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The Organ Grinder (Brewery Tap)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Saint Petersburg Imperial Russian Stout |  | 1 |
| Sarah Hughes - Dark Ruby |  | 1 |
| Blue Monkey - Guerrilla Stout | | 3 |
| Thwaites - Nutty Black | | 1 |
| Blue Monkey - Mild | | 1 |
| Blue Monkey - Monkey | | 1 |
| Blue Monkey - Funky Gibbon (previously called Sanctuary) |  | 1 |
| Blue Monkey - BG Sips | | 1 |
| Blue Monkey - Wrench | | 1 |
| Blue Monkey - Magic | | 1 |
| Blue Monkey - Great Escape | | 1 |
| Blue Monkey - B G Sips | | 1 |
| Blue Monkey - Infinity IPA (was Infinity) | | 1 |
| Ossett - Brigantes |  | 1 |
| Blue Monkey - Original | | 1 |
| Blue Monkey - 99 Red Baboons | | 1 |
| Arbor Ales / Steel City Brewing Collaboration - Bolshevik Solution |  | 1 |
| Batemans - XB (use other entry) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Batemans - XB | Not Tried | 0 |
| Silver Brewhouse (formerly Raw) - Red Ghost IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dancing Duck - Duck's Courage | Not Tried | 0 |
| Blue Monkey - Infinity Plus One | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dancing Duck - Dark Drake | Not Tried | 0 |
| Blue Monkey - Fat Ape | Not Tried | 0 |
| Batemans - Rosey Nosey | Not Tried | 0 |
| Blue Monkey - Chimp Chim-in-nee | Not Tried | 0 |
| Blue Monkey - Ape Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Blue Monkey - Winter Wooly | Not Tried | 0 |
| Blue Monkey - King Kong Merrily on High | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hop Back - Crop Circle | Not Tried | 0 |
| Nottingham - Sooty Oatmeal Stout | Not Tried | 0 |
| Banks & Taylor's (B&T) - Edwin Taylor's Extra Stout | Not Tried | 0 |
| Blue Monkey - Rhesus To Be Cheerful | Not Tried | 0 |
| Blue Monkey - Marmoset | Not Tried | 0 |
| Blue Monkey - Tie a Yellow Gibbon | Not Tried | 0 |
| RedWillow - Directionless | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hop Studio - Blonde | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
08 Jun 2016 (Mick)
Went from quiet to busy in 10 minutes.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Hughes - Dark Ruby | 6.00 | | A very long time since I have seen this on, gorgeous. |
| Blue Monkey - Guerrilla Stout | 4.90 | Not Tried | |
| Blue Monkey - Infinity Plus One | 5.60 | Not Tried | |
| Blue Monkey - Fat Ape | 7.00 | Not Tried | |
| Blue Monkey - BG Sips | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Blue Monkey - Mild | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Blue Monkey - Chimp Chim-in-nee | 3.80 | Not Tried |
22 Feb 2015 (Andrew)
We came in, had a pint and left - not drinking much of the pint. The beer was fine but it wasn't as good as the Plough's Nottingham Brewery range so we headed back there instead. Still, this is a nice pub with a good range of the Blue Monkey beers.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Monkey - Original | 3.60 | | Brown perfumed tart metalic |
| Blue Monkey - 99 Red Baboons | 4.20 | | Dark cloying metallic roasted |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Blue Monkey - Guerrilla Stout | 4.90 | Not Tried | |
| Blue Monkey - Ape Ale | 5.40 | Not Tried | |
| Blue Monkey - Infinity IPA (was Infinity) | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Blue Monkey - Funky Gibbon (previously called Sanctuary) | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Blue Monkey - Marmoset | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Blue Monkey - BG Sips | 4.00 | Not Tried |
03 Jun 2014 (Mick)
Friendly pub, good choice of Blue Monkey beers
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Monkey - Mild | 5.00 | | Good strong mild, very drinkable |
| Blue Monkey - BG Sips | 4.00 | | Nice pale hoppy ale, good finish. |
| Blue Monkey - Guerrilla Stout | 4.90 | Not Tried | |
| Blue Monkey - 99 Red Baboons | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| RedWillow - Directionless | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Hop Studio - Blonde | 3.50 | Not Tried | |
| Blue Monkey - Funky Gibbon (previously called Sanctuary) | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Blue Monkey - Marmoset | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Batemans - XB (use other entry) | 3.70 | Not Tried |
11 Mar 2013 (Mick)
Sat by the window and watched the world go by.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Saint Petersburg Imperial Russian Stout | 7.40 | | Smooth,rich, black, bitter, sweet, complex. Stunning. |
