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The George & Dragon (Free House)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| By The Horns - Hopslinger American IPA Columbus Single Hop |  | 1 |
| East London (ELB) - Pale Ale |  | 1 |
| Moor - Empire Strikes Back | | 1 |
| Blackjack - First Deal | | 2 |
| Blackjack - Aces High IPA | | 1 |
| East London (ELB) - Jamboree | | 1 |
| Canterbury Brewers - Foundry Helles | | 1 |
| Buxton - Buxton Spa | | 1 |
| Oakham - Citra | | 1 |
| Tiny Rebel - FUBAR | | 1 |
| Kent - Dragon's Breath | | 1 |
| Moor - Nor'Hop | | 1 |
| Canterbury Brewers - Foundry Man's Gold | | 1 |
| Caveman (latterly a cuckoo at Leatherbritches) - Citra (brewed at Kent Brewery) | | 5 |
| Devilfish - Caveman Devilman |  | 1 |
| Boggart - Cascade | | 1 |
| Kent - Altered States | | 1 |
| Three Kings - Tanner 'a' Bag | | 1 |
| Saltaire - Raspberry Blonde | | 1 |
| Redemption - Pale Ale | | 1 |
| Arbor Ales - Brigstow Bitter | | 1 |
| Just a Minute - IPA | | 1 |
| East London (ELB) - Foundation Bitter |  | 1 |
| RedWillow - Endless | | 1 |
| Dark Star - Hophead (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Kent - Brewers Reserve | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dark Star - Smoked Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Bombardier (was Bombardier Glorious English) (use Eagle entry now please) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dark Star - Espresso Stout | Not Tried | 0 |
| Kent - Black Gold + | Not Tried | 0 |
| Grain - 3.1.6. | Not Tried | 0 |
| Offbeat - Kooky Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
| By The Horns - Diamond Geezer | Not Tried | 0 |
| Canterbury Brewers - Foundry Black | Not Tried | 0 |
| Pictish - Chinook | Not Tried | 0 |
| Geltsdale - Hops & Kisses | Not Tried | 0 |
| Plain Ales - Inncognito | Not Tried | 0 |
| Weird Beard - Miss the Lights One Off IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Conwy (Bragdy Conwy) - Honey Fayre | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ilkley - Mary Jane | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 7 | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
25 Apr 2013 (thebrewingman)
Early evening. A few in.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caveman (latterly a cuckoo at Leatherbritches) - Citra (brewed at Kent Brewery) | 4.10 | | |
| Kent - Dragon's Breath | 4.70 | | |
| Saltaire - Raspberry Blonde | 4.00 | | |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 7 | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Kent - Brewers Reserve | 5.00 | Not Tried |
07 Apr 2013 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. The Caveman brewery vessels have now been delivered to the cellar and await connection. Had a quick peek down the stairs to see the gleam of stainless.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackjack - First Deal | 4.40 | | Mid to dark brown bitter |
| Boggart - Cascade | 4.00 | | |
| Kent - Altered States | 4.70 | | |
| Conwy (Bragdy Conwy) - Honey Fayre | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Ilkley - Mary Jane | 3.50 | Not Tried | |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Bombardier (was Bombardier Glorious English) (use Eagle entry now please) | 4.10 | Not Tried |
22 Mar 2013 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening with a large crowd of monthly Friday eveningers. Good chat with the Caveman brewer and quick visit to see cellar brewery preparations.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakham - Citra | 4.20 | | Not right for me tonight - too in your face on flavour but superbly brewed |
| Moor - Nor'Hop | 4.10 | | Unfined as always - best of the evening here |
| Caveman (latterly a cuckoo at Leatherbritches) - Citra (brewed at Kent Brewery) | 4.10 | | Came on late |
| RedWillow - Endless | 3.80 | | Hazy but tasted OK |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Bombardier (was Bombardier Glorious English) (use Eagle entry now please) | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Plain Ales - Inncognito | 4.80 | Not Tried | Popular and ran out |
| Weird Beard - Miss the Lights One Off IPA | 5.80 | Not Tried | The sample I saw was murky and others said to avoid it |
09 Mar 2013 (thebrewingman)
Saturday lunchtime. A few in.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| East London (ELB) - Pale Ale | 4.00 | | |
| East London (ELB) - Jamboree | 4.80 | | A nice hoppy brew. A tad cloudy. |
| East London (ELB) - Foundation Bitter | 4.20 | | Seemed to lack condition. |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Bombardier (was Bombardier Glorious English) (use Eagle entry now please) | 4.10 | Not Tried |
