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Plough (Grain Brewery)

Beer (sort)Average Score (sort)No. Samples (sort)
Grain - Lignum VitaeExceptional1
Grain - India Pale AleExcellent2
Grain - RedwoodExcellent1
Grain - Blackwood StoutExcellent1
Grain - Blonde AshGood3
Grain - Winter AshGood1
Grain - 3.1.6.Good1
Grain - OakAcceptable1
Grain - Rye Pale AleNot Tried0
Grain - Tap Room BitterNot Tried0
Grain - Best BitterNot Tried0
Grain - Harvest MoonNot Tried0
Grain - PorterNot Tried0
Grain - The BestNot Tried0
Grain - SlateNot Tried0
Picture 1. Plough, Norwich, Norfolk
Picture 2. Plough, Norwich, Norfolk
Picture 3. Plough, Norwich, Norfolk

Visits Details

10 Jun 2016 (Andrew)
Somewhat impersonal pub with lots of khaki paint.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Grain - Oak3.80AcceptableBit weedy and sickly.
Grain - Blonde Ash4.00Not Tried
Grain - Redwood4.80Not Tried
Grain - Slate6.00Not Tried
Grain - Lignum Vitae6.50Not Tried
Grain - Rye Pale Ale4.80Not Tried
21 Nov 2015 (HSB)
12:00 Parked near the Plough and were making our way into the city centre. The weather was atrocious and we glimpsed the coal fire through the window. It beckoned us in. Just one other customer. The barmaid also works at the brewery so my questions about the new beers were answered with accuracy.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Grain - Lignum Vitae6.50ExceptionalRe-badged IPA with a tweaked hop recipe. Superb clarity, tight head, and a resinous hop taste.
Grain - Winter Ash5.00GoodFirst time I have seen this beer. Badged as rich, Belgian and candy. Needs a bit more body.
Grain - Oak3.80Not Tried
Grain - Blonde Ash4.00Not Tried
Grain - Redwood4.80Not Tried
Grain - Slate6.00Not Tried
22 Jul 2015 (HSB)
17:00 Quiet but quickly got busy.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Grain - Blonde Ash4.00Good
Grain - Blackwood Stout5.00Not Tried
Grain - Redwood4.80Not Tried
Grain - 3.1.6.3.90Not Tried
Grain - The Best4.20Not Tried
14 Aug 2014 (HSB)
16:35 In complete contrast to the White Lion this pub was very busy.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Grain - India Pale Ale6.50ExcellentAs ever
Grain - Blonde Ash4.00Not Tried
Grain - 3.1.6.3.90Not Tried
Grain - Porter5.00Not Tried
Grain - The Best4.20Not Tried
24 May 2014 (HSB)
14:00 Fourth stop. Not very busy.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Grain - India Pale Ale6.50Excellent
Grain - Blackwood Stout5.00Not Tried
Grain - Blonde Ash4.00Not Tried
Grain - 3.1.6.3.90Not Tried
Grain - The Best4.20Not Tried
03 Oct 2013 (HSB)
19:35 Fairly busy
BeerABVScoreNotes
Grain - Blonde Ash4.00Good
Grain - Harvest Moon4.50Not Tried
Grain - Oak3.80Not Tried
Grain - Redwood4.80Not Tried
Grain - Porter5.00Not Tried
07 Sep 2012 (HSB)
Friday evening. Busy but managed to get a seat as the crowd was in the extensive garden.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Grain - Blonde Ash4.00ExcellentAn excellent example of a wheat beer.
01 Sep 2012 (Blair)
Beautiful pub that has been given a trendy interior with mood lighting and fashionable cocktails. Very good beer though and a comfortable place to sink a few.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Grain - Blackwood Stout5.00ExcellentGreat smoky stout.
Grain - Redwood4.80Not Tried
05 Jul 2012 (Stephen Harris)
Quite busy in the late afternoon, with the rear garden very popular on a warm day.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Grain - Redwood4.80ExcellentA chestnut-coloured, rich-tasting, malty beer with plenty of hops and I think just a hint of roast barley. In superb condition.
Grain - Blackwood Stout5.00Not Tried
Grain - Tap Room Bitter3.40Not Tried
Grain - Blonde Ash4.00Not Tried
Grain - Best Bitter4.20Not Tried
Grain - 3.1.6.3.90Not Tried
02 Jun 2012 (Martin the Mildman)
Fairly busy on a Saturday mid afternoon.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Grain - 3.1.6.3.90GoodVery pale and hoppy bitter with good citrus hop character and a fruity citrus hop finish. My score 15/20.

About the Plough

The pub sign. Plough, Norwich, Norfolk

Summary of Beer Scores

 Total
Exceptional1
Excellent5
Good4
Acceptable1
Poor-

Website.

The pub is found in Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 4AR.

This former Bullards Brewery (later Watney’s) house was present by 1822 and closed in 2009. It was then acquired by the Grain Brewery as its first tied house and brewery tap and re-opened in April 2010 following an extensive refurbishment. The frontage has attractive plasterwork signage, and there is an unexpectedly large beer garden at the rear.

We have visited this pub 10 times, seen 15 different beers and tried 8 of them.

Map location

Postcode: NR2 4AR