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The Brockley Barge (Wetherspoon)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Orkney (Sinclair) - Celebration |  | 1 |
| Cairngorm - Wildcat | | 1 |
| Kelham Island (probably brewed by Thornbridge now) - Pale Rider | | 1 |
| Portobello - All Saints Ale | | 1 |
| Tring - Colley's Dog | | 1 |
| Portobello - Stiff Lip | | 1 |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Grandstand Bitter | | 1 |
| Coach House - Christmas Stocking | | 1 |
| Adnams - T Drop | | 1 |
| Black Sheep - Rye Mild | | 1 |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Two Halves |  | 1 |
| Adnams - Nut Brown | | 1 |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Starry Night | | 1 |
| Greene King - Abbot |  | 1 |
| Wood's - Christmas Cracker | | 1 |
| Hook Norton - Devils Backbone Four Point Blanc | Not Tried | 0 |
| Vale - Gravitas | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dorking - Pilcrow Pale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hogs Back - Tongham TEA (previously T.E.A.) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Nelson - Pursers Pussy Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Milestone - Classic Dark Mild | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dorking - Buffalo Buffalo v.2 | Not Tried | 0 |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best (was 3.7%) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Marston's - Wychwood Hobgoblin IPA (was Ruby Beer, was Hobgoblin) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Brains - The Rev James Original | Not Tried | 0 |
| Nelson - Pieces of Eight | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hop Stuff - A.P.A. (Arsenal Pale Ale) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Upham - Autumn Leaves | Not Tried | 0 |
| Rooster's - YPA (Yorkshire Pale Ale) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Inveralmond - Fortingale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Conwy (Bragdy Conwy) - Rampart | Not Tried | 0 |
| Adnams - Ghost Ship | Not Tried | 0 |
| Caledonian - First Dawn | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dorking - Smokestack Lightnin' | Not Tried | 0 |
| Adnams - Regatta | Not Tried | 0 |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Swift | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hop Stuff - Fusilier | Not Tried | 0 |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Lazarus | Not Tried | 0 |
| Portobello - Summer Blonde | Not Tried | 0 |
| Nethergate (was Nethergate Growler for a while then name reverted) - Old Growler | Not Tried | 0 |
| Weltons - American Graffiti Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hogs Back - HBB | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sambrook's - Powerhouse Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dorking - Black Noise | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
03 Dec 2018 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until midnight close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coach House - Christmas Stocking | 4.30 | | Surprisingly good for Coach House |
| Wood's - Christmas Cracker | 6.00 | | In your face ruby red style |
| 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 | |
| Nethergate (was Nethergate Growler for a while then name reverted) - Old Growler | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Hogs Back - HBB | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Dorking - Black Noise | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Starry Night | 5.40 | Not Tried |
27 Nov 2018 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until midnight close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portobello - Stiff Lip | 5.50 | | By far the best Portobello beer I've had, full bodied bitterness, got stuck into it with no need to try any other tonight |
| 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 | |
| Adnams - Ghost Ship | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Dorking - Smokestack Lightnin' | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Swift | 3.90 | Not Tried | If only Truman's did beers now from the original owner of the name's original range |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Lazarus | 4.20 | Not Tried | If only Truman's did beers now from the original owner of the name's original range |
01 Nov 2018 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until midnight close but marred by masses of uncleared tables and clutter.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portobello - All Saints Ale | 4.20 | | Good traditional bitter with exceptional clarity, the latter so rare these days |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Marston's - Wychwood Hobgoblin IPA (was Ruby Beer, was Hobgoblin) | 4.50 | Not Tried | The twinkling Halloween pumpclip enticed me not one jot |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best (was 3.7%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Nelson - Pieces of Eight | 3.80 | Not Tried | For some reason being served through a vicious sparkler |
| Upham - Autumn Leaves | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Inveralmond - Fortingale | 4.00 | Not Tried |
10 Oct 2018 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until midnight close. First day of latest JDW beer festival - looks like a slow start to providing a wider range.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orkney (Sinclair) - Celebration | 4.60 | | Good smoked malt notes. A beer to celebrate 30 years of Orkney Brewery's founding |
| Adnams - Nut Brown | 4.00 | | Limited head and glass lacing. Only really got to like this one with the last sloosh around the mouth of the last drops |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Nelson - Pursers Pussy Porter | 4.80 | Not Tried | Taster meant no go |
| Dorking - Buffalo Buffalo v.2 | 5.10 | Not Tried |
17 Jul 2018 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until midnight close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Grandstand Bitter | 3.80 | | |
| Adnams - T Drop | 4.00 | | Not a taste to my liking but condition excellent |
| 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 | |
| Vale - Gravitas | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Powerhouse Porter | 4.90 | Not Tried | |
| Dorking - Pilcrow Pale | 4.00 | Not Tried |
09 Jul 2018 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until midnight close. Generally acknowledged as the best 'Spoon's in sarf London. A regular and indeed current GBG entry.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cairngorm - Wildcat | 5.10 | | Smooth and naturally malt dominated. A mad snip at £1.99pp |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Two Halves | 4.20 | | Why do they call this an IPA at 4.2% and with lemon juice overtones. Not the stuff that would have gone to India. I also wish Trumans would brew beer styles true to its roots, rather than its one-dimensional use of newer hop types. This one in good condition but a total chore to drink |
| 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 | |
| Sambrook's - Powerhouse Porter | 4.90 | Not Tried | |
| Hook Norton - Devils Backbone Four Point Blanc | 4.00 | Not Tried |
31 Oct 2017 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until midnight close.Some of the best staff you'll find behind a 'Spoon's bar anywhere.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Sheep - Rye Mild | 4.10 | | |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Starry Night | 5.40 | | Good dry bitter, it ran out after a further several pints pulled |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | | Once a King of beers now a Knave. Quite unexceptional |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best (was 3.7%) | 3.40 | Not Tried |
23 Jul 2017 (Philip Pirrip)
Late evening visit to partake of dogends of JDW cider festival.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Regatta | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best (was 3.7%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Hop Stuff - Fusilier | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Portobello - Summer Blonde | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Weltons - American Graffiti Ale | 4.50 | Not Tried |
16 Jul 2017 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until midnight close. Tried a couple of ciders from the JDW festival too. This is one of the best 'Spoon's for beer care.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tring - Colley's Dog | 5.20 | | In lovely nick and gently cooled |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Rooster's - YPA (Yorkshire Pale Ale) | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best (was 3.7%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Conwy (Bragdy Conwy) - Rampart | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Hop Stuff - A.P.A. (Arsenal Pale Ale) | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Caledonian - First Dawn | 3.70 | Not Tried |
23 May 2015 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. Seemed to be attentive, well motivated staff behind the bar.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelham Island (probably brewed by Thornbridge now) - Pale Rider | 5.20 | | Really superb, full bodied |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Hogs Back - Tongham TEA (previously T.E.A.) | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Milestone - Classic Dark Mild | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best (was 3.7%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Brains - The Rev James Original | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Hop Stuff - A.P.A. (Arsenal Pale Ale) | 3.80 | Not Tried |
About The Brockley Barge
Summary of Beer Scores
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| 46 |
| 45 |
| 13 |
 | 1 |
The pub is found in Brockley, Greater London, SE4 2RR.
Formerly Breakspear Arms until closed in 1994. Re-opened by Wetherspoon in October 2000. In Brockley Road, wedge shaped on a large prominent corner spot. Usual Wetherspoon features but rarely all on the one ground floor location. 10 handpumps in 2 banks, each of 5.
We have visited this pub 61 times, seen 166 different beers and tried 72 of them.
Postcode: SE4 2RR