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The Swan (Shepherd Neame)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Holden's - Bottom Knocker |  | 1 |
| Shepherd Neame - Kent's Best | | 3 |
| Shepherd Neame - Dragonfire | | 2 |
| Shepherd Neame - 4-4-2 | | 1 |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | | 2 |
| York (now brewed by and at Black Sheep) - Yorkshire Terrier |  | 3 |
| Batemans - GHA | | 1 |
| Shepherd Neame - Late Red | | 1 |
Visits Details
11 Jun 2010 (Alenomore)
Usual Friday evening crowd.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - 4-4-2 | 4.00 | | "The ten hop pint with a kick!". New on today and a new seasonal ale brought out for the current World Cup theme. I thought "ten hops" would be a bit ambitious for Shep's, but, it was a very nice ale, and sampled several tonite! |
04 Jun 2010 (Pedro)
Was about to walk past when I spotted Kentish Al at the bar - annoyed no one had mentioned there were guests on here !
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| York (now brewed by and at Black Sheep) - Yorkshire Terrier | 4.20 | | very enjoyable |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Shepherd Neame - Late Red | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Shepherd Neame - Kent's Best | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Batemans - GHA | 4.20 | Not Tried |
04 Jun 2010 (Alenomore)
Late evening and a good crowd in.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| York (now brewed by and at Black Sheep) - Yorkshire Terrier | 4.20 | | Another guest ale and very refreshing tonite. |
| Batemans - GHA | 4.20 | | One of 3 recent Shep's guest ales. In top condition tonite and this one soon finished having only been on for less than two days. |
28 May 2010 (Alenomore)
Late evening visit. And a new beer found!
And well done Pedro. The Stile Bridge beer list looks very good! Off there this afternoon.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holden's - Bottom Knocker | 4.70 | | Unbelievable, but a new ale from Holden's found here tonite? An excellant thirstquencher. Very refreshing, zesty and bright. Five pints devoured. Came on Thursday night, so get there soon! |
| York (now brewed by and at Black Sheep) - Yorkshire Terrier | 4.20 | | In top condition. |
27 May 2010 (Matt)
Late afternoon visit!
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | |
19 May 2010 (Matt)
late afternoon visit with nice chat at the bar.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | | on top form and you probably wont find a better example of this bitter anywhere. Fantastic. |
30 Apr 2010 (Pedro)
Evening
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Late Red | 4.50 | | |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Shepherd Neame - Kent's Best | 4.10 | Not Tried |
24 Apr 2010 (Pedro)
Evening visit
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Kent's Best | 4.10 | | |
| Shepherd Neame - Dragonfire | 4.50 | | |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Shepherd Neame - Late Red | 4.50 | Not Tried |
23 Apr 2010 (Alenomore)
Arrived at 2130 and a good crowd enjoying St Georges Day. Pub was well decorated, a good all round effort indeed.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Kent's Best | 4.10 | | In tip top condition. |
| Shepherd Neame - Dragonfire | 4.50 | | New on for St Georges Day and a new brew that, according to the clip, came from Shep's oak mash tun. Certainly had a good all round taste, lots going on, which is very unusual for a Shep's ale! Several pints downed and regulars enjoyed it as well. (Tried the bottled version at 4.0% in the pub as well, but wouldn't recommend it, not that good at all). |
22 Apr 2010 (Alenomore)
Nightcap time! For those that can make it, the Swan has put the St Georges day flags out and will be laying on some traditional English fayre during the daytime (Friday). Also, the Dragons Fire (Sheps I think) will be on as well. Give them your support!
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Kent's Best | 4.10 | | In tip top condition. |
About The Swan
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
| 47 |
| 296 |
 | 43 |
 | 7 |
 | 2 |
The pub is found in Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1UY.
In County Road The Swan is a small, 'corner-of-the-street local'. Despite being Shepherd Neame tied does hold occasional small beer festivals of other brewers' wares. Refurbished in early 2015.
We have visited this pub 275 times, seen 63 different beers and tried 57 of them.
Postcode: ME14 1UY