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The Saxon Shore (Wetherspoon)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Harviestoun - Old Engine Oil |  | 1 |
| Caledonian - Chocolate Drop | | 1 |
| Jennings (since closure now brewed at Marston's) - Sneck Lifter | | 1 |
| Sharp's - Eden Ale |  | 1 |
| Arran (formerly Isle of Arran) - Dark | | 1 |
| Oakham - JHB | | 1 |
| Cains - Fine Raisin Beer | | 1 |
| Shepherd Neame - Stone Brewing California Double IPA | | 2 |
| Hydes - Atomic | | 1 |
| Mauldons - Bah Humbug | | 1 |
| Nelson - Friggin in the Riggin | | 1 |
| Yo-Ho Brewing Company - Tokyo Black Ale | | 1 |
| Marston's - Pedigree | | 1 |
| Greene King - Original Wexford (St. Patrick's) |  | 1 |
| Cains - Bock | Not Tried | 0 |
| Everards (see entries against Joule's & Robinsons whilst its new brewery was being built) - Terra Firma | Not Tried | 0 |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Wells Banana Bread Beer | Not Tried | 0 |
| Greene King - Ruddles County | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ecaussinnes - Fruit Beer | Not Tried | 0 |
| Caledonian - 80/- | Not Tried | 0 |
| Batemans - Spring Goddess | Not Tried | 0 |
| Badger (Hall & Woodhouse) - Hopping Hare | Not Tried | 0 |
| Marston's - Pedigree Six | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hook Norton - 303AD (aka Generation) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ringwood - 78 | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ecaussinnes - Cookie Beer | Not Tried | 0 |
| Browar Namyslow - Namyslow Plum | Not Tried | 0 |
| Shepherd Neame - Early Bird | Not Tried | 0 |
| Elgood's - Old Wagg | Not Tried | 0 |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Everards (see entries against Joule's & Robinsons whilst its new brewery was being built) - Sunchaser | Not Tried | 0 |
| Greene King - Abbot | Not Tried | 0 |
| Brains - The Rev James Original | Not Tried | 0 |
| Marston's - Burton Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Greene King - Abbot Reserve | Not Tried | 0 |
| Caledonian - Golden Promise | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
14 Mar 2009 (Andrew)
I originally went into the Prince of Wales but it was packed with Man U and Liverpool fans plus it still hasn't got the Early Bird on. So I decided to go to the Saxon Shore which meant I had to walk through town and along the sea front. I past the usual crowd of bikers, blokes eating pies, kid's larking about and dazed looking tourists wondering how the hell they ended up here. The Saxon Shore wasn't too busy, perhaps because they weren't showing the football. I stood at the bar and ordered Saltaire's Titus Black. Of course it wasn't on was it? Nope, it had an annoying "coming soon" label that I hadn't spotted. So I had the JHB. I only had 10 minutes so 10 minutes after walking in I swilled down the last 2 inchs and left.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakham - JHB | 3.80 | | When she poured it the colour amazed me. Looked like a vampire had got there first; a paler beer I've not seen since Ventor's White Spirt. Anyway it tasted good; very quaffable. Quite citrus-hoppy but in the pantheon of citrus hoppy beers it's at the bottom of the mountain staring up longingly at Dark Star's Hophead. |
| Greene King - Ruddles County | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Marston's - Pedigree | 4.50 | Not Tried |
18 Apr 2008 (Blair)
Needed a quick pint while waiting for my friends to arrive on the train. This is the only place in Herne Bay I could think of to get a pint of ale. Usual spoons clientele, friendly staff. No problems.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharp's - Eden Ale | 4.40 | | Very cold but nice hoppy aroma and biscuity malt flavours. Pretty good actually. |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Marston's - Burton Bitter | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Marston's - Pedigree | 4.50 | Not Tried |
12 Apr 2008 (Ian)
Set right on the seafront in Herne Bay, it's a relatively small Spoons with different seating areas. Fine. Here with Martin, Andrew and Charlie for their birthdays.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Stone Brewing California Double IPA | 7.00 | | Not quite got the aroma, but just so drinkable. I love it. |
12 Apr 2008 (Andrew)
Here with Ian, Martin and Charlie. Not overly busy for a late Saturday afternoon. Got some food and had a beer festival beer.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yo-Ho Brewing Company - Tokyo Black Ale | 5.00 | | Black beer with a thin head. Burnt malt with a hint of whiskey. Bit of bitter chocolate there too. |
| Shepherd Neame - Early Bird | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Elgood's - Old Wagg | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Everards (see entries against Joule's & Robinsons whilst its new brewery was being built) - Sunchaser | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Brains - The Rev James Original | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Abbot Reserve | 6.50 | Not Tried | |
| Shepherd Neame - Stone Brewing California Double IPA | 7.00 | Not Tried | Had a sip of Ian's. Drinkable ...just about. |
| Cains - Bock | 4.50 | Not Tried |
06 Apr 2008 (Andrew)
