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The Furze Wren (Wetherspoon)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Harviestoun - Bitter & Twisted |  | 1 |
| Oakham - Heights of Oblivion | | 1 |
| Hook Norton - Crafty Fox | | 1 |
| Otter - Otter Pale Ale (OPA) |  | 1 |
| Ilkley - Lotus IPA (was 5.6%) | | 1 |
| Portobello - Stiff Lip | | 1 |
| Arkell's - Kingsdown Special Ale | | 1 |
| Hook Norton - Big Shed Kol Schísel | | 1 |
| Purity - Mad Goose | | 1 |
| Orkney (Sinclair) - Dark Island | | 1 |
| Greene King - Abbot Ale | | 6 |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Jaipur | | 1 |
| Theakston - Old Peculier |  | 1 |
| Westerham - 1965 Special Bitter Ale | | 1 |
| Nelson - Spanker | | 1 |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | Not Tried | 0 |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sambrook's - Pumphouse Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Black Sheep - Choc & Orange Stout | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fyne - Hideaway | Not Tried | 0 |
| Shepherd Neame - Darling Gypsy Mask Red | Not Tried | 0 |
| Saltaire - Amarillo (was Amarillo Gold) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sambrook's - Powerhouse Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Portobello - Market Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Eagle (was Wells & Young's, was Charles Wells, was Wells) - Parallax IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wadworth - Elderberry IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Banks's - Boxing Cat Contender EPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Brains - SA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Bowman - Yumi | Not Tried | 0 |
| Truman's - Swift | Not Tried | 0 |
| Purity - Bunny Hop | Not Tried | 0 |
| Westerham - Summer Perle | Not Tried | 0 |
| Adnams - Fat Sprat | Not Tried | 0 |
| Reunion - Incredible Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Westerham - British Bulldog | Not Tried | 0 |
| Reunion - True Zeal | Not Tried | 0 |
| Mauldons - Silver Adder | Not Tried | 0 |
| Oakham - Citra | Not Tried | 0 |
| Westerham - Spirit of Kent XXX Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Greene King - Morland Old Speckled Hen | Not Tried | 0 |
| Theakston - Best Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Naked Ladies | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ringwood - Old Thumper | Not Tried | 0 |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Smiler's Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Adnams - Broadside | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | Not Tried | 0 |
| Stonehenge - Danish Dynamite | Not Tried | 0 |
| Banks's - Wychwood Hobgoblin Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
| Purple Moose - Dark Side Of The Moose | Not Tried | 0 |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Gothick Dark | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hook Norton - Old Hooky | Not Tried | 0 |
| Marston's - Wychwood Hobgoblin | Not Tried | 0 |
| Exmoor - Stag | Not Tried | 0 |
| Brains - SA Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
| Rooster's - London Thunder | Not Tried | 0 |
| Windsor & Eton - Independence | Not Tried | 0 |
| Windsor & Eton - Knight of the Garter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Windsor & Eton - Eton Boatman | Not Tried | 0 |
| Truman's - Lazarus | Not Tried | 0 |
| Portobello - Summer Blonde | Not Tried | 0 |
| Reunion - Beardtongue | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
12 Aug 2019 (Philip Pirrip)
Late evening visit. Great for bus changes with so many routes passing by in full view
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greene King - Abbot Ale | 5.00 | | |
| Nelson - Spanker | 4.20 | | An acquired taste perhaps, in which case one I have clearly not acquired |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Windsor & Eton - Knight of the Garter | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Windsor & Eton - Eton Boatman | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Truman's - Lazarus | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Portobello - Summer Blonde | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Portobello - Stiff Lip | 5.50 | Not Tried | |
| Reunion - Beardtongue | 4.50 | Not Tried |
05 Aug 2019 (Philip Pirrip)
Late evening visit.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greene King - Abbot Ale | 5.00 | | More tongue raspingly bitter than usual |
| Purity - Mad Goose | 4.20 | | Pretty innocuous |
| Hook Norton - Old Hooky | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Marston's - Wychwood Hobgoblin | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Exmoor - Stag | 5.20 | Not Tried | |
| Brains - SA Gold | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Rooster's - London Thunder | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Windsor & Eton - Independence | 4.00 | Not Tried |
22 Jul 2019 (Philip Pirrip)
Late evening extended bus change visit.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greene King - Abbot Ale | 5.00 | | |
| Ilkley - Lotus IPA (was 5.6%) | 5.50 | | |
| Portobello - Stiff Lip | 5.50 | | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Jaipur | 5.90 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Theakston - Best Bitter | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Purple Moose - Dark Side Of The Moose | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Gothick Dark | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Portobello - Market Porter | 4.60 | Not Tried |