03 Mar 2013 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. Preparation building work for the basement brewery continues.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redemption - Pale Ale | 3.80 | | |
| Just a Minute - IPA | 4.60 | | |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Bombardier (was Bombardier Glorious English) (use Eagle entry now please) | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Kent - Altered States | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Geltsdale - Hops & Kisses | 4.50 | Not Tried |
21 Feb 2013 (ChrisE)
Early afternoon, I had a good chat with the landlady, and enjoyed a delicious sausage and fried onion roll.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackjack - First Deal | 4.40 | | |
| Three Kings - Tanner 'a' Bag | 4.90 | | |
| Pictish - Chinook | 4.90 | Not Tried | |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Bombardier (was Bombardier Glorious English) (use Eagle entry now please) | 4.10 | Not Tried |
10 Feb 2013 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Brewers - Foundry Man's Gold | 4.00 | | Very hazy |
| Devilfish - Caveman Devilman | 5.00 | | Clip says "hopped to hell pale ale" |
| Arbor Ales - Brigstow Bitter | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Bombardier (was Bombardier Glorious English) (use Eagle entry now please) | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Offbeat - Kooky Gold | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Canterbury Brewers - Foundry Black | 4.00 | Not Tried |
03 Feb 2013 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. Good crowd in. Basement brewery is getting closer. Collaboration brew of a new beer Devilman at 5% on Devilfish Brewery plant is planned.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arbor Ales - Brigstow Bitter | 4.30 | | Traditional old style bitter |
| Caveman (latterly a cuckoo at Leatherbritches) - Citra (brewed at Kent Brewery) | 4.10 | | Last one from cask and still as clear as a bell. Rather mellower than I have had before |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Bombardier (was Bombardier Glorious English) (use Eagle entry now please) | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Offbeat - Kooky Gold | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| By The Horns - Diamond Geezer | 4.90 | Not Tried |
07 Jan 2013 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. Quiet.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buxton - Buxton Spa | 4.10 | | Tasted very sweet after the Citra |
| Caveman (latterly a cuckoo at Leatherbritches) - Citra (brewed at Kent Brewery) | 4.10 | | Very bitter |
| Dark Star - Espresso Stout | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Bombardier (was Bombardier Glorious English) (use Eagle entry now please) | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Kent - Black Gold + | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Grain - 3.1.6. | 3.90 | Not Tried |
14 Dec 2012 (Pedro)
Popped in to see what the beer festival would have. Enjoyed several rolls.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| By The Horns - Hopslinger American IPA Columbus Single Hop | 5.50 | | So hoppy superb beer |
| Canterbury Brewers - Foundry Helles | 4.10 | | |
| Tiny Rebel - FUBAR | 4.40 | | |
| Caveman (latterly a cuckoo at Leatherbritches) - Citra (brewed at Kent Brewery) | 4.10 | | |
| Moor - Empire Strikes Back | 5.70 | | |
| Blackjack - Aces High IPA | 5.50 | | |
| Dark Star - Hophead (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Smoked Porter | 5.40 | Not Tried | |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Bombardier (was Bombardier Glorious English) (use Eagle entry now please) | 4.10 | Not Tried |
About The George & Dragon
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
| 2 |
| 56 |
| 53 |
| 18 |
 | 1 |
The pub is found in Swanscombe, Kent, DA10 0LQ.
Large pub just a minute's walk from Swanscombe railway station. U shaped bar with seating on all sides. Handy for Ebbsfleet's football ground. A pub brought back from the dead by the current owners who have now installed a brewery, Caveman, in the cellar. Has a small restaurant room which is very popular on Sunday lunchtimes. CAMRA Gravesend & Darent Valley branch Pub of the Year for 2013 and again in 2014. CAMRA West Kent Pub of the Year 2013. Regular beer festivals. 6 handpumps and always has up to 4 ciders in boxes for sale. Extensive range of bottled beers. Closed 31st August 2019 when licensees retired, now future is uncertain. Conversion to a Domino's Pizza franchise apparently authorised by planners.
We have visited this pub 61 times, seen 176 different beers and tried 93 of them.
Postcode: DA10 0LQ