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The Fox & Crown (Castle Rock)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Castle Rock - Elsie Mo |  | 1 |
| Eight Sails - Millstone | | 1 |
| Castle Rock - Twayblade | | 1 |
| Castle Rock - Stone Loach | | 1 |
| Castle Rock - Walrus |  | 1 |
| Green Jack - Orange Wheat | | 1 |
| Castle Rock - Lords & Ladies | | 1 |
| Castle Rock - Sheriff's Tipple | | 1 |
| Rudgate - Ruby Mild | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hop Studio - XS | Not Tried | 0 |
| Castle Rock - Pie Eyed | Not Tried | 0 |
| Newby Wyke - HMS Nelson | Not Tried | 0 |
| Treboom - Drum Beat Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ramsbury - Chalk Stream | Not Tried | 0 |
| AllGates - Crooked Beak | Not Tried | 0 |
| Castle Rock - Black Gold Mild | Not Tried | 0 |
| Oldershaw - Grantham Stout | Not Tried | 0 |
| Saltaire - Stateside IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Bath Ales - Gem Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Acorn - Aramis | Not Tried | 0 |
| Newby Wyke - Red Squall | Not Tried | 0 |
| Newby Wyke - Banquo | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Traitors' Gate | Not Tried | 0 |
| Everards (see entries against Joule's & Robinsons whilst its new brewery was being built) - Tiger | Not Tried | 0 |
| Castle Rock - Harvest Pale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tring - Death or Glory | Not Tried | 0 |
| Batemans - Salem Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Castle Rock - Jay | Not Tried | 0 |
| Castle Rock - Preservation Fine Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Castle Rock - American Pale Ale Single Hop Cascade | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's HSB | Not Tried | 0 |
| New-K-Ham (Joint Venture Oakham Ales / Newby Wyke) - Inspector Ronaldsway | Not Tried | 0 |
| Treboom - Kettle Drum | Not Tried | 0 |
| Isle of Purbeck - Solar Power | Not Tried | 0 |
| Mad Squirrel (formerly Red Squirrel) - Red Dawn Mild | Not Tried | 0 |
| Isle of Purbeck - Best | Not Tried | 0 |
| Colchester - Metropolis | Not Tried | 0 |
| 8 Sail - Black Widow | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
02 Aug 2013 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. An IPA weekend being actively promoted here.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Rock - Twayblade | 6.00 | | |
| Everards (see entries against Joule's & Robinsons whilst its new brewery was being built) - Tiger | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - Elsie Mo | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - Harvest Pale | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - Preservation Fine Ale | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - Sheriff's Tipple | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Ramsbury - Chalk Stream | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - Black Gold Mild | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Saltaire - Stateside IPA | 6.00 | Not Tried | |
| Acorn - Aramis | 5.00 | Not Tried |
06 May 2013 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. A few comings and goings but quiet.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Rock - Elsie Mo | 4.70 | | |
| Everards (see entries against Joule's & Robinsons whilst its new brewery was being built) - Tiger | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - Harvest Pale | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Isle of Purbeck - Solar Power | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Isle of Purbeck - Best | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - Preservation Fine Ale | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| 8 Sail - Black Widow | 5.50 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - Sheriff's Tipple | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Hop Studio - XS | 5.50 | Not Tried | |
| Newby Wyke - HMS Nelson | 4.70 | Not Tried |
05 Apr 2013 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. Friendly hubbub but it is Friday!
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Jack - Orange Wheat | 4.20 | | Not so good as when served without restrictor which seemed to have ripped the delicate flavours of this beer into the head. It is, after all, a Southern beer |
| Everards (see entries against Joule's & Robinsons whilst its new brewery was being built) - Tiger | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - Elsie Mo | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - Harvest Pale | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Tring - Death or Glory | 7.20 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - Preservation Fine Ale | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - Sheriff's Tipple | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - Jay | 5.50 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - American Pale Ale Single Hop Cascade | 5.50 | Not Tried | |
| New-K-Ham (Joint Venture Oakham Ales / Newby Wyke) - Inspector Ronaldsway | 5.50 | Not Tried |
05 Dec 2012 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Rock - Walrus | 4.00 | | |
| Everards (see entries against Joule's & Robinsons whilst its new brewery was being built) - Tiger | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - Harvest Pale | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Oldershaw - Grantham Stout | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Bath Ales - Gem Bitter | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Newby Wyke - Red Squall | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - Preservation Fine Ale | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - Sheriff's Tipple | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Newby Wyke - Banquo | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Traitors' Gate | 4.50 | Not Tried | "Rich Ruby Red Ale" |
22 Oct 2012 (HSB)
Late afternoon. Reasonably busy.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eight Sails - Millstone | 4.50 | |
16 May 2012 (Philip Pirrip)
Visited around 2130 hours.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Rock - Stone Loach | 5.00 | | A first rate beer from Castle Rock |
| Everards (see entries against Joule's & Robinsons whilst its new brewery was being built) - Tiger | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Rudgate - Ruby Mild | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - Harvest Pale | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - Preservation Fine Ale | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - Sheriff's Tipple | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - Pie Eyed | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Treboom - Drum Beat Bitter | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| AllGates - Crooked Beak | 4.50 | Not Tried |
23 Apr 2012 (Philip Pirrip)
Hurried visit for a short evening in Newark. One very new beer from a very new brewery on tap. Continues to amaze me how they keep on coming.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Rock - Sheriff's Tipple | 3.40 | | A good Boys' Bitter with a distinctive taste. |
| Everards (see entries against Joule's & Robinsons whilst its new brewery was being built) - Tiger | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - Harvest Pale | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Batemans - Salem Porter | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - Preservation Fine Ale | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's HSB | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Treboom - Kettle Drum | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Mad Squirrel (formerly Red Squirrel) - Red Dawn Mild | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Colchester - Metropolis | 3.90 | Not Tried | A new venture brewery and I was told that this pub is part of the first pub chain to sell its wares. |
29 Jan 2011 (Martin the Mildman)
Moderately busy on a Saturday afternoon.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Rock - Lords & Ladies | 5.10 | | Malty strong amber bitter with a good biscuity malt character. Some hoppiness in the finish. My score 15/20. |
About The Fox & Crown
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
 | - |
| 17 |
| 17 |
 | 3 |
 | 1 |
The pub is found in Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 1JY.
In Appleton Gate, a long, deep pub with separate drinking areas off the main bar area. A selection of Castle Rock beers plus guests are served through 2 banks each of 5 handpumps. Large number of ciders sold from boxes too. Local CAMRA branch Town Pub of the Year and Cider Pub of the Year 2019. Closed Monday 31st August 2020 with future uncertain. Reopened in 2022 after 2 years of closure.
We have visited this pub 38 times, seen 146 different beers and tried 34 of them.
Postcode: NG24 1JY