Claret & Ale (formerly Claret Free House) (Free House)
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01 Dec 2023 (Philip Pirrip)
Late evening visit until close.
Palmers - Tally Ho! | 5.50 |  | Boot-fillingly moreish |
Palmers - Copper Ale | 3.70 |  | A most satisfactory substitute for the Palmers IPA which was not ready to serve tonight |
Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
Sambrook's - Candlemaker Black IPA | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
Marston's - Courage Directors (was brewed at Banks's for a while) | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
28 Nov 2023 (Philip Pirrip)
Last knockings visit until close.
Timothy Taylor - Boltmaker (formerly Best Bitter) | 4.00 |  | A half in prime condition |
Palmers - Tally Ho! | 5.50 |  | 2 quickest pints as was so moreish |
Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
Dark Star - Hophead (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
Palmers - IPA (Best) | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
Robinsons - Trooper | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
24 Nov 2023 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until close.
Palmers - IPA (Best) | 4.20 |  | Simply - as it should be |
Timothy Taylor - Landlord Dark (was Ram Tam) | 4.30 |  | Still Ram Tam to me. Good to be reunited with this ale again after a few years |
Shepherd Neame - The Faversham Steam Brewery - Whitstable Bay Pale Ale | 3.90 |  | Only a half but passed muster as good. An uninspiring brand however |
Exmoor - Gold | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
St Austell - Cornish Best (was 3.5%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
Robinsons - Trooper | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
15 Nov 2023 (Philip Pirrip)
Late evening visit until close.
Palmers - IPA (Best) | 4.20 |  | Basic good cellarmanship in action |
Palmers - 200 Premium Ale | 5.00 |  | Not just a whacking body to this but superb head and lacing to boot |
Oakham - 3 Witches | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
Salopian - Firkin Freezin | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
Dorset Brewing Company - Warlock | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
Cellar Head - Session Pale Ale | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
10 Nov 2023 (Philip Pirrip)
Late evening visit until close.
Palmers - IPA (Best) | 4.20 |  | Everything it should be |
Oakham - 3 Witches | 4.40 |  | A fine ale but a little bit of haze not encountered on previous occasions |
Salopian - Firkin Freezin | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
Dorset Brewing Company - Warlock | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
Cellar Head - Session Best | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
Westerham - Pacific Gravity | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
08 Nov 2023 (Philip Pirrip)
Late evening visit, curtailed arrival delayed by massive Catford area roadworks and bus diversion.
Oakham - 3 Witches | 4.40 |  | Spot on with full body |
Palmers - Copper Ale | 3.70 |  | Better than the IPA tonight |
Palmers - IPA (Best) | 4.20 |  | Seemed more bitter than usual |
Cellar Head - Session Best | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
Dorking - Winter's Coming | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
Westerham - Pacific Gravity | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
01 Nov 2023 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until close. Two fellows on the next table having continuous well balanced arguments on all topical political matters, but never agreeing on anything.
Palmers - IPA (Best) | 4.20 |  | Spot on |
Larkins - Pale | 4.20 |  | There is always a twang to Larkins Pale I can not identify as to where it might come from |
Mad Squirrel (formerly Red Squirrel) - London Porter | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
Cellar Head - Flapjack | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
Titsey - Vanguard | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
Titsey - Mercer's Ale Belgian Blonde | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
30 Oct 2023 (Philip Pirrip)
Late evening visit until close.
Palmers - IPA (Best) | 4.20 |  | Good enough |
Cellar Head - Flapjack | 4.70 |  | A taster tempted me to have a half |
Mad Squirrel (formerly Red Squirrel) - London Porter | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
Westerham - Grasshopper Kent Red Ale | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
Titsey - Vanguard | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
Titsey - Mercer's Ale Belgian Blonde | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
27 Oct 2023 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until midnight close. Less certain travel there and away, with local tram line closed for a week.
Larkins - Green Hop Best | 4.00 |  | 4½* The very best of the 2023 green hop Kentish ales I have tried. Superb condition |
Palmers - IPA (Best) | 4.20 |  | 3rd tub on tonight, this one freshly on - 3rd out of this cask too |
Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
Dorking - Black Noise | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
Westerham - Grasshopper Kent Red Ale | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
Dorking - Extra Pale Ale XPA | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
20 Oct 2023 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until close.
Palmers - IPA (Best) | 4.20 |  | Seemed much more bitter than usual |
Westerham - British Bulldog | 4.10 |  | Good condition, but far from being one of my favourite ales |
Mad Squirrel (formerly Red Squirrel) - London Porter | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
Mad Squirrel (formerly Red Squirrel) - Mr. Squirrel | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
Dorking - Pilcrow Pale | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Red Sky | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
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