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The George (Wetherspoon)

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Beer (sort)Average Score (sort)No. Samples (sort)
Greene King - AbbotExcellent2
Hogs Back - Tongham TEA (previously T.E.A.)Excellent1
Titanic - Plum PorterExcellent1
Surrey Hills - CollusionExcellent2
Surrey Hills - Greensand IPAExcellent1
Otter - AmberGood1
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London PrideGood2
Conwy (Bragdy Conwy) - Hoppy ChristmasGood1
Exmoor - GoldGood1
Greene King - Blood Hound (collaboration with Nethergate)Good1
Elgood's - A Christmoose CarolGood2
Surrey Hills - Shere DropGood1
Batemans - Rosey NoseyGood1
Windsor & Eton - Father Christmas ThamesNot Tried0
Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Red SkyNot Tried0
Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Grandstand BitterNot Tried0
Marston's - Wychwood Hobgoblin IPA (was Ruby Beer, was Hobgoblin)Not Tried0
Woodforde's - Admiral's ReserveNot Tried0
Hogs Back - Surrey NirvanaNot Tried0
Fire Island (sub-brand of Evan Evans) - BuffaloNot Tried0
Milestone - West Coast IPANot Tried0
Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%)Not Tried0
Oakham - JHBNot Tried0
Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Lord MarplesNot Tried0
Sharp's - Doom BarNot Tried0
Hogs Back - Notorious P.I.GNot Tried0
Windsor & Eton - CanberraNot Tried0
Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - HarlequinNot Tried0
Conwy (Bragdy Conwy) - Born to be MildNot Tried0
Brains - The Rev James OriginalNot Tried0
Evan Evans - Wild CoastNot Tried0
Salopian - Hop TwisterNot Tried0
Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - JaipurNot Tried0
Saltaire - Cascade Pale AleNot Tried0
Cairngorm - WildcatNot Tried0
Exmoor - ExmasNot Tried0
Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Autumn RedNot Tried0
Greene King - Ruddles Best (was 3.7%)Not Tried0
Surrey Hills - Gilt TripNot Tried0

