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The Humphrey Bean (Wetherspoon)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Orkney (Sinclair) - Wayfarer IPA (Atlas range) |  | 1 |
| Mordue - Red Rye Riwaka | | 1 |
| Brewster's - American Chopper | | 1 |
| Coach House - Whiplash |  | 1 |
| Vale - Long Dark Nights | | 1 |
| Everards (see entries against Joule's & Robinsons whilst its new brewery was being built) - Bend Eclipse | | 1 |
| Robinsons - Enigma | | 2 |
| Hepworth - Christmas Cracker | | 1 |
| Batemans - Nøgne Ø Bitter | | 1 |
| Wadworth - Octoberzest | | 1 |
| King Beer (formerly W.J. King) - Old Ale | | 1 |
| Westerham - Grasshopper Kentish Bitter |  | 1 |
| Weltons - Samurai | | 1 |
| Oxfordshire Ales - 2012 | | 1 |
| Royal Tunbridge Wells - Dipper | Not Tried | 0 |
| Weltons - Johnny English | Not Tried | 0 |
| Pilgrim - Weald Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Brains - Dark (aka Red Dragon Dark) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Black Wolf (formerly Traditional Scottish Ales (TSA)) - Taking The Pith | Not Tried | 0 |
| Maxim - Andersons Best Scotch | Not Tried | 0 |
| Caledonian - Cossack Imperial Russian Stout | Not Tried | 0 |
| Woodforde's - Kett's Rebellion | Not Tried | 0 |
| White Horse - Horse Rustler | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hepworth - Pullman First Class Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| King Beer (formerly W.J. King) - Merry Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hepworth - Classic Old Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| King Beer (formerly W.J. King) - Five Generations | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Chiswick | Not Tried | 0 |
| Milestone - Loxley Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Pilgrim - Progress Best Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Newby Wyke - White Squall | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
18 Mar 2012 (Martin the Mildman)
Filling up well for Mother's day.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batemans - Nøgne Ø Bitter | 4.50 | | Surprisingly hoppy with a bitter kick. Some malt in the finish. My score 15/20. |
15 Mar 2012 (oz11)
Early afternoon. Just three fest ales on so had the couple that were of interest then on to the Man of Kent.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orkney (Sinclair) - Wayfarer IPA (Atlas range) | 4.40 | | |
| Robinsons - Enigma | 4.30 | | Not 4.7% anymore so created a new entry for the less impressive 4.3%. |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Chiswick | 3.50 | Not Tried | |
| Milestone - Loxley Ale | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Pilgrim - Progress Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Newby Wyke - White Squall | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Royal Tunbridge Wells - Dipper | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Weltons - Johnny English | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Pilgrim - Weald Ale | 3.60 | Not Tried |
14 Mar 2012 (Martin the Mildman)
Poor show for the festival start with only 3 on plus local stuff. Live report from my phone.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robinsons - Enigma | 4.30 | | Quite sweet and malty for a Robbie's beer but still with peppery hop in the background. My score 15/20. |
04 Feb 2012 (oz11)
Evening, just time for a half.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Beer (formerly W.J. King) - Old Ale | 4.50 | | |
| King Beer (formerly W.J. King) - Five Generations | 4.40 | Not Tried |
03 Jan 2012 (Martin the Mildman)
Just called in here whilst waiting for bus home.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westerham - Grasshopper Kentish Bitter | 3.80 | | Amber bitter with a crisp, bitter hop flavour and a dryish hoppy finish. My score 14/20. |
30 Dec 2011 (Martin the Mildman)
Quite busy on the last Friday afternoon of the year.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxfordshire Ales - 2012 | 4.50 | | Some malty bitterness and just a faint hint of hops. Fairly innoffensive beer. My score 14/20. |
24 Dec 2011 (Martin the Mildman)
Very busy late Christmas Eve afternoon.
Seems to be becoming a Hepworth's tied house.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hepworth - Christmas Cracker | 4.80 | | Dark ruby ale with spicy and vineous sweetness. A good style of Christmas beer. My score 15/20. |
| Hepworth - Pullman First Class Ale | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| King Beer (formerly W.J. King) - Merry Ale | 6.50 | Not Tried | |
| Hepworth - Classic Old Ale | 4.80 | Not Tried |
30 Nov 2011 (Martin the Mildman)
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weltons - Samurai | 5.60 | | Pale strong bitter with a spicy hop flavour. Little malt character. My score 12/20. |
27 Oct 2011 (oz11)
Evening, just time for a quick half before the bus.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coach House - Whiplash | 4.10 | | |
| Brains - Dark (aka Red Dragon Dark) | 3.50 | Not Tried | |
| Black Wolf (formerly Traditional Scottish Ales (TSA)) - Taking The Pith | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Maxim - Andersons Best Scotch | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Caledonian - Cossack Imperial Russian Stout | 6.00 | Not Tried | |
| Woodforde's - Kett's Rebellion | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| White Horse - Horse Rustler | 5.40 | Not Tried |
21 Oct 2011 (oz11)
Afternoon, gents still out of action. Taking the Pith was "coming soon". Old Crafty Hen was off but the pump clip wasn't turned round or removed, a pet hate of mine.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mordue - Red Rye Riwaka | 4.50 | | Very nice! |
| Brewster's - American Chopper | 4.80 | | Best of the bunch. |
| Vale - Long Dark Nights | 4.30 | | This was much better than the previous week in Maidstone. |
| Everards (see entries against Joule's & Robinsons whilst its new brewery was being built) - Bend Eclipse | 4.80 | | |
| Wadworth - Octoberzest | 4.00 | |
About The Humphrey Bean
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
 | 2 |
| 69 |
| 98 |
| 56 |
 | 9 |
The pub is found in Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 1AP.
Located in the High Street this vast barn-like Wetherspoon pub was a post office for most of the 20th century. Before 1908, the 'We Three Loggerheads' pub stood on this site, with Humphrey Bean as its landlord. Banks of 6 handpumps adorn either end of the long bar counter to dispense the real ales here. Closed for a refurbishment expected to re-open 7th July 2026.
We have visited this pub 155 times, seen 362 different beers and tried 213 of them.
Postcode: TN9 1AP