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The Goat Major (Brains)

Beer (sort)Average Score (sort)No. Samples (sort)
Brains - Dark (aka Red Dragon Dark)Excellent3
Brains - SA Gold (now 4.3% see separate entry)Excellent1
Brains - Café PhoenixExcellent1
Brains - SAExcellent1
Brains - BitterGood1
Exmoor - FoxNot Tried0
Brains - The Rev James GoldNot Tried0
Brains - The Rev James OriginalNot Tried0
St Austell - Proper JobNot Tried0
Black Sheep - Baa BaaNot Tried0
Brains - Rev James PaleNot Tried0
Picture 1. The Goat Major, Cardiff, Glamorgan
Stephen Harris

Visits Details

06 Jun 2018 (ChrisE)
I remember this pub from the days when it was called the Blue Bell. A good traditional and comfortable City Centre pub but quiet at the time of my visit.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Brains - Dark (aka Red Dragon Dark)3.50ExcellentSuperb and good value at £2.85 per pint.
Brains - The Rev James Original4.50Not Tried
St Austell - Proper Job4.50Not Tried
Black Sheep - Baa Baa4.00Not Tried
Brains - Rev James Pale4.20Not Tried
23 Aug 2015 (Stephen Harris)
Mid-afternoon on a Sunday. Quiet in here, but the big news is that it has stopped raining outside.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Brains - Café Phoenix4.40ExcellentI’m no coffee lover, but a couple of people had recommended this one to me today so I gave it a go. A very dark ruby red colour – black in most lights. Served with a creamy head and creamy texture. A coffee-flavoured Porter with a dry, bitter edge.
Brains - SA4.20Not Tried
Brains - Bitter3.70Not Tried
Brains - Dark (aka Red Dragon Dark)3.50Not Tried
Brains - The Rev James Gold4.10Not Tried
26 Apr 2011 (Mick)
Early evening, just a few locals in,friendly staff and a nice atmosphere.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Brains - Dark (aka Red Dragon Dark)3.50ExcellentNice pint dark mild with stout tastes, some roast grains, easy drinking
Brains - SA4.20Not Tried
Brains - Bitter3.70Not Tried
29 Apr 2010 (Mick)
Nice pub, seven hand pumps with 5 beers on.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Brains - Dark (aka Red Dragon Dark)3.50ExceptionalI liked this, dark with roast malt, sweet with a touch or burnt toast. Superb!
Brains - SA4.20ExcellentHoppy and fresh v. nice
Brains - SA Gold (now 4.3% see separate entry)4.70ExcellentGolden with citrus and fruit, lovely
Brains - Bitter3.70GoodNice bitter, tart and refreshing
Exmoor - Fox4.20Not Tried

About The Goat Major

The pub sign. The Goat Major, Cardiff, Glamorgan

Summary of Beer Scores

 Total
Exceptional1
Excellent5
Good1
Acceptable-
Poor-

Website.

The pub is found in Cardiff, Glamorgan, CF10 1PU.

In High Street, formerly the Blue Bell, this is a nice pub with wood panelled walls. It is now named after the mascot of the Royal Welsh Regiment.

We have visited this pub 4 times, seen 11 different beers and tried 5 of them.

Map location

Postcode: CF10 1PU