Visits Details

03 Dec 2024 (Philip Pirrip)
Last knockings visit until midnight close. Once again a late night reduced range on the lower bar only.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Greene King - Abbot5.00GoodWith poor range again here tonight a bit of a distress purchase
Sharp's - Doom Bar4.00Not Tried
Greene King - Ruddles Best (was 3.7%)3.40Not Tried
Elgood's - A Christmoose Carol3.90Not Tried
Windsor & Eton - Father Christmas Thames4.80Not Tried
20 Nov 2024 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit, upper bar closed and a paltry range of only 3 cask ales on.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Elgood's - A Christmoose Carol3.90AcceptableLost a lot of taste since Monday's here
Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%)3.40Not Tried
Sharp's - Doom Bar4.00Not Tried
18 Nov 2024 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit, top bar closed. As ever on a Monday a very restricted cask availability.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Elgood's - A Christmoose Carol3.90GoodNothing special for Xmas just a basic bitter
Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%)3.40Not Tried
Greene King - Abbot5.00Not Tried
Sharp's - Doom Bar4.00Not Tried
15 Nov 2024 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit, Suddenly now it's Christmas time beers and decoration. Bah humbug this early.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Batemans - Rosey Nosey4.90GoodFull bodied and as always with Batemans a tad sweet
Otter - Amber4.00GoodLast out of the cask and still good. I was given the choice to take it or not
Conwy (Bragdy Conwy) - Hoppy Christmas4.30GoodSmooth and almost sweet
Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%)3.40Not Tried
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride4.10Not Tried
Greene King - Abbot5.00Not Tried
Sharp's - Doom Bar4.00Not Tried
Woodforde's - Admiral's Reserve5.00Not Tried
Salopian - Hop Twister4.50Not TriedRan out and poured as murk for a customer next to me
Saltaire - Cascade Pale Ale4.80Not Tried
Exmoor - Exmas5.00Not Tried
11 Nov 2024 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit, upper bar closed and a limited selection on the main bar too.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride4.10GoodAlways difficult to judge as who knows what it should taste like anymore. However this one had good condition
Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%)3.40Not Tried
Greene King - Abbot5.00Not Tried
Sharp's - Doom Bar4.00Not Tried
Exmoor - Gold4.50Not Tried
Brains - The Rev James Original4.50Not Tried
08 Nov 2024 (Philip Pirrip)
Late evening visit.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Hogs Back - Tongham TEA (previously T.E.A.)4.20ExcellentTEA as it should be
Titanic - Plum Porter4.90ExcellentGreat condition with just the right fruity v bitterness balance
Oakham - JHB3.80Not Tried
Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%)3.40Not Tried
Greene King - Abbot5.00Not Tried
Sharp's - Doom Bar4.00Not Tried
Cairngorm - Wildcat5.10Not Tried
Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Lord Marples4.00Not Tried
Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Autumn Red4.40Not Tried
Hogs Back - Notorious P.I.G3.80Not Tried
Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Harlequin4.10Not 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.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride4.10GoodBit of a weak head. Who knows what Pride should taste like anymore!
Exmoor - Gold4.50GoodServed as should be
Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%)3.40Not Tried
Greene King - Abbot5.00Not Tried
Marston's - Wychwood Hobgoblin IPA (was Ruby Beer, was Hobgoblin)4.50Not Tried
Sharp's - Doom Bar4.00Not Tried
Woodforde's - Admiral's Reserve5.00Not Tried
Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Grandstand Bitter3.80Not Tried
Hogs Back - Surrey Nirvana4.00Not Tried
Fire Island (sub-brand of Evan Evans) - Buffalo4.60Not Tried
Milestone - West Coast IPA5.60Not 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.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Surrey Hills - Greensand IPA4.60ExcellentFirst day, new cask. In prime condition. Only my plans precluded a second one
Surrey Hills - Collusion5.20GoodSlight loss of condition since yesterday
Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%)3.40Not Tried
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride4.10Not Tried
Greene King - Abbot5.00Not Tried
Sharp's - Doom Bar4.00Not Tried
Cairngorm - Wildcat5.10Not Tried
Surrey Hills - Shere Drop4.20Not Tried
Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Grandstand Bitter3.80Not Tried
Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Autumn Red4.40Not Tried
Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Red Sky4.10Not Tried
25 Oct 2024 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit. The number of comings and goings was like Clapham Junction.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Surrey Hills - Collusion5.20ExcellentAn exceptional strong ale
Surrey Hills - Shere Drop4.20GoodGood but seems to lack the qualities it had as a CAMRA Champion Beer of Britain
Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%)3.40Not Tried
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride4.10Not Tried
Greene King - Abbot5.00Not Tried
Sharp's - Doom Bar4.00Not Tried
Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Jaipur5.90Not Tried
Cairngorm - Wildcat5.10Not Tried
Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Autumn Red4.40Not Tried
Surrey Hills - Gilt Trip4.60Not Tried
Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Red Sky4.10Not Tried
14 Oct 2024 (Philip Pirrip)
Latish evening visit. Upper bar already closed.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Greene King - Abbot5.00ExcellentExcellent example with all balance spot on
Greene King - Blood Hound (collaboration with Nethergate)4.40GoodNot all promised flavours came through
Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%)3.40Not Tried
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride4.10Not Tried
Sharp's - Doom Bar4.00Not Tried
Windsor & Eton - Canberra4.00Not Tried
Conwy (Bragdy Conwy) - Born to be Mild3.80Not Tried
Evan Evans - Wild Coast4.40Not Tried

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About The George

Summary of Beer Scores

 Total
Exceptional-
Excellent42
Good39
Acceptable9
Poor1

Website.

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 67 times, seen 209 different beers and tried 57 of them.

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Postcode: CR0 1LA