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The Furze Wren (Wetherspoon)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Nethergate (was Nethergate Growler for a while then name reverted) - Old Growler |  | 1 |
| Titanic - Plum Porter | | 3 |
| Bradfield - Farmers Belgian Blue | | 1 |
| Marston's - Old Empire IPA | | 1 |
| Oakham - Winter Wisp | | 1 |
| Hanlons (formerly O'Hanlon's) - Citramas IPA | | 1 |
| Orkney (Sinclair) - Dark Island | | 2 |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Jaipur | | 4 |
| Arkell's - Kingsdown Special Ale | | 1 |
| Theakston - Old Peculier | | 2 |
| Gower - Gower Power | | 1 |
| Great Newsome - Emperor | | 1 |
| Salopian - Darwin's Origin |  | 1 |
| Batemans - Rosey Nosey | | 1 |
| Portobello - APA | | 1 |
| Saltaire - White Christmas | | 1 |
| Elgood's - GSB (Greyhound Strong Bitter) | | 1 |
| Hook Norton - Old Hooky | | 1 |
| Shepherd Neame - Bishops Finger |  | 1 |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Autumn Red | Not Tried | 0 |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Winter Star | Not Tried | 0 |
| Rooster's - Highway 51 (or Highway Fifty-One) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Purity - Mad Goose | Not Tried | 0 |
| Titanic - Black Ice | Not Tried | 0 |
| Adnams - Ghost Ship | Not Tried | 0 |
| Marston's - Wychwood Hobgoblin IPA (was Ruby Beer) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fire Island (sub-brand of Evan Evans) - Buffalo | Not Tried | 0 |
| Adnams - Broadside | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sambrook's - Powerhouse Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Greene King - Morland Old Speckled Hen | Not Tried | 0 |
| Coach House - Three Kings Christmas Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Greene King - Abbot | Not Tried | 0 |
| Butcombe - Chris Moose | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | Not Tried | 0 |
| Rudgate - Evil Elf | Not Tried | 0 |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best (was 3.7%) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Portobello - Ho Ho Ho | Not Tried | 0 |
| Portobello - England Expects | Not Tried | 0 |
| Southwark - Borough Market Brown Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Portobello - Sin Bin | Not Tried | 0 |
| Greene King - Rocking Rudolph | Not Tried | 0 |
| Portobello - It's the hope that kills you | Not Tried | 0 |
| Southwark - Single Hop Series Sticklebract | Not Tried | 0 |
| Milestone - Rich Ruby | Not Tried | 0 |
| Southwark - Winter Warmer | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
26 Dec 2023 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until late. Good that there are venues open to their normal closing time on a Boxing Day and not skimping.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkell's - Kingsdown Special Ale | 5.00 | | Could not fault this one |
| Gower - Gower Power | 5.50 | | A very dry bitterness, one to drink slowly |
| Great Newsome - Emperor | 5.00 | | An enticing subtly orange tasting ale |
| Titanic - Plum Porter | 4.90 | | Good but a bit disappointing as have had this in prime condition before |
| Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale) | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| 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 | |
| Titanic - Black Ice | 4.10 | Not Tried | Ran out |
| Marston's - Wychwood Hobgoblin IPA (was Ruby Beer) | 4.50 | Not Tried |
18 Dec 2023 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until late. An amazing three 4* ales tonight is a testament to how well kept 10 different on at any time are here.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theakston - Old Peculier | 5.60 | | Top hole condition nightcap |
| Bradfield - Farmers Belgian Blue | 4.90 | | Excellent condition dark ale, I had initially been unsure from its name as to what it would be |
| Oakham - Winter Wisp | 4.10 | | A very zingy pale |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Milestone - Rich Ruby | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best (was 3.7%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Coach House - Three Kings Christmas Ale | 5.20 | Not Tried | |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Winter Star | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Southwark - Borough Market Brown Ale | 4.50 | Not Tried |
11 Dec 2023 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until last bus home time. Much head scratching on an unfinished crossword.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nethergate (was Nethergate Growler for a while then name reverted) - Old Growler | 5.00 | | Spot on |
| Titanic - Plum Porter | 4.90 | | Virtually faultless. Plum v beer balance just right |
| 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 | |
| Southwark - Borough Market Brown Ale | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Rocking Rudolph | 4.20 | Not Tried | GK has lost it, not even showing its name on the pumpclip - totally anonymous |
| Southwark - Single Hop Series Sticklebract | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Southwark - Winter Warmer | 4.50 | Not Tried |
06 Dec 2023 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit but short of closing time.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theakston - Old Peculier | 5.60 | | A full bodied dose of liquorice with long lasting head and lacing |
