Busy with mainly elderly diners on a Thursday lunchtime heading North.
Beer
ABV
Score
Notes
Timothy Taylor - Landlord
4.30
Bittersweet, with long dry finish.
Belhaven - Caledonian Deuchars IPA
3.80
Not Tried
Jennings (since closure now brewed at Marston's) - Cumberland Ale
4.00
Not Tried
Heineken - John Smith's Bitter (a.k.a. Cask and Original)
3.80
Not Tried
Black Sheep - Best Bitter
3.80
Not Tried
11 Oct 2012 (Wittenden)
Early doors on a Thursday lunchtime. Our regular northward pitstop, busy with groups enjoying lunch.
Beer
ABV
Score
Notes
Jennings (since closure now brewed at Marston's) - Crag Rat
4.30
A pleasant malt driven golden ale.
Belhaven - Caledonian Deuchars IPA
3.80
Not Tried
Timothy Taylor - Landlord
4.30
Not Tried
Jennings (since closure now brewed at Marston's) - Cumberland Ale
4.00
Not Tried
14 Mar 2012 (Wittenden)
Early on a Wednesday lunchtime:the pub rapidly filled up with groups of drinkers and diners.
Beer
ABV
Score
Notes
Timothy Taylor - Landlord
4.30
We were en route to York, but I knew there would be no time for the pub, so I rewarded myself with a taste of God's own county. Best pint of Landlord I've had in ages. Seville orange marmalade,black pepper.Magical.
Belhaven - Caledonian Deuchars IPA
3.80
Not Tried
Jennings (since closure now brewed at Marston's) - Cumberland Ale
4.00
Not Tried
Black Sheep - Special Ale (previously Ale)
4.40
Not Tried
11 Feb 2012 (Wittenden)
Lunchtime on a bright but bitterly cold Saturday.Busy with drinkers and diners enjoying the steak'n'kidney pies.
Beer
ABV
Score
Notes
Jennings (since closure now brewed at Marston's) - Cumberland Ale
4.00
Mid brown session beer, verging on the austere.Well hopped.
Belhaven - Caledonian Deuchars IPA
3.80
Not Tried
Timothy Taylor - Landlord
4.30
Not Tried
Greene King - Abbot
5.00
Not Tried
09 Oct 2011 (Wittenden)
Filled up rapidly for Sunday lunch. Popular with drinkers and diners.
Beer
ABV
Score
Notes
Jennings (since closure now brewed at Marston's) - Cumberland Ale
4.00
I've never really thought much about this beer, but in fact it's pretty good:a barley coloured "northcountry" best,prominant hops through the sparkler,a malty finish.
Timothy Taylor - Landlord
4.30
Not Tried
Black Sheep - Special Ale (previously Ale)
4.40
Not Tried
23 Oct 2010 (Wittenden)
Our regular staging post on our trips to Yorkshire.Good number of drinkers and diners.
Beer
ABV
Score
Notes
Jennings (since closure now brewed at Marston's) - Cocker Hoop (aka September Ale)
4.60
Dried fruit followed by bitterness .Not at all bad.
Timothy Taylor - Landlord
4.30
Has Landlord changed? I've drunk this a few times this week and couldn't really enthuse over it. Tired comes to mind.
Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Courage Directors (use Banks's entry now please)
4.80
Not Tried
Jennings (since closure now brewed at Marston's) - Cumberland Ale
4.00
Not Tried
Heineken - John Smith's Bitter (a.k.a. Cask and Original)
3.80
Not Tried
24 Oct 2009 (Wittenden)
Cosy front bars, with rear laid up for dining. Beer range a little less adventurous now, but a welcome relief from the A1
Beer
ABV
Score
Notes
Timothy Taylor - Landlord
4.30
Landlord without a sparkler?-hmmn, but pleasantly citrussy
Wadworth - 6X
4.10
Not Tried
Marston's - Bass
4.40
Not Tried
Jennings (since closure now brewed at Marston's) - Cumberland Ale
4.00
Not Tried
Badger (Hall & Woodhouse) - Tanglefoot (was 4.9%)
4.70
Not Tried
Heineken - John Smith's Bitter (a.k.a. Cask and Original)