| Hop Back - Crop Circle | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Nottingham - Sooty Oatmeal Stout | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Blue Monkey - B G Sips | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Blue Monkey - Guerrilla Stout | 4.90 | Not Tried | |
| Banks & Taylor's (B&T) - Edwin Taylor's Extra Stout | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Blue Monkey - Rhesus To Be Cheerful | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Blue Monkey - Marmoset | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Blue Monkey - Tie a Yellow Gibbon | 4.30 | Not Tried |
22 Dec 2012 (Stephen Harris)
My first visit here. By now our group has grown to around 30-strong. All would have been at the football rather than in here were it not for the rain. The pub is anyway crowded, and very hot from the blazing, wood-burning stove. I’d like to come back at a quieter and more relaxing time.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Monkey - Guerrilla Stout | 4.90 | | Really good, chocolaty, smooth, roasted, black stout. |
| Blue Monkey - Monkey | 5.00 | | Lovely, golden, hoppy beer. |
| Batemans - XB | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Batemans - Rosey Nosey | 4.90 | Not Tried | |
| Blue Monkey - B G Sips | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Blue Monkey - Ape Ale | 5.40 | Not Tried | |
| Blue Monkey - 99 Red Baboons | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Blue Monkey - Winter Wooly | 5.20 | Not Tried | |
| Blue Monkey - King Kong Merrily on High | 4.80 | Not Tried |
10 Nov 2012 (Andrew)
Came on a journey of discovery with Cam to the brewery tap of Blue Monkey. Spent all afternoon in here and tried all their beers. Nice pub with a relaxed feel and good beer.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Monkey - B G Sips | 4.00 | | A nice pint to start with. Much like the bottled version I thought but Cam said he'd had better |
| Blue Monkey - Guerrilla Stout | 4.90 | | Rich oily stout |
| Blue Monkey - Infinity IPA (was Infinity) | 4.60 | | Candy rich Turkish Delight. Drying in the mouth. |
| Blue Monkey - Funky Gibbon (previously called Sanctuary) | 4.10 | | Hint of egg, Mandarin. Light brown colour |
| Blue Monkey - Wrench | 4.60 | | Rye, marigold, orange peel. Pale golden beer. |
| Blue Monkey - Magic | 4.50 | | Very dark colour. Marigold flavoured bitter |
| Blue Monkey - Great Escape | 4.90 | | Grapefruit and acid. Light coloured. |
| Batemans - XB | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Dancing Duck - Duck's Courage | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Dancing Duck - Dark Drake | 4.50 | Not Tried |
04 Jun 2012 (Martin the Mildman)
Another pub with a bank holiday beer festival.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arbor Ales / Steel City Brewing Collaboration - Bolshevik Solution | 2.70 | | Very bitter but with no body or malt flavour, like drinking hop tea. Unpleasant metallic finish. My score 9/20. |
29 May 2012 (Mick)
Nice pub, modern pub/bar feel. 9 handpumps from the Blue Monkey brewery, this pub is the brewery tap.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Monkey - Guerrilla Stout | 4.90 | | Nice Stout, Coffee, Chocolate and everything you expect from a stout. |
| Batemans - XB | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Blue Monkey - B G Sips | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Silver Brewhouse (formerly Raw) - Red Ghost IPA | 5.90 | Not Tried | |
| Blue Monkey - 99 Red Baboons | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Blue Monkey - Funky Gibbon (previously called Sanctuary) | 4.10 | Not Tried |
07 May 2012 (Martin the Mildman)
Final day of a beer festival, but I was after mild.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thwaites - Nutty Black | 3.30 | | On top form here with a sweet caramel toffee malt character, hints of chocolate and coffee and no hoppiness at all. Sweet caramel finish. My score 17/20. |
07 Jan 2012 (Martin the Mildman)
A few groups in on a Saturday afternoon.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ossett - Brigantes | 3.80 | | Amber in colour unlike most Ossett bitters, and bitter without being over hoppy. My score 14/20. |
About The Organ Grinder
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
| 1 |
| 7 |
| 8 |
| 3 |
| 1 |
The pub is found in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG7 3JE.
Based on Alfreton Road at the top of Canning Circus, brewery tap of Blue Monkey brewery. Interior has been nicely done, being both plain but classy. Roof terrace too and friendly service.
We have visited this pub 11 times, seen 38 different beers and tried 17 of them.
Postcode: NG7 3JE