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.
Caledonian - Deuchars IPA
3.80
Not Tried
Jennings - 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 - Crag Rat
4.30
A pleasant malt driven golden ale.
Caledonian - Deuchars IPA
3.80
Not Tried
Timothy Taylor - Landlord
4.30
Not Tried
Jennings - 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.
Caledonian - Deuchars IPA
3.80
Not Tried
Jennings - 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 - Cumberland Ale
4.00
Mid brown session beer, verging on the austere.Well hopped.
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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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)