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The Griffin Inn (Free House)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Otter - Head |  | 1 |
| Dark Star - Carafa Jade | | 1 |
| Sarah Hughes - Dark Ruby | | 2 |
| Griffin - Yeti | | 1 |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Kipling | | 1 |
| RCH - Pitchfork | | 2 |
| Griffin - One Of My Favourites | | 1 |
| Griffin - Yule Log |  | 1 |
| Slater's - Golden | | 1 |
| Wye Valley - Dorothy Goodbody's Golden Ale | | 1 |
| Tunnel - India Pale Ale | | 1 |
| Castle Rock - Elsie Mo | | 1 |
| Sarah Hughes - Surprise Bitter (aka Sedgley Surprise) | | 1 |
| Greene King - Abbot | | 1 |
| Otter - Bright | | 1 |
| Heritage (formerly William Worthington Brewery) - Spring Shield | | 1 |
| Golden Duck - Wristy Fitzy |  | 1 |
| Wye Valley - Hoppy Hop | | 1 |
| Clark's (sometimes shown as Westgate Brewery) - Classic Blonde | | 1 |
Visits Details
05 May 2013 (Bear & Ragged Staff)
Beautiful spring evening, very popular and lots of people sitting in the gardens enjoying the sunshine.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Rock - Elsie Mo | 4.70 | | Not what I expected, seemed a little confused and out of balance. OK but I expected a lot more. |
| Sarah Hughes - Surprise Bitter (aka Sedgley Surprise) | 5.00 | | I seemed to have had a lot of black country bitters in the last fortnight or so. This was my least favourite - typical of its type, flavours weren't as pronounced as with other beers of this genre. |
| Heritage (formerly William Worthington Brewery) - Spring Shield | 4.20 | | Light on flavour apart from a little malt and very smooth. Not sure why but I quite liked it. |
| Slater's - Golden | 3.80 | | Deep golden in colour and lots of flavour but out of balance and rough around the edges. |
28 Apr 2013 (Bear & Ragged Staff)
Another Sunday evening at this ever popular pub.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Carafa Jade | 5.00 | | Usually disappointed with red ales, not so this one. A lush, creamy, light brown head and a decent aroma. Well balanced, good body and a hoppy, dry bitterness. |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | | Nothing wrong with the beer apart from being average. Trouble is I keep comparing with the Abbot Ale of thirty years ago I can't believe that this is the same beer we would travel miles to sample. Disappointed. |
| Wye Valley - Dorothy Goodbody's Golden Ale | 4.20 | | An OK, middle of the road beer. Nothing to write home about. |
| Clark's (sometimes shown as Westgate Brewery) - Classic Blonde | 3.90 | | Uninspiring, dull and not particularly blonde. |
21 Apr 2013 (Bear & Ragged Staff)
Two nights running, I am lucky.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otter - Head | 5.80 | | An overwhelming flavour of black treacle without being sickly or heavy. Very nice. |
| Griffin - Yeti | 4.70 | | Wouldn't have been surprised if this had been a lot stronger. Good feel in the mouth and pleasant flavours. Nice IPA. |
| Golden Duck - Wristy Fitzy | 4.60 | | Judging by the pump clip, must have some cricketing connection? OK but seemed a bit confused. |
| Wye Valley - Hoppy Hop | 4.10 | | Uninteresting and light on flavours. |
20 Apr 2013 (Bear & Ragged Staff)
As popular as ever, 10 real ales and two ciders on tap.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Hughes - Dark Ruby | 6.00 | | One of the best beers of its type. |
| RCH - Pitchfork | 4.30 | | Got lots of berry aromas and flavours on this occasion. |
| Otter - Bright | 4.30 | | A pale ale that was a little light on flavour for me. |
01 Jan 2012 (Bear & Ragged Staff)
People still in the Christmas / New Year spirit, open fires, good beer, great.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Kipling | 5.20 | | No nonsence strong bitter. Wonderful fragrant, citrus hop flavour. Very smooth and very drinkable - be careful this doesn't drink at 5.2%. |
| Sarah Hughes - Dark Ruby | 6.00 | | Not quite as I remember it. A bit thin on body and the dark tastes weren't as full as I expected, then again I think this is a dark mild so perhaps they shouldn't be too full on. Didn't punch its 6.0% weight. |
30 Dec 2011 (Bear & Ragged Staff)
Absolutely packed. Just as I remember it.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Griffin - Yule Log | 3.50 | | Reasonable body. Biscuit malt followed with a very dry bitter aftertaste. Good stuff. |
| Tunnel - India Pale Ale | 5.70 | | Lots going on in the glass. Initial malt followed by citrus and passion fruit! Then an extremely bitter aftertaste. Certainly an experience - a good one I think. |
10 Oct 2011 (Bear & Ragged Staff)
Once a regular haunt, I haven't been in this pub for 22 years. Still as good as I remember. Numerous cask ales on handpump - what a treat.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| RCH - Pitchfork | 4.30 | | Uncomplicated, good bitter ale with a crisp, dry hoppiness. Good balance and body. |
| Griffin - One Of My Favourites | 4.20 | | Superb golden ale - lots of fruit leading to a dry, hoppy bitterness. Well balanced and plenty of body. |
About The Griffin Inn
Summary of Beer Scores
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| 8 |
| 10 |
| 3 |
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The pub is found in Shustoke, Warwickshire, B46 2LB.
A well known CAMRA listed pub that has been in the same family for three generations. The main building was extended a few years ago and a conservatory was also added. Inside there is a warm welcome and just about everything one would expect from a traditional English country pub, beamed ceilings, open fires, lots of history, annual conker championships, etc.! The Griffin also has its own brewery. Very popular all year round - there is a large car park to the side of the pub.
We have visited this pub 7 times, seen 19 different beers and tried them all.
Postcode: B46 2LB