15 Jul 2019 (Philip Pirrip)
Late evening visit.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greene King - Abbot Ale | 5.00 | | Metallic |
| Theakston - Old Peculier | 5.60 | | OK no more, probably slow selling |
| Adnams - Broadside | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Stonehenge - Danish Dynamite | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Powerhouse Porter | 4.90 | Not Tried | |
| Banks's - Wychwood Hobgoblin Gold | 4.20 | Not Tried |
25 Jun 2019 (Philip Pirrip)
Late evening visit, good launch point for buses away afterwards.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Jaipur | 5.90 | | Not the beer it was. Charged £2.15 for the first, then the premium guest £2.85 for the second |
| Greene King - Morland Old Speckled Hen | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Abbot Ale | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Theakston - Best Bitter | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Naked Ladies | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Pumphouse Pale Ale | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Ringwood - Old Thumper | 5.10 | Not Tried | Ran out as I ordered |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Smiler's Ale | 4.80 | Not Tried |
06 May 2019 (Philip Pirrip)
Late evening visit.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orkney (Sinclair) - Dark Island | 4.60 | | |
| Greene King - Abbot Ale | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Westerham - Summer Perle | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Mauldons - Silver Adder | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Oakham - Citra | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Westerham - Spirit of Kent XXX Pale Ale | 4.00 | Not Tried |
29 Apr 2019 (Philip Pirrip)
Late evening visit.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greene King - Abbot Ale | 5.00 | | Very palatable indeed |
| Arkell's - Kingsdown Special Ale | 5.00 | | |
| Westerham - Summer Perle | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Nelson - Spanker | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Fat Sprat | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Reunion - Incredible Pale Ale | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Westerham - British Bulldog | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Reunion - True Zeal | 4.30 | Not Tried |
15 Apr 2019 (Philip Pirrip)
Late evening visit. Intriguing to watch one diner emptying several Colmans mustard dispensers on his meal.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakham - Heights of Oblivion | 3.90 | | Excellent condition and perfect clarity |
| Westerham - 1965 Special Bitter Ale | 4.80 | | Jury's out on this one's condition |
| Brains - SA | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Abbot Ale | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Bowman - Yumi | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Truman's - Swift | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Portobello - Stiff Lip | 5.50 | Not Tried | |
| Purity - Bunny Hop | 3.50 | Not Tried |
09 Apr 2019 (Philip Pirrip)
Late evening visit. A busy house for midweek.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greene King - Abbot Ale | 5.00 | | |
| Otter - Otter Pale Ale (OPA) | 4.90 | | Basic bitterness, total clarity |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Saltaire - Amarillo (was Amarillo Gold) | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Powerhouse Porter | 4.90 | Not Tried | |
| Portobello - Market Porter | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Eagle (was Wells & Young's, was Charles Wells, was Wells) - Parallax IPA | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Wadworth - Elderberry IPA | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Banks's - Boxing Cat Contender EPA | 4.90 | Not Tried |
01 Apr 2019 (Philip Pirrip)
Late evening visit. Total madness to see people being turned away from 11pm on a quiet Monday night with must be a minimal chance of trouble. Impressively all 10 pumps in use carrying 10 different beers.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harviestoun - Bitter & Twisted | 3.80 | | Former CAMRA award winning beer on excellent form here tonight |
| Hook Norton - Crafty Fox | 4.40 | | |
| Hook Norton - Big Shed Kol Schísel | 4.20 | | Really not sure what this beer was trying to be |
| Greene King - Abbot Ale | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Pumphouse Pale Ale | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Black Sheep - Choc & Orange Stout | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Fyne - Hideaway | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Shepherd Neame - Darling Gypsy Mask Red | 4.00 | Not Tried |
About The Furze Wren
Summary of Beer Scores
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| 12 |
| 23 |
| 12 |
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The pub is found in Bexleyheath, Greater London, DA6 7DY.
Opened June 2002. Another huge 'Spoon's. Seating is on several levels with ground floor toilets. 10 handpumps all in a row on the long bar counter. No new admittances permitted after 11pm.
We have visited this pub 28 times, seen 150 different beers and tried 41 of them.
Postcode: DA6 7DY