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The George (Wetherspoon)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Hogs Back - Tongham TEA (previously T.E.A.) |  | 1 |
| Titanic - Plum Porter | | 1 |
| Surrey Hills - Collusion | | 2 |
| Redemption - Fellowship Porter | | 1 |
| Surrey Hills - Greensand IPA | | 1 |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Coltrane | | 1 |
| Greene King - Abbot | | 1 |
| Exmoor - Gold |  | 1 |
| Greene King - Blood Hound (collaboration with Nethergate) | | 1 |
| Elgood's - A Christmoose Carol | | 1 |
| Surrey Hills - Shere Drop | | 1 |
| Batemans - Rosey Nosey | | 1 |
| Otter - Amber | | 1 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | | 2 |
| Conwy (Bragdy Conwy) - Hoppy Christmas | | 1 |
| Batemans - Salem Session IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Lord Marples | Not Tried | 0 |
| Evan Evans - Wild Coast | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hogs Back - Notorious P.I.G | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fyne - Sun Lounger | Not Tried | 0 |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Harlequin | Not Tried | 0 |
| Rudgate - Mango in the Night | Not Tried | 0 |
| Brains - The Rev James Original | Not Tried | 0 |
| Lancaster - Hop Storm | Not Tried | 0 |
| Salopian - Hop Twister | Not Tried | 0 |
| Cairngorm - Wildcat | Not Tried | 0 |
| Saltaire - Cascade Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Autumn Red | Not Tried | 0 |
| Exmoor - Exmas | Not Tried | 0 |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Surrey Hills - Gilt Trip | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | Not Tried | 0 |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Red Sky | Not Tried | 0 |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Jaipur | Not Tried | 0 |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Grandstand Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Nethergate (was Nethergate Growler for a while then name reverted) - Old Growler | Not Tried | 0 |
| Marston's - Wychwood Hobgoblin IPA (was Ruby Beer, was Hobgoblin) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Beartown (latterly part of Manning Brewers) - Bear Ass | Not Tried | 0 |
| Woodforde's - Admiral's Reserve | Not Tried | 0 |
| Banks's - Wychwood Hobgoblin Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hogs Back - Surrey Nirvana | Not Tried | 0 |
| Windsor & Eton - Canberra | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fire Island (sub-brand of Evan Evans) - Buffalo | Not Tried | 0 |
| Conwy (Bragdy Conwy) - Born to be Mild | Not Tried | 0 |
| Milestone - West Coast IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Adnams - Central City Red Racer Session | Not Tried | 0 |
| Oakham - JHB | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
18 Nov 2024 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit, top bar closed. As ever on a Monday a very restricted cask availability.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elgood's - A Christmoose Carol | 3.90 | | Nothing special for Xmas just a basic bitter |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried |
15 Nov 2024 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit, Suddenly now it's Christmas time beers and decoration. Bah humbug this early.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batemans - Rosey Nosey | 4.90 | | Full bodied and as always with Batemans a tad sweet |
| Otter - Amber | 4.00 | | Last out of the cask and still good. I was given the choice to take it or not |
| Conwy (Bragdy Conwy) - Hoppy Christmas | 4.30 | | Smooth and almost sweet |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Woodforde's - Admiral's Reserve | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Salopian - Hop Twister | 4.50 | Not Tried | Ran out and poured as murk for a customer next to me |
| Saltaire - Cascade Pale Ale | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Exmoor - Exmas | 5.00 | Not Tried |
11 Nov 2024 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit, upper bar closed and a limited selection on the main bar too.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | | Always difficult to judge as who knows what it should taste like anymore. However this one had good condition |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Exmoor - Gold | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Brains - The Rev James Original | 4.50 | Not Tried |
08 Nov 2024 (Philip Pirrip)
Late evening visit.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hogs Back - Tongham TEA (previously T.E.A.) | 4.20 | | TEA as it should be |
| Titanic - Plum Porter | 4.90 | | Great condition with just the right fruity v bitterness balance |
| Oakham - JHB | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Cairngorm - Wildcat | 5.10 | Not Tried | |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Lord Marples | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Autumn Red | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Hogs Back - Notorious P.I.G | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Harlequin | 4.10 | Not Tried |