Jane's obsession with Wether-burgers continued. Not very busy which is a crime given how good their beer festival is.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harviestoun - Old Engine Oil | 6.00 | | Black beer. Roasted malt and mildly acrid burnt finish with some milky undertones. |
| Caledonian - Chocolate Drop | 3.80 | | Black beer with soft mouth feel. Sweet coco-powder flavours with very low hop-rate. |
| Shepherd Neame - Stone Brewing California Double IPA | 7.00 | | Cointreau and BOLS Parfait Amour flavours domintated. Drinking this reminded me of the last time I hit the cocktail cabinet. Eventually I got used to the taste but as a beer it's madness in a glass. |
| Hook Norton - 303AD (aka Generation) | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Yo-Ho Brewing Company - Tokyo Black Ale | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Ringwood - 78 | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Ecaussinnes - Cookie Beer | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Browar Namyslow - Namyslow Plum | 4.00 | Not Tried |
29 Mar 2008 (Andrew)
Jane fancied a burger so he we are. Quite busy but then I don't tend to go out on Saturdays in Herne Bay so I don't know what it's usually like.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greene King - Original Wexford (St. Patrick's) | 4.90 | | I didn't like this. Brown bitter with a taste of hoegaarden. Malty with herbyheathery hops. Served fine but not a nice beer in my opinion. |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Marston's - Pedigree | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Batemans - Spring Goddess | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Badger (Hall & Woodhouse) - Hopping Hare | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Marston's - Pedigree Six | 6.00 | Not Tried |
30 Jan 2008 (Andrew)
Came for food really as neither Jane or I could be bothered to cook. Seemed a lot of people in Herne Bay couldn't be bothered to cook either as it was busy with people eating.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marston's - Pedigree | 4.50 | | Soft mouth feel with an initial, pleasant, sulphorous taste. Middle of the mouth was left alone but the finish was of a harsh marzipan hop bite. |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Marston's - Burton Bitter | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Caledonian - 80/- | 4.10 | Not Tried |
29 Dec 2007 (Andrew)
Came for lunch. Lunch area was busy. I was going to have the Old Hooky but then noticed that it had that 'coming soon' sign on it. Not soon enough.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mauldons - Bah Humbug | 4.90 | | Cloudy. Had a hint of ginger and oats with a toasted brown sugar hoppy finish. |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Marston's - Burton Bitter | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Marston's - Pedigree | 4.50 | Not Tried |
04 Nov 2007 (Andrew)
Give Tim Martin his credit. He make's less than 15% of his money from Real Ale yet it's the best publicised thing in his pubs. No one else much in. Seemed to be more off duty staff than customers which is a shame as it was a great beer festival. They did special third pint glasses on a labeled tray, 3 for £1.89!
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennings (since closure now brewed at Marston's) - Sneck Lifter | 5.10 | | Had a pint of this as Ian's always saying how good it is and I've never tried it. He's right, it's great. Dark brown beer with mellow roasted coffee and a hint of toffee. |
| Arran (formerly Isle of Arran) - Dark | 4.30 | | 1/3 pint tasting. Light brown in colour. Peaty with rose petal and a short lived richness. A heathery hop finish |
| Cains - Fine Raisin Beer | 5.00 | | 1/3 pint tasting. Smells of sweet raisins. Light brown colour. Candy raisin flavour with a smooth mellow hop finish |
| Hydes - Atomic | 4.90 | | 1/3 pint tasting. Ruby black brown colour. Smooth plum and prune flavours. Powdery. |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Caledonian - Golden Promise | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Everards (see entries against Joule's & Robinsons whilst its new brewery was being built) - Terra Firma | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Wells Banana Bread Beer | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Ecaussinnes - Fruit Beer | 5.00 | Not Tried |
01 Oct 2007 (Andrew)
Quite on a Sunday night. Came in for some food really.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson - Friggin in the Riggin | 4.70 | | Bit too cold. Tart blackcurrent and hint of gooseberry. |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Marston's - Burton Bitter | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Marston's - Pedigree | 4.50 | Not Tried |
About The Saxon Shore
Summary of Beer Scores
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| 13 |
| 23 |
| 15 |
 | 2 |
The pub is found in Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 5JQ.
By Wetherspoon standards this is quite a small pub with a meandering layout. Situated on the sea front in Central Parade so it has good views out to sea. The southeast coastline of England was once known as the Saxon Shore, from the military forts built along it during the late Roman occupation. Today, the Saxon Shore footpath passes along Central Parade and has given its name to this Wetherspoon pub.
We have visited this pub 42 times, seen 102 different beers and tried 48 of them.
Postcode: CT6 5JQ