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Bull Inn (Free House)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) |  | 1 |
| Thwaites - Liberation |  | 1 |
| Loddon - Gravesend Shrimpers Bitter | | 1 |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Courage Directors (use Banks's entry now please) | | 1 |
| RCH - PG Steam | | 1 |
| Brains - Christmas Cheer | | 1 |
| Adnams - Old Ale | | 1 |
| Elgood's - Cambridge Bitter | | 1 |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | | 1 |
| Rudgate - Jorvik Blonde | | 1 |
| Thwaites - Santa's Sack | | 1 |
| Goacher's - Best Dark Ale (aka Original) | | 1 |
| Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood | | 2 |
| Skinner's - Betty Stogs Bitter | | 1 |
| Kent - Porter | | 1 |
| Batemans - Rosey Nosey | | 1 |
| Wolf - Granny Wouldn't Like It !!! | | 1 |
| Caledonian - Scottie Dog | | 1 |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | | 1 |
| RCH - Old Slug Porter | | 1 |
| Belhaven - Caledonian Deuchars IPA | | 1 |
| Black Sheep - Best Bitter | | 1 |
| Loddon - Hullabaloo | | 1 |
| Hop Back - Elf & Hoppiness | | 1 |
| Palmers - IPA (Best) |  | 1 |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Wells Bombardier (now superseded by 4.1% version) | | 1 |
| Hook Norton - Hooky Bitter | | 1 |
| Hanlons (formerly O'Hanlon's) - Firefly | | 1 |
| Holt's (see also Joseph Holt) - Touchwood | | 1 |
| Triple fff - Alton's Pride | | 1 |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Young's London Special (was Special) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ringwood - Huffkin | Not Tried | 0 |
| Adnams - Ghost Ship | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wadworth - Swordfish | Not Tried | 0 |
| Caledonian - 80/- | Not Tried | 0 |
| Holt's (see also Joseph Holt) - Maple Moon | Not Tried | 0 |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Courage Best Bitter (use Marston's entry now please) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Shepherd Neame - Rudolph's Reward | Not Tried | 0 |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Young's Winter Warmer | Not Tried | 0 |
| Caledonian - Escape Claus | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
03 Feb 2011 (Pedro)
Evening
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Courage Directors (use Banks's entry now please) | 4.80 | | |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | | |
| Hook Norton - Hooky Bitter | 3.60 | | |
| Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood | 3.70 | Not Tried |
29 Jan 2011 (Pedro)
Afternoon
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 4.70 | | fresh on - superb |
| Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood | 3.70 | | |
| Black Sheep - Best Bitter | 3.80 | | |
| Skinner's - Betty Stogs Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | Ran out |
22 Dec 2010 (Hopmonster)
A quiet lunchtime, four drinkers, two dogs... Wonderful to see 3 out of the 4 active handpumps serving Christmas ales
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batemans - Rosey Nosey | 4.90 | | |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Young's Winter Warmer | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Caledonian - Escape Claus | 4.00 | Not Tried |
20 Dec 2010 (Hopmonster)
Christmas Quiz Night - very jolly
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thwaites - Santa's Sack | 5.50 | | Lovely Christmas Ale |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Courage Directors (use Banks's entry now please) | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Shepherd Neame - Rudolph's Reward | 3.70 | Not Tried |
13 Dec 2010 (Hopmonster)
weekly free quiz night going on, good vibe in both bars
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hop Back - Elf & Hoppiness | 3.90 | | Surprisingly tasty for a beer with his strength. Shame Shep's couldn't match it with their Rudolph's Reward. |
| Brains - Christmas Cheer | 4.00 | | Not sure of the ABV. Couldn't find it on their website, but typical Brain's Beer. Not too deep, similar to Reverend James I thought |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Courage Best Bitter (use Marston's entry now please) | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood | 3.70 | Not Tried |
01 Dec 2010 (Hopmonster)
Nice roaring log fire
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belhaven - Caledonian Deuchars IPA | 3.80 | | |
| Caledonian - 80/- | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Holt's (see also Joseph Holt) - Maple Moon | 4.80 | Not Tried |
11 Nov 2010 (Pedro)
evening visit
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thwaites - Liberation | 4.50 | | The replacement |
| Adnams - Old Ale | 4.10 | | |
| Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood | 3.70 | | |
| Caledonian - Scottie Dog | 4.30 | | |
| Wadworth - Swordfish | 5.00 | Not Tried | Ran out before I tried it! |
30 Oct 2010 (Pedro)
Afternoon visit to beer festival
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | | |
| Loddon - Gravesend Shrimpers Bitter | 4.10 | | |
| Elgood's - Cambridge Bitter | 3.80 | | |
| Skinner's - Betty Stogs Bitter | 4.00 | | |
| Triple fff - Alton's Pride | 3.80 | | |
| Hanlons (formerly O'Hanlon's) - Firefly | 3.70 | | |
| Holt's (see also Joseph Holt) - Touchwood | 3.80 | | |
| Goacher's - Best Dark Ale (aka Original) | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Wolf - Granny Wouldn't Like It !!! | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| RCH - Old Slug Porter | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Loddon - Hullabaloo | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Ringwood - Huffkin | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| RCH - PG Steam | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Rudgate - Jorvik Blonde | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Ghost Ship | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Kent - Porter | 5.50 | Not Tried |
29 Oct 2010 (Pedro)
Evening visit for beer festival
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Best Dark Ale (aka Original) | 4.10 | | |
| Wolf - Granny Wouldn't Like It !!! | 4.80 | | |
| RCH - Old Slug Porter | 4.50 | | |
| Loddon - Hullabaloo | 4.20 | | |
| RCH - PG Steam | 3.90 | | |
| Rudgate - Jorvik Blonde | 3.80 | | |
| Kent - Porter | 5.50 | | The first beer on sale in a Public House - still awaiting planning permission to set up in Offham. Currently brewing at Larkins |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | Not Tried | |
| Triple fff - Alton's Pride | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Loddon - Gravesend Shrimpers Bitter | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Elgood's - Cambridge Bitter | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Skinner's - Betty Stogs Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Hanlons (formerly O'Hanlon's) - Firefly | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Ringwood - Huffkin | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Ghost Ship | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Holt's (see also Joseph Holt) - Touchwood | 3.80 | Not Tried |
21 Jul 2010 (Pedro)
evening
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmers - IPA (Best) | 4.20 | | |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Wells Bombardier (now superseded by 4.1% version) | 4.30 | | |
| Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Young's London Special (was Special) | 4.50 | Not Tried |
About the Bull Inn
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
| 16 |
| 124 |
| 27 |
 | 1 |
 | 1 |
The pub is found in West Malling, Kent, ME19 6QH.
Central bar serves smaller room with dartboard and main bar. Very attractive bar with lots of wood, wooden beams and hops hung from the ceiling. Rear patio for good weather and gazebo for smokers. Lots of stripped brickwork. 8 handpumps on bar. Prints of old West Malling / Kent on walls. Perhaps the least spoilt of West Malling's pubs.
We have visited this pub 62 times, seen 128 different beers and tried 96 of them.
Postcode: ME19 6QH