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The County Hotel (Wetherspoon)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Everards (see entries against Joule's & Robinsons whilst its new brewery was being built) - Arcadia Session Pale Ale |  | 1 |
| Oakham - JHB |  | 1 |
| Nottingham - Rock Mild | | 1 |
| Westerham - Spirit of Kent XXX Pale Ale | | 1 |
| Liberation (formerly called Jersey) - Liberation Ale | | 2 |
| Bowman - Quiver Bitter | | 1 |
| Arundel - Stronghold | | 1 |
| Caledonian - Maui Brewery Island Inspired Blonde Ale | | 1 |
| Prescott - Hill Climb |  | 1 |
| Three Castles - Autumn Daze | | 1 |
| Brecon - Red Beacons | | 1 |
| Maxim - Azacca Pale |  | 1 |
| Greene King - Ruddles County | Not Tried | 0 |
| Belhaven - Caledonian Deuchars IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Greene King - Abbot | Not Tried | 0 |
| Conwy (Bragdy Conwy) - Welsh Pride | Not Tried | 0 |
| Grafton - Apricot Jungle | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | Not Tried | 0 |
| Vale - Steampunk | Not Tried | 0 |
| Banks's - Arcadia Autumn Wheat | Not Tried | 0 |
| Adnams - Tally-Ho | Not Tried | 0 |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best (was 3.7%) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ringwood - Old Thumper | Not Tried | 0 |
| Marston's - Wychwood Hobgoblin IPA (was Ruby Beer, was Hobgoblin) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Springhead - Roaring Meg | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
28 Apr 2018 (ChrisE)
Early Saturdsy evening and packed. A queue at the bar but service was surprisingly quick. Beer list as below plus the standard offering.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nottingham - Rock Mild | 3.80 | | A proper Mild in good nick. |
| Marston's - Wychwood Hobgoblin IPA (was Ruby Beer, was Hobgoblin) | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Springhead - Roaring Meg | 5.50 | Not Tried |
16 Jan 2018 (ChrisE)
Afternoon visit about tea time. I was disappointed to find that most of the beers that I would have liked were labelled as available soon.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brecon - Red Beacons | 5.00 | | |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best (was 3.7%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Ringwood - Old Thumper | 5.10 | Not Tried |
02 Nov 2017 (Magnus Greel)
Early evening and as busy as expected around the bar but quiet towards the rear of the pub.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arundel - Stronghold | 4.70 | | Far too malty for my taste |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Three Castles - Autumn Daze | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Tally-Ho | 7.20 | Not Tried | No ABV on clip |
24 Oct 2017 (Jack William)
Late afternoon - got served immediately!
Just noted beers had plus 1.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberation (formerly called Jersey) - Liberation Ale | 4.00 | | |
| Maxim - Azacca Pale | 4.30 | | Rather bland. |
| Vale - Steampunk | 5.10 | Not Tried |
23 Oct 2017 (Magnus Greel)
Fairly busy for a late Monday evening.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberation (formerly called Jersey) - Liberation Ale | 4.00 | | |
| Greene King - Ruddles County | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | Amazing value at £2.69 a pint |
| Maxim - Azacca Pale | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Vale - Steampunk | 5.10 | Not Tried | |
| Banks's - Arcadia Autumn Wheat | 6.00 | Not Tried |
03 Oct 2017 (Jack William)
Early lunchtime (about 1130). One barperson struggling to serve many customers. Complaints about breakfasts not having arrived. Eventually got served a short pint, supped it and left. Just noted that one.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three Castles - Autumn Daze | 4.40 | | My 7/8 of a pint was nice. |
12 Sep 2017 (ChrisE)
Afternoon visit and a nice pleasant atmosphere, service was prompt and friendly and I met up with a fellow CAMRA member in here. We wondered whether at £2.65 per pint (before discount) this might be the most expensive pub in town. The usual range of beers were available plus the ones listed below.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prescott - Hill Climb | 3.80 | | |
| Grafton - Apricot Jungle | 4.80 | Not Tried | The thought of beer tasting of apricots really put me off trying this. |
14 Jul 2017 (Magnus Greel)
Early evening and busy nearly all tables taken. Just a swift one before my bus to Great Chart. I've only listed the beer I had.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caledonian - Maui Brewery Island Inspired Blonde Ale | 4.50 | | Creamy tropical and fruity. Delicious. |
11 May 2017 (ChrisE)
Excellent service spoiled by junior schol chucking out time and young mothers not knowing their table numbers and shouting across the pub. Without doubt the best place in Ashford for beer though.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everards (see entries against Joule's & Robinsons whilst its new brewery was being built) - Arcadia Session Pale Ale | 4.50 | | A good light hoppy ale with plenty of flavour. |
| Bowman - Quiver Bitter | 4.50 | |
01 Feb 2017 (Magnus Greel)
Busy for a mid evening mid week visit no doubt due to Ashford's rapidly diminishing variety of pubs to choose from.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakham - JHB | 3.80 | | |
| Westerham - Spirit of Kent XXX Pale Ale | 4.00 | | A nice zesty bite. |
| Greene King - Ruddles County | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Belhaven - Caledonian Deuchars IPA | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Conwy (Bragdy Conwy) - Welsh Pride | 4.00 | Not Tried |
About The County Hotel
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
| 18 |
| 129 |
| 185 |
| 166 |
 | 28 |
The pub is found in Ashford, Kent, TN24 8TD.
Typical Wetherspoon's drinking hall in High Street. Standard 'Spoon's regular beers with guest beers normally the best bet. 2 banks each of 4 handpumps on the higher level bar and 6 handpumps on the lower level.
We have visited this pub 340 times, seen 469 different beers and tried 376 of them.
Postcode: TN24 8TD