PubsandBeer
The Swan (Ei Group (formerly Enterprise Inns))
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Whitstable - East India Pale Ale (or EIPA) |  | 1 |
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | | 3 |
| Crouch Vale - Amarillo | | 2 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 7 |  | 1 |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Courage Best Bitter (use Marston's entry now please) | | 1 |
| Adur - Merry Andrew | | 1 |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | | 5 |
| Dark Star - Ardennes Pale | | 1 |
| Kissingate - First Kiss |  | 1 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | Not Tried | 0 |
| Belhaven - Caledonian Deuchars IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dark Star - Old Ale (aka Old Chestnut) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Moles - 30 Perle | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
01 Sep 2012 (Stephen Harris)
I really like this edge of town centre pub, which was pretty thoroughly taken over this lunchtime by fellow football fans on the way to a match at Crawley Town.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adur - Merry Andrew | 6.20 | | Dark mild/porter-style beer with some hops. Obviously strong. |
| Dark Star - Ardennes Pale | 5.80 | | The use of Belgian yeast, continental hops and a bit of spice gives this beer an authentic Belgian taste. |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Old Ale (aka Old Chestnut) | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Moles - 30 Perle | 4.60 | Not Tried |
17 Oct 2010 (darkstar tester)
Ok Not updated for ages so hear we go.
There seems to be problems on and off with the Hophead which being listed as one of the House ales is a little hard to swollow.
I have noted that a number of customers have pointed this out to the staff and "its in hand" whatever that means. Up coming beer fest looks good.
The pub has had a major re paint on the inside over the last few months. It all looks nice and clean now. The beer is good as always and in fairness to the staff if you ever make a comment about it they are more then happy to change it.
The Kissingate brewery seems to have managed to get every one of there beers in the pub, and it sells very very well.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | | back to its best again |
08 Aug 2010 (darkstar tester)
dropped in but problems with lack of real ale and had to go in search of other pubs!
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried | had run out and had none in for 8 days. |
11 May 2010 (darkstar tester)
being my birthday I had to go, and what a treat on the beer front.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 4.70 | | the best pint (or number of pints) I have had of this for ages. Still to high in price me thinks! |
| Crouch Vale - Amarillo | 5.00 | | Great beer but fancy having it on the same time as dark star APA! |
| Kissingate - First Kiss | 5.10 | | Not my cup of tea (or beer for that matter) however a new brewery in Crawley being supported by the number one outlet for real ale in Crawley. Well done to both |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 |  | Not at its best to be fair, but it seems like this everywhere even Dark Stars own pubs. Still £2.50 a pint happy days |
20 Mar 2010 (darkstar tester)
very busy and great band, but closed a bit early due to the pub over the road causing problems.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 4.70 | | A true beer that hits the parts other beers can't touch! Great just wish it was on offer all the time and at a lower price! |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | | On form as I have come to expect |
04 Jan 2010 (darkstar tester)
another great selection of beers
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitstable - East India Pale Ale (or EIPA) | 4.10 | | What a great beer never tried before but will again! |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | | now getting so good other local pubs are trying to get in on the act! |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 7 | 3.80 | | nice clear and well balanced pint |
08 Oct 2009 (darkstar tester)
Really good local with great beers. Always a full pint and great to see a pub with NO FOOD
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 4.70 | | What a beer and great condition, Have you tried in mixed half APA half Hophead? |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | | Used to be on every now and then, now on full time due to customer demand. |
| Crouch Vale - Amarillo | 5.00 | | |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Courage Best Bitter (use Marston's entry now please) | 4.00 | | Nice to have it back to what it used to be! |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Belhaven - Caledonian Deuchars IPA | 3.80 | Not Tried |
About The Swan
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
| 8 |
| 6 |
| 1 |
| 1 |
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The pub is found in Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 7AY.
Great local pub in Horsham Road, with live bands every Friday and Saturday evening.
We have visited this pub 7 times, seen 13 different beers and tried 9 of them.
Postcode: RH11 7AY