| Saltaire - White Christmas | 4.80 | | The expected spiciness was hardly noticeable |
| 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 | |
| Coach House - Three Kings Christmas Ale | 5.20 | Not Tried | |
| Butcombe - Chris Moose | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Rudgate - Evil Elf | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Hanlons (formerly O'Hanlon's) - Citramas IPA | 4.00 | Not Tried |
04 Dec 2023 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until as late as the last bus leaves.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanlons (formerly O'Hanlon's) - Citramas IPA | 4.00 | | Superb clarity and bitterness |
| Batemans - Rosey Nosey | 4.90 | | Usual Batemans sweetness |
| Greene King - Morland Old Speckled Hen | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| 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 | |
| Coach House - Three Kings Christmas Ale | 5.20 | Not Tried | |
| Butcombe - Chris Moose | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Rudgate - Evil Elf | 4.00 | Not Tried | Came on very late |
| Portobello - Ho Ho Ho | 4.80 | Not Tried |
22 Nov 2023 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until last bus time home.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Jaipur | 5.90 | | Jaipur really is getting back to good form in many places after a bit of a quality hiatus |
| Orkney (Sinclair) - Dark Island | 4.60 | | Every bit as excellent as that in The Wrong 'Un earlier this evening |
| Salopian - Darwin's Origin | 4.30 | | In good form, perhaps a little too malty for me for a Gold |
| Adnams - Broadside | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Elgood's - GSB (Greyhound Strong Bitter) | 5.20 | 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 |
17 Nov 2023 (Philip Pirrip)
Late evening visit until last bus home time.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elgood's - GSB (Greyhound Strong Bitter) | 5.20 | | Could feel its strength |
| Shepherd Neame - Bishops Finger | 5.00 | | Uninspiring condition |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Milestone - Rich Ruby | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best (was 3.7%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Purity - Mad Goose | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Ghost Ship | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Fire Island (sub-brand of Evan Evans) - Buffalo | 4.60 | Not Tried |
14 Nov 2023 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until last bus home time. Repeat visit from yesterday, having been impressed by beer range on.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marston's - Old Empire IPA | 5.70 | | Line pulled through for a new cask as I waited and this was first pint out. Superb |
| Orkney (Sinclair) - Dark Island | 4.60 | | Absolutely delightful form, holding creamy head and lacing |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Jaipur | 5.90 | | Had better but very good still |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Hook Norton - Old Hooky | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Milestone - Rich Ruby | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best (was 3.7%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Autumn Red | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Rooster's - Highway 51 (or Highway Fifty-One) | 3.70 | Not Tried | Ran out as I ordered |
13 Nov 2023 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until last bus home time.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Titanic - Plum Porter | 4.90 | | Just as it should be. Not overly plummy |
| Hook Norton - Old Hooky | 4.60 | | I rarely find this in peak condition. Could have better head and lacing |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Jaipur | 5.90 | | Not quite at its peak |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Milestone - Rich Ruby | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best (was 3.7%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Orkney (Sinclair) - Dark Island | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Autumn Red | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Rooster's - Highway 51 (or Highway Fifty-One) | 3.70 | Not Tried |
06 Nov 2023 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until last bus time and that bus flew like the wind too, not a single traffic light at red.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Jaipur | 5.90 | | Really top hole condition |
| Portobello - APA | 5.00 | | Initial promise subsided a little as pint went down |
| 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 | |
| Portobello - England Expects | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Portobello - Sin Bin | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Portobello - It's the hope that kills you | 4.20 | Not Tried |
About The Furze Wren
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
 | 1 |
| 83 |
| 171 |
| 76 |
 | 12 |
The pub is found in Bexleyheath, Greater London, DA6 7DY.
Opened June 2002. Another huge 'Spoon's, in Market Place, Broadway Square. Seating is on several levels with ground floor toilets. 10 handpumps all in a row on the long bar counter. No new admittances permitted after 11pm.
We have visited this pub 155 times, seen 499 different beers and tried 226 of them.
Postcode: DA6 7DY