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Old Cross Tavern (Free House)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Brew York - Tonkoko |  | 1 |
| Old Cross - Hersbrucker | | 1 |
| Old Cross - Solstice |  | 1 |
| Old Cross - Pale Ale | | 1 |
| Mighty Oak - Red Kite | | 1 |
| Crouch Vale - Junga | | 1 |
| Mighty Oak - Oscar Wilde Mild | | 1 |
| Old Cross - Cascade | | 1 |
| Tring - Tryanuary American Amber | | 1 |
| Nethergate (was Nethergate Growler for a while then name reverted) - Stour Valley Gold | | 1 |
| New River - Blind Poet | | 1 |
| Tring - White IPA |  | 1 |
| Mighty Oak - Cwismas Quacker | | 1 |
| St Austell - Tribute | | 1 |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | | 5 |
| Strathaven - Trumpeter Dark Ale | | 1 |
| Crouch Vale - Summit |  | 1 |
| Mr Grundy's - Bullet | | 1 |
| Old Cross - 3 Nine 50 | | 2 |
| Whitstable - Kentish Reserve | Not Tried | 0 |
| Mighty Oak - Plasticine Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Mighty Oak - Mr Moonlight | Not Tried | 0 |
| Mighty Oak - English Oak | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tring - Fanny Ebbs Summer Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Adnams - Mosaic Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Mighty Oak - Cascade IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Mighty Oak - Steeple Jack | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fyne - Hurricane Jack | Not Tried | 0 |
| Verdant - Lightbulb | Not Tried | 0 |
| Crouch Vale - Brewers Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
| Brew York - Merchant XPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Mighty Oak - Oh Hoppy Daze | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dark Star - 1910 Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Mighty Oak - Autumn Mist | Not Tried | 0 |
| Empire - Colony 13 | Not Tried | 0 |
Michael Croxford
Visits Details
14 Jun 2024 (Magnus Greel)
Early evening fairly busy, the table adjacent to the bar was free which fitted us all in comfortably. Friendy and efficent service kept waiting times minimal.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brew York - Tonkoko | 4.30 | | Prominent coconut and vanilla perfection for this silky smooth indulgent treat, a joy to drink. |
| Nethergate (was Nethergate Growler for a while then name reverted) - Stour Valley Gold | 4.20 | | A light and refreshing golden ale brewed using fragrant citrus hops with subtle orangey notes made for a refreshing change from the usual dominating lemon-ness. |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Mighty Oak - Oscar Wilde Mild | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Fyne - Hurricane Jack | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Verdant - Lightbulb | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Brew York - Merchant XPA | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Mighty Oak - Oh Hoppy Daze | 4.00 | Not Tried |
08 Feb 2019 (ChrisE)
I was outside the door for 4pm opening and managed to gain entry a few minutes before that and was soon joined by the rest of our group. I was pleased to be informed that there was so much money in the kitty left over from previous trips that it should cover the costs of the evening. I really like this pub, a good atmosphere with a good friendly atmosphere. I may not have listed all the beers as several were changed during the course of the evening.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mighty Oak - Oscar Wilde Mild | 3.70 | | This came on sale towards the end of our visit but just had to be sampled. |
| Tring - Tryanuary American Amber | 4.00 | | Very much to my taste, I had several of these. |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Mighty Oak - Cascade IPA | 6.20 | Not Tried | |
| Mighty Oak - Steeple Jack | 4.10 | Not Tried |
24 Aug 2018 (ChrisE)
This pub opens at 4pm on Fridays so we waited in a nearby pub and arrived here at about 3.58pm to find a fair number of people had beaten us to it and were already sitting with their pints. My first visit here and I really liked it, a comfortable relaxed atmosphere, welcoming staff and a great food selection of either pork pies or Scotch eggs, superb.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mighty Oak - Red Kite | 4.20 | | |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Tring - Fanny Ebbs Summer Ale | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Mosaic Pale Ale | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Tring - White IPA | 5.50 | Not Tried |
17 Jun 2018 (Stephen Harris)
For the second time today we walk into a pub to find that there is a beer festival underway. Just noting those sampled.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| New River - Blind Poet | 4.50 | | A dark Porter with chocolate and smoke. |
| Tring - White IPA | 5.50 | | Murky gold. Hoppy and sharp. |
17 Aug 2015 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. Quiet, Monday evening quiet. Good conversation at the bar but little help with my crossword!
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Cross - Cascade | 3.80 | | New on tonight |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | | |
| Mr Grundy's - Bullet | 4.30 | | |
| Mighty Oak - English Oak | 4.80 | Not Tried |
17 Feb 2015 (HSB)
16:50 Last stop on the crawl for me. Opened at 16:30 so fairly quiet.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Cross - 3 Nine 50 | 3.90 |  | Tasted like amateur homebrew |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Whitstable - Kentish Reserve | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Mighty Oak - Plasticine Porter | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Mighty Oak - Mr Moonlight | 4.00 | Not Tried |
15 Dec 2013 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until close. Assistant brewer of the in-house brewery was behind the bar.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Cross - Solstice | 4.90 | | Best beer tonight |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | | |
| Strathaven - Trumpeter Dark Ale | 4.20 | | Just a taster reminded me of cough linctus, the barman thought of beef gravy! |
| Mighty Oak - Cwismas Quacker | 4.00 | | |
| Old Cross - 3 Nine 50 | 3.90 | |
21 Oct 2013 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | | |
| St Austell - Tribute | 4.20 | | Couple of pints before it ran out |
| Mighty Oak - Autumn Mist | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Empire - Colony 13 | 5.10 | Not Tried |
04 Sep 2013 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. Pretty much a perfect pub. The beers and customers are equally well looked after. Absolutely no need to go anywhere else in Hertford.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | | Wow at last those awful caramel tones have disappeared from Landlord and it is a proper bitter again |
| Old Cross - Pale Ale | 3.70 | | 2nd out of new cask and very aromatic and tasty |
| Crouch Vale - Junga | 4.10 | | 3rd one out of a new cask. Intriguingly tasty |
| Crouch Vale - Summit | 4.30 | | Pump clip said "Wildly aromatic and full of hops". I don't think so. But it was a couple of pints from end of cask |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried |
26 Jun 2013 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. A faultless boozer.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Cross - Hersbrucker | 3.80 | | Just hit the mark tonight. If moreish is a test this was moreish |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | | So near a 5* but why has Landlord got that caramel aftertaste everywhere. This one served to perfection in so far as a pub can |
| Crouch Vale - Brewers Gold | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - 1910 Porter | 5.60 | Not Tried |
About the Old Cross Tavern
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
| 3 |
| 23 |
| 8 |
| 4 |
| 1 |
The pub is found in Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG14 1JA.
Fairly small freehouse in St Andrew Street, with its own brewery. Around 5-6 beers served, usually one from the brewery and some local and national guests. Has a total of 8 handpumps on the bar but rarely all in use at one time. Local CAMRA branch Pub of the Year 2012 and 2018.
We have visited this pub 19 times, seen 56 different beers and tried 28 of them.
Postcode: SG14 1JA