01 Nov 2024 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit. Sat near the fruit machine players and two seemed to walk away with winnings of nearly a ton from adjacent machines but you can't be sure how much they had previously pumped in.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | | Bit of a weak head. Who knows what Pride should taste like anymore! |
| Exmoor - Gold | 4.50 | | Served as should be |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Marston's - Wychwood Hobgoblin IPA (was Ruby Beer, was Hobgoblin) | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Woodforde's - Admiral's Reserve | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Grandstand Bitter | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Hogs Back - Surrey Nirvana | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Fire Island (sub-brand of Evan Evans) - Buffalo | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Milestone - West Coast IPA | 5.60 | Not Tried |
26 Oct 2024 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit. A true privilege to be able to drink Surrey Hills's ales at £1.99 special price.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey Hills - Greensand IPA | 4.60 | | First day, new cask. In prime condition. Only my plans precluded a second one |
| Surrey Hills - Collusion | 5.20 | | Slight loss of condition since yesterday |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Cairngorm - Wildcat | 5.10 | Not Tried | |
| Surrey Hills - Shere Drop | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Grandstand Bitter | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Autumn Red | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Red Sky | 4.10 | Not Tried |
25 Oct 2024 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit. The number of comings and goings was like Clapham Junction.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey Hills - Collusion | 5.20 | | An exceptional strong ale |
| Surrey Hills - Shere Drop | 4.20 | | Good but seems to lack the qualities it had as a CAMRA Champion Beer of Britain |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Jaipur | 5.90 | Not Tried | |
| Cairngorm - Wildcat | 5.10 | Not Tried | |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Autumn Red | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Surrey Hills - Gilt Trip | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Red Sky | 4.10 | Not Tried |
14 Oct 2024 (Philip Pirrip)
Latish evening visit. Upper bar already closed.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | | Excellent example with all balance spot on |
| Greene King - Blood Hound (collaboration with Nethergate) | 4.40 | | Not all promised flavours came through |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Windsor & Eton - Canberra | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Conwy (Bragdy Conwy) - Born to be Mild | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Evan Evans - Wild Coast | 4.40 | Not Tried |
12 Oct 2024 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit. Possibly one of the best ranges of JDW festival ales in one place and at £1.79 a silly but appreciated price
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Coltrane | 5.00 | | Zesty brown ale |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Windsor & Eton - Canberra | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Conwy (Bragdy Conwy) - Born to be Mild | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Central City Red Racer Session | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Batemans - Salem Session IPA | 4.10 | Not Tried | Does not say Batemans on pump clip, odd |
| Evan Evans - Wild Coast | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Fyne - Sun Lounger | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Rudgate - Mango in the Night | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Lancaster - Hop Storm | 4.80 | Not Tried |
20 Aug 2024 (Philip Pirrip)
Late evening visit.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redemption - Fellowship Porter | 5.10 | | Excellent condition with bitterness |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Jaipur | 5.90 | Not Tried | Ran out as I ordered |
| Nethergate (was Nethergate Growler for a while then name reverted) - Old Growler | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Beartown (latterly part of Manning Brewers) - Bear Ass | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Banks's - Wychwood Hobgoblin Gold | 4.20 | Not Tried |
About The George
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
 | - |
| 42 |
| 38 |
 | 8 |
 | 1 |
The pub is found in Croydon, Greater London, CR0 1LA.
In George Street, a large, town centre J D Wetherspoon pub. Close to East Croydon railway station and always busy. Right by George Street tram stop on the town centre loop of this line. Inside the bars are on 2 levels with the lower bar having 11 handpumps and the upper bar at the rear having 6 handpumps and the beers on offer may vary between the 2.
We have visited this pub 65 times, seen 208 different beers and tried 57 of them.
Postcode: CR0 1LA