tongham TEA (previously T.E.A.) | 4.20 | | Fobbed enormously on pouring. Also a very cloying mouthfeel, but tasty enough |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| JW Lees (see also Lees) - Malt Crush | 3.70 | Not Tried |
11 Feb 2022 (Philip Pirrip)
Late evening visit across midnight. Cash and app payment only here tonight due to card payment systems failure.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cairngorm - Wildcat | 5.10 | | Initial reaction was good but abated to average |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Southwark - Potters' Fields Porter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Winter Star | 4.40 | Not Tried |
28 Jan 2022 (Philip Pirrip)
Late evening visit across midnight. As always expected here the best kept 'Spoon's real ale in SE London.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orkney (Sinclair) - Dark Island | 4.60 | | In fantastic condition and smooth with it |
| Harviestoun - Bitter & Twisted | 3.80 | | Great condition but not all tasting notes promises were fulfilled |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Windsor & Eton - Knight of the Garter | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Windsor & Eton - Father Thames | 4.80 | Not Tried |
13 Nov 2021 (Philip Pirrip)
Late evening visit extended over midnight. Honoured to have a conversation with the Top Guv here, his venue had apparently just been visited by an Area Manager using the JDW app to place a mystery shopper purchase. I had wondered seeing someone have three drinks delivered to his table then sampled and then departed.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | | |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Wandle | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Portobello - Autumn Red | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Portobello - Wembeerly | 4.50 | Not Tried |
09 Nov 2021 (Philip Pirrip)
Last knockings visit until close. Limited range as most handpump lines were under cleaning, but this late at night that is perfectly justified.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | | Faultless |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - London Porter | 5.30 | | Lovely condition |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried |
30 Oct 2021 (Philip Pirrip)
Late evening visit across midnight. Long chat with a fellow about his failed central heating circuit. 3 handpumps labelled "under line cleaning" tells me the venue cares about beer quality.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster - English IPA | 5.10 | | As had elsewhere this is an excellent beer |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Exmoor (now brewed by Hogs Back) - Exile Wicked Wolf | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Ruby Abbot (or Abbot Ruby) | 5.20 | Not Tried | |
| Conwy (Bragdy Conwy) - El Camino | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Hook Norton - Off the Hook | 4.30 | Not Tried |
12 Oct 2021 (Philip Pirrip)
Late evening visit until close. The pumps looked a bit like a Portobello tap takeover.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portobello - Star | 4.30 | | Rather sweetish brew |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | | |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Portobello - Market Porter | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Portobello - JPA | 4.20 | Not Tried |
05 Oct 2021 (Philip Pirrip)
Last knockings (whichever bus comes first) visit until close. Disappointed at first to find no Abbot (nor GK IPA) as no deliveries - are people using them as car fuel?
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Naked Ladies | 4.40 | | 4½* I know this venue is renowned for looking after its real ales well but this was superb+ |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Autumn Red | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Red Sky | 4.10 | Not Tried |
About The Brockley Barge
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
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| 49 |
| 53 |
| 14 |
 | 1 |
The pub is found in Brockley, Greater London, SE4 2RR.
Formerly Breakspear Arms until closed in 1994. Re-opened by Wetherspoon in October 2000. In Brockley Road, wedge shaped on a large prominent corner spot. Usual Wetherspoon features but rarely all on the one ground floor location. 10 handpumps in 2 banks, each of 5.
We have visited this pub 68 times, seen 182 different beers and tried 79 of them.
Postcode: SE4 2RR