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The Swan (Shepherd Neame)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Kent's Best |  | 1 |
| Shepherd Neame - Late Red |  | 3 |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | | 3 |
| Shepherd Neame - Early Bird | | 5 |
| Shepherd Neame - Double Stout (superseded by 4% version) |  | 2 |
Visits Details
18 Apr 2010 (Alenomore)
Usual Sunday night crowd in. Top cellarman Jocky will now be working every evening except Saturdays from today.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Kent's Best | 4.10 | | A personal favourite, very refreshing and in top condition tonite. |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | | On form. |
| Shepherd Neame - Early Bird | 4.30 | | Served in tip top condition. |
11 Apr 2010 (Alenomore)
Nightcap time?
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Early Bird | 4.30 | | Two pints served in top condition. |
11 Apr 2010 (Ian)
I had a half of Early Bird and half a Late Red hoping to be vaguely on time.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Late Red | 4.50 | | Beer of the day for me. The richness of the fruit was just so outstanding. |
| Shepherd Neame - Early Bird | 4.30 | | Everything the pint I had at the Miller's Arms the night before wasn't. Hoppy, great condition and lasting hoppy finish. |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Shepherd Neame - Kent's Best | 4.10 | Not Tried |
06 Apr 2010 (Matt)
feeling slightly merry from the Rifle I was still quite parched. late afternoon with nice chat at the bar.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | | After drinking goachers Fine light Master Brew seems quite harsh but, after a few slurps it was good as ever. |
05 Apr 2010 (Alenomore)
To end what has been a very busy and productive Easter holiday weekend?
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Early Bird | 4.30 | | Serverd, as ever, in top condition. |
03 Apr 2010 (Alenomore)
A "nightcap" of Late Red to end a long second day of excess?
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Late Red | 4.50 | | In top condition. |
01 Apr 2010 (Alenomore)
A late evening visit to kick start the four day Easter break!
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Early Bird | 4.30 | | It's back, Shep's spring seasonal offering! One of Shep's best ales and served in tip top condition tonite. |
| Shepherd Neame - Late Red | 4.50 | Not Tried | A fresh cask was being tapped tonite. Very popular and sells out fast here. |
30 Mar 2010 (Pedro)
Eveing visit to check what they were doing for cask ale week
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Late Red | 4.50 | | |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Shepherd Neame - Early Bird | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Shepherd Neame - Kent's Best | 4.10 | Not Tried |
27 Mar 2010 (Alenomore)
Late Saturday visit. Nightcap time!
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Double Stout (superseded by 4% version) | 4.30 | | Still on and still in good nick! |
26 Mar 2010 (Matt)
quite afternoon visit
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | | A good example of this dry and hoppy bitter! |
| Shepherd Neame - Double Stout (superseded by 4% version) | 4.30 |  | Lifeless and slightly tart!!! |
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