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The Yew Tree (Free House)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Summer Sizzler |  | 1 |
| Hardys & Hansons (see now and use Greene King for new entries) - Olde Trip (reduced from 4.8%) | | 1 |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) |  | 1 |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | | 3 |
| Otter - Amber | | 1 |
| Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale) | | 2 |
| Shepherd Neame - Bishops Finger | | 1 |
| Nelson - Friggin in the Riggin |  | 1 |
| Shepherd Neame - Whitstable Bay Organic Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Shepherd Neame - Whitstable Bay Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Shepherd Neame - Kent's Best | Not Tried | 0 |
| Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood | Not Tried | 0 |
| Goacher's - Best Dark Ale (aka Original) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Nelson - Powder Monkey | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
04 May 2014 (Tobes)
Popped in for Sunday lunch, once again impressed with the ale line up. The landlady informed me the ale is selling so well a 5th pump should soon be installed.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardys & Hansons (see now and use Greene King for new entries) - Olde Trip (reduced from 4.8%) | 4.30 | | Really enjoyed this. |
| Otter - Amber | 4.00 | | |
| Nelson - Friggin in the Riggin | 4.70 | | |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried |
09 Mar 2014 (Tobes)
Came in for lunch with the family, very busy & some great ale on offer! Hopefully it continues like this after recently re-opening.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | | |
| Goacher's - Best Dark Ale (aka Original) | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Nelson - Powder Monkey | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood | 3.70 | Not Tried |
25 Feb 2014 (Tobes)
Heard this place was back open after being shut for some time. It is now open as a free house and has had some much needed renovation. It has four hand pumps and a fifth being installed. Popped my head in to have a quick look & I will be back soon to sample the wares.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Nelson - Friggin in the Riggin | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood | 3.70 | Not Tried |
31 Jul 2012 (Alenomore)
15:15 visit. Back again to check it out. Sadly, due to lack of custom, Shep's are pulling the plug on this old pub. No Real Ales for some time now and most of the stock is being run down. Future uncertain according to the managers son. The Guinness was still on though, so not all bad!
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | N/A. |
| Shepherd Neame - Bishops Finger | 5.00 | Not Tried | N/A. |
24 Jun 2012 (Alenomore)
Now downhill, all the way back to Town on the bike. Heaven? Stopped here, my first time, and, disappointed to find no ales on at all and no customers either for this 1900 visit? Had a pint of Stout and a bag of C&O for £4.50? Because they normally sell the excellant Bishops Finger, I shall need to review this place again.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Shepherd Neame - Bishops Finger | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Shepherd Neame - Kent's Best | 4.10 | Not Tried |
03 Feb 2012 (Pedro)
Evening
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | | |
| Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale) | 4.20 | |
27 Jul 2011 (Pedro)
Evening
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Bishops Finger | 5.00 | | £3-60/pint |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Shepherd Neame - Whitstable Bay Pale Ale | 3.90 | Not Tried |
12 Oct 2010 (Pedro)
Evening
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | | |
| Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale) | 4.20 | |
12 Aug 2010 (Pedro)
Evening
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | | £2-90 pint |
| Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale) | 4.20 | Not Tried | £3-50 pint |
| Shepherd Neame - Whitstable Bay Organic Ale | 4.50 | Not Tried | £3-50 pint |
24 Jul 2010 (Pedro)
Afternoon visit to Sandling Summer Fayre
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Summer Sizzler | 4.00 | | Remarkably good beer from Sheps! |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale) | 4.20 | Not Tried |
About The Yew Tree
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
| 2 |
| 9 |
 | - |
| 1 |
 | - |
The pub is found in Sandling, Kent, ME14 3DB.
The Yew Tree, named after the large Yew thriving in front of the building, is a quiet country inn dating back to the early 18th century and is situated just outside Maidstone in Grange Lane Sandling, conveniently close to the M20 and A299. Previously a Shepherd Neame house seemingly changed owners in 2013.
We have visited this pub 11 times, seen 15 different beers and tried 9 of them.
Postcode: ME14 3DB