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The Leading Light (Wetherspoon)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Westerham - 1965 Special Bitter Ale |  | 1 |
| Marston's - Ringwood Fortyniner | | 1 |
| Whitstable - Pearl of Kent | | 1 |
| Wantsum - Ravening Wolf | | 1 |
| Adnams - Old Ale |  | 1 |
| Banks's - Vasileostrovsky Siberian Red | | 1 |
| Wantsum - 1381 | | 1 |
| Whitstable - Kentish Reserve | | 2 |
| Hop Union (formerly Great Western (GWB)) - Maiden Voyage |  | 1 |
| Wantsum - One Hop Perle | Not Tried | 0 |
| Whitstable - Galaxy Hop | Not Tried | 0 |
| Everards (see entries against Joule's & Robinsons whilst its new brewery was being built) - Corfu Ionian Coffee Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Greene King - Abbot | Not Tried | 0 |
| Batemans - Good George Pacific Pearl | Not Tried | 0 |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best (was 3.7%) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wadworth - 6X 90th Anniversary Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Adnams - Mild | Not Tried | 0 |
| Blindmans - Golden Spring | Not Tried | 0 |
| Royal Tunbridge Wells - Spa Brewery Golden Ticket | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wantsum - Black Pig | Not Tried | 0 |
| Titanic - 1912 Titanic 2012 Ship of Dreams brewed exclusively for Wetherspoon's by Titanic Brewery | Not Tried | 0 |
| Whitstable - Winkle Picker | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wibblers - Apprentice | Not Tried | 0 |
| Spencer's - Blonde Light Golden Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wantsum - Turbulent Priest | Not Tried | 0 |
| Mad Cat - Buzz Wiser Honey Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Royal Tunbridge Wells - Royal Best Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hopdaemon - Incubus | Not Tried | 0 |
| Westerham - Finchcocks Original | Not Tried | 0 |
| Whitstable - Native Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Genesis | Not Tried | 0 |
| Adnams - Gunhill | Not Tried | 0 |
| Greene King - Ruddles County | Not Tried | 0 |
| Adnams - Topaz Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hopdaemon - Skrimshander IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Adnams - Sixpoint Bengali (previously Bengali Tiger) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Good Sheppard | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
21 Sep 2013 (Dosser)
Lunchtime walkabout in Faversham. Many delightful Sheps pubs that we managed to avoid. Lots of different prices for beers here.Managed to get away with just a coffee. No Sheps beers here!
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hopdaemon - Incubus | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Whitstable - Native Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Gunhill | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Topaz Gold | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Sixpoint Bengali (previously Bengali Tiger) | 6.40 | Not Tried |
12 Aug 2013 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening - last knockings.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wantsum - Ravening Wolf | 5.90 | | |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best (was 3.7%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Whitstable - Winkle Picker | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Spencer's - Blonde Light Golden Ale | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Mad Cat - Buzz Wiser Honey Ale | 3.80 | Not Tried |
25 Jun 2013 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening - last knockings.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitstable - Kentish Reserve | 5.00 | | Too cold and really not in best condition |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best (was 3.7%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Blindmans - Golden Spring | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Wantsum - Black Pig | 4.80 | Not Tried |
10 Apr 2013 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banks's - Vasileostrovsky Siberian Red | 6.00 | | |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best (was 3.7%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Wantsum - One Hop Perle | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Whitstable - Galaxy Hop | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Everards (see entries against Joule's & Robinsons whilst its new brewery was being built) - Corfu Ionian Coffee Porter | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Batemans - Good George Pacific Pearl | 5.50 | Not Tried | |
| Wadworth - 6X 90th Anniversary Ale | 6.00 | Not Tried |
23 Feb 2013 (Andrew)
First stop for Ian and I mainly because at 11:30am it was open. A veggie breakfat for £3.09 is always good too. Have to admit to having a Tuborg too.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adnams - Old Ale | 4.10 | | Perfectly good |
| Greene King - Ruddles County | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Hopdaemon - Skrimshander IPA | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Good Sheppard | 4.50 | Not Tried |
06 Dec 2012 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. Always seems to be a good range of Kentish ales here.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westerham - 1965 Special Bitter Ale | 4.80 | | |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best (was 3.7%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Westerham - Finchcocks Original | 3.50 | Not Tried | |
| Royal Tunbridge Wells - Spa Brewery Golden Ticket | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Genesis | 3.50 | Not Tried |
29 Apr 2012 (Philip Pirrip)
Visited 2106 hours and back in at 2155 hours.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitstable - Kentish Reserve | 5.00 | | One pump clip said Kentish Reserve - the other said Naval Reserve. Always good Whitstable here. A full bodied and malty brew |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best (was 3.7%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Wantsum - Turbulent Priest | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Royal Tunbridge Wells - Royal Best Bitter | 4.10 | Not Tried |
22 Apr 2012 (Stephen Harris)
Having blown most of my cash on lunch elsewhere, I needed a cheap place to recuperate from rambling exertions before facing the train back to London. Quiet in here on Sunday afternoon after the lunch rush.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wantsum - 1381 | 3.80 | | Golden-coloured beer with a citrus and bitter hop character. |
| Hop Union (formerly Great Western (GWB)) - Maiden Voyage | 4.00 | | A rather disappointing, copper-coloured, fruity and malty bitter. |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best (was 3.7%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Wibblers - Apprentice | 3.90 | Not Tried |
18 Apr 2012 (Philip Pirrip)
I always visit here when in Faversham for a consistently good Whitstable Brewery beer.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitstable - Pearl of Kent | 4.50 | | Always consistent here |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best (was 3.7%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Mild | 3.20 | Not Tried | |
| Royal Tunbridge Wells - Spa Brewery Golden Ticket | 5.00 | Not Tried | Not sure why clip says Spa Brewery. Have shown here as a product of Royal Tunbridge Wells Brewery |
| Titanic - 1912 Titanic 2012 Ship of Dreams brewed exclusively for Wetherspoon's by Titanic Brewery | 4.50 | Not Tried |
26 Mar 2008 (Kevin)
Not the best Wetherspoons Pub by any means. However, it is local and I have a fistful of vouchers offering all sorts of enticements!
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marston's - Ringwood Fortyniner | 4.90 | | A strong hop presence but with a slight citric fruity flavour. |
About The Leading Light
Summary of Beer Scores
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| 17 |
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The pub is found in Faversham, Kent, ME13 8NZ.
Lovely Art Deco building in Preston Street not far from the railway station and opened in 1997. The name of this Wetherspoon pub recalls Henry Wreight (pronounced rate), who was a 'leading light' in the development of Faversham in the 19th century. Great iron work and windows on the front. The wood/marble interior is stunning and gives a grandiose feel to the pub. Attractive patio garden to the rear. 12 handpumps in 2 banks each of 6. Raised seating area to one side of the main bar floor and a restaurant area to the rear.
We have visited this pub 42 times, seen 101 different beers and tried 37 of them.
Postcode: ME13 8NZ