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Prince of Wales (Shepherd Neame)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter |  | 5 |
| Shepherd Neame - Hop Festival | | 2 |
| Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale) | | 2 |
| Shepherd Neame - Kent's Best | | 2 |
| Shepherd Neame - Porter | | 1 |
| Shepherd Neame - Early Bird | | 3 |
| Shepherd Neame - Whitstable Bay Organic Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
31 May 2008 (Andrew)
Popped in mid afternoon to get a drink before heading up the hill in the sun. There were a handfull of people in and I sat in a comfy leather chair and drunk my beer.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Early Bird | 4.30 | | In good condition. Still not as crisp as a few years ago. |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale) | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Shepherd Neame - Kent's Best | 4.10 | Not Tried |
11 Apr 2008 (Andrew)
Mid Friday evening session. I was surprised at how quite the pub was which, on one hand was good because we easily got a seat and on the other hand was bad because it's a good pub. Charlie and I sat in a snug for a few hours and left to find chips.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | | Quite hoppy with some underlying malt |
| Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale) | 4.20 | | Darker and more earthy than the Master Brew |
| Shepherd Neame - Kent's Best | 4.10 | | Had that cobb nut taste to it that makes it stand out from the other beers in the Shep's stable. |
| Shepherd Neame - Early Bird | 4.30 |  | Some lemony hops. Quite drinkable but perhaps getting to the end of the barrel. |
29 Mar 2008 (Andrew)
It was mid afternoon and I fancied a drink. I like this pub and it always seems to have on whatever specialseasonal Sheps have got on at the moment.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Early Bird | 4.30 |  | Not quite what I remembered it to taste like but excellent none the less. Candy and rose petals (see what I mean) with a good, though short lived, hop finish |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale) | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Shepherd Neame - Kent's Best | 4.10 | Not Tried |
19 Jan 2008 (Andrew)
I was passing so felt it prudent to pop in. There were a few people in and a few on the street outside trying to have a smoke whilst being buffeted by a bracing wind. Good pub this.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | | Mellow hops with hint of orange to the malt. Nice |
| Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale) | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Shepherd Neame - Porter | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Shepherd Neame - Kent's Best | 4.10 | Not Tried |
28 Dec 2007 (Andrew)
Early evening and quite quiet. Friendly as always.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Porter | 4.80 | | The beer was in good condition. Strong bitterness with hints of coffee and blackcurrent. |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale) | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Shepherd Neame - Kent's Best | 4.10 | Not Tried |
22 Sep 2007 (Ian)
Corner pub with a feel of an old Victorian pub. Good interior and nice old wooden bar. It had a good community feel to it too.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Hop Festival | 4.50 | | Gold colour with lasting off white head which is bubbly. Slight hop aroma. OK in mouth. Some biting citrus hop. Some astringency on end. Yeah, it’s pretty hoppy for a Sheps beer. Fine. Still a bit sweet. But hop on end is good. Decent intense flavours. I think this was another of their news brews tested out on their new micro kit. |
22 Sep 2007 (Andrew)
Busy lunchtime session as the Rugby World Cup was on. Here with Ian, Martin and Jane.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Kent's Best | 4.10 | | Good best bitter |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | | Good caramel but marmite on finish spoiled it a bit |
| Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale) | 4.20 | | Bit marmitey and tart |
| Shepherd Neame - Hop Festival | 4.50 | Not Tried |
08 Sep 2007 (Andrew)
Since my new shoes were killing me I thought it best to have a pint. It was busy with lunch time drinkers but Jane and I got a comfy seat anyway. I was impressed that the person behind the bar automatically topped my pint up without me having to ask. I like this pub.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | | A good pint with plenty of hops and a back ground of pale malt. |
| Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale) | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Shepherd Neame - Kent's Best | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Shepherd Neame - Whitstable Bay Organic Ale | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Shepherd Neame - Hop Festival | 4.50 | Not Tried |
01 Sep 2007 (Andrew)
Visited early lunch time and there were already a handfull of regulars sitting around the bar. The interior of this pub is excellent and on a hot sunny day it felt cool and relaxed.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | | Fresh and hoppy with some underlying malt |
| Shepherd Neame - Hop Festival | 4.50 | | Pale neon yellow colour. Fresh and hoppy with a slight buscuity/plasticy finish. |
| Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale) | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Shepherd Neame - Kent's Best | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Shepherd Neame - Whitstable Bay Organic Ale | 4.50 | Not Tried |
About the Prince of Wales
Summary of Beer Scores
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| 5 |
| 23 |
| 10 |
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The pub is found in Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 5DS.
Large 2 bar corner pub in Mortimer Street. The interior is very attractive with an assortment of sofas, chairs and bar stools. The Prince of Wales is a Victorian jewel of a pub in central Herne Bay, reflecting the Victorian heyday of this small seaside town. The current licensee has lovingly restored the pub to its original glory winning an English heritage/CAMRA design award. Original features have been retained where possible, such as the tiled Victorian fireplaces with marble mantelpieces and etched glass. The look is complete down to aspidistras on jardinières and a collection of antique water jugs.
We have visited this pub 29 times, seen 18 different beers and tried 14 of them.
Postcode: CT6 5DS